Nov 9, 2022, 12:30 pm
Last edit by: Adam Smith
2023 Benefits Update
There are very few changes to the program for 2023, except at the 35K level; see the first few posts of the thread for details.
For information on 2022 benefits, please see this thread.
Key updates:
Ongoing Benefits With Dedicated Threads
Many benefits stay fairly consistent from year to year and have dedicated threads with detailed information. For questions and information on these topics, please visit these threads rather than posting here:
There are very few changes to the program for 2023, except at the 35K level; see the first few posts of the thread for details.
For information on 2022 benefits, please see this thread.
Key updates:
- Several changes to 35K
- No more MLL access (from June 1)
- Additional eUps for Select Privilege
- Priority baggage handling (AC flights only)
- Expanded Priority Rewards
- 50K and up get access to Virgin Australia lounges
- December 15 deadline to be approved for a Premium CC to enjoy rollover benefits
Ongoing Benefits With Dedicated Threads
Many benefits stay fairly consistent from year to year and have dedicated threads with detailed information. For questions and information on these topics, please visit these threads rather than posting here:
2023 Aeroplan Elite Status Benefits
Mar 20, 2023, 5:00 pm
#466
Join Date: Oct 2022
Programs: Aeroplan SE; Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 1,553
If this needs to be moved, please do so. Qualified for SE back in September, chose my benefits. Did so again in January and gave 50K to my dad. For the past week both the app and website keep telling me to select my SE benefits again, and for some reason (not that I'm complaining), just gave me an additional 50 eupgrade credits. It Glitch? Or am I missing something?
Reminding me of last year when they gave me 2 additional status pass on Xmas Eve. I managed to gift both off before the New Year Eve.
Mar 22, 2023, 5:02 pm
#467
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YXU
Programs: AC SE100K, National E/E, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond, MB, Avis PC
Posts: 968
How does the guaranteed seat in Y work? One has to call in? It happened to me couple of times that one of the departures from YXU was Y0, but J9, etc, and I couldn't book a seat on the flight while being signed in.
Mar 22, 2023, 5:12 pm
#468
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: 6,231
Maybe you can do this via the app / web site, but I've only ever done this by calling in. And it was very expensive, which should hardly be a surprise.
Mar 22, 2023, 5:48 pm
#469
Join Date: Oct 2022
Programs: Aeroplan SE; Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 1,553
I believe you have to call in. Not sure it will be cheaper than the J seat tho.
Mar 22, 2023, 5:51 pm
#470
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
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: 16,772
There's a thread for that.
Mar 24, 2023, 10:47 pm
#471
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 7
Boxed meals
Does anyone else get boxed meals for each of the people on their reservation? Is this a status benefit or something I am getting through a credit card (or otherwise)?
Mar 25, 2023, 3:11 am
#472
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, VA, AC, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,783
I would appreciate some advice on what Select Benefits I should choose.
I am 50K by way of the new Star Alliance credit card offered through HSBC in Australia. My status is valued through December 2024, apparently. Other than an expired 50K membership that I think I got after some Star airline's collapse a few years ago when AC was throwing frequent flyer refugees a life raft, I have no experience with AC and have only flown the airline once.
For 2023, I expect to be based in Australia this year (if not next, also). The chance of me flying AC this year is next to zero. Travel on Star carriers is likely to be limited to SQ and one or two in Europe, like LO. I do not expect to come anywhere near requalifying. I expect to be in the US at least once between now and the end of 2024. I'm predominantly a oneworld traveller but would fly UA if AA and AS weren't available.
Is this enough for those more knowledgeable to provide some guidance on what I should select?
I am 50K by way of the new Star Alliance credit card offered through HSBC in Australia. My status is valued through December 2024, apparently. Other than an expired 50K membership that I think I got after some Star airline's collapse a few years ago when AC was throwing frequent flyer refugees a life raft, I have no experience with AC and have only flown the airline once.
For 2023, I expect to be based in Australia this year (if not next, also). The chance of me flying AC this year is next to zero. Travel on Star carriers is likely to be limited to SQ and one or two in Europe, like LO. I do not expect to come anywhere near requalifying. I expect to be in the US at least once between now and the end of 2024. I'm predominantly a oneworld traveller but would fly UA if AA and AS weren't available.
Is this enough for those more knowledgeable to provide some guidance on what I should select?
Last edited by danger; Mar 25, 2023 at 3:18 am
Mar 25, 2023, 12:01 pm
#473
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: 44,331
The select benefits have near zero value if you're not flying AC.
The 50% bonus will give you a bit if you're flying certain airlines (UA, LH Group). But I'm not sure anything else has any value to you.
The 50% bonus will give you a bit if you're flying certain airlines (UA, LH Group). But I'm not sure anything else has any value to you.
Mar 27, 2023, 10:21 am
#475
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,187
50 credits*
*During the Early Recognition period, these members will be awarded 10 eUpgrade credits when choosing this Select Benefit.
*During the Early Recognition period, these members will be awarded 10 eUpgrade credits when choosing this Select Benefit.
Apr 9, 2023, 2:35 pm
#476
Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 13
Does anyone know for 25k if for tickets booked on the same itinerary if everyone on the ticket has the free two bags?
Apr 12, 2023, 1:18 pm
#477
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 137
If someone gifts me 35k status in July of this year, when does my 35k status expire, Dec 31 2023 or Dec 31 2024?
Apr 18, 2023, 6:29 pm
#479
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: YDF
Programs: AC 50K
Posts: 99
Brief 35K stint
My travel schedule is back-loaded for the second half of this year, with a couple high mileage trips in September/October. I'm 25K now, and I expect that I'll only be 35K for a week or two before I hit 50K. I currently have the 25% points bonus as a select benefit.
I understand that if I choose e-ups as my 35K early recognition select benefit, I will lose the 25% bonus going forward. If I instead choose the 35% bonus, does it apply retroactively to my trips as a 25K? If not, the e-ups seem like the obvious choice for a brief 35K stint.
I understand that if I choose e-ups as my 35K early recognition select benefit, I will lose the 25% bonus going forward. If I instead choose the 35% bonus, does it apply retroactively to my trips as a 25K? If not, the e-ups seem like the obvious choice for a brief 35K stint.
Apr 18, 2023, 6:39 pm
#480
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,187
I understand that if I choose e-ups as my 35K early recognition select benefit, I will lose the 25% bonus going forward. If I instead choose the 35% bonus, does it apply retroactively to my trips as a 25K? If not, the e-ups seem like the obvious choice for a brief 35K stint.