Oct 3, 2021, 1:20 pm
Last edit by: Adam Smith
Moderator note: this thread is specifically about the US status match program. The AC forum has detailed threads on most aspects of the Aeroplan program, such as eUpgrades. If you have questions or comments about those benefits, please read and post in those threads. Posts in this thread that are off topic to the status match program will be deleted.
FAQ
Q: I've taken the flights I need to extend my status to end of 2022. Why does my status still show expiring in 2021?
A: Firstly, your status cannot possibly be updated before the flights have posted to your Aeroplan account. If all of the flights haven't posted yet, your status will not update.
As of December 8, even existing AC elites whose status was extended months ago still show December 2021 status expiry. There is no clear timeline for when status will be extended, other than that it should happen in December.
Q: Do I have to fly a round trip booking to qualify for the extension?
A: Although the T&C refer to a round trip, an FTer confirmed with StatusMatch that two one-ways would suffice.
Q: Do points bookings qualify?
A: No.
Q: Which Select Privileges should I choose?
A: See this thread.
Q: How do I use eUpgrades? / Can I upgrade this booking? / Anything else eUpgrade related
A: Air Canada eUpgrade program (October 2020 onwards)
FAQ
Q: I've taken the flights I need to extend my status to end of 2022. Why does my status still show expiring in 2021?
A: Firstly, your status cannot possibly be updated before the flights have posted to your Aeroplan account. If all of the flights haven't posted yet, your status will not update.
As of December 8, even existing AC elites whose status was extended months ago still show December 2021 status expiry. There is no clear timeline for when status will be extended, other than that it should happen in December.
Q: Do I have to fly a round trip booking to qualify for the extension?
A: Although the T&C refer to a round trip, an FTer confirmed with StatusMatch that two one-ways would suffice.
Q: Do points bookings qualify?
A: No.
Q: Which Select Privileges should I choose?
A: See this thread.
Q: How do I use eUpgrades? / Can I upgrade this booking? / Anything else eUpgrade related
A: Air Canada eUpgrade program (October 2020 onwards)
Canada to lure U.S. frequent flyers by matching travel perks on Air Canada
Nov 17, 2021, 3:35 pm
#271
Join Date: Nov 2021
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AC agents at SEA checked us in at the gate (arrived in SEA via SW). Did not need to exit/reenter security. Gate agents checked documents (passports, vaccine cards, PCR tests) and issued boarding pass. They were there aprox. 1 hour before boarding time. Bonus: Priority Pass lounge was next to AC gates, so able to hang out there until flight.
Nov 17, 2021, 3:44 pm
#272
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Nov 17, 2021, 3:48 pm
#273
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There's no question they can do it. It's a timing issue. Check-in closes at T-60. If AC agents are at the gate at, say, T-65, @macmedic should be okay. But if they make their way over at T-55, (s)he is in a tough spot, because they'll be reliant on the goodwill of the agents to re-open the flight, which they may or may not do.
After T-55, your seats may be given away to standby pax (revenue or otherwise), which means even if they're willing to reopen the flight, they'd have to take someone else's seat away, which is a much harder sell when it's your fault it was given away.
With Clear and PreCheck, I don't even think this is worth a discussion. Go to the check-in counter. Be safe.
Nov 17, 2021, 7:09 pm
#275
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Sacramento CA area
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Posts: 207
Thank you for the replies. The interesting part is it let me do online check in for my return trip from YVR-SEA and when I tried once again to check in for the first leg SEA-YVR it went through. I am checked in and it is saying to pick up my BP at the gate. Once again thanks for the help!
Nov 18, 2021, 3:43 am
#276
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Not OP, but thought your message was useful. 
To confirm, you're saying if one is attempting a same day turnaround, make sure you can enter Canada (e.g. forms, tests, and the usual IDs) because to an airline/airport employee, a same day turnaround "in transit" isn't a thing? That said, for YYZ (and maybe YUL and YVR), you won't even go through inbound CA-immigration so it might not matter?
Out of curiosity, is that a legal threshold, or just how airlines define connections/layovers? E.g. >4 hours becomes a stopover, and therefore not cabotage?
Are the eUp credits from the matches now expiring Jan 15 (like they are for non-match AC elites) or are they still pegged to the year-end? (If anyone knows?)
To confirm, you're saying if one is attempting a same day turnaround, make sure you can enter Canada (e.g. forms, tests, and the usual IDs) because to an airline/airport employee, a same day turnaround "in transit" isn't a thing? That said, for YYZ (and maybe YUL and YVR), you won't even go through inbound CA-immigration so it might not matter?Out of curiosity, is that a legal threshold, or just how airlines define connections/layovers? E.g. >4 hours becomes a stopover, and therefore not cabotage?
Are the eUp credits from the matches now expiring Jan 15 (like they are for non-match AC elites) or are they still pegged to the year-end? (If anyone knows?)
Frequently comes up for flights between US mainland and American overseas territories.
Last edited by flyerCO; Nov 26, 2021 at 1:15 pm
Nov 24, 2021, 9:31 am
#278
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Gotham city
Programs: AC SE, HH Diamond
Posts: 79
Make sure whichever fare class you purchased via Expedia qualifies to earn Aeroplan points. If not, the flights do not qualify for the match promo - which is a bigger concern than the two way matter.
Nov 25, 2021, 12:48 am
#279
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Are there fares that don't? Or are you referring to basic fares, which from a quick glance, don't earn SQM? (I freaked out for a bit before checking, but my YYC<->YVR ticket shows Standard, which apparently won't earn much, but should count even if it gets me "the call" afterwards).
Nov 25, 2021, 4:47 am
#280
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Gotham city
Programs: AC SE, HH Diamond
Posts: 79
No need to panic. But when buying tickets outside of the AC website better to ensure they were not bulk or discount fares. See AP terms and condition below:
- Certain airline tickets are not eligible for earning points credits. These include, but not limited to the following;
- Refunded, void, or unused tickets, including unused non-refundable tickets
- Reward travel tickets or free promotional tickets
- Travel agency/ industry reduced rate tickets
- Tour conductors, companion tickets, Infant tickets (under age two)
- Tickets purchased to carry excess baggage or special baggage such as musical instruments or to provide extra space for the primary passenger.
- Single entity charter flights, unless otherwise specified.
- Tickets issued at fares with rules that exclude the earning of points credit
Nov 25, 2021, 6:12 am
#281
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,506
After the return flight is completed when will status update for 2022? Will that be January 01st? I am assuming at that time you will choose your benefits.
Last edited by Adam Smith; Nov 25, 2021 at 6:38 am Reason: Off topic
Nov 25, 2021, 9:41 am
#282
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Nov 25, 2021, 4:55 pm
#283
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I am curious when the card in app updates. It shows through Dec 31 2021. However I was credited with eupgrade credits today that expire 2023. Thus confused.
Nov 25, 2021, 5:59 pm
#284
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 332
Are there fares that don't? Or are you referring to basic fares, which from a quick glance, don't earn SQM? (I freaked out for a bit before checking, but my YYC<->YVR ticket shows Standard, which apparently won't earn much, but should count even if it gets me "the call" afterwards).
Nov 25, 2021, 6:34 pm
#285
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PHX
Programs: AAexp, AC75k, HertzPC, NationalEE, Accor/MariottP, Hilton/HyattG
Posts: 3,607
AC has won my trust back with this promo and I’ve been flying them so much more. I’ll try to hit SE next year by switching all intl to AC. I hope to god that asia reopens. Best legacy carrier in North America by far. AA got rid of my PHX-YYC this month so its Alaska domestic and rest AC for me. Thanks AC. Don’t need to commit $37k to AA to hit exp
