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 27, 2022, 12:17 pm
#76
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: SFO, JFK/LGA, SEA
Programs: Alaska 75K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, *A Gold w/ Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 815
(What's FOTSG stand for?)
Oct 27, 2022, 12:20 pm
#77
Join Date: Oct 2022
Programs: Aeroplan SE; Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 1,553
Oct 27, 2022, 12:21 pm
#79
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SE (*A Gold), Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Hilton Gold, Amex Platinum / AP Reserve, NEXUS, Global Entry
Posts: 5,691
Oct 27, 2022, 12:23 pm
#80
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC 1MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,163
As was said, one of the few Caribbean routes with PY and J pods. To bad it does not qualify for the signature suite lounge!!
Oct 27, 2022, 12:37 pm
#82
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: Accor ALL Diamond, AC Aeroplan 25K, Nexus/GE
Posts: 2,732
I think Air Canada just had to do something to alleviate crowding in the Domestic and Transborder lounges and it was easier to cut the 35K's out than it would be to cut the $600 credit cards out. Essentially evens the playing field with the International MLL's which in my experience haven't really been hit with as severe crowding issues, at least based on the comments I've read. I don't fly domestic/transborder so never in them to see how bad they've gotten. Although I will be in the YUL Domestic MLL for a short jaunt on a TATL that I couldn't route direct to YYZ in November!
Oct 27, 2022, 12:48 pm
#83
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC 1MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,163
Oct 27, 2022, 2:42 pm
#84
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 50K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 1,550
Oct 27, 2022, 2:47 pm
#85
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC 1MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,163
We have different views of what a "FOTSG" is then. To me, it's a state of mind more than a question of how much someone actually travels 
. I have friends who are SEs (one is SEMM!) that I would call FOTSGs because they're very unsophisticated in their knowledge of Aeroplan, status, etc. Meanwhile, there are some on this board who don't fly a ton, yet are far better informed than my FOTSG SE friends, and I would not refer to those people as "FOTSGs", even if they only take one or two trips a year.
. I have friends who are SEs (one is SEMM!) that I would call FOTSGs because they're very unsophisticated in their knowledge of Aeroplan, status, etc. Meanwhile, there are some on this board who don't fly a ton, yet are far better informed than my FOTSG SE friends, and I would not refer to those people as "FOTSGs", even if they only take one or two trips a year.
Oct 27, 2022, 4:42 pm
#86
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 91
I've been E35K for a number of years with relatively heavy travel but unfortunately work for a company that has an economy only policy. I could usually plan my travel to land on AC but frankly now will have no less motivation to. Sure the miles are nice and consolidating to one airline is preferable, but I did find the option to use MLL made travel a lot more pleasant. It's their business, they can set whatever rules they want but I think they'll lose business travelers like me
Oct 27, 2022, 7:12 pm
#87
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Air Canada - Super Elite, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 607
We have different views of what a "FOTSG" is then. To me, it's a state of mind more than a question of how much someone actually travels . I have friends who are SEs (one is SEMM!) that I would call FOTSGs because they're very unsophisticated in their knowledge of Aeroplan, status, etc. Meanwhile, there are some on this board who don't fly a ton, yet are far better informed than my FOTSG SE friends, and I would not refer to those people as "FOTSGs", even if they only take one or two trips a year.
. I have friends who are SEs (one is SEMM!) that I would call FOTSGs because they're very unsophisticated in their knowledge of Aeroplan, status, etc. Meanwhile, there are some on this board who don't fly a ton, yet are far better informed than my FOTSG SE friends, and I would not refer to those people as "FOTSGs", even if they only take one or two trips a year.
Oct 27, 2022, 7:52 pm
#88
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: London, Vancouver, Tokyo, San Francisco, NYC
Posts: 265
Virgin Australia makes sense for me. I just had a connection flight SYD-BNE-YVR and SYD-BNE was Virgin Australia. SYD domestic terminal does not have Star Alliance lounge, not sure I was entitled to go in Virgin Australia lounge although tempted to ask.
I believe Virgin Atlantic does not have Canadian route and LHR terminal is located in different terminal from AC terminal 2. Also domestic connection is limited. They share North American routes with Delta(Westjet?) for connection. So no benefit for AC/VS.
I believe Virgin Atlantic does not have Canadian route and LHR terminal is located in different terminal from AC terminal 2. Also domestic connection is limited. They share North American routes with Delta(Westjet?) for connection. So no benefit for AC/VS.
Oct 27, 2022, 7:52 pm
#89
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 53
Oct 27, 2022, 9:58 pm
#90
Join Date: Oct 2022
Programs: Aeroplan SE; Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 1,553
I see the writing on the wall and just signed up for a premium credit card. The biggest advantage seems to be rolled over SQMs and eupgrades.