dcgopher

This has probably been asked before but I was hoping to get clarification on how to get around the surcharges charged by Aeroplan for Air Canada flights. The tips I've been given (and used) before are to book through United or LifeMiles who don't pass on fuel surcharges from airlines that charge them like Air Canada or Luftsana. However, this means I will have to use LifeMiles/United miles to book that specific award flight. I read on OneMillionMileSecrets that if you find a specific seat on these other programs (LM/MP) that you can call Aeroplan and they can book you that seat.. but doesn't that still mean you'll have to pay in Aeroplan Miles and still be charged the extra fees? Has anyone tried this before that can give more detail?

Thanks!

Ps. Specifically I'm looking for award tickets between NA and Europe. Ex. Toronto - Paris, New York - London, etc etc.

ChrisA330

Discussed many times in this forum. The search should bring up some threads, but here is a good place to start: How to Save Money/YQ on Aeroplan Europe redemptions

canadiancow

If the question is how to avoid YQ on AC flights, then the answer is simple. Earn SE status.

If the question is how to avoid YQ (but that's not what you asked), then the above link is quite informative.

rankourabu

Or just collect your miles with program(s) that don't charge YQ on award redemptions period....

Costs much less than $20k.

Symmetre

And, can sometimes give you more redemption options.