Sep 26, 2023, 6:55 pm
Last edit by: Bohemian1
What is the birthday perk thing?
Some Aeroplan members are offered a selection perks via an email on or around their birthday.
Does everyone get this offer on their birthday?
No. The offer seems to be targeted somewhat randomly. You may get it one year, but not the next. No one here understands for sure how the offer is awarded.
So, what are these perks?
The offers seem to vary, but as of the last Wiki edit, here is a summary of the ones reported:
25% OFF BASE FARES + A PREFERRED SEAT
When you book a domestic, transborder, or Caribbean flight by XXX for travel by YYY (subject to availability)
EARN 5X ON A BIRTHDAY RIDE!
Earn 5X the points on your next Uber Comfort, UberXL, Uber Premier or Uber Black ride by XXX
UP TO 10% OFF VACATION PACKAGES
When you book a vacation package with Air Canada Vacations® to select destinations by XXX for travel by YYY.
Note: As of last Wiki edit, this appears to have been replaced by the following ACV offer:
UP TO 8,000 BONUS PTS ON VACATION PACKAGES
Spend up to $999 per member for 2,000 bonus pts, spend $1,000‑$1,999 for 3,000 pts, or spend $2,000+ for 8,000 pts.
500pts
With a purchase of $50 or more via the Aeroplan eStore.
100pts
Celebrate simply! Get 100 bonus points (250 points for some) for your special day.
The following perk was reported shortly after the birthday perk was launched, but appears to be no longer offered:
500pts
When you load your linked Starbucks Rewards account with $50 or more.
Sounds great! So, do I get ALL of those perks?
No, you get your choice of one of them.
Is there a catch?
Sort of. Several of the perks come with date restrictions. The 'XXX' date referenced above is usually about 30 days after your actual birthday. The YYY date is usually about 7 months after your birthday. More or less. And the 25% off can't be used for J fares.
Some Aeroplan members are offered a selection perks via an email on or around their birthday.
Does everyone get this offer on their birthday?
No. The offer seems to be targeted somewhat randomly. You may get it one year, but not the next. No one here understands for sure how the offer is awarded.
So, what are these perks?
The offers seem to vary, but as of the last Wiki edit, here is a summary of the ones reported:
25% OFF BASE FARES + A PREFERRED SEAT
When you book a domestic, transborder, or Caribbean flight by XXX for travel by YYY (subject to availability)
EARN 5X ON A BIRTHDAY RIDE!
Earn 5X the points on your next Uber Comfort, UberXL, Uber Premier or Uber Black ride by XXX
UP TO 10% OFF VACATION PACKAGES
When you book a vacation package with Air Canada Vacations® to select destinations by XXX for travel by YYY.
Note: As of last Wiki edit, this appears to have been replaced by the following ACV offer:
UP TO 8,000 BONUS PTS ON VACATION PACKAGES
Spend up to $999 per member for 2,000 bonus pts, spend $1,000‑$1,999 for 3,000 pts, or spend $2,000+ for 8,000 pts.
500pts
With a purchase of $50 or more via the Aeroplan eStore.
100pts
Celebrate simply! Get 100 bonus points (250 points for some) for your special day.
The following perk was reported shortly after the birthday perk was launched, but appears to be no longer offered:
500pts
When you load your linked Starbucks Rewards account with $50 or more.
Sounds great! So, do I get ALL of those perks?
No, you get your choice of one of them.
Is there a catch?
Sort of. Several of the perks come with date restrictions. The 'XXX' date referenced above is usually about 30 days after your actual birthday. The YYY date is usually about 7 months after your birthday. More or less. And the 25% off can't be used for J fares.
Aeroplan birthday perk
Feb 24, 2024, 10:29 am
#301
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YVR/YUL/LHR/HKG
Programs: TK Gold
Posts: 577
Feb 25, 2024, 1:36 pm
#302
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: BOS
Programs: AC SE (P); Marriott Plat; Accor Plat; KQ Plat
Posts: 76
My birthday is in 48h. Let see if I will get something this year.
Since yesterday, my Aeroplan dashboard displays a new message: "Happy birthday [x]. We wish you all the best!". Well, I wish myself more love from AC and some birthday perks this year.
Since yesterday, my Aeroplan dashboard displays a new message: "Happy birthday [x]. We wish you all the best!". Well, I wish myself more love from AC and some birthday perks this year.
Mar 2, 2024, 10:08 am
#303
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
Just got my AC birthday reward, on my actual birthday even! That's two years in a row, but I wouldn't extrapolate anything from that.
The ACV offer is now different than what was mentioned in the Wiki (can't edit the Wiki - 500 error):
The ACV offer is now different than what was mentioned in the Wiki (can't edit the Wiki - 500 error):
UP TO 8,000 BONUS PTS ON VACATION PACKAGES
Spend up to $999 per member for 2,000 bonus pts, spend $1,000‑$1,999 for 3,000 pts, or spend $2,000+ for 8,000 pts.
Spend up to $999 per member for 2,000 bonus pts, spend $1,000‑$1,999 for 3,000 pts, or spend $2,000+ for 8,000 pts.
Last edited by Bohemian1; Mar 2, 2024 at 12:49 pm
Mar 26, 2024, 10:37 am
#304
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ottawa, Canada.
Programs: Bonvoy-lifeime Titanium,Amex Plat
Posts: 904
keep getting an ERROR
when I select the 25% off option, keep getting an error message We’re sorry! There seems to be a problem.
tried several times butthe same message. Any one else had this issue?
We’re sorry! There seems to be a problem.
Please close this page and try again.
tried several times butthe same message. Any one else had this issue?
Mar 26, 2024, 10:56 am
#305
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 7
Kept getting the same error page yesterday, but email confirming my selection arrived several hours later.
Mar 28, 2024, 11:55 am
#307
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ottawa, Canada.
Programs: Bonvoy-lifeime Titanium,Amex Plat
Posts: 904
seems that there was a glitch in the system and we were able to register for the 25% off now. It does NOT however apply to Business Class. But still a good deal given that a preferred seat is included
Apr 15, 2024, 8:10 am
#308
Join Date: Oct 2023
Programs: AC E75K (*G) | Mariott Platinum | Hilton Gold | Nexus
Posts: 85
Received my first birthday perk recently. The options were the same as the wiki except there was no Starbucks offer and instead of 10% off a vacation package it was bonus points as follows:
Spend up to $999 per member for 2,000 bonus pts, spend $1,000‑$1,999 for 3,000 pts, or spend $2,000+ for 8,000 pts.
Apr 22, 2024, 9:48 am
#309
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 10
I got one? 🎉
I think the 25% is the only one I’d consider. Unless I’m going to let it lapse anyway. It’s better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick! 😆✌️🇨🇦
Last edited by Adam Smith; Apr 22, 2024 at 9:51 am Reason: Fixed formatting