Feb 17, 2022, 9:49 am
Last edit by: Bohemian1
Q: For the May-September Europe portion of this promo, which flights does it apply to?
sub-Q1: Does it apply to flights to and from Europe?
A: Yes, both. Initially, AC's English-language was somewhat confusing and only mentioned flights "to" Europe, but it was later clarified that both to and from qualify.
sub-Q2: Does it apply on all flights on a booking to/from Europe?
A: No, only the flights that touch Europe will count. So, for example, on a YYC-YYZ-FCO booking, only YYZ-FCO would qualify for the bonus. Note: that the flight must be operated by AC to qualify for the promo.
Q: If I buy a fare that earns 150% SQM, will I receive 250% or 300%?
A: You will receive 300%.
The first sweep only had the 100% bonus applied to the base rate, and not the COS bonus, so in this instance, you would receive 250%. They are now retroactively adding the COS bonus, and nearly everyone seems to have received it. The second sweep applied the 100% bonus to the total, so you would receive 300% right away.
Q: Has anyone received the 5k SQM, 5 SQS, 500 SQD from Part 1 yet?
A: Yes, but not everyone. Those began to post June 2, and were back-dated to April 20th in Aeroplan's list of activities.
Q: Has anyone received the bonus on Europe flights after April 30?
A: Yes, but not everyone.
Q: Okay, then what is the most recent date for a Europe flight that has credited?
A: Sept 29, 2022.
sub-Q1: Does it apply to flights to and from Europe?
A: Yes, both. Initially, AC's English-language was somewhat confusing and only mentioned flights "to" Europe, but it was later clarified that both to and from qualify.
sub-Q2: Does it apply on all flights on a booking to/from Europe?
A: No, only the flights that touch Europe will count. So, for example, on a YYC-YYZ-FCO booking, only YYZ-FCO would qualify for the bonus. Note: that the flight must be operated by AC to qualify for the promo.
Q: If I buy a fare that earns 150% SQM, will I receive 250% or 300%?
A: You will receive 300%.
The first sweep only had the 100% bonus applied to the base rate, and not the COS bonus, so in this instance, you would receive 250%. They are now retroactively adding the COS bonus, and nearly everyone seems to have received it. The second sweep applied the 100% bonus to the total, so you would receive 300% right away.
Q: Has anyone received the 5k SQM, 5 SQS, 500 SQD from Part 1 yet?
A: Yes, but not everyone. Those began to post June 2, and were back-dated to April 20th in Aeroplan's list of activities.
Q: Has anyone received the bonus on Europe flights after April 30?
A: Yes, but not everyone.
Q: Okay, then what is the most recent date for a Europe flight that has credited?
A: Sept 29, 2022.
Accelerate Your Way to Status (for 2023) - 2022 promo [see wiki if promo not posted]
Apr 6, 2022, 8:52 pm
#346
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Air Canada - Super Elite, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 609
I get that and I’ll easily hit $9000 SQD, but I might not get to the $20k in spend. Given that I’m already SE this year, my question is whether I get a banked year when I hit 250k SQM that I can use next year even if I don’t have the SQD to qualify for SE for next year.
As much as SE and even 75k carry some nice benefits, as a non-domestic flyer I for one am completely fine so long as I hit 50k each year. *G is the benefit of importance for me.
Apr 6, 2022, 9:20 pm
#347
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: Altitude E75K , Gold Marriott
Posts: 99
Slightly unclear, if you fly a one way flight to Europe (YVR-LHR) before April 30 and then take a one way flight back home (CDG- YVR) before the end of May. do you get bonus for the flight back home? Both flights were booked at once and in Latitude. Thanks!
Apr 6, 2022, 9:32 pm
#348
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,428
The promo for Europe flights is extended to Sept. So unless you are worried about two one way flights, the promo is extended only for Europe till end Sept
Apr 6, 2022, 10:01 pm
#349
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 3,440
I get that and I’ll easily hit $9000 SQD, but I might not get to the $20k in spend. Given that I’m already SE this year, my question is whether I get a banked year when I hit 250k SQM that I can use next year even if I don’t have the SQD to qualify for SE for next year.
So It looks like you won’t see the 100k+ SQM thresholds unless you are SE. Not very generous of AC. Maybe someone who is in that situation can chime in.
Apr 6, 2022, 10:06 pm
#350
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,347
The terms actually say you need to have met the SQM/SQD and SQD requirements to be eligible.
So gifted status, matches, etc., technically are not eligible.
But I think that's totally fair. If you get to 350k without spending $20k, why do you think you deserve $6k in gift cards?
So gifted status, matches, etc., technically are not eligible.
But I think that's totally fair. If you get to 350k without spending $20k, why do you think you deserve $6k in gift cards?
Apr 6, 2022, 10:07 pm
#351
Join Date: May 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE, UA Silver, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Accor Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 417
I get that and I’ll easily hit $9000 SQD, but I might not get to the $20k in spend. Given that I’m already SE this year, my question is whether I get a banked year when I hit 250k SQM that I can use next year even if I don’t have the SQD to qualify for SE for next year.
The credit cards really changed the game on SQM earning.
Apr 7, 2022, 7:58 am
#352
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 3,440
Sorry, I missed the part where you said you were SE already. In that case, you’ve already “unlocked” those threshold benefits (if you’re seeing them online) and will get a banked year of SE if you hit 250k. I’ve been getting the +100k threshold awards even though I’m not at 20k yet.
Apr 7, 2022, 8:52 am
#353
Join Date: Mar 2021
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 4
I'm sorry if this has been discussed.
I was receiving the extra SQD SQM and SQS until February under the accelerate your way to status. But suddenly they stopped depositing them.
I received 5 bonus accelerate status total and its been over 8 weeks since the last eligible flight was taken.
I've flown over 10 eligible flights since.
Is anybody else having this issue? has anybody been receiving their bonuses?
Current status is SE
I was receiving the extra SQD SQM and SQS until February under the accelerate your way to status. But suddenly they stopped depositing them.
I received 5 bonus accelerate status total and its been over 8 weeks since the last eligible flight was taken.
I've flown over 10 eligible flights since.
Is anybody else having this issue? has anybody been receiving their bonuses?
Current status is SE
Apr 7, 2022, 8:56 am
#354
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
Posts: 1,913
I'm sorry if this has been discussed.
I was receiving the extra SQD SQM and SQS until February under the accelerate your way to status. But suddenly they stopped depositing them.
I received 5 bonus accelerate status total and its been over 8 weeks since the last eligible flight was taken.
I've flown over 10 eligible flights since.
Is anybody else having this issue? has anybody been receiving their bonuses?
Current status is SE
I was receiving the extra SQD SQM and SQS until February under the accelerate your way to status. But suddenly they stopped depositing them.
I received 5 bonus accelerate status total and its been over 8 weeks since the last eligible flight was taken.
I've flown over 10 eligible flights since.
Is anybody else having this issue? has anybody been receiving their bonuses?
Current status is SE
Ron.
Apr 7, 2022, 8:59 am
#356
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Posts: 4,105
Personally, I'm kind of doubtful that Air Canada IT has the ability to generate a bulk e-mail that has embedded customized images based on a query on customer status. LOL.
Apr 7, 2022, 9:25 am
#357
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
(And it sounds like that others had those on their second email as well.)
Apr 7, 2022, 9:42 am
#358
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Posts: 4,105
They clearly know how to generate e-mail based on particular customer profiles/queries.
My point is that I doubt they can, within this, generate an e-mail FF #1 with an image with one check mark, FF#2 with 2, and FF #3 with 3 check marks. Maybe I'm wrong, but I question their competence. But YMMV. I guess if we look back at the original - did we all get one with 2 checkmarks, or did some folks get one with 3? The latter would tell me I'm wrong.
Apr 7, 2022, 9:50 am
#359
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
Not sure I was clear.
They clearly know how to generate e-mail based on particular customer profiles/queries.
My point is that I doubt they can, within this, generate an e-mail FF #1 with an image with one check mark, FF#2 with 2, and FF #3 with 3 check marks. Maybe I'm wrong, but I question their competence. But YMMV. I guess if we look back at the original - did we all get one with 2 checkmarks, or did some folks get one with 3? The latter would tell me I'm wrong.
They clearly know how to generate e-mail based on particular customer profiles/queries.
My point is that I doubt they can, within this, generate an e-mail FF #1 with an image with one check mark, FF#2 with 2, and FF #3 with 3 check marks. Maybe I'm wrong, but I question their competence. But YMMV. I guess if we look back at the original - did we all get one with 2 checkmarks, or did some folks get one with 3? The latter would tell me I'm wrong.
FWIW, my original email had 3 checks that were accurate of which activities I had and hadn't completed. The second email for me didn't have anything, but from the comments of others, it sounds like some still had this section of the email, with the checks being accurate for some and inaccurate for others. AC IT... never ceases to amaze with their ability to make ostensibly simple things confusing.
Apr 7, 2022, 10:24 am
#360
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,777
In order to try to cut down the repetitive posts about how no one has had any credits on this promo since February 20th, I've edited the thread title to reflect that issue. If and when someone gets a credit for a more recent flight, please post, but until then, let's please avoid this going even more in circles.
Adam Smith
AC Forum Co-Moderator
Adam Smith
AC Forum Co-Moderator