A/P News - Changes to Flt Reward Charts
Apr 15, 2011, 10:53 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: Hilton Gold Mariott Gold Aeroplan E25K SAS Gold NEXUS
Posts: 1,308
Glad I spend them as fast as I earn them; and glad my primary CC is a TD Aadvantage card, where I do pay 50K for NA Long haul J class but at least they come without $100 + in fees.
Apr 15, 2011, 11:01 am
#35
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
Well, there goes my #1 reason for sticking to Aeroplan. I got a lot of value out of the relatively cheap Canada-South America reward levels (50K/75K). I was just touting this to a colleague yesterday - I'll now have to tell her to not bother signing up. This, together with the "enhanced" Carrier Administration Charge levels (previously fuel surcharge), signals it is time to redo the math and take another look at Avion.
Business rewards took a hammering. But the real damage is in the Star Alliance rewards chart. Although a few levels, mostly to Asia and the Indian Subcontinent came down from their previously outrageous heights, pretty much EVERYTHING else went up.
Business rewards took a hammering. But the real damage is in the Star Alliance rewards chart. Although a few levels, mostly to Asia and the Indian Subcontinent came down from their previously outrageous heights, pretty much EVERYTHING else went up.
Apr 15, 2011, 11:10 am
#39
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Calgary
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 771
It was inevitable, I thought. Funny how it comes just after the fuel surcharge is pushed up too, making redemptions less value for money. These AP miles are becoming almost as worthless as the dreaded AirMiles.
I really do wonder what be good way for us as collectors, customers and consumers to show our anger as to how we have been shafted this year.
Another "enhancement"?
I really do wonder what be good way for us as collectors, customers and consumers to show our anger as to how we have been shafted this year.
Another "enhancement"?
Apr 15, 2011, 11:12 am
#41
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
I didn't see a mention about removing the fuel surcharges....
If this was a Westjet situation sure: they increase fares, AC however nails a fuel surcharge and keeps the base fare the same so.... W.T.F...???
Makes the Aspire card I'm getting look better and better.
If this was a Westjet situation sure: they increase fares, AC however nails a fuel surcharge and keeps the base fare the same so.... W.T.F...???
Makes the Aspire card I'm getting look better and better.
Apr 15, 2011, 11:17 am
#42
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
Maybe I'm just cynical but how many want to make a bet seats will be sparse until July 16?
Apr 15, 2011, 11:21 am
#43
formerly known as DeltaNYC
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: YYZ, mostly...
Programs: AC SE100K / BA Bronze / Marriott Ambassador (LT Plat) / Hilton Diamond / IHG Plat
Posts: 1,704
What I'm shocked at it is how much they raised some levels (almost by 50%).
Apr 15, 2011, 11:21 am
#44
Company Representative - Air Canada
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Canada
Posts: 24,215
The increased levels are for bookings on/after Jul 15; the lowered levels are effective immediately.
