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
Oct 30, 2023, 8:20 am
#736
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: 16,825
Apologies if this has been asked before. For the Elite Status Bonus, do points earned from partner airlines use the same tier-based percentages as AC flights? I flew LX and AC on the same day last week, and got 75% for the AC, matching my 75K status, but 50% for the LX segment. So I looked at the wording on the benefit, which is "earn a bonus" (emphasis mine) on partner flights, so maybe OS, SN, LH, and LX have different levels of partiticipation, but I couldn't find anything authoritative. Now I'm not going to quibble over (checks notes) 12 points, but it would be nice to understand how it works.
Oct 30, 2023, 9:10 am
#737
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 385
Chose my select benefits for 50k about 2 weeks ago (not early recognition - I held off on choosing for 2023 until I had a better sense of my travel plans).
50% bonus points posted almost immediately, but the 20 eUps still haven't appeared in my account. I called Aeroplan yesterday to enquire. The agent agreed it was strange as they should post within 24-72 hours, so she called someone else (unclear whom) and escalated to a supervisor (via email) who was supposed to call me back with a resolution. Does anyone else have experience with select benefit eUps taking their sweet time to land your account? Any suggestions?
50% bonus points posted almost immediately, but the 20 eUps still haven't appeared in my account. I called Aeroplan yesterday to enquire. The agent agreed it was strange as they should post within 24-72 hours, so she called someone else (unclear whom) and escalated to a supervisor (via email) who was supposed to call me back with a resolution. Does anyone else have experience with select benefit eUps taking their sweet time to land your account? Any suggestions?
Oct 30, 2023, 11:15 am
#738
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: London
Programs: BA Executive Club, Aeroplan
Posts: 196
Does AC send tags to international aeroplan members? Quite a long way from being vital, but wouldn't complain as they do look nice. Currently at 35k but soon to hit 50k.
Oct 31, 2023, 8:30 am
#739
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Toronto, CA
Programs: AC SE, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 54
I'm making a reward booking as a 75k for a trip in March 2024. If I make SE by the end of 2023, can I able to make changes to this booking without a fee in January as a SE?
Oct 31, 2023, 9:24 am
#740
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Ottawa, Canada + Edinburgh, Scotland
Programs: AC SE, Star Alliance Gold
Posts: 840
I asked this question upthread and apparently the answer is yes, it's status at the time of requesting the cancellation or change, not status at the time of booking.
Nov 8, 2023, 1:58 pm
#741
Join Date: Oct 2023
Programs: AC E75K (*G) | Mariott Platinum | Hilton Gold | Nexus
Posts: 88
Singapore Bonus point offer prevents Status Bonus Points
Was considering a trip to Singapore with the introduction of the new route from Vancouver and some decent fares. I received an email this morning for a bonus offer of 5K, 10K, or 15K Aeroplan points (I cant post links yet but it is listed under special offers on the aircanada site). In the terms it mentions Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion, including for certainty, points earned in conjunction with the Aeroplan EliteTM Status bonus which are expressly excluded from this Offer. I called aeroplan and they confirmed that signing up for the promotion will prevent me from receiving the bonus aeroplan points from the select benefit.
My only guess is that they want to prevent too lucrative of a mileage run from being possible because it otherwise seems very punitive to Elites (anyone E50K and above can easily be short changed from even normal earnings). At the very least the supervisor said this was her first time seeing this condition in 20 years so hopefully this not a permanent part of promotions going forward. Thought it would be interesting to share to forum to warn others and see if anyone had any insight into if this stipulation would become a permanent fixture of aeroplan promotions and potentially whatever Black Friday deals come out.
My only guess is that they want to prevent too lucrative of a mileage run from being possible because it otherwise seems very punitive to Elites (anyone E50K and above can easily be short changed from even normal earnings). At the very least the supervisor said this was her first time seeing this condition in 20 years so hopefully this not a permanent part of promotions going forward. Thought it would be interesting to share to forum to warn others and see if anyone had any insight into if this stipulation would become a permanent fixture of aeroplan promotions and potentially whatever Black Friday deals come out.
Nov 19, 2023, 4:16 pm
#742
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 546
Select 2023 benefits, again?
Anyone else have this? I selected benefits in January but the option is open again.
Any guesses what would happen if I now picked E50k gift and wifi? Would they revert my 100% bonus and eupgrades? All eupgrades are committed right now..
I'm at 96,392 miles and 16k SQD so it's not like I passed the SE threshold already.
Any guesses what would happen if I now picked E50k gift and wifi? Would they revert my 100% bonus and eupgrades? All eupgrades are committed right now..
I'm at 96,392 miles and 16k SQD so it's not like I passed the SE threshold already.
Nov 21, 2023, 6:21 pm
#743
Join Date: May 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC Altitude E35K
Posts: 27
Lounge pass expiry?
I havent yet selected my 25K select benefits for this year yet. If I selected lounge passes today, would they expire at the end of this year or 1 year from today?
Nov 21, 2023, 6:31 pm
#744
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Toronto, ON
Programs: AC 75K
Posts: 6,369
They’re only good for the benefit year.
Nov 23, 2023, 12:35 pm
#745
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: YHZ | YYZ | YHM
Programs: AC 50K (*G), Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 636
Currently 75K picked lower requal. Wont hit 75K again, sitting at 41 segments. Am I good to just go for 45 segments to get 50K, or should I go for 50 to be sure?
Nov 23, 2023, 10:18 pm
#746
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Calgary,AB
Programs: Aeroplan 25K , UA ,WJ, HA, AMEX AP Reserve
Posts: 1,290
DP: I just received notice that I have qualified for 25K for next year via 100,000 EDQ.
I wasnt expecting this until January.
I wasnt expecting this until January.
Nov 23, 2023, 10:19 pm
#747
Join Date: Apr 2022
Programs: Air Canada SE; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 75
Nov 24, 2023, 8:39 pm
#748
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: YOW, LHR, SIN
Programs: AC-SE, EK-G, GF-G
Posts: 674
If you select 2,500 SQM for purchasing flight pass, when are the miles desposited?
Hi Folks! Need your help here. I am S100K member. I selected my 2023 package in early October. I chose the 2,500 SQM for eligible flight passes. This year, I purchased two 10-credit flight passes in April and again in September. How long does it take for SQM to be deposited? It has been seven weeks and nothing. What should I do?
Nov 25, 2023, 10:45 pm
#749
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AC SE100k, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver
Posts: 2,650
My understanding is there are two scenarios:
- Limited (i.e. 10 flight) passes - bonus SQM deposited once the pass is all used up.
- Unlimited (i.e. monthly) passes - bonus SQM deposited with each the monthly payment (and monthly listed SQM such as 10k, 15k, 20k).
Nov 25, 2023, 10:50 pm
#750
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Titanium & LTP, NEXUS
Posts: 613
I had a similar situation and the miles did not post automatically. I had to write in. It took a couple of months.