Ya I looked at it, but I still need to be flying with AC or a partner airline to get access, so no access at YUL if I fly Delta to US. It's not worth the 500$ fee a year for me otherwise.

Why don't you credit to Aegean ? it seems to be easier for getting *A Gold status

I'm not too worried about getting *A Gold with either AC (50K) or United (Gold), and then I wouldn't be eligible for free upgrades with either airline.

Fly UA

The only thing that's better about Aeroplan is IKK if you're AC SE and the Mini RTWs. UA Miles have no scamcharges.

Based on your flying pattern, doesn't make sense to credit to AC Altitude. Mileage Plus will be better, even at the lower tiers. No PQD for Canadian based flyers.

​​​​​But if I were you... I'd get amex platinum for priority pass lounge access , Nexus/global entry for priority security and pre check, and just fly the most convenient/cheapest option. Buy discounted business fares(quite cheap on US carriers) and don't chase after status.

I'm an AC flyer that converted to UA and haven't been disappointed! Good luck.

I cleared 100% on int upgds last year and in Jan. My last flight on 1/31 upgraded as soon as I threw an expiring RPU at it. Would have cleared anyway, I was #1 on the upgd list and it went out with 2 empty seats in F. On domestic US flights I cleared 50% of the time. But the free drink and meal in an E+ seat worked out fine given how long the flights were.
That said, and in response to the OP, I would prob opt for DL if I were YUL based. I do find on board service is usually better on DL over UA. Most flights from YUL are on ER-145. Once you hit silver DL should start comping MCE. An amex plat card will get you into the delta clubs. The MLL is nice, but would not be a deal breaker for me. Upgrades on DL can be cheep to buy on a lot of routes. SLC to LAX cost me 100$ over coach. The FF program is not great, that's where UA has an advantage.

I've been trying to compare the rewards programs between delta, united and AC. Delta awards seem to be less worth it then United/Aeroplan for my preferred flights, but at least I can convert AMEX rewards to Delta. United points seem to be difficult to earn in Canada as they have no credit cards. I might just have to stick to Aeroplan for another year....

anything is better than staying with aeroplan. Get credit card points in something with value.

I've been using my capital one card with 2% back that i could redeem on any travel. Its much easier then aeroplan.

But I'm looking to switch to the AMEX gold which would give me 2 points for every $. Considering it's not that difficult to get an aeroplan point worth more then 2 cents, its about double the value of return of the Capital one card. But yes I need to make sure I book awards on the right airlines which is annoying.

Don't know any cards that would get me more then this?

Really? You have SE status?

If you indulge in wishful thinking, sure.

Maybe if you are willing to tailor your travelling around what options come up as good opportunities. But then pricing based upon revenue ticket prices is again a bit of wishful thinking.

But if you use your miles for specific destinations at specific dates, even with SE status (with IKK and no YQ on international destinations) I don't often find rewards at much more than 2 cents/mile.

The one case that might yield 2 cents/mile or better is relatively last minute domestic/NA short haul. Otherwise, forget it.

Not SE. My calculation was based on quite a few YUL to boston/new york/cleveland last minute flights and a flexible work schedule. Also some Market Fare flights with 35% aeroplan black bonus.

But you're right, I shouldn't have said easy for over 2 cpm

True that last minute short haul is one of the few bright spots left.

If you opt for AMEX Platinum for lounge access until you reach Premier Gold with UA, double check that the airports you are flying in will accept it besides the MLL in YUL. You'd be surprised how many airports have no lounge access with that card (YQB and DEN to name two I am flying from all the time).

YQB is really bizarre actually, their (non MLL) lounge accepts a couple of AMEX cards but NOT the AMEX Platinum.:rolleyes:

I did the switch from Aeroplan to United Mileage Plus last year and happy with the move. Quite often - on the flights I did with UA anyway - the business class is no more than a 20% cost increase over economy for a two or threefold increase in points earned and that gets you to Premier Gold status in no time (three months for me).

I'm on board United 217 SFO-SAN. Mechanical delay - 90+ minutes.

I paid for first class. Like 5 of the other people. Unlike 10 of them.

I was not offered a pre-departure beverage.

I was offered one beverage in-flight.

I finally managed to ask for a second one while we are at 30k feet and I was told there was not time.

I live in SFO, spend $25k USD per year on flights, and Air Canada gets the vast majority of my business.

I wonder why.

Horycr@p I knew you spend moar than I do on flights but omg didn't know you spend THAT much. I think I need to find a new employer :o

Because SFO-SAN is like 3 figures, and SFO-YYZ is 4 figures? :p

But agreed, AC is consistent with the PDB and drink delivery during flight.