Aeroplan: 20% conversion bonus (Nov 11-Dec 9)
Nov 16, 2013, 10:39 pm
#46
Join Date: Jan 2013
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I'm sitting on the fence and thinking about jumping into RBC Avios. I don't think that I'll be committed unless I take advantage of the 50% balance transfer Amex MR to Avios. This March will be the telling time whether I'm committing to Avios or not.
I usually don't fly short haul. The last time I did a short haul was when we redeemed two AeroPlat 2 for 1 benefits. My wife had an AeroPlat and I had an AeroPlat and the two cards overlapped a month. I couldn't leave 30k points on the table, so I redeemed for 4 short haul tickets to YVR. I lt was a nice long weekend trip last year over Remembrance Day.
Not too excited for short haul, but the RBC 2 for 1 companion ticket on BA metal is appealing except I don't see too much business availability to LHR. Thus still sitting on the fence.
But 200k Amex MR converted for 100K bonus would do the trick. But that remains to be seen if that bonus will surface to fruition.
I usually don't fly short haul. The last time I did a short haul was when we redeemed two AeroPlat 2 for 1 benefits. My wife had an AeroPlat and I had an AeroPlat and the two cards overlapped a month. I couldn't leave 30k points on the table, so I redeemed for 4 short haul tickets to YVR. I lt was a nice long weekend trip last year over Remembrance Day.
Not too excited for short haul, but the RBC 2 for 1 companion ticket on BA metal is appealing except I don't see too much business availability to LHR. Thus still sitting on the fence.
But 200k Amex MR converted for 100K bonus would do the trick. But that remains to be seen if that bonus will surface to fruition.
Nov 17, 2013, 9:46 am
#48
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Another reason I didn't just jump onto the RBC Avios is because the offers don't seem as good. But I'm encouraged that the US Chase Avios came back with a 100K offer, although its dependent on large spend thresholds. I'm a high spender so I don't mind.
Again, remains to be seen whether the 50% transfer bonus will reappear. I sort of wish there was the transfer bonus now, as I'm needing to make plans for next year's travels, and I'm sitting on the fence whether to redeem AE, or Avios for the trip.
I'm gun shy, and actually wish that the Amex MR 20%-25% was still there.. then I would stick with AE.
Again, remains to be seen whether the 50% transfer bonus will reappear. I sort of wish there was the transfer bonus now, as I'm needing to make plans for next year's travels, and I'm sitting on the fence whether to redeem AE, or Avios for the trip.
I'm gun shy, and actually wish that the Amex MR 20%-25% was still there.. then I would stick with AE.
Nov 20, 2013, 5:04 am
#50
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4. ARE ALL MILES ELIGIBLE FOR DISTINCTION STATUS?
Distinction eligible miles are miles earned in the Aeroplan Program directly at participating partners and include base and certain bonus mile offers. Unless otherwise indicated at the time of offer, the following miles are not eligible for Distinction status: Financial Card Welcome Bonus; bonus miles received as a benefit of Air Canada Altitude status or Aeroplan Distinction bonus miles; miles accumulated through conversion from other programs or transfers between member accounts; top‐up miles; contest prizes; and reinstated miles.
Distinction eligible miles are miles earned in the Aeroplan Program directly at participating partners and include base and certain bonus mile offers. Unless otherwise indicated at the time of offer, the following miles are not eligible for Distinction status: Financial Card Welcome Bonus; bonus miles received as a benefit of Air Canada Altitude status or Aeroplan Distinction bonus miles; miles accumulated through conversion from other programs or transfers between member accounts; top‐up miles; contest prizes; and reinstated miles.
Nov 20, 2013, 6:47 am
#51
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Nov 20, 2013, 8:22 am
#52
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: London, ON
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Certainly did! Noticed that the points I transferred from the BW sign up were credited as Distinction this morning. Same with the 10k that rolled in from the Amex Aerogold sign up. (When I'll receive the remaining 15k remains to be seen, but that's for another topic)
Nov 20, 2013, 11:51 am
#53
Join Date: Apr 2012
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What is your opinion: Is it a good deal?
I have option to buy 80,000 SPG points for 1,550 USD.
I can transfer them to Aeroplan and get 20,000 additional Aeroplan miles from the SPG.
And I think this Aeroplan promo will give me another 25,000 Aeroplan miles.
So basically I can buy 125,000 Aeroplan miles for 1,550 USD (~1,700 CAD).
As a caveat I am not going to spend them until 2015 travel.
Would you do that?
I have option to buy 80,000 SPG points for 1,550 USD.
I can transfer them to Aeroplan and get 20,000 additional Aeroplan miles from the SPG.
And I think this Aeroplan promo will give me another 25,000 Aeroplan miles.
So basically I can buy 125,000 Aeroplan miles for 1,550 USD (~1,700 CAD).
As a caveat I am not going to spend them until 2015 travel.
Would you do that?
Nov 20, 2013, 12:42 pm
#54
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Nov 20, 2013, 1:54 pm
#55
Join Date: Mar 2007
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What is your opinion: Is it a good deal?
I have option to buy 80,000 SPG points for 1,550 USD.
I can transfer them to Aeroplan and get 20,000 additional Aeroplan miles from the SPG.
And I think this Aeroplan promo will give me another 25,000 Aeroplan miles.
So basically I can buy 125,000 Aeroplan miles for 1,550 USD (~1,700 CAD).
As a caveat I am not going to spend them until 2015 travel.
Would you do that?
I have option to buy 80,000 SPG points for 1,550 USD.
I can transfer them to Aeroplan and get 20,000 additional Aeroplan miles from the SPG.
And I think this Aeroplan promo will give me another 25,000 Aeroplan miles.
So basically I can buy 125,000 Aeroplan miles for 1,550 USD (~1,700 CAD).
As a caveat I am not going to spend them until 2015 travel.
Would you do that?
I suppose it's okay, but I wouldn't do it unless you already find a booking to book RIGHT NOW to use it (in general, any redemption at over 2 CENTS is good), and you still have to pay fees/taxes and possible $$$$ YQ
FYI, starting Jan 2014, it'll be 150K to do a Mini-RTW too
Heck, I can probably sell mine at 1.5 cents and be happy (i.e. book for others) as Aeroplan kept losing its value with all these "enhancements". But based in YYZ, there aren't too many choices
Nov 20, 2013, 2:17 pm
#56
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Nov 20, 2013, 2:33 pm
#57
Join Date: Jan 2013
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What is your opinion: Is it a good deal?
I have option to buy 80,000 SPG points for 1,550 USD.
I can transfer them to Aeroplan and get 20,000 additional Aeroplan miles from the SPG.
And I think this Aeroplan promo will give me another 25,000 Aeroplan miles.
So basically I can buy 125,000 Aeroplan miles for 1,550 USD (~1,700 CAD).
As a caveat I am not going to spend them until 2015 travel.
Would you do that?
I have option to buy 80,000 SPG points for 1,550 USD.
I can transfer them to Aeroplan and get 20,000 additional Aeroplan miles from the SPG.
And I think this Aeroplan promo will give me another 25,000 Aeroplan miles.
So basically I can buy 125,000 Aeroplan miles for 1,550 USD (~1,700 CAD).
As a caveat I am not going to spend them until 2015 travel.
Would you do that?
Last edited by Cana2013; Nov 21, 2013 at 10:06 pm
Nov 20, 2013, 2:35 pm
#58
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Buying points is a convenience, just in case the account is just short. I have used it to top up, but a very nominal amount, like $10 or something. But its still a nice convenience to have.
Nov 20, 2013, 2:42 pm
#59
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Yeah, it makes sense if you top up for a reward, but not for buying a lot without knowing when you and how you are going to use it.
Nov 21, 2013, 9:44 pm
#60
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I would be upset not able to complete a redemption, being a few hundred or a few thousand points short. Buying points, and the ability to top up, is important to give the loyalty program liquidity and consumer confidence.