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
//
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
//
Air Canada to Launch Its Own Loyalty Program in 2020
May 11, 2017, 6:19 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: YOW
Programs: AC*SEMM, *G, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 897
We will also probably need another thread on "speculation about what the new FF will look like".
With the opportunity to start from scratch and not allowing transfers, I would not be shocked if they were to announce a pure $$-based program rather than miles-based
With the opportunity to start from scratch and not allowing transfers, I would not be shocked if they were to announce a pure $$-based program rather than miles-based
May 11, 2017, 6:21 am
#33
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: YYC
Posts: 4,035
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.
May 11, 2017, 6:26 am
#34
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 16,655
Yes they can. Caveat emptor if you bought shares in Aimia
May 11, 2017, 6:31 am
#36
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 576
Edit: Now shows as 40 cents on TD.... can't be right.... right?
May 11, 2017, 6:34 am
#37
Suspended
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Programs: AC
Posts: 2,167
May 11, 2017, 6:36 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,959
I agree. I was thinking the same thing. They already have a system in place where they AP is paying market price for a ticket for flights. The set redemption amounts will disappear and it will all be 'market fares'.
May 11, 2017, 6:36 am
#40
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 394
I'm a non-status flyer, but I rack up Aeroplan points for a big splurge biz class seat for a vacation each 12-18 months I knew it was coming, but it still sucks for me because I generally get good value from my Aeroplan points.
Regardless.........Does anyone believe the ability to use Aeroplan points in the next 3 years will suffer? Thoughts on whether I should stop collecting (via credit card) sooner rather than later?
Regardless.........Does anyone believe the ability to use Aeroplan points in the next 3 years will suffer? Thoughts on whether I should stop collecting (via credit card) sooner rather than later?
May 11, 2017, 6:39 am
#41
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,959
AIMIA always pats itself on the back saying how great they are at loyalty programs. But without Air Canada as the anchor, there will be major issues for them to try and continue anywhere close to their current levels. The redemptions beyond flights (and J flights at that) really have very little value. . As others have stated, just look at the recent struggles at Air Miles.
May 11, 2017, 6:40 am
#42
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 12,068
I'm a non-status flyer, but I rack up Aeroplan points for a big splurge biz class seat for a vacation each 12-18 months I knew it was coming, but it still sucks for me because I generally get good value from my Aeroplan points.
Regardless.........Does anyone believe the ability to use Aeroplan points in the next 3 years will suffer? Thoughts on whether I should stop collecting (via credit card) sooner rather than later?
Regardless.........Does anyone believe the ability to use Aeroplan points in the next 3 years will suffer? Thoughts on whether I should stop collecting (via credit card) sooner rather than later?
One of the major benefit selections for me as SE was the "double miles" to AE for miles flown. A benefit devaluation by default?
May 11, 2017, 6:41 am
#43
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,959
The issue is that there is x Billion points sitting out there waiting to be redeemed. Many, many people will now expedite those redemptions to get maximum value (ie before AP is forced into only a market -fare based redemption system. I believe it will now be more difficult to redeem over the next 3 years.
May 11, 2017, 6:41 am
#44
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: YTZ
Programs: Hertz & Avis PC; National EE; SPG & Hilton Gold; AC 35K (yawn)
Posts: 5,921
I'm a non-status flyer, but I rack up Aeroplan points for a big splurge biz class seat for a vacation each 12-18 months I knew it was coming, but it still sucks for me because I generally get good value from my Aeroplan points.
Regardless.........Does anyone believe the ability to use Aeroplan points in the next 3 years will suffer? Thoughts on whether I should stop collecting (via credit card) sooner rather than later?
Regardless.........Does anyone believe the ability to use Aeroplan points in the next 3 years will suffer? Thoughts on whether I should stop collecting (via credit card) sooner rather than later?
I collect/burn a Europe or Asia business class flight through (mostly) organic cc spend every 8-12 months. I am not planning any changes from SPG / work Aeroplan Amex / Alaska CC spend (and churn) for the next year or so.
May 11, 2017, 6:42 am
#45
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
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Posts: 102,095
Can't say this surprises me. Just glad that I wasn't keeping any money in AIMIA. The airlines' spin-off of "loyalty program" narrative always struck me as sort of a narrative rooted in peddling a sleazy, greedy approach under cover of watching out for investors and consumers.