2017 Altitude Select Privileges - What did you choose?
Jan 21, 2017, 1:04 pm
#46
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM; SPG Plat
Posts: 424
Not-quite-standard SE bundle as I took the 2500 AQM instead of credits. I do get a few flight passes a year and my flight patterns are unpredictable enough that I'd like to maximize the likelihood of making SE the following year.
Jan 21, 2017, 6:44 pm
#47
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E50K (*Gold), DL, CZ
Posts: 1,252
How Long Until E-Upgrade Credits Are Deposited?
Just made my selections today, as did a family member. We're E50K and P25K, respectively.
How long until the new e-upgrade credits are deposited into our respective accounts? One of my early March flights is at R2 and I'm anxious to upgrade that asap.
How long until the new e-upgrade credits are deposited into our respective accounts? One of my early March flights is at R2 and I'm anxious to upgrade that asap.
Jan 21, 2017, 7:01 pm
#49
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E50K (*Gold), DL, CZ
Posts: 1,252
Jan 22, 2017, 11:43 am
#50
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: NEXUS GE, TSA-Pre, AC E50K
Posts: 398
Took my 50th segment on Dec 25th.
Was able to select the morning of Jan 8th I think it was....
Have not gotten any packages but the virtual gold card on the app is good enough. Also, tickets are all printing *G and 50K.
E50K:
- 50% Altitude bonus, 30 eUpgrade credits
- 10 eUpgrade credits, 4 MLL passes
- 8 eUp creds per FP activity.
Was able to select the morning of Jan 8th I think it was....
Have not gotten any packages but the virtual gold card on the app is good enough. Also, tickets are all printing *G and 50K.
E50K:
- 50% Altitude bonus, 30 eUpgrade credits
- 10 eUpgrade credits, 4 MLL passes
- 8 eUp creds per FP activity.
Jan 22, 2017, 4:03 pm
#52
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,778
Precisely the same, except for the last item for my wife, which is equally moot.
I had to check for it, especially since we don't care... And yes, it is 30 and 10 credits.
Not sure why we keep picking the credits. We always end the year with half of them left... (Just to be safe I guess. We might buy more latitude and less P fares?)
I had to check for it, especially since we don't care... And yes, it is 30 and 10 credits.
Not sure why we keep picking the credits. We always end the year with half of them left... (Just to be safe I guess. We might buy more latitude and less P fares?)
Jan 22, 2017, 4:08 pm
#53
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 23,805
Whether or not we'll use my wife's, I don't know, but the chances of getting value out of the eUps are probably higher than the other options. For example, the lower requalification level... Well, she only ever really travels with me, so E35K vs E50K doesn't really matter much.
Jun 22, 2017, 8:41 pm
#54
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 136
Trying to decide on bundle 1:
35% Altitude Bonus with Air Canada and select airline partners
Choose this Select Privilege and earn 35% Bonus Aeroplan Miles on eligible flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Copa Airlines and United. Also earn a 25% bonus on eligible flights operated by Austrian, brussels airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss.
This bonus applies to Aeroplan Miles earned for distance flown between January 1 and December 31, 2017. Note that if you qualify for a higher status with Early Recognition, the bonus applies as of when your status is confirmed by email. Bonus Aeroplan Miles are not Altitude Qualifying Miles and do not count towards reaching Altitude status.
OR
10 eUpgrade Credits
Choose this Select Privilege and eUpgrade Credits will be deposited into your aircanada.com eUpgrade account. Credits can be used on eligible flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge in order to upgrade to Business Class, Premium Economy or Premium Rouge.
eUpgrade Credits are valid through February 28, 2018.
Since aeroplan is basically being replaced doesn't seem to be any point in getting the 35% bonus?
35% Altitude Bonus with Air Canada and select airline partners
Choose this Select Privilege and earn 35% Bonus Aeroplan Miles on eligible flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Copa Airlines and United. Also earn a 25% bonus on eligible flights operated by Austrian, brussels airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss.
This bonus applies to Aeroplan Miles earned for distance flown between January 1 and December 31, 2017. Note that if you qualify for a higher status with Early Recognition, the bonus applies as of when your status is confirmed by email. Bonus Aeroplan Miles are not Altitude Qualifying Miles and do not count towards reaching Altitude status.
OR
10 eUpgrade Credits
Choose this Select Privilege and eUpgrade Credits will be deposited into your aircanada.com eUpgrade account. Credits can be used on eligible flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge in order to upgrade to Business Class, Premium Economy or Premium Rouge.
eUpgrade Credits are valid through February 28, 2018.
Since aeroplan is basically being replaced doesn't seem to be any point in getting the 35% bonus?
Jun 22, 2017, 8:46 pm
#55
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,778
The AC-Aeroplan divorce doesn't take effect until mid-2020. If you can spend the miles before then, the bonus may make sense.
But it will still come down to which you value more, the miles or the eUps.
But it will still come down to which you value more, the miles or the eUps.
Jun 22, 2017, 10:20 pm
#56
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 136
I've never had eUps before so I have no idea how to value them. If the 35% bonus applies retroactively to all my flights in 2017 so far, then it might be the better choice.
Jun 23, 2017, 9:10 am
#57
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,353
At a conservative 2cpm, that's $350 (or less).
What's a transcon upgrade (10 credits) worth to you?
Jun 23, 2017, 1:30 pm
#58
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 136
Jun 23, 2017, 4:01 pm
#59
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Jun 23, 2017, 6:09 pm
#60
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
Programs: AC SE 2MM, HH Dd, SPG; IC Pl/A; AA; DL
Posts: 14,323
High Flex includes flight passes which in my experience cost about the same as flex non-flight pass. If flying a route often, this can be a great deal especially if you are SE but even for other Altitude classes. Trans-cons today end of day had empty seats going out.