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The Air Canada Early Status Recognition Thread
Nov 6, 2008, 7:37 am
#301
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 8,564
3 days is the normal posting time. And the deadline was officialy "posted by Oct 15" (unofficially extended to Oct 31 to allow for slow posting).
BTW, I sympathize. I'm missing a segment because the very nice lounge agent who fixed an AC's-IT screwup, missed putting my Aeroplan number on one segment (I assume she was rebuilding it by hand, since it was only the one segment).
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BTW, I sympathize. I'm missing a segment because the very nice lounge agent who fixed an AC's-IT screwup, missed putting my Aeroplan number on one segment (I assume she was rebuilding it by hand, since it was only the one segment).
=aw
Nov 6, 2008, 7:40 am
#302
Join Date: May 2007
Location: YYZ, but my heart is in Asia
Programs: AC-SE, CX-DM, DL-G, Hyatt-DM, Hilton-DM, Fairmont-Plt, Marriott-S, Accor-Plt, SPG-G, IHG-Plt
Posts: 4,396
My wife finally passed the 35,000 threshold with a flight on Oct. 31, which didn't post til Nov. 3. I called Aeroplan to find out if she would get early status recognition, was passed to a rude supervisor who stated that if the flights had not posted by Oct. 31, it was past the cutoff and there was nothing that could be done, and nobody I can escalate to. I find it extremely strange that the inefficiency of their systems is my problem, not theirs...
Nov 6, 2008, 7:41 am
#303
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 571
My wife finally passed the 35,000 threshold with a flight on Oct. 31, which didn't post til Nov. 3. I called Aeroplan to find out if she would get early status recognition, was passed to a rude supervisor who stated that if the flights had not posted by Oct. 31, it was past the cutoff and there was nothing that could be done, and nobody I can escalate to. I find it extremely strange that the inefficiency of their systems is my problem, not theirs...
Nov 6, 2008, 9:14 am
#304
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: ACMM SE100K; *G
Posts: 1,526
Something I'm still not clear on and I hope someone can enlighten me:
I will hit 35k status miles in 2 weeks (mid November). I realize that this is past the early recognition cut-off.
My question: Does that mean that I get absolutely no Elite benefits until March 1? I realize that they won't send me the package and junk before March, but is it at all possible to take part in priority boarding or MLL access prior to March 1?
I think I know the answer, but I'd like someone to confirm that for me. Thanks very much.
I will hit 35k status miles in 2 weeks (mid November). I realize that this is past the early recognition cut-off.
My question: Does that mean that I get absolutely no Elite benefits until March 1? I realize that they won't send me the package and junk before March, but is it at all possible to take part in priority boarding or MLL access prior to March 1?
I think I know the answer, but I'd like someone to confirm that for me. Thanks very much.
Nov 6, 2008, 9:22 am
#305
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC E75K *G
Posts: 7,106
Something I'm still not clear on and I hope someone can enlighten me:
I will hit 35k status miles in 2 weeks (mid November). I realize that this is past the early recognition cut-off.
My question: Does that mean that I get absolutely no Elite benefits until March 1? I realize that they won't send me the package and junk before March, but is it at all possible to take part in priority boarding or MLL access prior to March 1?
I think I know the answer, but I'd like someone to confirm that for me. Thanks very much.
I will hit 35k status miles in 2 weeks (mid November). I realize that this is past the early recognition cut-off.
My question: Does that mean that I get absolutely no Elite benefits until March 1? I realize that they won't send me the package and junk before March, but is it at all possible to take part in priority boarding or MLL access prior to March 1?
I think I know the answer, but I'd like someone to confirm that for me. Thanks very much.
The official answer is that you will receive no Elite benefits until March 1, 2009.
People have reported in the past that the AP website will nevertheless think you are Elite not long after the 35k'th mile posts. (The website has different looks for Basic/P/E/SE), and people have reported that boarding passes reflect Elite status (especially if they book the flights after crossing 35k, or if they had the AP number removed and put back onto old bookings).
If that happens in your case, you could very well parlay that into using a few of the E benefits. But not officially.
Nov 6, 2008, 9:22 am
#306
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 8,564
Traditionally Elite status starts to show up online in January. Getting access to the benefits can be hit-or-miss since in some situations (e.g. priority boarding) the agent may not have time to look up your file. That said, status should show up on boarding passes though.
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Nov 6, 2008, 12:21 pm
#307
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,510
You will start getting the 50% Elite bonus on your flights on Jan 1 assuming that's one of the benefits you select.
Or at least I did when I moved from Elite to SE. But I had already selected the 50% bonus as one of my Elite benefits, so I started getting 100% bonus SE benefit on Jan 1. Not sure if it's different if you move from basic to Elite and had no previously selected benefits.
Or at least I did when I moved from Elite to SE. But I had already selected the 50% bonus as one of my Elite benefits, so I started getting 100% bonus SE benefit on Jan 1. Not sure if it's different if you move from basic to Elite and had no previously selected benefits.
Nov 6, 2008, 10:01 pm
#308
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: WinterPeg
Programs: AC Elite, Asia Miles, HH
Posts: 298
Ya me too! I was able to login to my AP account and it showed Elite and had a big link to choose my options. I choose my options and interestingly enough, I got the email a couple days later.
Nov 11, 2008, 2:58 pm
#309
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: WinterPeg
Programs: AC Elite, Asia Miles, HH
Posts: 298
I checked my AP account and it mentioned that my package was mailed out on October 31, 2008. I was expecting it late last week. So hopefully, it should be in my mailbox this week. Cross my fingers.
Does anyone know where the packages are mailed out of? If it was mailed on the 31st, it's already been six business days (as of Monday).
I'm wondering if there are any FT'ers that have already received their packages after making the early status deadline?
Does anyone know where the packages are mailed out of? If it was mailed on the 31st, it's already been six business days (as of Monday).
I'm wondering if there are any FT'ers that have already received their packages after making the early status deadline?
Nov 16, 2008, 3:38 pm
#310
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: AC SE, HH G, Hertz 1st
Posts: 11
Post-Early Recognition, Pre-Year End Status Change
Hi,
Finally, after 9 years of trying, I'm a "soon to be" SE for the first time!
I passed 100K status miles with 92 status legs on Nov 07.
Spoke to an Aeroplan agent today, and she informed me that my status would change with the next "snapshot" of my account which would be first week of December. My online status should change at that time.
I can wait. I've waited a long-time already ...
This is still better than 01 Mar 09!
I thought others might find the "snapshot" method informative. I didn't see that mentioned in the thread.
Cheers,
niner
Finally, after 9 years of trying, I'm a "soon to be" SE for the first time!
I passed 100K status miles with 92 status legs on Nov 07.
Spoke to an Aeroplan agent today, and she informed me that my status would change with the next "snapshot" of my account which would be first week of December. My online status should change at that time.
I can wait. I've waited a long-time already ...
This is still better than 01 Mar 09!I thought others might find the "snapshot" method informative. I didn't see that mentioned in the thread.
Cheers,
niner
Nov 16, 2008, 4:10 pm
#311
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: WinterPeg
Programs: AC Elite, Asia Miles, HH
Posts: 298
I checked my AP account and it mentioned that my package was mailed out on October 31, 2008. I was expecting it late last week. So hopefully, it should be in my mailbox this week. Cross my fingers.
Does anyone know where the packages are mailed out of? If it was mailed on the 31st, it's already been six business days (as of Monday).
Does anyone know where the packages are mailed out of? If it was mailed on the 31st, it's already been six business days (as of Monday).
My benefit package arrived in the mail on Wednesday. I guess I was just a bit too anxious.
So when do we get to choose our package benefits for 2009?
Nov 16, 2008, 4:40 pm
#312
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC E75K *G
Posts: 7,106
After the website allows you to do so, which is usually before you get the email inviting you to do so
and probably in mid-to-late-December.
Nov 16, 2008, 4:50 pm
#313
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: WinterPeg
Programs: AC Elite, Asia Miles, HH
Posts: 298
Woo hoo! 100 posts on FT. Just 2,230 more to catch up to zorn and 1,582 for margarita girl... thanks to all FT'ers for thier feedback over the last couple of years.
Nov 24, 2008, 11:59 pm
#314
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: AUH
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 66
I made Elite on 4th October, and was sent the email regarding privilege choices a few days later. I dutifully selected them and sent them off.
Received an email confirming choices on Oct 19th. My package was sent 24th October.
This morning I receive an email congratulating me on reaching elite status on Nov 23rd, and soon I'll be able to make my selections.
Is this normal with AC?
Received an email confirming choices on Oct 19th. My package was sent 24th October.
This morning I receive an email congratulating me on reaching elite status on Nov 23rd, and soon I'll be able to make my selections.
Is this normal with AC?
Nov 25, 2008, 1:26 am
#315
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: WinterPeg
Programs: AC Elite, Asia Miles, HH
Posts: 298
I made Elite on 4th October, and was sent the email regarding privilege choices a few days later. I dutifully selected them and sent them off.
Received an email confirming choices on Oct 19th. My package was sent 24th October.
This morning I receive an email congratulating me on reaching elite status on Nov 23rd, and soon I'll be able to make my selections.
Is this normal with AC?
Received an email confirming choices on Oct 19th. My package was sent 24th October.
This morning I receive an email congratulating me on reaching elite status on Nov 23rd, and soon I'll be able to make my selections.
Is this normal with AC?
I did the same. I made Elite status in late October and got all my benefits for the 2008 year and that expires February 29, 2008.
The email you received was for making Elite and the benefits you choose will be for January 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010.
