50% miles in Fun fare interCanada - I don't get it
Jun 5, 2004, 10:19 pm
#1
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50% miles in Fun fare interCanada - I don't get it
I don't get this. Perhaps someone can help me out.
I flew Toronto-Vancouver-Calgary-Toronto recently on a "Fun" fare (I/G) for just over $1,000. I only got 50% miles for this (which I understand is the rule on these fares).
If I go to LAX for half the price (or anywhere else in the US) I would get full meilage on this fare.
Does this make sense?
Is there anyway of spending $1,000 to get to Vancouver, and get 100% miles?
I flew Toronto-Vancouver-Calgary-Toronto recently on a "Fun" fare (I/G) for just over $1,000. I only got 50% miles for this (which I understand is the rule on these fares).
If I go to LAX for half the price (or anywhere else in the US) I would get full meilage on this fare.
Does this make sense?
Is there anyway of spending $1,000 to get to Vancouver, and get 100% miles?
Jun 6, 2004, 12:37 am
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Originally Posted by YYCOllie
Two seperate tix: YYZ-ORD/DEN/SEA/SFO/LAX and ORD/DEN/SEA/SFO/LAX-YVR
on AC/UA/US. Good old getting around cabotage.
on AC/UA/US. Good old getting around cabotage.
Or worse yet, would they send you a'hikin to YYZ T1 to get onto a more sensible option (albeit without AP miles)?
Jun 6, 2004, 9:26 am
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I believe since the current benefit year, AC transborder flights have the same mileage accumulation as do domestic flights, so credit is 50% on most heavily discounted fares, and no status credits on TANGO fares. Full mileage is available only on higher discounted fares, most of which are upgradeable with SWUs. AC has moved towards a more revenue-based scheme, and by lowering certain higher priced fares, felt they've provided those paying more with more miless. Remember, it costs AC money to buy miles from Aeroplan, so in order to improve margins, it wants to reduce this expenditure.
Jun 6, 2004, 1:29 pm
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Not according to this: https://www.aeroplan.com/en/collect/air_air_canada.jsp. >=L still earn at 100%. Of course, how much longer is always up for debate.
Jun 6, 2004, 2:14 pm
#8
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Originally Posted by pitz
If you presented 2 AC tickets at YYZ Transborder, ie: YYZ-LAX, and LAX-YVR, both on AC stock and AC metal, would they check you in for both and make sure your bags connect properly?
Or worse yet, would they send you a'hikin to YYZ T1 to get onto a more sensible option (albeit without AP miles)?