May 13, 2013, 10:15 pm
Last edit by: jerry305
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May 12, 2017, 8:55 pm
#3991
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
I'd be really shocked if Aimia had the balls to devalue Aeroplan now, after all this. I would think the miles would be safe for another year or two at least, up to the point where they'll be discontinuing their contract and Star Alliance seats will stop being available - then the miles will be worthless.
I wouldn't hesitate to keep miles in the account now, though maybe not in the millions (as the credit card churners might have).
I wouldn't hesitate to keep miles in the account now, though maybe not in the millions (as the credit card churners might have).
Best Western cc.
May 14, 2017, 4:22 pm
#3993
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
So, early in May, twice, I went through GCR's website to apply for an Alaska MBNA MC.
As you may recall, the GCR website is up and referring the card, but MBNA's website had de-listed the card.
Each time, at the end of the application, and after a long wait, I got an error message.
Good news:
Despite getting an error message at the end of the application, I just received an Alaska Airlines MC in the mail.
I made 2 applications over the span of about a week.
I'll let you know if I get a second envelope from MBNA, too.
Bad news?:
I'm not very familiar with GCR's interface...
- I have tracking ID's in my Click History for both card applications
- GCR interface says "• You have 0 active referrals."
Should it say that I have 1 (or 2!) active referrals??
As you may recall, the GCR website is up and referring the card, but MBNA's website had de-listed the card.
Each time, at the end of the application, and after a long wait, I got an error message.
Good news:
Despite getting an error message at the end of the application, I just received an Alaska Airlines MC in the mail.
I made 2 applications over the span of about a week.
I'll let you know if I get a second envelope from MBNA, too.
Bad news?:
I'm not very familiar with GCR's interface...
- I have tracking ID's in my Click History for both card applications
- GCR interface says "• You have 0 active referrals."
Should it say that I have 1 (or 2!) active referrals??
Last edited by jerry305; May 14, 2017 at 5:15 pm
May 14, 2017, 5:01 pm
#3994
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: I'm a nobody everywhere
Posts: 424
So, early in May, twice, I went through GCR's website to apply for an Alaska MBNA MC.
As you may recall, the GCR website is up and referring the card, but MBNA's website had de-listed the card.
Each time, at the end of the application, and after a long wait, I got an error message.
Good news:
Despite getting an error message at the end of the application, I just received an Alaska Airlines MC in the mail.
I made 2 applications over the span of about a week.
I'll let you know if I get a second envelope from MBNA, too.
Bad news?:
I'm not very familiar with GCR's interface...
- I have tracking ID's in my Click History for both card applications
- GCR interface says "• You have 0 active referrals."
Should it say that I have 1 (or 2!) active referrals??
As you may recall, the GCR website is up and referring the card, but MBNA's website had de-listed the card.
Each time, at the end of the application, and after a long wait, I got an error message.
Good news:
Despite getting an error message at the end of the application, I just received an Alaska Airlines MC in the mail.
I made 2 applications over the span of about a week.
I'll let you know if I get a second envelope from MBNA, too.
Bad news?:
I'm not very familiar with GCR's interface...
- I have tracking ID's in my Click History for both card applications
- GCR interface says "• You have 0 active referrals."
Should it say that I have 1 (or 2!) active referrals??
May 15, 2017, 9:35 pm
#3996
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 935
I read the previous page but anyone have other suggestions / thoughts on new CC / points strategy with the recent AC 2020 Loyalty Program announcement? Burn AE?
Collect / save AMEX points for their versatility?
Collect / save AMEX points for their versatility?
May 15, 2017, 10:33 pm
#3997
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
May 19, 2017, 6:50 am
#3999
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,611
So...my experience with the CIBC Aeroplan Privilege card turned out pretty well.
This card has a $399 annual fee, but 50k Aeroplan points and zone 2 boarding on AC are pretty good return on that fee.
The fine print said that if you had a CIBC card previously you wouldn't be eligible for the bonus. My points just posted today (25k + 25k for hitting $1000 spending). Sa-weet.
This card has a $399 annual fee, but 50k Aeroplan points and zone 2 boarding on AC are pretty good return on that fee.
The fine print said that if you had a CIBC card previously you wouldn't be eligible for the bonus. My points just posted today (25k + 25k for hitting $1000 spending). Sa-weet.
May 19, 2017, 4:03 pm
#4000
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: YQM
Posts: 341
Earn 400 AIR MILES Bonus Miles when you spend $200 or more at eligible gas stations
Just received this offer by email for my American Express Air Miles Platinum.
I value AIR MILES at a minimum of 10.5¢ each (wich is what I would get if I switched to Cash Miles) so this bonus alone is worth $42 to me.
The return on that $200 "gas" spend will be 420 AIR MILES, or 22.05% based on the above valuation.
The enrollment deadline is May 22nd, 2017.
Filling up could bring you closer to a future flight. Welcome to the first offer in the American Express Soar into More program.
Between June 1 - July 31, 2017, when you use your enrolled American Express®* AIR MILES® Card to make purchases that total $200 or more (in a single purchase or cumulative purchases) at eligible gas stations in Canada, you could earn 400 Bonus Miles! That’s on top of the Miles you already earn using your American Express AIR MILES Card!
Enrollment is required: Only the first 50,000 eligible Basic American Express AIR MILES Consumer and Small Business Cards to successfully enroll between May 15 - May 22, 2017 are eligible for this offer.1 So don't miss out – enroll today.
Between June 1 - July 31, 2017, when you use your enrolled American Express®* AIR MILES® Card to make purchases that total $200 or more (in a single purchase or cumulative purchases) at eligible gas stations in Canada, you could earn 400 Bonus Miles! That’s on top of the Miles you already earn using your American Express AIR MILES Card!
Enrollment is required: Only the first 50,000 eligible Basic American Express AIR MILES Consumer and Small Business Cards to successfully enroll between May 15 - May 22, 2017 are eligible for this offer.1 So don't miss out – enroll today.
The return on that $200 "gas" spend will be 420 AIR MILES, or 22.05% based on the above valuation.
The enrollment deadline is May 22nd, 2017.
May 20, 2017, 9:27 pm
#4001
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto (YYZ)
Posts: 6,279
May 22, 2017, 6:48 am
#4004
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: YGK
Programs: Aeroplan, AAAdvantage
Posts: 57
I think that is the key statement in the Air Canada press release. I suspect there will be no more J class redemptions - putting this program on a par with all the other mediocre 1% return programs. Ughhhh. What to do except collect Amex MR and see where that program leads? I plan to burn my remaining Aeroplan miles. Anyone have suggestions for an alternate Star Alliance program in which to collect miles?
May 22, 2017, 4:30 pm
#4005
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
I think that is the key statement in the Air Canada press release. I suspect there will be no more J class redemptions - putting this program on a par with all the other mediocre 1% return programs. Ughhhh. What to do except collect Amex MR and see where that program leads? I plan to burn my remaining Aeroplan miles. Anyone have suggestions for an alternate Star Alliance program in which to collect miles?