ohcanada

I recently had my annual fee show up on my statement, and so I thought I'd go back and review the Ts & Cs to see if anything had changed. I don't use Aerogold much anymore as a result of Amex giving 1.5 points per $ and the SPG Mastercard giving a good return for non-Amex charges with no annual fee.

To my surprise, I found that Aerogold no longer offers the free AC Companion Ticket, and this was confirmed by an agent when I called. While many have commented in previous threads about the limited value of these certs, I have managed to use them each year and they have provided some value. The cancellation of these certs is a further devaluation in the increasingly slim usefulness to me of the Aerogold card, which I'm now cancelling. Note you have to cancel within 2 months of the date of your renewal in order to get a prorated refund on your annual fees.

sydneyracquelle

Then never promised us an annual certificate, it was only a one-time offer. I still have 3 of them that all expire on March 31/05 if you want them. I won't be using them. They have my name on them though.

djjaguar64

But how could anyone else use these certs does not your name appear on them. I called CIBC as well and was advised that they have no idea if these will be offered again this year.

ABG

No more CIBC 2 for 1, regardless if you have the traditional Aerogold, or if you upgraded to the Travel Privileges Card. Since Jan 05 new Travel Privileges Members are advised that the 2 for 1 has been eliminated from the program.

Clipper801

The AC companion ticket voucher ("CTV") that CIBC sent out in March 2004 to all its Aerogold cardholders was a one time special offer. When CIBC first introduced the Aerogold optional Travel Club during the latter part of 2004, the CTV was to be a regular offer. It was discontinued in early 2005 because CIBC "listened" to its customers, and most of them did not want it. Therefore, the membership fee was reduced by $10 plus 500 AP points for renewing in lieu of the CTV and there was what "you", the cardholders have wanted, according to CIBC! The CTV is of limited good if you normally purchase the cheapest fare. If you travel with a pal in J or C, the CTV is excellent value. I think CIBC is trying to convert its Aerogold cardholders to its new Adventura Visa.