Threshold gifts for Air Canada Altitude
Nov 22, 2017, 5:38 pm
#181
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE 1MM, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 3,397
I have ZERO incentive to fly AC after hitting 100,000, and despite trying to avoid them, clocked in at 130,000. All you get is crap incentives, and e-uprade certificates that expire in Feb of the next year. So after hitting 100K in July, I maxed out my burn of Aeroplan points, and did quite a few Delta and American flights.
ZERO incentive. I know there was a good amount of my cash they didn't get as a result.
ZERO incentive. I know there was a good amount of my cash they didn't get as a result.
Dec 10, 2017, 9:52 am
#182
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Altitude SE, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 31
Threshold Gift Problem
Hello all
I just passed the 90k threshold and was offered 15k Aeroplan miles or a year subscription to Low Jack. On the Altitude site, no matter which I select the "Order my Gift" button won't click. I've tried multiple browsers and different computers. Am I missing something?
Thanks!
I just passed the 90k threshold and was offered 15k Aeroplan miles or a year subscription to Low Jack. On the Altitude site, no matter which I select the "Order my Gift" button won't click. I've tried multiple browsers and different computers. Am I missing something?
Thanks!
Dec 10, 2017, 9:55 am
#183
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR
Programs: Aeroplan SE
Posts: 45
Same
I have the same issue. No luck after multiple attempts. Bit frustrating
Dec 10, 2017, 10:37 am
#184
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AC SE; SPG Plat, Fairmont Plat
Posts: 251
Depends on what you are looking for. I routinely try and get BA silver for lounge access on OneWorld flights (though the model is Tier points not miles, but you can get it for 40k usually)
Dec 18, 2017, 1:07 pm
#185
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AC SE; SPG Plat, Fairmont Plat
Posts: 251
Choosing threshold gift when crossing threshold Dec 30?
Despite my best efforts to the contrary I will hit 150k with a december 30 flight. Has anyone had experience with "choosing" a threshold gift post-reset of the annual counter (as I am sure the flight will post 5-6 days into the new year)? I am sure only the miles are left, but I wouldn't want to leave them on the table....
Dec 18, 2017, 1:40 pm
#186
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: AC SE MM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 904
Only 75K Aeroplan points remaining for the 250K Threshold Gift.
Dec 18, 2017, 1:41 pm
#187
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YEG
Programs: AC Lifetime SE100K, 3MM, SPG Lifetime Plat, Hertz PC, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,901
Despite my best efforts to the contrary I will hit 150k with a december 30 flight. Has anyone had experience with "choosing" a threshold gift post-reset of the annual counter (as I am sure the flight will post 5-6 days into the new year)? I am sure only the miles are left, but I wouldn't want to leave them on the table....
Dec 19, 2017, 12:23 pm
#188
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: YVR
Programs: Air Canada Super Elite 2+ Million Miles
Posts: 2,478
Dec 19, 2017, 2:02 pm
#189
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YWG
Programs: SEMM,SPG Plat
Posts: 306
Only miles left at 300k level as well
Dec 19, 2017, 3:12 pm
#190
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: YVR
Programs: Air Canada Super Elite 2+ Million Miles
Posts: 2,478
Seriously, the logic of this practice is absurd.
Often turns out that AC best fliers only get a choice of more miles at end of year - given the history of the Aeroplan program, cannot some basic projections be done in June, and again September on how many travelers likely to reach each threshold?
Then re-stock can be done, or even be more imaginative with offers such as weekend in NYC, etc...
Easy to treat best fliers badly when times are good...never lasts so how is AC preparing for downturn...apparently don't believe it will happen.
Often turns out that AC best fliers only get a choice of more miles at end of year - given the history of the Aeroplan program, cannot some basic projections be done in June, and again September on how many travelers likely to reach each threshold?
Then re-stock can be done, or even be more imaginative with offers such as weekend in NYC, etc...
Easy to treat best fliers badly when times are good...never lasts so how is AC preparing for downturn...apparently don't believe it will happen.
Dec 19, 2017, 5:12 pm
#191
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YWG
Programs: SEMM,SPG Plat
Posts: 306
I suspect ther may be only one of each choice at the higher levels. Last year I did quite well but this year the gift cards disappeared quickly.
Dec 19, 2017, 5:20 pm
#192
Join Date: May 2013
Location: YYT/YYC/TPE
Programs: AC SE, UA, National Exec Elite, Nexus, GE
Posts: 1,810
Crossing the threshold levels before October 15th, you have a good selection to choose from. After that, tough.
Dec 19, 2017, 5:30 pm
#193
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YEG
Programs: AC Lifetime SE100K, 3MM, SPG Lifetime Plat, Hertz PC, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,901
Jan 8, 2018, 1:12 pm
#194
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC 1MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,163
Despite my best efforts to the contrary I will hit 150k with a december 30 flight. Has anyone had experience with "choosing" a threshold gift post-reset of the annual counter (as I am sure the flight will post 5-6 days into the new year)? I am sure only the miles are left, but I wouldn't want to leave them on the table....
We'll see if the bonus AQM's, which should be dated Dec 31st, actually triggers the threshold gift for 2017. Like YULforever, I am skeptical....
Jan 8, 2018, 1:48 pm
#195
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: FRA / YEG
Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 11,874
I am sitting at 149,000 AQM's with my monthly UFP allotment on Dec 31st. Waiting for my bonus 25% AQM's to post to put my over the 150k threshold. Although it looks like my only choice is 25,000 aeropesos.
We'll see if the bonus AQM's, which should be dated Dec 31st, actually triggers the threshold gift for 2017. .
We'll see if the bonus AQM's, which should be dated Dec 31st, actually triggers the threshold gift for 2017. .
I was actually pleasantly surprised the Altitude website was capable of handling it without any issues.