50,000 Aeroplan miles with Amex Platinum Plus
Nov 30, 2010, 10:56 pm
#16
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: WS Platinum, former AC E35K
Posts: 6,335
Dec 1, 2010, 4:58 am
#17
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G, AP Basic, FPC Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 411
Well I finally bit the bullet and signed up for this card. Not cheap and will cancel before the one year anniversary to avoid another fee. However, I just couldn't pass up this promo and combined with the Fairmont Plat Status in 5 stays it should make at least 1 year worth it 
Just hope I get the promised bonus points!!
Just hope I get the promised bonus points!!
Dec 1, 2010, 5:39 am
#18
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: aerplan elite
Posts: 107
Well I finally bit the bullet and signed up for this card. Not cheap and will cancel before the one year anniversary to avoid another fee. However, I just couldn't pass up this promo and combined with the Fairmont Plat Status in 5 stays it should make at least 1 year worth it Just hope I get the promised bonus points!!
Just hope I get the promised bonus points!!
Dec 1, 2010, 7:09 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G, AP Basic, FPC Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 411
Just received the following email:
Dear DeltaNYC,
Apply for the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card and you can earn 50,000 Bonus Aeroplan® Miles1. In fact, 50,000 miles can get you a roundtrip flight reward for two to almost anywhere in North America‡! You will receive 25,000 bonus miles upon first use of an approved Card, plus earn an additional 25,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 on your Card in the first three months of Card membership.
To receive this offer of 50,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles, you must apply for the Card using the Apply Now link within this email2, and enter the RSVP code 50100 when prompted.
Apply now
RSVP Code: 50100
Using your American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card for all of your everyday purchases can help you accumulate Aeroplan Miles even faster. With this Card, you can:
* Earn 1.25 miles for every $1 in purchases3 up to $25,000
* Earn 1.5 miles for every $1 over $25,000 annually4
* Enjoy a 2-for-1 flight reward annually5 when you redeem 15,000 miles using the complimentary Partner TicketTM benefit5
* Access Air Canada Priority Check-in6
* Access Air Canada Maple LeafTM* Lounges and Arrivals Lounges7
* Receive travel-related insurances, including Emergency Medical Insurance8† (out of province/country), and Car Rental Theft and Damage Insurance9†
So, to get closer to realizing your perfect adventure, simply apply for the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. Before you know it, you can be on your way!
Use the Apply Now link provided above or visit americanexpress.ca/ap50100 to receive the offer. Please enter RSVP Code 50100.Terms and conditions apply.
Aeroplan
Dear DeltaNYC,
Apply for the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card and you can earn 50,000 Bonus Aeroplan® Miles1. In fact, 50,000 miles can get you a roundtrip flight reward for two to almost anywhere in North America‡! You will receive 25,000 bonus miles upon first use of an approved Card, plus earn an additional 25,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 on your Card in the first three months of Card membership.
To receive this offer of 50,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles, you must apply for the Card using the Apply Now link within this email2, and enter the RSVP code 50100 when prompted.
Apply now
RSVP Code: 50100
Using your American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card for all of your everyday purchases can help you accumulate Aeroplan Miles even faster. With this Card, you can:
* Earn 1.25 miles for every $1 in purchases3 up to $25,000
* Earn 1.5 miles for every $1 over $25,000 annually4
* Enjoy a 2-for-1 flight reward annually5 when you redeem 15,000 miles using the complimentary Partner TicketTM benefit5
* Access Air Canada Priority Check-in6
* Access Air Canada Maple LeafTM* Lounges and Arrivals Lounges7
* Receive travel-related insurances, including Emergency Medical Insurance8† (out of province/country), and Car Rental Theft and Damage Insurance9†
So, to get closer to realizing your perfect adventure, simply apply for the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card. Before you know it, you can be on your way!
Use the Apply Now link provided above or visit americanexpress.ca/ap50100 to receive the offer. Please enter RSVP Code 50100.Terms and conditions apply.
Aeroplan
Dec 1, 2010, 10:21 am
#21
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
Most credit card companies just offers the big points to new members as an incentive.. If you want, cancel your card and wait awhile, and see if they are willing to let you sign up with the bonus miles.
Dec 1, 2010, 10:26 am
#22
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,771
Dec 1, 2010, 10:35 am
#23
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: YUL
Posts: 971
I followed the link from the OP, nothing indicates that a gold Amex card holder can't take benefit from the promotion.
Last edited by LearningToFly; Dec 1, 2010 at 11:16 am Reason: mistake
Dec 1, 2010, 11:41 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: YOW-YUL-YHZ
Programs: SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Fairmont PC, AC nobody, VIPorter, National Exec, Hertz #1 Club Gold
Posts: 60
Now that's a tempting promo.
To think I finally bit the bullet and signed up last week for a measly 25k...
Timing has never been my thing.
To think I finally bit the bullet and signed up last week for a measly 25k...
Timing has never been my thing.
Dec 1, 2010, 1:20 pm
#25
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: AC*P, SPG
Posts: 290
Interesting. I got a similar email but with a bonus of only 30K.
Very tempted to jump on this for 50K points. The only question is if I want a third AMEX in my wallet (already have the Gold and SPG ones).
Very tempted to jump on this for 50K points. The only question is if I want a third AMEX in my wallet (already have the Gold and SPG ones).
Dec 2, 2010, 4:30 am
#27
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 154
I had this card but the welcome bonus at the time was 25,000 miles 
.
It was good for me, because at the time I had no status at all. This card gave me similar treatment to being Elite (using the business class line, lounge access), plus the welcome points. Once you get status though it becomes less useful.
I switched to the Amex platinum at that time which has similar travel benefits, less fee, and a bunch of benefits that this card does not have.
So keep in mind that it is *not* an Amex platinum card by any means that Amex uses to judge it. If you call something like FHR they will deny you because you don't have the platinum "charge card".
This card gives on the one hand and takes away on the other. Really only useful I think for non-status or Prestige status people who find themselves suddenly traveling a lot and want the insurance and effective elite treatment.
Note that it's also bound to the same rules as Elite, you're not going to get into a lounge without a star alliance boarding pass, and it also will not function as *G to get into other lounges.
.It was good for me, because at the time I had no status at all. This card gave me similar treatment to being Elite (using the business class line, lounge access), plus the welcome points. Once you get status though it becomes less useful.
I switched to the Amex platinum at that time which has similar travel benefits, less fee, and a bunch of benefits that this card does not have.
So keep in mind that it is *not* an Amex platinum card by any means that Amex uses to judge it. If you call something like FHR they will deny you because you don't have the platinum "charge card".
This card gives on the one hand and takes away on the other. Really only useful I think for non-status or Prestige status people who find themselves suddenly traveling a lot and want the insurance and effective elite treatment.
Note that it's also bound to the same rules as Elite, you're not going to get into a lounge without a star alliance boarding pass, and it also will not function as *G to get into other lounges.
Dec 2, 2010, 1:16 pm
#30
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,013
$399 fee for 50K aeroplan? Come on!
Better breakdown of how I got my 50k Aeroplan for free in the last month or so:
Amex Gold
Annual fee: Waived for first year.
Spent: $500 at grocery store (1:2) = 1000 AP
Bonus= 15,000 AP
= 16,000 AP
Amex Gold Small Business
Annual fee: Waives for first year
Spent: $3,000 (1:1) = 3000 AP
Bonus = 25,000 AP
= 28,000 AP
Transfer Membership Rewards to Aeroplan (1:1) Promotional Bonus of 20K+ (expires Dec 5th) = 5,000 AP
= 49, 000 AP TOTAL
Cost to me: $ 0
I have since used my Amex Gold on other things so I have accumulated another couple thousand Aeroplan points.
Think twice before dropping hundreds of dollars on an annual fee...
Better breakdown of how I got my 50k Aeroplan for free in the last month or so:
Amex Gold
Annual fee: Waived for first year.
Spent: $500 at grocery store (1:2) = 1000 AP
Bonus= 15,000 AP
= 16,000 AP
Amex Gold Small Business
Annual fee: Waives for first year
Spent: $3,000 (1:1) = 3000 AP
Bonus = 25,000 AP
= 28,000 AP
Transfer Membership Rewards to Aeroplan (1:1) Promotional Bonus of 20K+ (expires Dec 5th) = 5,000 AP
= 49, 000 AP TOTAL
Cost to me: $ 0
I have since used my Amex Gold on other things so I have accumulated another couple thousand Aeroplan points.
Think twice before dropping hundreds of dollars on an annual fee...