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Dec 9, 2012 | 10:32 am

tango996

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Diff between 35k and 50k

I know that this has likely been beat to death but I can't seem find what will be the precise differences between Elite 35k and 50k for 2013. I'm at 45k presently so for me it's whether or not it's worth taking a trip for a few days to earn 5k. Does someone have all of this info listed? Apparently one will still be able to get full lounge access with 35k. What about upgrades? Your help would be appreciated.

Dec 9, 2012 | 10:35 am

gtpdiddy

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Originally Posted by tango996

Full lounge access *G is only available to 35K as a add-on, where as 50K is automatically *G lounge access, so you get to free up another perk to select. I would say that's a pretty big difference. 5K you can get by taking a YYZ-LAX RT. or anything across the continent; I'd say go for it. Oh I'm sure there're eupgrade priority differences, etc.

http://www.aircanada.com/en/aeroplan/toptier_2013.html

GT

Dec 9, 2012 | 10:36 am

hydrogen

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*G (E50K) vs *S (E35K). nuf said.

E35K can access most MLLs, but cannot access *G lounges without choosing it as a privilege. If you want to *G lounge access, be prepared to be down 10 credits less.

Dec 9, 2012 | 10:40 am

hearna

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Originally Posted by hydrogen

*G (E50K) vs *S (E35K). nuf said.

E35K can access most MLLs, but cannot access *G lounges without choosing it as a privilege. If you want to *G lounge access, be prepared to be down 10 credits less.

But those 10 credits (at 35k) would be almost impossible to use anyways with 50 75 and 100ks always ahead on the list, so not much loss.

I think there are a lot of elites that dont grasp the difference between 35 and 50k and are in for a shocker in March.

Dec 9, 2012 | 11:18 am

hydrogen

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Originally Posted by hearna

I think there are a lot of elites that dont grasp the difference between 35 and 50k and are in for a shocker in March.

Hey... At least they can still say that they're AC Elite, right? Obviously makes them better than no-status Joe in 17C.

Dec 9, 2012 | 11:44 am

canolakid

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*gold at 50K is worth the additional 5K miles. at least in the 2013 transition year, as I would like to hear how the 'bought' *G option at 35K plays out. I may re-evaluate for 2014 as I generally don't need the extra e-ups.

Dec 9, 2012 | 11:47 am

xLuther

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I still think 35K is a temporary level gone in 2014

My speculation is it will be:
1: 35K New "P" level and the 25K will disappear
2: 25/35K will be merged and it will be 30K to get "P" with similar benefits as the 2013 - 35K