Elite benefits on AP awards ticket?
Apr 24, 2016, 9:51 pm
#1
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Elite benefits on AP awards ticket?
I tried the good ol' search function but I wasn't successful. I'm sure the question has been answered many times so forgive me...
I'll be booking my first AP award ticket soon. Just wondering...do our elite benefits as a E50, E75K or SE extend to an AP booking?
e.g. 3 pieces of luggage on AC metal, priority boarding, lounge access, priority luggage tags, access to preferred seats, etc.,?
I recall reading that our FF# does not appear on the boarding pass...so I'm not really sure on "process."
Hope some of you experts can advise.
Thanks.
I'll be booking my first AP award ticket soon. Just wondering...do our elite benefits as a E50, E75K or SE extend to an AP booking?
e.g. 3 pieces of luggage on AC metal, priority boarding, lounge access, priority luggage tags, access to preferred seats, etc.,?
I recall reading that our FF# does not appear on the boarding pass...so I'm not really sure on "process."
Hope some of you experts can advise.
Thanks.
Apr 24, 2016, 10:33 pm
#3
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Only SE get preferred seats on Fixed Miles rewards ticket, while Market Fare seems to base on what fare they really book you on to.... and if you book the ticket from your own account, there is a higher chance your status will show on your boarding pass.
Apr 24, 2016, 11:03 pm
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Apr 25, 2016, 7:28 am
#6
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E50 and 75K get complimentary preferred seats on Domestic/US flights, and 50% discount on Int'l. But you have to call in.
Apr 25, 2016, 10:03 am
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http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...rredseats.html
Is there a charge for selecting a Preferred seat?
Preferred seat selection is complimentary if you’re travelling on a Latitude fare, as well as for you and your travel companion(s) on the same booking if you are:
You'll save 50% on Preferred seat charges for you and your travel companion(s) on the same booking if you are:
Preferred seat selection is complimentary if you’re travelling on a Latitude fare, as well as for you and your travel companion(s) on the same booking if you are:
- an Altitude Super Elite 100K member travelling on a Flex or Tango fare, or an Aeroplan Flight Reward;
- an Altitude Elite 75K member travelling on a Flex fare;
- an Altitude Elite 50K member travelling on a Flex fare in Canada or between Canada and the U.S.
- an Altitude Elite 50K member travelling on a Flex fare between Canada and an international destination;
- an Altitude Elite 35K or Prestige 25K member travelling on a Flex fare.
Apr 25, 2016, 10:13 am
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Apr 27, 2016, 9:08 pm
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I was just stating the official policy: (Red Text Bolded are mine)
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...rredseats.html
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...rredseats.html
I had to call in to AC reservations to bypass the nonsense.
I really hope my status appears on my boarding pass tomorrow morning.
Dec 8, 2017, 11:23 am
#10
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interested to hear how things went with your SE status and an aeroplan award ticket. I just booked an international award ticket in premium economy for myself and family (wife and 2 kids) and was wondering the exact same thing (if any / all SE benefits apply on an aeroplan award ticket).
Dec 8, 2017, 11:57 am
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interested to hear how things went with your SE status and an aeroplan award ticket. I just booked an international award ticket in premium economy for myself and family (wife and 2 kids) and was wondering the exact same thing (if any / all SE benefits apply on an aeroplan award ticket).
Dec 12, 2017, 6:16 pm
#12
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Ridiculous to even have to wonder this. No wonder AC is dumping Aeroplan
Been elite on many other airlines and never once had to even question if my award tickets would be eligible for elite privileges.
Been elite on many other airlines and never once had to even question if my award tickets would be eligible for elite privileges.
Dec 12, 2017, 6:26 pm
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My SE benefits have always applied when I book an Aeroplan reward ticket on AC metal. My S100K and MM status show on the BP. My status shows correctly on the PIL. I used SE checkin line. I used priority security line. I got lounge access. i got Zone 1 boarding privilege. etc. etc. etc. Never had an issue and was never questioned.
Dec 12, 2017, 7:20 pm
#14
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My SE benefits have always applied when I book an Aeroplan reward ticket on AC metal. My S100K and MM status show on the BP. My status shows correctly on the PIL. I used SE checkin line. I used priority security line. I got lounge access. i got Zone 1 boarding privilege. etc. etc. etc. Never had an issue and was never questioned.
Dec 12, 2017, 7:26 pm
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