lsquare

Oh? I think I read somewhere that some people got credit with AA and maybe even DL? YMMV?

flyme2

On my past AirMiles reward flights with AC, nothing was credited to Aeroplan. I do have an upcoming AirMiles Delta redemption, and will post any mileage earnings. As an aside, on said DL flights, I was able to upgrade to Comfort+ and request complimentary First class upgrades on these flights due to my Medallion Platinum status.

dominick

What sort of flights do you find of good value, because from my (fairly quick) scan and reading on the subject, the taxes were exorbitant (Aeroplan looks like a deal in comparison).

I thought the hotels gave someone the same sort of valuation as cash miles, so unless I see some good bookings, I'm inclined so spend on a couple of nights of a hotel at some point in the near future.

Thx.

Pseudo Nim

flyme2

I regard AirMiles as a loyalty program of last resort. Their redemption table is disingenuous as they are actually dynamic, meaning they fluctuate upwards, similar to DL and HH. That being said, I have had success in using them on short haul flights from YUL when other options have been less financially appealing. The flight for which I have used AirMiles was redeemed at the standard redemption rate + $160 CAD in additional fees/taxes. DL redemptions were 32,500 SkyMiles + $84.50 CAD in fees/taxes. Cash fares on DL in the main cabin were $508.65 CAD, or $415.20 CAD in Basic Economy. Bear in mind that my AirMiles booking was for the main cabin, not basic economy. I effectively saved $348.65 CAD using the AirMiles redemption. The value of these AirMiles would effectively be ~.0.19 CAD/AirMile. Comparing the AirMiles redemption to that of the DL is a bit more complicated. I recently redeemed 30,000 SkyMiles for a flight from YUL-PVG in main cabin economy, making a short haul redemption value of 32,500 on a 90 minute flight seem exorbitant. As far as receiving credit for AirMiles redemption flights, I have yet to see that happen. However, this will be my first DL redemption, so I will reserve judgement until they have been flown.

mahasamatman

I only use it for cash miles. "Dream Miles" are really "Nightmare Miles" and I find them practically worthless.

dominick

flyme2

At 95 Cash Miles for $10, that's almost equivalent. I redeemed 1,800 AirMiles, so my value, given the cash fare, was almost twice that. So yes, a good Dream Miles redemption can be nightmarish to find, but there are some values out there. I don't go out of my way to collect them, but just showing your AirMiles card and paying with your favourite CC, is an easy double dipping situation.

tobegold

flyme2

From having taken many AC AirMiles redemption flights and never having earned anything on Aeroplan, this has been my anecdotal experience. As I mentioned upthread, I will soon be testing my first DL redemption. On what airline(s) have you received credit?

tobegold

yerffej201

With Air Miles redemptions you generally won't earn in the operating airlines program (for the most part). So flying AC will not earn you miles on Aeroplan but it might on LH Miles & More. Same with Delta - it might earn with Flying Blue.

CanadianMike

Question re: CC's + PP Membership...

Had an AMEX Plat w/ the PP membership. Just cancelled the Platinum.
Does the PP Membership assoc. w/ this card continue for the full year or does PP know when I cancel the Amex card?


Presuming PP does get cancelled simultaneously with the AMEX, I do have a Scotia Passport Visa Infinite w/ 6x PP visits but not sure how I go about linking that or if it's a separate account?

zoqfotpik

I had AMEX plat last year and PP was cancelled with it.
You should be able to check your PP membership when you login on their website.

mia

Each Priority Pass membership requires a separate UserID.