Mar 17, 20, 3:54 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
Feb 25, 20, 6:37 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Bonvoy Platinum Elite, IHG Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,132
Air Canada Altitude status extended until end 2021 due to COVID-19 & adds incentives
My boss has just cancelled our meeting in VRN that was meant to happen in mid-March.
It's going to take me until autumn to re-qualify for SE at the pace I'm going.
It's going to take me until autumn to re-qualify for SE at the pace I'm going.
Feb 25, 20, 7:22 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: AC-SEMM, AA-Gold
Posts: 961
Perhaps AC would consider the world context in its decision to award status? or am I just dreaming?
Feb 25, 20, 7:54 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,919
I dont remember anything similar for the SARS outbreak in 2003, but many curtailed travel at that time as well. Anyone else remember?
Feb 25, 20, 8:28 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: YYZ, LGA, LAX, PVG & CDG
Programs: AC SE, Shangri-La & IHG Diamond, & Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 75
Air Canada called me yesterday regarding my round-trip from YYZ to PVG. Had to move the itinerary to September. I asked the agent due to the virus, it is affecting me to reach the qualification requirements for 2021 and could also affect other Altitude members. The agent said the Altitude team is currently looking into this and said if this virus drags on further they will most likely implement it.
I don't think they will as the agent used words like "most likely" so it is not certain.
I don't think they will as the agent used words like "most likely" so it is not certain.
Last edited by Swiftler; Feb 25, 20 at 8:34 am
Feb 25, 20, 9:53 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ideally YOW, but probably not
Programs: AC SE*100K
Posts: 1,713
I mean I don't mind being home, I'd RatherBeInYOW after all, but if things continue like this it is going to hammer both the airlines and travel patterns in a way not seen since 2001 ... and it will impact frequent flier status as well.
Feb 25, 20, 12:31 pm
#9
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, AA PPro, UA Gold, Bonvoy Tit LT Sil, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Accor Silver
Posts: 43,485
But they've done bonus AQM promotions in the past.
The last thing the loyalty team is going to want is to launch a new program with no one qualifying.
Feb 27, 20, 9:56 am
#10
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan Super Elite, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, Delta Gold
Posts: 26
Air Canada status for 2021 changing due to COVID-19/Coronavirus?
Hi
I think everyone is starting to see that the coronavirus is a much bigger issue than we thought
and I sympathize with all the people and businesses affected.
On a personal note I am starting to reconsider a lot of trips I have planned china in june italy in july etc...
I am already half way to reachieving my SE status for 2021 but feel that unless the situation improves, I may be cancelling or having to cancel flights making the status for 2021 unachievable
Any thoughts or suggestions
I have seen Marriott considering retaining status for following year for their members
Maybe AC should consider similar...
I think everyone is starting to see that the coronavirus is a much bigger issue than we thought
and I sympathize with all the people and businesses affected.
On a personal note I am starting to reconsider a lot of trips I have planned china in june italy in july etc...
I am already half way to reachieving my SE status for 2021 but feel that unless the situation improves, I may be cancelling or having to cancel flights making the status for 2021 unachievable
Any thoughts or suggestions
I have seen Marriott considering retaining status for following year for their members
Maybe AC should consider similar...
Feb 27, 20, 10:32 am
#11
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 1,442
In another thread someone mentioned that the Altitude team may be considering adapting to the situation. That said, I expect we are a long way from any kind of decision on their part.
You're certainly not alone, though, in considering significantly curtailing your travel plans. And, as I believe canadiancow pointed out, the last thing Air Canada wants is to launch their great new program in a year when there are few people to take advantage of it. So something is likely to happen if the virus continues to make a wide impact.
You're certainly not alone, though, in considering significantly curtailing your travel plans. And, as I believe canadiancow pointed out, the last thing Air Canada wants is to launch their great new program in a year when there are few people to take advantage of it. So something is likely to happen if the virus continues to make a wide impact.
Feb 27, 20, 10:52 am
#12
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan Super Elite, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, Delta Gold
Posts: 26
Agree that AC will likely (imperative word) do something if the situation continues or escalates (hopefully not)
Think we should be canvassing AC, concierges and alerting them to this constraint, will be a lot harder to do in Nov Dec when they can dictate terms etc....
Think we should be canvassing AC, concierges and alerting them to this constraint, will be a lot harder to do in Nov Dec when they can dictate terms etc....
Feb 27, 20, 10:56 am
#13
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 5,941
Since almost all of my travel is TPAC or TATL for work, this year may be very tight for me hitting SE as well, mostly for AQD. But it's more dependent on how my employer / customers decide to react as opposed to anything AC themselves chooses to do. Or any other airline for that matter.
In the greater scheme of things it's mice nuts, but that's what a good percentage of our gripes / concerns are on FT. What AC decides to do or not to help me or anyone else is a matter of speculation at this point. But we're good at that on FT as well.
In the greater scheme of things it's mice nuts, but that's what a good percentage of our gripes / concerns are on FT. What AC decides to do or not to help me or anyone else is a matter of speculation at this point. But we're good at that on FT as well.
Feb 27, 20, 11:00 am
#14
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Halifax
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Elite/Ambassador. NEXUS, National
Posts: 4,310
Agree that AC will likely (imperative word) do something if the situation continues or escalates (hopefully not)
Think we should be canvassing AC, concierges and alerting them to this constraint, will be a lot harder to do in Nov Dec when they can dictate terms etc....
Think we should be canvassing AC, concierges and alerting them to this constraint, will be a lot harder to do in Nov Dec when they can dictate terms etc....
