Jun 21, 2018, 3:36 pm
Last edit by: canadiancow
Pertinent details/events/articles:
- https://goo.gl/ioL7Tx
- Original email sent to Mr. Wong, accusing him of abuse of MLL privileges: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26733198-post38.html
- CBC article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...ourt-1.4717202
- VFTW post: https://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2018/06/22/man-has-airline-status-yanked-for-refunding-tickets-after-using-airport-lounges-now-hes-suing/
- FBT story Air Canada ‘Super Elite’ Sues Airline After Status is Revoked for Using Airport Lounges Without Flying
- TPG post: https://thepointsguy.com/news/air-canada-super-elite-traveler-sues-carrier-over-revoked-airline-status/
Super Elite suspended; lawsuit filed but amicably settled out of court
Jan 21, 2016, 5:25 pm
#1
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Super Elite suspended; lawsuit filed but amicably settled out of court
My "Altitude Super Elite status will be suspended for an indefinite period of time, until a complete review of this file has been done."
I know the reason (or reasons) why, but any guesses?
I know the reason (or reasons) why, but any guesses?
Jan 21, 2016, 5:28 pm
#2
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"DrunkCargo"
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Jan 21, 2016, 5:28 pm
#3
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Scamming them for too many miles in EYW, eh? 
Does that mean I'm next?
Does that mean I'm next?
Jan 21, 2016, 5:37 pm
#4
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Silly guys, cargo can't hold status.
Jan 21, 2016, 5:42 pm
#5
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For being too cheap and buy Tango fares.
Jan 21, 2016, 5:47 pm
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I'd guess it has something to do with the EYW run.
Jan 21, 2016, 5:50 pm
#7
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Jan 21, 2016, 5:53 pm
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Jan 21, 2016, 5:58 pm
#9
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They suspect you of selling some of the zillions of Aeroplan miles you earned in EYW?
Jan 21, 2016, 6:34 pm
#10
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Jan 21, 2016, 6:41 pm
#11
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Too much hidden city ticketing
Jan 21, 2016, 6:58 pm
#12
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That's unfortunate. Shouldn't they suspend your status AFTER reviewing your file, IF something in violation of Altitude's T&C's is found?
Jan 21, 2016, 6:59 pm
#13
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Breach of terms & conditions of the program.
Jan 21, 2016, 7:27 pm
#14
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redeeming too many flights for other people
Jan 21, 2016, 7:53 pm
#15
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Location: YOW
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Repeated and flagrant disregard for the rules of Inflight Beer Pong.