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 28, 2022, 11:24 am
#91
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: All Accor Plat, 1865 Voyager, AE E35K, HH Gold,Hyatt, Hrtz Gold, Marriott Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 1,669
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.
- “eligible high tier guests” of international partner airlines (such as Etihad Airways, Qatar Airlines, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines)
Oct 28, 2022, 12:03 pm
#92
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ottawa
Programs: Altitude E50K / *G
Posts: 924
I've actually found quite a bit of value in my Bonvoy AMEX for $120 per year but maybe I am just not as rich as y'all
Oct 28, 2022, 12:34 pm
#93
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: ARN
Programs: AC, SK, Marriott
Posts: 1,150
All the premium cards have premium fees. CIBC AP VIP fee can be lowered by $139 with the right bank account.
Oct 28, 2022, 12:42 pm
#94
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 53
No promotions at all with TD VIP Aeroplan.
Oct 28, 2022, 12:49 pm
#95
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: YCD
Programs: AC 75K, HIlton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold Elite, Radisson Rewards Gold
Posts: 512
Oct 28, 2022, 12:58 pm
#96
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*SE, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 53
The only advantage of the TD VIP it was a Visa card and more accepted than Amex. Otherwise Amex Reserve was the more compelling card to have.
Oct 28, 2022, 1:05 pm
#97
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: YCD
Programs: AC 75K, HIlton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold Elite, Radisson Rewards Gold
Posts: 512
Oct 28, 2022, 2:20 pm
#98
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 23,803
If you have use for the buddy pass, that's easily worth more than $600. I used mine to save over $1500 this year. (Mind you I might not have paid that, using Aeroplan miles instead. But regardless, still worth easily $600.)
Other useful benefit is insurance. Rental care insurance saves you money. Trip delay etc. also can. We probably save more than $600 on rental car insurance alone.
Oct 28, 2022, 2:42 pm
#99
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 16,652
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 28, 2022, 6:32 pm
#100
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 91
Probably but not feeling great about spending personal cash on that when I used to get the benefit from AC. Just my 2c
Nov 9, 2022, 2:58 am
#101
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE 100K MM; Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 1,075
Priority Rewards 2023
Do we know yet how many Priority Rewards a SE will receive in the 2023 package?
Nov 9, 2022, 4:14 am
#102
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 75K, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,374
Nov 14, 2022, 1:57 pm
#103
Join Date: Mar 2004
Programs: AC SE 2MM
Posts: 15
2023 Select Benefits
Howdy!
With the end of the year approaching I am itching to specify my Select Benefits for 2023. But I have crawled through a ton of Aeroplan pages and have failed to find the correct url to do so. Can anyone here help me out? Or is Air Canada delayed in getting this rolled out for 2023?
Thanks in advance for any help!
With the end of the year approaching I am itching to specify my Select Benefits for 2023. But I have crawled through a ton of Aeroplan pages and have failed to find the correct url to do so. Can anyone here help me out? Or is Air Canada delayed in getting this rolled out for 2023?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Nov 14, 2022, 2:45 pm
#104
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, BW Diamond Select
Posts: 706
You should be able to select your benefits on your Aeroplan Dashboard.
***Deleted about the ability to make selections for the 2023 benefit year.***
***Deleted about the ability to make selections for the 2023 benefit year.***
Last edited by TTC900Rocket; Nov 14, 2022 at 7:44 pm Reason: Deleted erroneous 2022/2023 early selection.
Nov 14, 2022, 3:15 pm
#105
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: 44,324
Are you sure you chose for 2023, and not 2022? I qualified for SE in January, and I do not have an option for 2023 benefits. Just a record of my 2022 benefits.