Distinction enhancement for 2016
Oct 26, 2015, 10:19 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, Bonvoy Gold, HHonors Diamond, VIA Premier, NEXUS/GE
Posts: 816
I was very surprised to see a devaluation of the AE Distinction program after being launched about 2 yrs ago (2013 right?). I sense that something is not going to well at AE.
Oct 27, 2015, 12:09 am
#17
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
Oct 27, 2015, 5:54 am
#18
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada
Programs: Aeroplan; Marriott Platinum; IHG Platinum; Best Western Diamond
Posts: 2,165
Not related to any changes for 2016 but I still find it ridiculous that if the destination bonus is applicable for consecutive years(e.g. 2014
& 2015 & now even 2016 such as Sao Paulo), a December outbound and January return does not qualify for it. The return flight has to be in the same calendar year even though I have the same Distinction status for all the years.
& 2015 & now even 2016 such as Sao Paulo), a December outbound and January return does not qualify for it. The return flight has to be in the same calendar year even though I have the same Distinction status for all the years.
But providing real enhancement is something ae is weak on.
Oct 27, 2015, 6:27 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
I've used it for a discount on a AP redemption to Cancun. Came in at less than classic fare.
I don't care about losing the Distinction flights...but it shows that even this program is subject to "enhancements". Eventually it will be more useless than it is.
I don't care about losing the Distinction flights...but it shows that even this program is subject to "enhancements". Eventually it will be more useless than it is.
Oct 27, 2015, 8:59 am
#22
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada
Programs: Aeroplan; Marriott Platinum; IHG Platinum; Best Western Diamond
Posts: 2,165
Nov 5, 2015, 7:13 am
#24
Join Date: May 2012
Location: YOW
Programs: UA*1K, Marriott Titanium (LTP), Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,665
As a Distinction member, earn up to 1,500 bonus miles for every eligible roundtrip you fly with Air Canada and Air Canada rouge that includes a Saturday night stay*.
The SPG one doesn't bother me either, as I always book through SPG (and collect their points) to ensure I get my night and point qualifications.
At least they're honest and state that "others will no longer be available", instead of just claiming these to be enhancements. As soon as I saw that key word in the sentence, I shuddered a bit.
All in all, not bad for their 2016 program - although I didn't use any of it (or care, really) this year.
Nov 5, 2015, 7:30 am
#25
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan E50/MM, HH gold, Nat Exec Elite, Kimpton Karma
Posts: 2,354
Distinction bonus is additional non-status points for return itineraries. How many points depends on your tier. Higher tiers, more points. Nice little addition but discriminates against one way itineraries. For a variety of reasons, I often book two one ways rather than a return.
Nov 5, 2015, 7:33 am
#26
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
I got this last week, what a yawn.
Wow, no takers for the distiction flights? Maybe the departure being a Wednesday during march break might not have been all that appealing?
Wow, no takers for the distiction flights? Maybe the departure being a Wednesday during march break might not have been all that appealing?
Nov 5, 2015, 8:37 am
#30
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: YYG
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Club Accor Gold
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