Question: Multi-stop trip
Apr 4, 2019, 10:24 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2019
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 2
Multi-stop trip
I am a long time Aeroplan point collector and very infrequent redeemer!
I am interested in using my points for a trip to Africa from Canada. Someting like: Toronto-Nairobi-Kilimanjaro-Dar Es Salaam- Toronto. Would this be considered one trip (i.e 100k point requirement) or should I be thinking of using my points for the long-haul legs and then buying the short-haul flights separately?
I am interested in using my points for a trip to Africa from Canada. Someting like: Toronto-Nairobi-Kilimanjaro-Dar Es Salaam- Toronto. Would this be considered one trip (i.e 100k point requirement) or should I be thinking of using my points for the long-haul legs and then buying the short-haul flights separately?
Apr 4, 2019, 11:47 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ottawa
Programs: Altitude E50K / *G
Posts: 924
Aeroplan rewards allow 2 stopovers plus your point of return OR one stopover and one open jaw. There are some other restrictions based on maximum permitted mileage.
Only you can book a reward with ONE stopover. To get 2 you need to call. There also need to be Star Alliance airlines operating those routes with space available.
If there are *A airlines with connections then 100,000 in economy or 150,000 in business (WAY better value in my opinion). The trick here is probably finding airlines that have low YQ.
Only you can book a reward with ONE stopover. To get 2 you need to call. There also need to be Star Alliance airlines operating those routes with space available.
If there are *A airlines with connections then 100,000 in economy or 150,000 in business (WAY better value in my opinion). The trick here is probably finding airlines that have low YQ.
Apr 4, 2019, 11:48 am
#3
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Accor Diamond
Posts: 253
I am a long time Aeroplan point collector and very infrequent redeemer!
I am interested in using my points for a trip to Africa from Canada. Someting like: Toronto-Nairobi-Kilimanjaro-Dar Es Salaam- Toronto. Would this be considered one trip (i.e 100k point requirement) or should I be thinking of using my points for the long-haul legs and then buying the short-haul flights separately?
I am interested in using my points for a trip to Africa from Canada. Someting like: Toronto-Nairobi-Kilimanjaro-Dar Es Salaam- Toronto. Would this be considered one trip (i.e 100k point requirement) or should I be thinking of using my points for the long-haul legs and then buying the short-haul flights separately?
I would consider a open-jaw + 1 segment that you book yourself
Canada-Stop A
Stop A-Stop B (destination)
Paid segment between B and C
Stop C- Canada
You will have to call to book (and pay booking fees)
Please see Mini RTW threads for more info
Apr 5, 2019, 7:17 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2019
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 2
Thanks. That’s all very helpful.
Just so I understand correctly... all the stops need to be in the same “region” as defined by Aeroplan?
So if my destination is in Africa... then any stops also need to be in Africa?
Just so I understand correctly... all the stops need to be in the same “region” as defined by Aeroplan?
So if my destination is in Africa... then any stops also need to be in Africa?
Apr 5, 2019, 10:09 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2001
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SEMM
Posts: 2,072
Apr 6, 2019, 8:35 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC
Posts: 368
*A connections between NBO, JRO and DAR will involve long detours to JNB, ADD, CAI or IST. You're better off just booking the local flights separately between them, and save your Aeroplan redemption for YYZ-NBO, DAR-YYZ (and throw in a stop over in Europe at the same time).