Cancelling Aeroplan affinity credit cards after announcement of AC creating own FFP
May 12, 2017, 8:34 am
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Cancelling Aeroplan affinity credit cards after announcement of AC creating own FFP
I just cancelled 2 of mine this morning 
If we all did that, it'll show Aimia how weak they are without AC and as payback for screwing us over with higher redemption costs
Disclosure: I have no short/long/other interest in Aimia stock. My only interest is probably 3000 Aeroplan miles left in my account that I don't know how to burn (burned through 80k last month).
If we all did that, it'll show Aimia how weak they are without AC and as payback for screwing us over with higher redemption costs
Disclosure: I have no short/long/other interest in Aimia stock. My only interest is probably 3000 Aeroplan miles left in my account that I don't know how to burn (burned through 80k last month).
May 12, 2017, 8:53 am
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When I cancelled with TD Canada this morning, the rep said they'll be offering a new cashback card next month that's lucrative.
Maybe you can call them, get the fee back in exchange for "considering" future business with them next month? lol
When I cancelled with TD US, nothing really got said by the rep. The TD Canada rep was very aware of the Aeroplan crap with Aimia tho and was prepped.
Maybe you can call them, get the fee back in exchange for "considering" future business with them next month? lol
When I cancelled with TD US, nothing really got said by the rep. The TD Canada rep was very aware of the Aeroplan crap with Aimia tho and was prepped.
May 12, 2017, 8:53 am
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May 12, 2017, 9:21 am
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If you are a FF, earning over 100K points per year(flying/charging), and using your points as you go, why cancel your card now? There are still 3 years to go. I think the only person that should make any changes is the person that earns a few points per year, saving their points over multi years for a trip.
May 12, 2017, 9:27 am
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If you are a FF, earning over 100K points per year(flying/charging), and using your points as you go, why cancel your card now? There are still 3 years to go. I think the only person that should make any changes is the person that earns a few points per year, saving their points over multi years for a trip.
2) TD may offer promotions to get people on their credit cards to NEW cardholders only. Cancelling now allows us to be eligible for that.
3) In case some people forget to cancel before the fee hits. I've cancelled 2 TD Aeroplan cards today, will be simplifying my other accounts soon too.
May 12, 2017, 9:28 am
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If you are a FF, earning over 100K points per year(flying/charging), and using your points as you go, why cancel your card now? There are still 3 years to go. I think the only person that should make any changes is the person that earns a few points per year, saving their points over multi years for a trip.
May 12, 2017, 9:29 am
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Step two - monetize FF plan and spin it off to separate company
Step three - Disassociate from FF plan and
Step four - See Step one.
Throughout Step 1-4 remember to treat all customers with disdain.
Burn your FF. Banking them is not a good idea. Blaming Aimia or AC as the culprit in the divorce is a 50/50 guess. Nobody knows who is to blame. The Scamcharges were laughingly accepted by both.
May 12, 2017, 9:37 am
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May 12, 2017, 9:39 am
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Sorry, are we talking about credit cards with Aeroplan affinity, or are we talking about quitting Aeroplan and therefore quitting AC status?
May 12, 2017, 9:40 am
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May 12, 2017, 9:48 am
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If you are a FF, earning over 100K points per year(flying/charging), and using your points as you go, why cancel your card now? There are still 3 years to go. I think the only person that should make any changes is the person that earns a few points per year, saving their points over multi years for a trip.
This is good advice in theory. But in practice I've only been able to score 2 award flights in the past 18 months. Banking requires less effort than burning.
May 12, 2017, 11:05 am
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1) The decreased card base will hurt Aimia, and let them know we don't like them for their greedy devaluations
2) TD may offer promotions to get people on their credit cards to NEW cardholders only. Cancelling now allows us to be eligible for that.
3) In case some people forget to cancel before the fee hits. I've cancelled 2 TD Aeroplan cards today, will be simplifying my other accounts soon too.
2) TD may offer promotions to get people on their credit cards to NEW cardholders only. Cancelling now allows us to be eligible for that.
3) In case some people forget to cancel before the fee hits. I've cancelled 2 TD Aeroplan cards today, will be simplifying my other accounts soon too.
2) Just game playing. You can always find these offers. No big deal at all. Plus, I'm sure the new Altitude(Lack of a better word) card will give big bonus for signing up.
3) ??? This is a moot point. Aeroplan is still up and running as normal. Isn't something you should look into in 2 years?