Adding Frequent Flyer # to Aeroplan Bookings
Hey guys, relatively new poster here on flyertalk.
Just a question regarding Aeroplan reward tickets and adding my frequent flyer #. I have a ticket coming up tomorrow booked using a relative of mine's points, and there was no option to add my FF# to the booking. I'm just wondering if at airport check in, if the check in agent could add my number to the ticket. I'm an E50k, and obviously won't be getting any miles for the travel, but access to the lounge and priority boarding etc would make having the # on the boarding pass useful. Had a past incident where a check in agent wouldn't recognize my e50k status since it wasn't on the booking (using my brother's points) and despite numerous arguments and showing her my e50k card, she forced me to reduce the weight of my checked bag to <50 lbs on the spot. Thanks ! |
There is a reason why you can't add it, and I know I saw it explained by Ben before, can't remember the exact word for word why. But basically it's an aeroplan ticket and the short answer is no you can't, and Airport agents aren't supposed to.
However, if you have your card etc, they should be allowing you lounge, luggage, etc without hassle. |
Originally Posted by Sean Peever
(Post 23694836)
There is a reason why you can't add it, and I know I saw it explained by Ben before, can't remember the exact word for word why. But basically it's an aeroplan ticket and the short answer is no you can't, and Airport agents aren't supposed to.
However, if you have your card etc, they should be allowing you lounge, luggage, etc without hassle. Move to the lounge and show my boarding pass and my Altitude E50 card. Card is scanned no problem. But where is the logic? If I can't get a lil old priority tag but I can get access to the lounge I don't see the consistency of logic. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about getting access to the lounge. I just wish I could understand the logic. |
Recent data point from flying last week on a reward ticket. Spouse had booked the flights using his points. I was able to add my FF number at check-in so it recognized my E50 status. It wasn't possible to add a FF number for Spouse's profile, but it showed the status properly on his boarding pass as well, because he had booked the tickets.
Suggest trying to see if you can add it on check-in. |
Originally Posted by gcashin
(Post 23695422)
Recent data point from flying last week on a reward ticket. Spouse had booked the flights using his points. I was able to add my FF number at check-in so it recognized my E50 status. It wasn't possible to add a FF number for Spouse's profile, but it showed the status properly on his boarding pass as well, because he had booked the tickets.
Suggest trying to see if you can add it on check-in. |
add FF on check in.
I added AP FF #'s on check-in. It was an on-screen option just prior to seat selection. For those who say it is not possible, I suggest looking carefully at the screen (hypertext) when on line.
What are the advantages: - priority boarding; - priority upgrades when available. |
In my experience, it's only possible to add Aeroplan numbers to AP reward bookings for passengers other than the first one on the PNR. For example, I've never been able to add my number to a booking made with my wife's points when I'm the only passenger, but I do it all the time when we're on the same itinerary.
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Originally Posted by Antonio8069
(Post 23695902)
What are the advantages:
- priority boarding; - priority upgrades when available. |
Adding Frequent Flyer # to Aeroplan Bookings
Thanks everyone for all of the responses. Looks quite variable in people's experiences. I will update once I've checked in at YFC
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Adding Frequent Flyer # to Aeroplan Bookings
So the check in agent "added" my number to the ticket, however it still didn't show up on my boarding passes. He said that he didn't know of a way how to add it. Oh well..
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My family and I have had issues with transborder flights. If one can not add one's frequent flyer number and/or nexus number, then the TSA may not recognize you as a frequent flyer - then one more often gets the dreaded SSSS printed on the boarding pass.
Several months ago, I flew transborder on someone else's Aeroplan award ticket. I could only add my (SE) frequent flyer number and nexus number at airport check-in - I got the SSSS. My sister-in-law recently flew from YEG to KOA via YYC and LAX. She flew economy class on an Aeroplan frequent flyer award from my SE account. She could not (for some technical reasons) add on-line or through the AC telephone reservations agent her FF number and her nexus number; it was added at the check-in counter. The dreaded SSSS. Same thing happened a few months earlier with my daughter (flying with myself and my wife) - her frequent flyer number and nexus number could only be added at airport check-in; SSSS was printed on the boarding pass. |
Originally Posted by FlyerGoldII
(Post 23696669)
My family and I have had issues with transborder flights. If one can not add one's frequent flyer number and/or nexus number, then the TSA may not recognize you as a frequent flyer - then one more often gets the dreaded SSSS printed on the boarding pass.
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Originally Posted by superangrypenguin
(Post 23696677)
Im curious if this is anecdotal or confirmed? I have had a SSSS once. I had my NEXUS and FF numbers on it.....but I am 1 data point
I am wondering if the AC check-in agent at the airport for Aeroplan award tickets is able to send the information on Aeroplan number and nexus number to TSA, just printing out the boarding pass; and if the TSA can instantaneously decide how to give a normal security clearance, SSSS security clearance, or (for flights from USA to Canada) TSA precheck. |
Originally Posted by Tax Dude
(Post 23696209)
In my experience, it's only possible to add Aeroplan numbers to AP reward bookings for passengers other than the first one on the PNR. For example, I've never been able to add my number to a booking made with my wife's points when I'm the only passenger, but I do it all the time when we're on the same itinerary.
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Originally Posted by FlyerGoldII
(Post 23696726)
Did you add them on-line or by phone on the day before departure, or before that? When I have been successful adding them at least 1 day before departure, I have never got the SSSS.
I am wondering if the AC check-in agent at the airport for Aeroplan award tickets is able to send the information on Aeroplan number and nexus number to TSA, just printing out the boarding pass; and if the TSA can instantaneously decide how to give a normal security clearance, SSSS security clearance, or (for flights from USA to Canada) TSA precheck. I provided the info via APIS at time of booking. Mind you, it wasn't an Aeroplan reward ticket. My 1 data point was a revenue ticket with my NEXUS # provided. My FF # would be included anyways as my BP did show 75k |
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