Changes to the minimum mile accumulation
May 11, 2011 | 10:23 pm
#34
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC*SE 1MM
Posts: 83
Aeroplan ends 500 mile minimums
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...73615620110511
"Via the MilesLink newsletter, Air Canadas Aeroplan is ending 500 mile minimums for mileage earning on short flights, going to a 250 mile minimum, effective August 1."
Yuck.
"Via the MilesLink newsletter, Air Canadas Aeroplan is ending 500 mile minimums for mileage earning on short flights, going to a 250 mile minimum, effective August 1."
Yuck.
May 11, 2011 | 10:32 pm
#35
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: UA Gold, Fairmont Platinum, Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 280
Wow, real nickel and diming. Way to continue to sour customer relations, AC and Aeroplan ^
eUpgrades fiasco, 30% higher miles required for useful Aeroplan redemptions, and decreased earnings potential - four months into this year.
Wonder what enhancements are coming from the spin doctors next.
eUpgrades fiasco, 30% higher miles required for useful Aeroplan redemptions, and decreased earnings potential - four months into this year.
Wonder what enhancements are coming from the spin doctors next.
May 11, 2011 | 10:49 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Programs: AC *E/PC Gold /BW Diamond/Hertz Gold Plus/SPG Gold/Marriot Silver/ TUMI Alpha
Posts: 1,470
That's just sucks....
I guess my regular YEG-YYC will not be 500 return and not 1000.
talk about how NOT to treat customers...
I guess my regular YEG-YYC will not be 500 return and not 1000.
talk about how NOT to treat customers...
May 12, 2011 | 10:18 am
#40
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YEG
Posts: 3,717
May 12, 2011 | 10:42 am
#41
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G AC*nobody TK*nobody
Posts: 1,967
May 12, 2011 | 10:43 am
#42
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3*G AC*nobody TK*nobody
Posts: 1,967
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...73615620110511
"Via the MilesLink newsletter, Air Canadas Aeroplan is ending 500 mile minimums for mileage earning on short flights, going to a 250 mile minimum, effective August 1."
Yuck.
"Via the MilesLink newsletter, Air Canadas Aeroplan is ending 500 mile minimums for mileage earning on short flights, going to a 250 mile minimum, effective August 1."
Yuck.
May 12, 2011 | 11:24 am
#43
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K
Posts: 828
May 12, 2011 | 11:32 am
#44
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
Seriously.. this nuance AC is introduced, and the class fares that don't offer miles.. has hit their bottom line.
Imo.. AC is walking a fine line losing customers to competition. Would I consider paying a fare on AC, not if UA, CO, DL, WS.. is flying to the same destination with lower prices. AC should reintroduce the earn what you fly concept back into its' fold.
Imo.. AC is walking a fine line losing customers to competition. Would I consider paying a fare on AC, not if UA, CO, DL, WS.. is flying to the same destination with lower prices. AC should reintroduce the earn what you fly concept back into its' fold.
May 12, 2011 | 12:47 pm
#45
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: YYZ/YUL
Programs: UA, AC, DL, WS-Nadda PD Venture
Posts: 1,476
As long as I have to pay a sometimes 50% premium to fly T+, they had better keep 100% status miles. Otherwise there is no reason in the world to fly or be loyal to AC. When it comes right down to it, it's just a seat on an airplane.
Do I care if my money stays in Canada or not-No.
Do other airlines offer lie flat seats on long haul- Yes
Are other airlines crews polite and competent-Yes
Can I status match with Flying Blue or One world-Yes more often than not.
Does Porter provide better service from YTZ to more places-Yes
Can I get AA miles on WS-Yes.
I think AC should not be looking at downgrading their elite programs but maintaining them at the very least. I can understand when they bring their program more in line with other star members, but to continue to water it down by a thousand cuts makes no sense. If someone is a straight orange member, and flies twice a year, I understand it from AC's point of view. But when you have to fly more than 25,000 miles a year, at a time when most travelers have no loyalty whatsoever, it makes no sense for AC to take benefits away from those that do.
Do I care if my money stays in Canada or not-No.
Do other airlines offer lie flat seats on long haul- Yes
Are other airlines crews polite and competent-Yes
Can I status match with Flying Blue or One world-Yes more often than not.
Does Porter provide better service from YTZ to more places-Yes
Can I get AA miles on WS-Yes.
I think AC should not be looking at downgrading their elite programs but maintaining them at the very least. I can understand when they bring their program more in line with other star members, but to continue to water it down by a thousand cuts makes no sense. If someone is a straight orange member, and flies twice a year, I understand it from AC's point of view. But when you have to fly more than 25,000 miles a year, at a time when most travelers have no loyalty whatsoever, it makes no sense for AC to take benefits away from those that do.