Priority Rewards Earned July-December 2022 to be doubled
Sep 15, 2022, 11:04 am
#31
Join Date: May 2022
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 272
Interestling, I've been doubled up on my last 2 priority rewards already. I noticed a few months ago, and used one of the surplus ones back in July. Was very confused as to why I had more than I should've. Anyone else notice this take effect long before this email?
Sep 15, 2022, 11:09 am
#32
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MEX
Programs: AC E75K
Posts: 4,171
Hmm... I earned one on August 6, 2022, that's expiring on August 6, 2023. It has not yet doubled.
Sep 15, 2022, 11:30 am
#34
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,607
How do they even help on flights like that? Most of the out of pocket price is taxes and fees anyways and the PR only halves the basic point cost, so even if you pay extra points to cover the "taxes" the PR doesn't help on those. I suppose it does open up last minute options if it makes more expensive dynamically priced awards a reasonable cost?
Sep 15, 2022, 1:16 pm
#35
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,186
A PR allows you to redeem Aeroplan points for a flight (within the parameters of your PR, eg. domestic/TB up to PY, international J) using 1/2 the number of points. The name is pretty poor because there's no priority involved there - it's just a discount on redemption.
Sep 15, 2022, 1:25 pm
#36
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, BW Diamond Select
Posts: 706
I would rather spare 3000 points than spend $650 on a flight from YYZ-PIT, for example. It works for me, but I’m sure the rest of FT would rather use them in long-haul flights.
How do they even help on flights like that? Most of the out of pocket price is taxes and fees anyways and the PR only halves the basic point cost, so even if you pay extra points to cover the "taxes" the PR doesn't help on those. I suppose it does open up last minute options if it makes more expensive dynamically priced awards a reasonable cost?
Sep 15, 2022, 3:07 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
Programs: AC SE100k, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 428
A PR allows you to redeem Aeroplan points for a flight (within the parameters of your PR, eg. domestic/TB up to PY, international J) using 1/2 the number of points. The name is pretty poor because there's no priority involved there - it's just a discount on redemption.
Sep 15, 2022, 3:32 pm
#38
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,958
I am glad to see this bonus offered. I make sure I use all my PRs and my SQD will be between $45K and $50K this year.
Been booking some pretty sweet itineraries using PRs lately!
Been booking some pretty sweet itineraries using PRs lately!
Sep 15, 2022, 3:56 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2022
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 272
Sep 24, 2022, 10:51 pm
#42
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AC SE100k, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver
Posts: 2,648
Sep 25, 2022, 11:01 am
#43
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Western Canada
Programs: Air Canada SE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 331
Oh interesting because this user noticed that they got a double up so was wondering if I'm the exception - seems like they may be!
Oct 3, 2022, 7:30 am
#44
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YHZ
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Hilton
Posts: 15
For those wondering about when the bonus PR will appear (and their expiry), I came across this in their fine print:
- Upon earning one (1) or more Priority Reward(s) during the Offer Period, the corresponding Bonus Priority Reward(s) awarded will be deposited in the Eligible Member’s account, from mid-September until 8 weeks following the end of the Offer Period.
- All Bonus Priority Rewards expire one (1) year from their date of issuance.
source: I can't post the full URL due to forum rules, but air canada site --> /ca/en/aco/home/aeroplan/promotions/status-requalification.html#/tnc
Oct 7, 2022, 5:30 am
#45
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: YKZ
Programs: AC MM SE, Marriott Titanium - Lifetime Plat 2nd Class, National Executive, Avis PP
Posts: 681