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
Jan 9, 2018, 7:01 pm
#1006
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2,494
I have nowhere near that many, but I love helping out kids sports teams, so perhaps you can assist them in their travel plans for a tournament?
Short haul round trip is what, 15k? X12 kids is 180k, throw in 2 coaches that's 210k... OK, might need to do it a few times.
Jan 9, 2018, 11:11 pm
#1007
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: YXE
Posts: 3,050
Wow, good job, keep spending.
I have nowhere near that many, but I love helping out kids sports teams, so perhaps you can assist them in their travel plans for a tournament?
Short haul round trip is what, 15k? X12 kids is 180k, throw in 2 coaches that's 210k... OK, might need to do it a few times.
I have nowhere near that many, but I love helping out kids sports teams, so perhaps you can assist them in their travel plans for a tournament?
Short haul round trip is what, 15k? X12 kids is 180k, throw in 2 coaches that's 210k... OK, might need to do it a few times.
Jan 9, 2018, 11:13 pm
#1008
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
Jan 10, 2018, 6:06 am
#1009
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Posts: 4,096
Do that. Just call them and ask them to open more. Actually, demand it!
How to reach Revenue Management ?
How to reach Revenue Management ?
Jan 10, 2018, 6:34 am
#1010
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,958
I have finally completed my doomsday Aeroplan bombshelter.
You are all welcome to join me. I have stocked enough supplies for roughly 100 people starting tomorrow, good until July 2020.
Tomorrow, I will start living in my shelter. You can simply knock on the door.
There is shag carpet and taxidermy that will frighten and offend.
You are all welcome to join me. I have stocked enough supplies for roughly 100 people starting tomorrow, good until July 2020.
Tomorrow, I will start living in my shelter. You can simply knock on the door.
There is shag carpet and taxidermy that will frighten and offend.
Jan 11, 2018, 10:12 am
#1011
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Toronto ON and Dunedin FL
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 57
My points are paltry compared to most of you road warriors. I'm keeping my major points in Amex MR right now, waiting to see what will happen. I see that I could transfer points to Delta Skymiles or to BA, so I'll wait and see how I like to use them--I already have a Skymiles affiliation, as well as AAdvantage.
Meanwhile I'll burn my miles on medium-haul within N.A., and hope to be rid of them when the change drops.
Right now I am finding it increasingly difficult to find Fixed Mileage rewards that are non-stop, and with flexible dates--sorry, but if I want to fly YYZ-LAX, it's going to be non-stop! So I recently decided to burn a bunch of miles with a Market Fare Reward YYZ-TPA, no direct flights with Fixed. Luckily it was a single Economy seat, god knows what they'd charge for Biz in Market. Normally I wouldn't want to burn those extra miles, but now, what the hell?
Meanwhile I'll burn my miles on medium-haul within N.A., and hope to be rid of them when the change drops.
Right now I am finding it increasingly difficult to find Fixed Mileage rewards that are non-stop, and with flexible dates--sorry, but if I want to fly YYZ-LAX, it's going to be non-stop! So I recently decided to burn a bunch of miles with a Market Fare Reward YYZ-TPA, no direct flights with Fixed. Luckily it was a single Economy seat, god knows what they'd charge for Biz in Market. Normally I wouldn't want to burn those extra miles, but now, what the hell?
Jan 16, 2018, 9:20 am
#1012
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,159
Don't look now, but last time I checked, Aimia's shares were trading at $4.30, which is nearly triple where they were at their nadir in June. Granted it's still a long way off from the $9.00 or so they were trading at before May 11 when AC made its announcement and the AE deathwatch began.
Feb 1, 2018, 2:27 pm
#1013
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
Programs: AC SE 2MM, HH Dd, SPG; IC Pl/A; AA; DL
Posts: 14,321
https://skift.com/2018/01/31/why-air...yalty-program/
A bit more insight from the brains behind the scheme . . .
A bit more insight from the brains behind the scheme . . .
Feb 1, 2018, 2:45 pm
#1014
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
Posts: 18,877
https://skift.com/2018/01/31/why-air...yalty-program/
A bit more insight from the brains behind the scheme . . .
A bit more insight from the brains behind the scheme . . .
So many fascinating quotes. The article/interview is a keeper....
Feb 1, 2018, 2:47 pm
#1015
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE 1MM, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 3,396
https://skift.com/2018/01/31/why-air...yalty-program/
A bit more insight from the brains behind the scheme . . .
A bit more insight from the brains behind the scheme . . .
OK, I'll say it. I think he is full of it
Last edited by tcook052; Feb 7, 2018 at 2:49 pm Reason: remove profanity
Feb 1, 2018, 2:51 pm
#1016
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 23,791
Otherwise, I don't see much in the article that we don't already know. Such as, currently Aeroplan gets your detailed spending from your credit card. And tries to "monetize" it. Will be AC instead.
Oh well, I'll continue blocking spyware (tracking stuff) and advertisements. So even if they know more about me than I know myself, not much will come out of it. :-)
Last edited by tcook052; Feb 7, 2018 at 1:14 pm
Feb 1, 2018, 3:34 pm
#1017
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,951
Nasr: Amazon doesn’t put a bunch of product in front of me which is not really relevant to my needs. But most airlines and hotels, I would argue, if you go to their websites or mobile app, they’re showing a lot of different product, even for the same flight. [It might say,] “Here’s five different fare brands, or here’s 10 different room categories,” or whatever have you. Well, that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Why would we show things that are irrelevant?
Does this boi even know what he is talking about.
Says product need to be simplified, proceed to pound every business traveler with branded fare and dumpster fire implementation, for what, $20M in additional EBITDAR?
Last edited by Jumper Jack; Feb 1, 2018 at 3:47 pm
Feb 1, 2018, 3:51 pm
#1018
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM
Posts: 23,293
Feb 1, 2018, 4:39 pm
#1019
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
What a bunch of meaningless PR.
Wish the interviewer had asked some non-softball questions like: "Why should customers continue to spend money with AC during this interim period when they don't know what the new program will look like? What commitment can you make to your customers that the miles they accrue over the next 2 years don't become worthless?"
Wish the interviewer had asked some non-softball questions like: "Why should customers continue to spend money with AC during this interim period when they don't know what the new program will look like? What commitment can you make to your customers that the miles they accrue over the next 2 years don't become worthless?"
Last edited by capedreamer; Feb 1, 2018 at 4:45 pm