Last edit by: canadiancow
No points will expire until September 30 2024.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...spended.html#/
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...spended.html#/
How to prevent Aeroplan miles from expiring if not live in Canada?
#16
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I regularly do US based surveys in Canada without issues. I would expect the same askingcanadians.. it doesn't hurt to try. Points do take some time to get posted though, so best not to wait for the last minute. They release a few each week and the more you do, the more they send. They vary from 25-100 Aeroplan points or 5 if you don't qualify. They always get posted to my account.
If geo located, you could always use a VPN, but that's a lot of effort for a few points.
Just options though.
If geo located, you could always use a VPN, but that's a lot of effort for a few points.
Just options though.
One thing I am surprised though, after enrolling I have not received any email to confirm / congrat for the new sign up. Kind of strange. I wonder do I ever get a mailed package containing program info and membership card?
Also the log in process is weird too - use the log in at the top left corner of Aeroplan home page (after choosing the language), the log in box simply greyed out but never gave me the account screen for an unusual long time. I decided to just click Overview - and it pulled up my account as logged in - but there was NO telling from the home page that the log in was successful!
Also I just realize that you can only add 3? Travel Companions to your account - what if people traveling with an extended family? They need to break up their reservations?!
There are a lot of things to learn and to get use to. The saving of miles versus UA's program on the EU route is worth the efforts though.
Again a big thanks to everyone who cares to post. Really appreciate it! Will be in Toronto late May and then will try the Esso trick.
#17
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Sorry for the hijack and mispost but I figure this is the most knowledgeable audience.
Similarly to OP, any idea on how to remotely extend the expiry of Porter points?
Cheers
Similarly to OP, any idea on how to remotely extend the expiry of Porter points?
Cheers
#18
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Finally got a "Welcome" email from Aeroplan 2 days after enrollment!
It is no joke why there is a thread on how the Aeroplan site is poorly operated.
It took 2 full days before a "Welcome" email from Aeroplan to tell me to set up Call Center PIN / Set Goal of Travel.
Other FFPs would send you the Congrats emails almost immediately after enrollment. (recent experiences from EY, NH & SQ).
Finger crossed that the AMEX transfer I plan to do next week would show up in my Aeroplan in a timely manner.
Anybody knows how long it takes AMEX transfer to show up? Is it instantly or takes a few days? I dont need them but I do want to see them in my account timely.
It took 2 full days before a "Welcome" email from Aeroplan to tell me to set up Call Center PIN / Set Goal of Travel.
Other FFPs would send you the Congrats emails almost immediately after enrollment. (recent experiences from EY, NH & SQ).
Finger crossed that the AMEX transfer I plan to do next week would show up in my Aeroplan in a timely manner.
Anybody knows how long it takes AMEX transfer to show up? Is it instantly or takes a few days? I dont need them but I do want to see them in my account timely.
#20
Join Date: Jan 2010
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When I had an Amex gold or Platinum and transferred points, they were in my aeroplan account pretty much immediately after the transfer.
#21
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: LAX
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Would anyone be willing to transfer 1000 miles into my account, please? I have 100,000 miles that are going to expire on August 7th and I will gladly Paypal the $20CDN fee for the transfer. Thank you so much.
Never mind, thanks. I am just going to book a flight with miles.
Never mind, thanks. I am just going to book a flight with miles.
Last edited by greg0ire; Aug 3, 2017 at 10:25 am
#22
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
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Would anyone be willing to transfer 1000 miles into my account, please? I have 100,000 miles that are going to expire on August 7th and I will gladly Paypal the $20CDN fee for the transfer. Thank you so much.
Never mind, thanks. I am just going to book a flight with miles.
Never mind, thanks. I am just going to book a flight with miles.
Of the comments in this thread so far, your best bet, as someone outside the US, is to do the Aeroplan e-store Kobo offer. Buy an e-book, cheap.
https://www.aeroplan.com/estore/book.../prodkobo.html
Or, PM me your Aeroplan number and I'll buy a few bucks in gas at an Esso location today.
#23
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: LAX
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If you haven't already made your flight booking...
Of the comments in this thread so far, your best bet, as someone outside the US, is to do the Aeroplan e-store Kobo offer. Buy an e-book, cheap.
https://www.aeroplan.com/estore/book.../prodkobo.html
Or, PM me your Aeroplan number and I'll buy a few bucks in gas at an Esso location today.
Of the comments in this thread so far, your best bet, as someone outside the US, is to do the Aeroplan e-store Kobo offer. Buy an e-book, cheap.
https://www.aeroplan.com/estore/book.../prodkobo.html
Or, PM me your Aeroplan number and I'll buy a few bucks in gas at an Esso location today.
#24
Join Date: Jan 2016
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How does one fill up with gas using someone elses number? I'm always told to swipe the card then get funny looks if it's not tangerine coloured.
#25
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: LAX
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#26
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No idea whether that's still possible or whether it's another YMMV.
#27
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I'll try it if I remember.
#29
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I did that back in May. Actually it was paid at the counter as my BIL never pays at the pump due to theft issues.
You do NOT need a physical card. You can manually enter the number on the payment keypad and it would come back as Approved - this a sign of the entry is valid. After that my BIL used his CC to pay for the gas.
It WORKED in late May. I will see if it still works first week of October.
Last edited by Happy; Aug 3, 2017 at 7:24 pm
#30
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
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Take this survey at Aeroplan website.
Earn 100 Aeroplan miles.
May take 6-8 weeks for miles to post.
https://www.aeroplan.com/opinion.do?currentLanguage=en
Earn 100 Aeroplan miles.
May take 6-8 weeks for miles to post.
https://www.aeroplan.com/opinion.do?currentLanguage=en