Jun 28, 2013, 7:15 am
Last edit by: tcook052
Aeroplan is making major changes to the program that will be implemented on January 1, 2014, including:
• The launch of Distinction, a new tiered recognition program that rewards top accumulating members, based on total Aeroplan Miles earned across all coalition partners, with preferential mileage levels for redemption, bonus mile offers and exclusive privileges;
• New Market Fare Flight Rewards to replace ClassicPlus Flight Rewards, offering significantly improved value, with all members having access to mileage levels reduced by up to 20%, and Distinction members enjoying reductions of up to 50%; and
• The cancellation of the seven-year mileage redemption policy, with Aeroplan Miles no longer expiring for members active in the program each year.
• The launch of Distinction, a new tiered recognition program that rewards top accumulating members, based on total Aeroplan Miles earned across all coalition partners, with preferential mileage levels for redemption, bonus mile offers and exclusive privileges;
• New Market Fare Flight Rewards to replace ClassicPlus Flight Rewards, offering significantly improved value, with all members having access to mileage levels reduced by up to 20%, and Distinction members enjoying reductions of up to 50%; and
• The cancellation of the seven-year mileage redemption policy, with Aeroplan Miles no longer expiring for members active in the program each year.
Distinction, Aeroplan's new member recognition program
Jun 27, 2013, 7:30 am
#47
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Jun 27, 2013, 7:32 am
#48
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PHL, NYC, DC
Posts: 9,708
Jun 27, 2013, 7:36 am
#51
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 83
It is conceivable that if you crossed a status threshold because of one the (fairly routine) "bonus status miles" offers, you might have higher status on Distinction than Altitude.
Jun 27, 2013, 7:40 am
#52
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: yyz
Programs: status-free
Posts: 565
Yeah, I'm having trouble, too. And I guess not much is getting done in corporate Canada right now, as every single traveller in the country tries to check their Distinction status as soon as they get to the officce.
Jun 27, 2013, 7:41 am
#53
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: YWG
Posts: 2,272
It is conceivable that if you crossed a status threshold because of one the (fairly routine) "bonus status miles" offers, you might have higher status on Distinction than Altitude.
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So forum name change potentially in the making?
Jun 27, 2013, 7:45 am
#54
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YVR
Programs: United Silver, Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 378
Interesting they chose the name "Distinction". As I recall from an AC survey that was the runner-up name for the AC Altitude program.
Also, I'm quite surprised they removed the 7 year expiry rule. I would have thought the lure of removing all that liability from the books would have been irresistible...
Also, I'm quite surprised they removed the 7 year expiry rule. I would have thought the lure of removing all that liability from the books would have been irresistible...
Jun 27, 2013, 7:48 am
#55
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: YXE
Posts: 3,050
Interesting they chose the name "Distinction". As I recall from an AC survey that was the runner-up name for the AC Altitude program.
Also, I'm quite surprised they removed the 7 year expiry rule. I would have thought the lure of removing all that liability from the books would have been irresistible...
Also, I'm quite surprised they removed the 7 year expiry rule. I would have thought the lure of removing all that liability from the books would have been irresistible...
Anyone taking bets on how long it will take them to demand an extra 5k on domestic rewards and eliminate the stopover privilege?
Jun 27, 2013, 7:49 am
#56
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Why? Why? Zed! / Why? You? Elle! / Gee! Are You!
Programs: Irrelevant
Posts: 3,543
Yet more evidence that Lise needs to be fired! #fml.
Jun 27, 2013, 7:51 am
#57
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR/YYD/ZRH
Programs: AC, UA, DL, BA, SPG
Posts: 129
In addition, mileage levels for certain international routes (to/from North America to Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific; Middle East and North Africa; and Asia) for business and first class ClassicFlight Rewards will increase as of January 1, 2014
Jun 27, 2013, 7:52 am
#58
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SEA
Programs: A3*G, AC, IHG Plat AMB
Posts: 1,604
I notice the raise seems to be all referring to the NA chart, no increases on, say, Europe-Asia flights. Yet. I can't really see any more since I can't even log into the site. I'll give it a day or two, but there's certainly both good and bad to this...
Jun 27, 2013, 7:55 am
#60
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM
Posts: 23,293
