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 7, 2022, 7:39 pm
#361
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Programs: AC SE100K MM, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Accor Diamond, National Emerald Club Exec Elite
Posts: 1,085
As long as you are an SE in the year you earn the banked year you should be fine as the 250k SQM threshold award says “Available to Super Elite Members Only”. It’s an interesting question though as people who have extremely high CC spend and roll-over SQM could keep earning a banked year and remain a SE based on SQM earned from their CC. Not sure how many would fall into this bucket but as of now it’s a very lucrative benefit of the high-end cards for high spenders.
The credit cards really changed the game on SQM earning.
The credit cards really changed the game on SQM earning.
Apr 9, 2022, 8:30 pm
#362
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 935
Has anyone got a clear read on the semantics / language used in the updated promotion?
I see someone asked upthread but no one really commented or replied.
The statement that the promotion applies to flights "to Europe" was bolded, leading me to believe this is AC's way of only providing the bonus on flights one way...
Would be nice if it was in fact both ways on a return ticket though.
I see someone asked upthread but no one really commented or replied.
The statement that the promotion applies to flights "to Europe" was bolded, leading me to believe this is AC's way of only providing the bonus on flights one way...
Would be nice if it was in fact both ways on a return ticket though.
Apr 9, 2022, 8:54 pm
#363
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Accor Diamond
Posts: 253
Has anyone got a clear read on the semantics / language used in the updated promotion?
I see someone asked upthread but no one really commented or replied.
The statement that the promotion applies to flights "to Europe" was bolded, leading me to believe this is AC's way of only providing the bonus on flights one way...
Would be nice if it was in fact both ways on a return ticket though.
I see someone asked upthread but no one really commented or replied.
The statement that the promotion applies to flights "to Europe" was bolded, leading me to believe this is AC's way of only providing the bonus on flights one way...
Would be nice if it was in fact both ways on a return ticket though.
See post 328. All flights to/from Europe
Apr 10, 2022, 11:59 am
#366
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Air Canada - Super Elite, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 607
My apologies if this has been addressed, I didn’t see it in a quick scroll through the thread:
1. Just to be clear, does this only apply on Air Canada metal? So if I fly round trip to Frankfurt on an Air Canada itinerary where the flight out is Air Canada and the return in a codeshare on the same itinerary with a flight operated by Lufthansa, do you think this bonus would apply to both legs or only my outbound? For SQD I still earn on Star Alliance partners as long as it’s on AC ticket stock, but not sure if this promo is more restrictive?
2. For the Europe extension, is it fair to assume that this rules out the Canada-Europe portion of a connecting flight onwards? Like if I fly YYZ-FRA-NQZ, do you think the flight between YYZ-FRA would earn the bonus miles post May 1st or wouldn’t be eligible because the final destination on the itinerary is not Europe?
1. Just to be clear, does this only apply on Air Canada metal? So if I fly round trip to Frankfurt on an Air Canada itinerary where the flight out is Air Canada and the return in a codeshare on the same itinerary with a flight operated by Lufthansa, do you think this bonus would apply to both legs or only my outbound? For SQD I still earn on Star Alliance partners as long as it’s on AC ticket stock, but not sure if this promo is more restrictive?
2. For the Europe extension, is it fair to assume that this rules out the Canada-Europe portion of a connecting flight onwards? Like if I fly YYZ-FRA-NQZ, do you think the flight between YYZ-FRA would earn the bonus miles post May 1st or wouldn’t be eligible because the final destination on the itinerary is not Europe?
Apr 10, 2022, 1:12 pm
#367
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: YWG
Programs: AC SE, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 186
Based on the terms and conditions - it looks like it applies to only flights on Air Canada metal.
As to the second question - I don't think we know yet. The wording suggests only the transatlantic flight might be eligible, but it's possible they'll credit broader than that with connecting flights on either end.
As to the second question - I don't think we know yet. The wording suggests only the transatlantic flight might be eligible, but it's possible they'll credit broader than that with connecting flights on either end.
Apr 10, 2022, 1:17 pm
#368
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Air Canada - Super Elite, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 607
Well, I guess I’ll know when the credits start coming in. My first flight post pandemic was the Frankfurt as in my example. Was hoping to see a doubling up but if I don’t on the LH portion at least I got to ride the 747 again!
My next trip is AC both ways so that will qualify at least!
My next trip is AC both ways so that will qualify at least!
Apr 11, 2022, 3:14 pm
#370
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 56
For those who have been in the game longer than me (ie. before COVID), how common are promos like this outside of the pandemic? (ie. double miles, SQD bonuses, etc.) Are these promos just more generous/longer than usual, or something entirely new?
Apr 11, 2022, 3:19 pm
#371
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,422
Apr 11, 2022, 4:51 pm
#373
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Ottawa, Canada.
Programs: AC*SE 2MM, Marriott*Plutonium Lifetime, other stuff
Posts: 485
Terminology has changed, and I really can't remember if it was Air Canada or Canadian or both, but there were promotions which had the effect of granting bonus status miles, or equivalently reducing the qualification requirements, during the travel downturn after 09/11.
So expect such status promotions every time there is an event which causes massive global downturn in air travel, but not so much otherwise.
TM
So expect such status promotions every time there is an event which causes massive global downturn in air travel, but not so much otherwise.
TM
Apr 11, 2022, 5:55 pm
#374
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Canada
Programs: AC*SE
Posts: 1,924
Terminology has changed, and I really can't remember if it was Air Canada or Canadian or both, but there were promotions which had the effect of granting bonus status miles, or equivalently reducing the qualification requirements, during the travel downturn after 09/11.
So expect such status promotions every time there is an event which causes massive global downturn in air travel, but not so much otherwise.
TM
So expect such status promotions every time there is an event which causes massive global downturn in air travel, but not so much otherwise.
TM
Apr 11, 2022, 6:05 pm
#375
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Posts: 4,103
Back in the last 80's, there was a strike that went on for a time, and there were triple miles offered on all flights that went on for a time. This was before status existed (well, it did exist, was very special, and you had to ask for it - hence my Kanata Club which was the FF recognition within Canadian. Epic times. I had a lot of YYZ-YYC on biz return and got my wife and I to Madrid for our honeymoon as a result on points.