May 11, 2017, 3:09 pm
Last edit by: yyznomad
Such that it is actually searchable text - one of the important changes to the Aeroplan program in 2019 for Super Elites:
New for Air Canada Altitude Super Elite 100K members: Complimentary changes and refunds
Beginning July 15, 2019, Air Canada Super Elite 100K members will no longer be charged a fee when they request a change to their Flight Reward booking. Additionally, these members will also no longer be charged a fee to refund their bookings. These fee waivers will apply to all bookings, including those made prior to the new policy coming into effect.
Read the below screenshots for the rest.
July 15 2019
"AEROPLAN FLIGHT REWARDS: NOW WITH MORE FLEXIBILITY AND PEACE-OF-MIND"
https://www.aeroplan.com/whats_new/news_articles.do?dl=WhatsNew_WEBUP31000285_2019_07 _15¤tLanguage=en
New chart with fees in this post
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31306687-post1334.html
Older news releases from 2017 below
Air Canada "What You Need to Know"
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...d-to-know.html
Air Canada Press Release May 11, 2017
http://aircanada.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1135
Aeroplan News "To Our Valued Members" - May 11, 2017
https://www5.aeroplan.com/whats_new/...New_2017_05_09
Aeroplan & Air Canada update
We'd like to help our members understand the latest news about our partner, Air Canada.
https://www5.aeroplan.com/aircanada-...id=BAN30000311
From Aeroplan - UPDATE May 31, 2017
https://www5.aeroplan.com/aircanada-and-aeroplan-update.do
Aeroplan Saga Ends in a Long, Financial Detour:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/repo...ticle35080509/
August 11 2017
"We're on solid ground so your plans can take flight."
https://www.aeroplan.com/program-updates.do?currentLanguage=en&cid=008692096
"Five things you need to know about your miles"
https://www.aeroplan.com/five-things-about-your-miles.do?currentLanguage=en
September 19, 2017 - Investor Day Presentation
https://www.aeroplan.com/five-things-about-your-miles.do?currentLanguage=en
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New for Air Canada Altitude Super Elite 100K members: Complimentary changes and refunds
Beginning July 15, 2019, Air Canada Super Elite 100K members will no longer be charged a fee when they request a change to their Flight Reward booking. Additionally, these members will also no longer be charged a fee to refund their bookings. These fee waivers will apply to all bookings, including those made prior to the new policy coming into effect.
Read the below screenshots for the rest.
July 15 2019
"AEROPLAN FLIGHT REWARDS: NOW WITH MORE FLEXIBILITY AND PEACE-OF-MIND"
https://www.aeroplan.com/whats_new/news_articles.do?dl=WhatsNew_WEBUP31000285_2019_07 _15¤tLanguage=en
New chart with fees in this post
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31306687-post1334.html
Older news releases from 2017 below
Air Canada "What You Need to Know"
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...d-to-know.html
Air Canada Press Release May 11, 2017
http://aircanada.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1135
Aeroplan News "To Our Valued Members" - May 11, 2017
https://www5.aeroplan.com/whats_new/...New_2017_05_09
Aeroplan & Air Canada update
We'd like to help our members understand the latest news about our partner, Air Canada.
https://www5.aeroplan.com/aircanada-...id=BAN30000311
From Aeroplan - UPDATE May 31, 2017
https://www5.aeroplan.com/aircanada-and-aeroplan-update.do
Aeroplan Saga Ends in a Long, Financial Detour:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/repo...ticle35080509/
August 11 2017
"We're on solid ground so your plans can take flight."
https://www.aeroplan.com/program-updates.do?currentLanguage=en&cid=008692096
"Five things you need to know about your miles"
https://www.aeroplan.com/five-things-about-your-miles.do?currentLanguage=en
September 19, 2017 - Investor Day Presentation
https://www.aeroplan.com/five-things-about-your-miles.do?currentLanguage=en
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Air Canada to Launch Its Own Loyalty Program in 2020
May 11, 2017, 10:24 am
#136
Join Date: May 2004
Location: yyz
Programs: AC*SE 1MM. a bunch of hotel programs.
Posts: 1,592
May 11, 2017, 10:26 am
#137
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
The world is going to end in 2020 so I think we'll be just fine. 
(And good riddance, Aimia)
Bye, Felicia!
(And good riddance, Aimia)
Bye, Felicia!
May 11, 2017, 10:34 am
#139
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Providence RI
Programs: American Exec Plat, Hyatt Refugeeist, Marriot Gold, Air Canada Cattle Class, Korean Air Morning Plat
Posts: 988
Well, you are going to be able to..............ummmm.....well let's see.
-$100 Winners Gift Card................13000 miles
-Ricardo Decorative Mixing bowls.........8000 miles
-Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer...........10500 miles
-Batman Twin Comforter Set..............20000 miles
-Re-accommodated on a UA flight........25000 miles (use BEFORE 2020)
-Cordless lawnmower........................129500 miles
-One year subscription to RICARDO!...............4000 miles
Let the party begin
May 11, 2017, 10:40 am
#140
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
May 11, 2017, 10:43 am
#141
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 16,655
Does that mean:
1) They will still allow AE points to be used for flight redemption on Air Canada; or
2) They will allow AE points to be transferred to the new AC Loyalty account on June 30, 2020?
If it is #1 , then they have already stated that in the press release; if it is #2 , then there needs to be an amendment to the press release stating such clarification.
1) They will still allow AE points to be used for flight redemption on Air Canada; or
2) They will allow AE points to be transferred to the new AC Loyalty account on June 30, 2020?
If it is #1 , then they have already stated that in the press release; if it is #2 , then there needs to be an amendment to the press release stating such clarification.
That is the burning question for any SE's with lots of miles banked.
May 11, 2017, 10:51 am
#143
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS
Posts: 15,027
AIMIA can easily recoup the losses by transitioning to a paid membership model. Just change the T&C saying that come Jan 1st, only paid memberships will be able to accrue/spend miles. Grandfathering will NOT be considered.
May 11, 2017, 10:57 am
#144
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 6,222
May 11, 2017, 10:58 am
#145
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,347
Yes, it will be better. One neck to strangle. An example, AC could offer benefits like free changes to Altitude members that they can't afford today because AP demands to get paid full rate for every change. Expect small things like that, which are highly frustrating, to be improved.
I have no idea what the overall program will be, but you're going to see change/cancellation fees on reward tickets priced much more closely to UA's model (i.e. tiered based on status, free at the top).
What SHOULD happen in a new program:
Fixed mileage charts ( similar to present) with slightly more availability ( say 10%
instead of the current 8%) - but only available for redemption via points earned from
BIS flying.
All other points ( i.e. credit card, car rental, etc) -only can be used for market fare
rewards.
Fixed mileage charts ( similar to present) with slightly more availability ( say 10%
instead of the current 8%) - but only available for redemption via points earned from
BIS flying.
All other points ( i.e. credit card, car rental, etc) -only can be used for market fare
rewards.
One thing I noticed is that they said you'll be able to use the new miles for things like upgrades. A lot of people have wanted that for a while. I'm curious to see more details as they become available, but as one of those people with a 7 figure balance, I'm also trying to figure out how to use my miles
May 11, 2017, 11:01 am
#147
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE*2MM. SPG Plat life
Posts: 4,644
May 11, 2017, 11:03 am
#148
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 6,222
I know this will sound like my usual snark, but I seriously think the IKK scenario will be something like "because our new in-house program offers superior value and availability IKK is no longer required."
May 11, 2017, 11:05 am
#149
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1
So glad to be rid of AIMIA and Aeroplan.
AIMIA basically committed suicide when they started stealing everyone's air miles for (read the horror stories) and Air Canada saw that Aeroplan was becoming a net negative to their brand.
Air Canada will be much better off without them!
AIMIA basically committed suicide when they started stealing everyone's air miles for (read the horror stories) and Air Canada saw that Aeroplan was becoming a net negative to their brand.
Air Canada will be much better off without them!
May 11, 2017, 11:06 am
#150
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Providence RI
Programs: American Exec Plat, Hyatt Refugeeist, Marriot Gold, Air Canada Cattle Class, Korean Air Morning Plat
Posts: 988