Apr 26, 2020, 6:24 pm
Last edit by: canadiancow
APRIL 26 2020
Post 182 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32327089-post182.html
Contains screen shots of all of the detailed T&C on the Travel at Home Promo as per this Aeroplan link
https://www.aeroplan.com/travelathome.do
If you find that something in this version does not match any info you have, please post updates.
Discussion of how some terms were retroactively modified on April 23/24:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32322298-post179.html
Post 182 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32327089-post182.html
Contains screen shots of all of the detailed T&C on the Travel at Home Promo as per this Aeroplan link
https://www.aeroplan.com/travelathome.do
If you find that something in this version does not match any info you have, please post updates.
Discussion of how some terms were retroactively modified on April 23/24:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32322298-post179.html
Travel at Home - Reach Air Canada Altitude status without leaving home
Apr 20, 2020, 11:02 am
#31
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The MM at least has some value.
Yes, but note this, from the T&C: "Anti-gaming: if you acquire an Aeroplan credit card and cancel it before the end of 2020, return any eStore transaction or any other mileage reversal, Air Canada reserves the right to remove any Bonus Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM), Bonus Altitude Qualifying Dollars (AQD), eUpgrade Credits and/or Status adjustments you may have received through this Offer. Similarly, Aeroplan reserves the right to remove any Aeroplan Miles you may have earned through this Offer."
canadiancow , here are some MM-eligible bonus miles! 
Apr 20, 2020, 11:15 am
#33
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On another matter:
"Altitude Super Elite 100K and Elite 75K Status Members who earn 250,000 Aeroplan Miles during this Offer and registered will receive 25,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles that count toward Million Miles recognition."
Unless they've created some new way of doing this, those "Bonus Aeroplan Miles" will also be AQM. I wouldn't depend on it, but I'd expect it.
Apr 20, 2020, 11:18 am
#34
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Without knowing the expiration date of the bonus 20 eUp credits, it is hard to gauge the value proposition. 20 credits valid until February 2021? No thanks.
May 2021? Maybe.
February 2022? Yes please!
May 2021? Maybe.
February 2022? Yes please!
Apr 20, 2020, 11:22 am
#35
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Apr 20, 2020, 11:23 am
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eUps are going to be interesting for the next while. I have taken trips that I would not have taken but for my eUps, and I'm not even talking about my annual trips to TPE to burn off the remains. Giving me more eUps will likely induce more travel from me. And if their loads haven't recovered by early next year, getting me to buy a PY ticket and upgrade it is much better for them than having me sit at home.
Apr 20, 2020, 11:26 am
#37
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I'd think the status upgrades and eUp credits we get from this promotion will last till Feb 2022, just as if you earned those by flying this year.
Apr 20, 2020, 11:27 am
#38
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Interesting! I dropped from E50K to E35K for 2020. Before COVID-19, my travel for the year would have certainly let me early-qualify for E50K for the remainder of 2020, and 2021. But, transferring 250K miles to Aeroplan for instant E50K is enticing.
If I get back to E50K via this promo, will it also stay at E50K for the 2021 program year, with the previous announcement about extending status to next year?
If I get back to E50K via this promo, will it also stay at E50K for the 2021 program year, with the previous announcement about extending status to next year?
Apr 20, 2020, 11:33 am
#39
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E35K. One status level.
On another matter:
"Altitude Super Elite 100K and Elite 75K Status Members who earn 250,000 Aeroplan Miles during this Offer and registered will receive 25,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles that count toward Million Miles recognition."
Unless they've created some new way of doing this, those "Bonus Aeroplan Miles" will also be AQM. I wouldn't depend on it, but I'd expect it.
On another matter:
"Altitude Super Elite 100K and Elite 75K Status Members who earn 250,000 Aeroplan Miles during this Offer and registered will receive 25,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles that count toward Million Miles recognition."
Unless they've created some new way of doing this, those "Bonus Aeroplan Miles" will also be AQM. I wouldn't depend on it, but I'd expect it.
Apr 20, 2020, 11:36 am
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Interesting! I dropped from E50K to E35K for 2020. Before COVID-19, my travel for the year would have certainly let me early-qualify for E50K for the remainder of 2020, and 2021. But, transferring 250K miles to Aeroplan for instant E50K is enticing.
If I get back to E50K via this promo, will it also stay at E50K for the 2021 program year, with the previous announcement about extending status to next year?
If I get back to E50K via this promo, will it also stay at E50K for the 2021 program year, with the previous announcement about extending status to next year?
Apr 20, 2020, 11:37 am
#41
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Interesting tidbit in the terms & conditions:
"Altitude Super Elite 100K and Elite 75K Status Members who earn 250,000 Aeroplan Miles during this Offer and registered will receive 25,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles that count toward Million Miles recognition."
I believe someone here is short a similar amount from MM status!
"Altitude Super Elite 100K and Elite 75K Status Members who earn 250,000 Aeroplan Miles during this Offer and registered will receive 25,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles that count toward Million Miles recognition."
I believe someone here is short a similar amount from MM status!
Apr 20, 2020, 11:40 am
#43
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Sounds like they are making a distinction between AQM and Aeroplan miles when it comes to the bonus. I would guess they will credit 4500 AQM, then deduct 4500 non-AQM Aeroplan miles.
The applicable Bonus Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM) will be credited by August 2020 to the Eligible Participants Altitude account who earned the required number of Aeroplan Miles and registered for this Offer. Since these specific Bonus Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM) are not Aeroplan Miles, an adjustment will be made to your Aeroplan account when the Bonus Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM) are credited.
The applicable Bonus Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM) will be credited by August 2020 to the Eligible Participants Altitude account who earned the required number of Aeroplan Miles and registered for this Offer. Since these specific Bonus Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM) are not Aeroplan Miles, an adjustment will be made to your Aeroplan account when the Bonus Altitude Qualifying Miles (AQM) are credited.
I'm still skeptical of trying to use CC sign-up bonuses towards this though. The time is just so tight.
"Altitude Super Elite 100K and Elite 75K Status Members who earn 250,000 Aeroplan Miles during this Offer and registered will receive 25,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles that count toward Million Miles recognition."
Unless they've created some new way of doing this, those "Bonus Aeroplan Miles" will also be AQM. I wouldn't depend on it, but I'd expect it.
Unless they've created some new way of doing this, those "Bonus Aeroplan Miles" will also be AQM. I wouldn't depend on it, but I'd expect it.
They've said the status will be valid until end of 2021, which they've clarified in the context of the extension means February 2022. But the eUps, who knows.
Apr 20, 2020, 11:50 am
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If you earn 250k Aeroplan miles you don't need AQM or AQD.
Apr 20, 2020, 11:51 am
#45
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Wait, how does AQD factor into the one-time status upgrade? I'm E35K now. The way I read it, if I earn 250K Aeroplan miles, it should bump me up to E50K. I don't see anything about having to still meet AQD requirements.