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I am including the link and full text of the AC Press Release issued on March 31 2021 so we have a record of the exact wording.
Mods are free to move this into a post with a reference note in the wiki.
https://aircanada.mediaroom.com/2021-03-31-Air-Canada-Further-Extends-Aeroplan-Elite-Status-and-Provides-Additional-Flexibility-for-All-Members
Air Canada Further Extends Aeroplan Elite Status and Provides Additional Flexibility for All Members
"Loyalty is a two-way street, and we understand and appreciate why so many of your travel plans are interrupted this year. For that reason, we are automatically extending Aeroplan Elite Status for an additional year—through to the end of 2022," said Mark Nasr, Senior Vice President, Products, Marketing and eCommerce at Air Canada. "These changes are some of the many ways we're recognizing our members and demonstrating our commitment to welcoming them back onboard, whenever it's the right time for them to travel again."
This is the second year Air Canada has extended the status of its Aeroplan Elite members. In order to provide greater ease and flexibility, changes for Aeroplan Elite Status members include:
Automatic extension of 2021 Aeroplan Elite Status
All Aeroplan Elite Status for 2021 will automatically be extended through to the end of 2022.
Priority Reward Vouchers also extended
Air Canada is also extending the validity of all unused Priority Reward vouchers issued in 2020 by one full year, making them valid for use until October 2022.
Elite Status Qualification Jumpstart for 2022
For Aeroplan members who earn any Elite Status through their 2021 flight activity, the Status Qualifying Miles, Segments, and Dollars earned in 2021 will be honoured the next year, jumpstarting their status qualification in the years to come.
These improvements come in addition to other changes for all Aeroplan members:
Change or cancel Flight Rewards, free of charge
Aeroplan flight rewards booked through April 30, 2021 (for travel through April 2022) can be changed or cancelled free of charge, at any time. Members who opt to cancel will receive all of their Aeroplan points back in their account, plus a full refund of any associated taxes, fees and surcharges on the unused value of their travel.
Temporary pause to expiration of Aeroplan points
We have further paused expiry of Aeroplan points until January 31, 2022. This means that between now and January 30, 2022, any points which would have expired will not. Effective January 31, 2022, our recently improved expiration policy will apply, meaning that points will expire if an eligible transaction has not been completed prior to this date.
For more information, please visit this page.
Mods are free to move this into a post with a reference note in the wiki.
https://aircanada.mediaroom.com/2021-03-31-Air-Canada-Further-Extends-Aeroplan-Elite-Status-and-Provides-Additional-Flexibility-for-All-Members
Air Canada Further Extends Aeroplan Elite Status and Provides Additional Flexibility for All Members
- Members will enjoy their current Elite Status through the end of 2022
- Validity of all Priority Reward vouchers issued in 2020 extended by one full year, and valid for use until October 2022
- Other flexible policies, including a pause on points expiry, also extended
"Loyalty is a two-way street, and we understand and appreciate why so many of your travel plans are interrupted this year. For that reason, we are automatically extending Aeroplan Elite Status for an additional year—through to the end of 2022," said Mark Nasr, Senior Vice President, Products, Marketing and eCommerce at Air Canada. "These changes are some of the many ways we're recognizing our members and demonstrating our commitment to welcoming them back onboard, whenever it's the right time for them to travel again."
This is the second year Air Canada has extended the status of its Aeroplan Elite members. In order to provide greater ease and flexibility, changes for Aeroplan Elite Status members include:
Automatic extension of 2021 Aeroplan Elite Status
All Aeroplan Elite Status for 2021 will automatically be extended through to the end of 2022.
Priority Reward Vouchers also extended
Air Canada is also extending the validity of all unused Priority Reward vouchers issued in 2020 by one full year, making them valid for use until October 2022.
Elite Status Qualification Jumpstart for 2022
For Aeroplan members who earn any Elite Status through their 2021 flight activity, the Status Qualifying Miles, Segments, and Dollars earned in 2021 will be honoured the next year, jumpstarting their status qualification in the years to come.
These improvements come in addition to other changes for all Aeroplan members:
Change or cancel Flight Rewards, free of charge
Aeroplan flight rewards booked through April 30, 2021 (for travel through April 2022) can be changed or cancelled free of charge, at any time. Members who opt to cancel will receive all of their Aeroplan points back in their account, plus a full refund of any associated taxes, fees and surcharges on the unused value of their travel.
Temporary pause to expiration of Aeroplan points
We have further paused expiry of Aeroplan points until January 31, 2022. This means that between now and January 30, 2022, any points which would have expired will not. Effective January 31, 2022, our recently improved expiration policy will apply, meaning that points will expire if an eligible transaction has not been completed prior to this date.
For more information, please visit this page.
Air Canada extends Elite status and Priority Rewards to 2022, adds SQx rollover
#334
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
You're not the only one.
So I guess it's not quite time to worry yet.
Did they say this would be done by Jan 31 (or why 9 days left)?
Did they say this would be done by Jan 31 (or why 9 days left)?
#335
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: 6,232
#336
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE100K MM; Bonvoy Tit; Accor Dia
Posts: 93
It just came in at 10:30 PST and I checked all morning. Give it a bit more time, it's happening.
Interestingly, I had a missing credit for a late flight in 2021. The flight posted but the totals (other than LQM) didn't update. I sent a note to Credits but never heard back. This morning, the 2022 totals including carry-forwards came in correct, while the 2021 totals still are out by one.
Interestingly, I had a missing credit for a late flight in 2021. The flight posted but the totals (other than LQM) didn't update. I sent a note to Credits but never heard back. This morning, the 2022 totals including carry-forwards came in correct, while the 2021 totals still are out by one.
#337
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
Thanks!
The difference in timing for different people makes me wonder how AC is processing these. Is some poor soul entering them 'by hand'?
The difference in timing for different people makes me wonder how AC is processing these. Is some poor soul entering them 'by hand'?
#338
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: AC 75k
Posts: 704
Mine came in this morning. Now I realize their cunning plan. Should hit 75 SQM/S before mid year which is a new high for me.
Just need to spend $$ at prepandemic levels, which will likely require some splurging, as I don't foresee flying that much this year and will make those reward versus $$ booking decisions even more complicated.
Just need to spend $$ at prepandemic levels, which will likely require some splurging, as I don't foresee flying that much this year and will make those reward versus $$ booking decisions even more complicated.
#339
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: ARN
Programs: AC, SK, Marriott
Posts: 1,150
#343
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#344
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
That's why I asked as well. I don't expect the Aeroplan program to have more than 5 million members, and I suspect this rollover benefit probably applies to 5% of those max? Kind of ridiculous it would take more than 1 'batch'.
#345
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: BOS
Programs: AC SE (P); Marriott Plat; Accor Plat; KQ Plat
Posts: 76
Interestingly, I had a missing credit for a late flight in 2021. The flight posted but the totals (other than LQM) didn't update. I sent a note to Credits but never heard back. This morning, the 2022 totals including carry-forwards came in correct, while the 2021 totals still are out by one.