Mar 17, 2020, 2:54 pm
Last edit by: 24left
Air Canada Announces the Extension of Altitude Status for all Members - April 6 2020
https://aircanada.mediaroom.com/2020...or-all-Members
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/air-canada-announces-the-extension-of-altitude-status-for-all-members-802890008.html
https://www.aeroplan.com/covid-19.do#/
https://altitude.aircanada.com/status/faq-help
For those coming here for the tl;dr redux version of what AC is doing, here is the latest and greatest.
On March 17, 2020, we received bonus eUgrade credits that are noted to expire on May 31, 2021:
S100K received 25 credits, E75K received 20 credits, E50K received 15 credits, etc.
And here is a recent update from jasdou regarding a statement from AC Altitude:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32197689-post152.html
https://aircanada.mediaroom.com/2020...or-all-Members
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/air-canada-announces-the-extension-of-altitude-status-for-all-members-802890008.html
https://www.aeroplan.com/covid-19.do#/
https://altitude.aircanada.com/status/faq-help
For those coming here for the tl;dr redux version of what AC is doing, here is the latest and greatest.
On March 17, 2020, we received bonus eUgrade credits that are noted to expire on May 31, 2021:
S100K received 25 credits, E75K received 20 credits, E50K received 15 credits, etc.
And here is a recent update from jasdou regarding a statement from AC Altitude:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32197689-post152.html
Air Canada Altitude status extended until end 2021 due to COVID-19 & adds incentives
Nov 11, 2020, 7:59 am
#496
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Vancouver
Programs: AC SE100K 1MM, FB Platinum, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold Elite, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,603
I want to confirm that one's status (in my case, Super Elite) that one has for the calendar year 2020 is extended into the calendar year 2021 automatically, because of the covid 19 pandemic decreasing most peoples' flying for this year.
I ask, because the dashboard (or whatever it is called now) showing my status in terms of SQM, SQS, SQM - still shows I need to earn some of these before I can attain SE status for next year. If everyone's Aeroplan status (unless one has increased one's status this year) has been migrated to 2021- why have this dashboard display stating that one still needs to earn the requisite number of points/miles/dollars before that status can be achieved for next year?
I ask, because the dashboard (or whatever it is called now) showing my status in terms of SQM, SQS, SQM - still shows I need to earn some of these before I can attain SE status for next year. If everyone's Aeroplan status (unless one has increased one's status this year) has been migrated to 2021- why have this dashboard display stating that one still needs to earn the requisite number of points/miles/dollars before that status can be achieved for next year?
Nov 23, 2020, 8:53 am
#497
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YQB
Programs: AC MM E50, AF Flying Blue
Posts: 572
Extension of SE privileges into 2021
Hi all,
Like many here, I haven't flown for almost a year... Feels strange after so may years of intense flying. One consequence is that I haven't followed all the changes that have occured in the new program.
So here's a few questions. Mods, please feel free to move to appropriate thread.
AC has extended our Altitude staus to the end of 2021. I am sure this has been discussed somewhere in this forum, but I can't find it. Do we know how this is going to work? Are we going to get to choose our perks as usual? What about the new Priority Rewards? I have 4 right now but will not use them this year... Will we get fresh ones in the new year? they seem to be precious!
Again, sorry if this has been discussed somewhere... It surely has been!
Thanks,
R&F
Like many here, I haven't flown for almost a year... Feels strange after so may years of intense flying. One consequence is that I haven't followed all the changes that have occured in the new program.
So here's a few questions. Mods, please feel free to move to appropriate thread.
AC has extended our Altitude staus to the end of 2021. I am sure this has been discussed somewhere in this forum, but I can't find it. Do we know how this is going to work? Are we going to get to choose our perks as usual? What about the new Priority Rewards? I have 4 right now but will not use them this year... Will we get fresh ones in the new year? they seem to be precious!
Again, sorry if this has been discussed somewhere... It surely has been!
Thanks,
R&F
Nov 23, 2020, 12:10 pm
#498
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: USA
Programs: AC SE100K, F9 100k, NK Gold, UA *S, Hyatt Glob, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 5,194
The priority rewards deposited in Nov are in exchange for unredeemed 2020 status year awards "erroring on the side of generosity".
More will post in 1Q 2021 based on AQD spend and benefit selection and be good at least slightly longer (12/31?) than the current batch expiring Oct31.
Nov 23, 2020, 12:40 pm
#499
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YQB
Programs: AC MM E50, AF Flying Blue
Posts: 572
Yes to re-selecting benefits in 2021.
The priority rewards deposited in Nov are in exchange for unredeemed 2020 status year awards "erroring on the side of generosity".
More will post in 1Q 2021 based on AQD spend and benefit selection and be good at least slightly longer (12/31?) than the current batch expiring Oct31.
The priority rewards deposited in Nov are in exchange for unredeemed 2020 status year awards "erroring on the side of generosity".
More will post in 1Q 2021 based on AQD spend and benefit selection and be good at least slightly longer (12/31?) than the current batch expiring Oct31.
R&F
Nov 23, 2020, 2:25 pm
#500
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: ZRH
Programs: AC SE 100K
Posts: 926
Sorry - Slow to reply (post from Nov 2). . Why would I pay more for a "B" fare v. Cheapest J?
B fare is very flexible on routings, free changes, unlimited free stops, can do a hidden city (gives you another free vacation to somewhere interesting), can upgrade on LX segments using AE points, can get free stops in Canada (YYC/YVR) - YVR/YYC same price but can stop in both cities both ways - same price etc . etc. . . Can change destination after departure (we did this in Spring - i.e. swap CTA/PMO for FLR/VCE - no problem). I am an expert on how the fare builds up and all the valid routings within Europe and Canada as I have booked this B fare from Canada to Europe at least 30 times now. I do book discounted J - sometimes - but it is so restrictive that it has been better to have the flexibility.
The cheapest J? $600 change fee (and I have paid it sometimes), no free stops - ok when your itinerary is also simple.
Ultimately - if we did not have E-Ups - I would likely fly at least 50-75% less and then just Pay J for a simple itinerary . .
That being said - back to the original question - - For non-Canada based travelers - it will be interesting to see what promotions for 2022 qulifiication may be available (even to Canadian ones) as our ability to travel (from Switzerland) is basically cut off 100% while in Canada - you're at least able to do domestic.
I could see Jan 2020-Dec 2021 qualifying period as being a reasonable compromise. We had a good 3 months in 2020 - and may have a decent 9 months in 2021 - so the two together could be good? Otherwise - We will see what AC proposes!!
One thing for sure - the loss of IKK on Aeroplan rewards makes me very less likely to strive for SE - - - - as that for me was probably the best part of the entire program. That ability to basically get a seat at the last minute for the low redemption amount on any flight - that was pretty good (even if I only did it around 6 times) . With that gone . . I'm not so bothered actually about getting SE.
B fare is very flexible on routings, free changes, unlimited free stops, can do a hidden city (gives you another free vacation to somewhere interesting), can upgrade on LX segments using AE points, can get free stops in Canada (YYC/YVR) - YVR/YYC same price but can stop in both cities both ways - same price etc . etc. . . Can change destination after departure (we did this in Spring - i.e. swap CTA/PMO for FLR/VCE - no problem). I am an expert on how the fare builds up and all the valid routings within Europe and Canada as I have booked this B fare from Canada to Europe at least 30 times now. I do book discounted J - sometimes - but it is so restrictive that it has been better to have the flexibility.
The cheapest J? $600 change fee (and I have paid it sometimes), no free stops - ok when your itinerary is also simple.
Ultimately - if we did not have E-Ups - I would likely fly at least 50-75% less and then just Pay J for a simple itinerary . .
That being said - back to the original question - - For non-Canada based travelers - it will be interesting to see what promotions for 2022 qulifiication may be available (even to Canadian ones) as our ability to travel (from Switzerland) is basically cut off 100% while in Canada - you're at least able to do domestic.
I could see Jan 2020-Dec 2021 qualifying period as being a reasonable compromise. We had a good 3 months in 2020 - and may have a decent 9 months in 2021 - so the two together could be good? Otherwise - We will see what AC proposes!!
One thing for sure - the loss of IKK on Aeroplan rewards makes me very less likely to strive for SE - - - - as that for me was probably the best part of the entire program. That ability to basically get a seat at the last minute for the low redemption amount on any flight - that was pretty good (even if I only did it around 6 times) . With that gone . . I'm not so bothered actually about getting SE.
Nov 23, 2020, 7:42 pm
#501
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: YSC (and all its regularly scheduled flights)
Posts: 2,520
The priority rewards deposited in Nov are in exchange for unredeemed 2020 status year awards "erroring on the side of generosity".
More will post in 1Q 2021 based on AQD spend and benefit selection and be good at least slightly longer (12/31?) than the current batch expiring Oct31.
More will post in 1Q 2021 based on AQD spend and benefit selection and be good at least slightly longer (12/31?) than the current batch expiring Oct31.
Dr. PITUK
Dec 1, 2020, 12:29 pm
#502
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: YUL
Programs: AE SE 100
Posts: 2
2021 Status and perks choice
Hi,
Does anyone know if we will receive an email from AC to chose our perks for 2021? My status will be preserved (I have flown very little in '20), but I was wondering if we will have new e-upgrades, new luggage tags, etc, or if we will run with our 2020 perks. Tks!
Does anyone know if we will receive an email from AC to chose our perks for 2021? My status will be preserved (I have flown very little in '20), but I was wondering if we will have new e-upgrades, new luggage tags, etc, or if we will run with our 2020 perks. Tks!
Dec 1, 2020, 2:52 pm
#503
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: YSC (and all its regularly scheduled flights)
Posts: 2,520
Dr. PITUK
Dec 1, 2020, 5:00 pm
#504
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 495
You can find the details here (https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...y-rewards.html), including how many you will get at the start of the year, as well as how you will earn them throughout the year.
Dr. PITUK
Dr. PITUK
And would a GOT Canada pass earn enough SQD? I think close, but not sure.
THanks
Dec 1, 2020, 6:16 pm
#506
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 495
Dec 1, 2020, 6:34 pm
#507
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, FOTSG Platinum
Posts: 5,726
I'm planning YOW-DXB, YOW-TYO and YOW-SYD, all in 2021, all in business, for a grand total of about 170,000 AP and 78 eUps combined.
Dec 2, 2020, 12:44 am
#508
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 935
To clarify: each itinerary booked w/ AP points in Latitude as a priority reservation, then E-up?
Dec 9, 2020, 10:33 pm
#509
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Montreal & Nashville
Programs: Aeroplan SE100K, Accor Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium Elite, BW Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 391
I don't recall selecting this privilege
but seems I have a 50k to give. It says December 31, 2020 is that the day to give it or the day it expires for the recipient (not really a nice gift ahahaha)
but seems I have a 50k to give. It says December 31, 2020 is that the day to give it or the day it expires for the recipient (not really a nice gift ahahaha)
Last edited by Adam Smith; Jun 23, 2021 at 12:24 am
Dec 10, 2020, 7:07 am
#510
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: YYT
Programs: AC SE 3MM, Bonvoy LTE, Accor Diamond, Amex Centurion
Posts: 365
I spoke with both Aeroplan and Air Canada and no one has an answer.
I have already given E50K for life to my son at 2MM, they confirmed his status is showing as correct in their system.
Last edited by Adam Smith; Jun 22, 2021 at 7:36 pm Reason: Remove large quoted image