Changes to the minimum mile accumulation
Jun 20, 2011 | 8:16 am
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Changes to the minimum mile accumulation
Noticed this on AC's website. Interesting news.
Effective for travel as of August 1, 2011, the minimum number of Aeroplan Miles accumulated based on distance flown on Air Canada and Star Alliance member airline flights is changing from 500 to 250 miles:
* For distance flown up to 249 miles, Aeroplan members will earn 250 Aeroplan Miles.
* For distance flown of 250 miles and more, Aeroplan members will earn miles according to the actual miles flown
Since the mile accumulation varies with the fare option purchased, the minimum number of 250 miles will also vary accordingly:
* Tango: 25% of 250 miles = 63 miles
* Tango Plus: 100% of 250 miles = 250 miles
* Latitude: 100% of 250 miles = 250 miles
* Executive First (lowest) International : 125% of 250 miles = 313 miles
* Executive First (flexible) International : 150% of 250 miles = 375 miles
* Executive Class (lowest or flexible) North America: 150% of 250 miles = 375 miles
This new policy will not impact Air Canada Super Elite, Elite and Prestige members, nor customers travelling on Rapidair flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montreal or Ottawa, or between Toronto City Airport and Montreal as theyll continue to earn a minimum number of 500 Aeroplan Miles.
See examples:
*
Example 1: Flights between Vancouver and Victoria
Here's how many Aeroplan Miles you will earn for the distance flown on an Air Canada one-way flight between Vancouver and Victoria. The distance travelled between Vancouver and Victoria represents 38 miles.
For travel before August 1, 2011:
o All members
+ 500 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango Plus fare
+ 125 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango fare (25%)
For travel as of August 1, 2011:
o Aeroplan Members
+ 250 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango Plus fare
+ 63 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango fare (25%)
o Air Canada Top Tier Members
+ 500 Aeroplan Miles
+ 125 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango fare (25%)
*
Example 2: Rapidair flights between Montreal and Toronto Pearson
Here's how many Aeroplan Miles you will earn for the distance flown on an Air Canada one-way flight between Montreal and Toronto Pearson with the purchase of a Tango Plus fare. The distance travelled between Montreal and Toronto Pearson represents 314 miles. For travel before or after August 1, 2011, the minimum mile accumulation will remain unchanged at 500 Aeroplan Miles for all members.
Since the Aeroplan Miles that you accumulate qualify for an Air Canada Top Tier Status, you will also earn the same amount of Air Canada Status Miles.
Effective for travel as of August 1, 2011, the minimum number of Aeroplan Miles accumulated based on distance flown on Air Canada and Star Alliance member airline flights is changing from 500 to 250 miles:
* For distance flown up to 249 miles, Aeroplan members will earn 250 Aeroplan Miles.
* For distance flown of 250 miles and more, Aeroplan members will earn miles according to the actual miles flown
Since the mile accumulation varies with the fare option purchased, the minimum number of 250 miles will also vary accordingly:
* Tango: 25% of 250 miles = 63 miles
* Tango Plus: 100% of 250 miles = 250 miles
* Latitude: 100% of 250 miles = 250 miles
* Executive First (lowest) International : 125% of 250 miles = 313 miles
* Executive First (flexible) International : 150% of 250 miles = 375 miles
* Executive Class (lowest or flexible) North America: 150% of 250 miles = 375 miles
This new policy will not impact Air Canada Super Elite, Elite and Prestige members, nor customers travelling on Rapidair flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montreal or Ottawa, or between Toronto City Airport and Montreal as theyll continue to earn a minimum number of 500 Aeroplan Miles.
See examples:
*
Example 1: Flights between Vancouver and Victoria
Here's how many Aeroplan Miles you will earn for the distance flown on an Air Canada one-way flight between Vancouver and Victoria. The distance travelled between Vancouver and Victoria represents 38 miles.
For travel before August 1, 2011:
o All members
+ 500 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango Plus fare
+ 125 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango fare (25%)
For travel as of August 1, 2011:
o Aeroplan Members
+ 250 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango Plus fare
+ 63 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango fare (25%)
o Air Canada Top Tier Members
+ 500 Aeroplan Miles
+ 125 Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of a Tango fare (25%)
*
Example 2: Rapidair flights between Montreal and Toronto Pearson
Here's how many Aeroplan Miles you will earn for the distance flown on an Air Canada one-way flight between Montreal and Toronto Pearson with the purchase of a Tango Plus fare. The distance travelled between Montreal and Toronto Pearson represents 314 miles. For travel before or after August 1, 2011, the minimum mile accumulation will remain unchanged at 500 Aeroplan Miles for all members.
Since the Aeroplan Miles that you accumulate qualify for an Air Canada Top Tier Status, you will also earn the same amount of Air Canada Status Miles.
Jun 20, 2011 | 8:28 am
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this has been mentioned already when the change came out in May
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...umulation.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...umulation.html
