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Air Canada Million Mile Master Thread Wiki
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Air Canada Million Mile Lifetime: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q0: When did the Million Mile Lifetime program roll out?
Q1: Where can I find my Million Miler LQM total?
Q2: Which types of SQM counts toward Million Miler LQM?
Q3: What do I get when I reach Million Miler nirvana and when will I get my MM package?
Q4: What Privileges do I get as a Million Miler?
Q5: When I become a 2MMer, what is the process for gifting Lifetime status to another person?
Q6: How many Air Canada Million Mile members are there?
Q7: How do Air Canada Million Mile Lifetime members compare to other programs?
Q8: Does/can the front-line staff and crew have the ability to distinguish between a 1MM vs. 2MM vs. 3MM vs. etc?
Q9: What additional benefits does a Million Mile Lifetime member receive?
Q10: What are the PIL codes for MMers?
Q11: Which FTers are Million Mile Lifetime members?
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Q0: When did the Million Mile Lifetime program roll out?
The program was quietly rolled out in 2010.
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Q1a: Where can I find my Million Miler LQM total?
In your Altitude account (not Aeroplan), there is a special section labeled with a small "Million Mile Member" just underneath the "Priority Rewards Available" section.
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Q2: Which types of SQM counts toward Million Miler LQM?
From Air Canada:
In other words, you need to fly on Air Canada operated metal (Mainline, Rouge, regional affiliates, etc.) with fare classes that earn AQM including Class of Service Bonus (COS), where applicable, or purchase a UFP (Unlimited Flight Pass) which accrues monthly flat rate AQMs (varies depending on fare category of the UFP - typically 10,000 AQM/Flex/month, 15,000 AQM/Latitude/month, 20,000 AQM/Business/Month, etc.).
Anything else, including AQM promotional bonuses, other AQM bonuses, Benefit package AQMs as part of flight pass purchases, flying other airline metal on Air Canada 014 ticket stock, etc., do not qualify.
Those who had status with CP had their relevant miles grandfathered as Lifetime miles.
Please note that AQS/segments do not count towards Lifetime status. There is currently no AQD requirement for Lifetime status.
Having said that, this is no easy feat given the strict requirements.
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Q3: What do I get when I reach Million Miler nirvana and when will I get my MM package?
The Million Miler packages have changed over time.
Newly minted 1 Million Mile members typically get a scale model aircraft with the base engraved with your name along with the Million Miler designation. Prior to Dreamliners entering service with Air Canada, members received a model 777 aircraft. Since 2014/2015, new Million Mile members have received Air Canada Dreamliner models.
You will receive new luggage tags and a new member card reflecting the current status you are at (that is, no lower than E50K from that point onward) which include the Million Miles logo (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.).
Additional eUpgrade credits are given.
Some members, at different MM levels, have reported receiving in-person celebrations courtesy of Air Canada at the airport after arriving from a flight that brought them over an MM threshold, in-flight recognition from the SD regardless of cabin, surprise recognition and gifts in the MLLs, etc.
Two Million and Three Million+ Milers have also anecdotally received various gifts, which have varied over the years.
Gifts may include additional eUpgrade credits, a selection from a list of gifts that have included items such as Bose products, jewellery, gift cards with significant value, etc.
It is certainly exciting to become a Million Mile member!
The most recent information is courtesy of 24left:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30121386-post3296.html
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Q4: What Privileges do I get as a Million Miler?
One Million Miles
Two Million Miles
Three Million Miles
Four Million Miles+
Five Million Miles
???
As of this initial wiki entry, there is only one known Five Million Miler.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...ion-miler.html
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Q5: When I become a 2MMer, what is the process for gifting E50K Lifetime status to another person?
In your Altitude account, there will eventually be a link that allows you to nominate your E50K Lifetime status beneficiary.
Your beneficiary must have an Aeroplan account as their name and Aeroplan number is required, along with requisite contact/address information.
Once submitted, they will receive their package within several weeks.
Please note that this is the one and only beneficiary you will pick as they will receive this status for life. Pick wisely!
Furthermore, if you become a Four Million Mile member, then your beneficiary gets a boost from E50K Lifetime up to E75 Lifetime.
Your beneficiary will then be listed under the Million Mile member program details:
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Q6: How many Air Canada Million Mile members are there?
Air Canada has not officially published numbers on this.
Anecdotally, there is only one (1) Five Million Miler, John Segatti (this information is public, so don't get all wound up about publishing the member's name). This was achieved in December 2016.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...ion-miler.html
The number of Four Million Milers is not known, although there will be one FT contributor who will reach this milestone shortly. This cohort would be definitely miniscule.
There is most likely no more than 50 Three Million Milers.
The number of Two Million Milers is unknown, although it is generally accepted, anecdotally, that it is much more rare than the ubiquitous One Million Miler.
The number of One Million Milers is anecdotally "large", but in the context of all members, this cohort is relatively small.
Here is a quote from @diddy; who did a somewhat reasonable Fermi estimate as of September 2018:
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Q7: How do Air Canada Million Mile Lifetime members compare to other programs?
There are several members in the 10MM+ Lifetime range with several American carriers, for example. There is someone in the 17MM range.
So in perspective, Air Canada Million Mile members have a lot of catching up to do!
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Q8: Does/can the front-line staff and crew have the ability to distinguish between a 1MM vs. 2MM vs. 3MM vs. etc?
It is possible that an AC employee may notice your MM tier off of your luggage tag, as this does happen from time to time. You might even be engaged in conversation with an AC employee who might inquire about which MM tier you are in.
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Q9: What additional benefits does a Million Mile Lifetime member receive?
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Q10: What are the PIL codes for MMers?
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Q11: Which FTers are Million Mile Lifetime members?
* When posting your MM tier and year/month achieved, please only post current information, not future information. Only your current information will be included in the wiki.
** If you are posting an associated year and/or month, please do so with the following priority of roll call information:
If you are aware of a former poster who is unable to post their information, you may add them.
1MM
2010
acysb87 (2010)
jimmac (2010)
IluvSQ (went over in 2010, paperwork issued 2011)
2011
NordsFan (March 2011)
yyzgigi (March 2011)
Stanbury (2011)
InTheAirGuy (Over Thunder Bay, AC 177 YEG-YYZ, November 30, 2011)
YVR guy 2011
2012
Allvest (August 2012)
Mustang Sally (Dec 2012 IST-YYZ)
Cozmo456 (2012)
alphadawg (2012)
2013
sweden05 (May 2013)
ridefar (Sep 2013)
Dorian (2013)
Shareholder (2013)
Academic (Didn't keep track, probably around 2013-14). Does this mean I'm not obsessive enough?
2014
margarita girl (Feb 2014 YYZ-LGA)
Isotopist (Feb 2014)
bluenose77 Mar 2014
x-gator Apr 2014
fin 645 May 2014
The Winger Aug 2014
theFlyingScotsman1996 Sep 2014
grumbler (Sep 2014)
ACSE2004 (Oct 2014)
LockheedElectra (2014)
yyz_atc_qq (2014)
Woodland Creature (2014)
jsfrSE (2014)
Montrealer (2014)
Snow Goose (2014)
2015
canopus27 (May 2015)
Podge (June 2015)
Stiff (7/22/2015)
catgirl (September 27, 2015)
Wings 100 (Sep 2015)
GJS - yow Oct 2015
lcohen999(October, 2015 YWG-YYZ)
visitor (2015?, maybe 2014)
grp57 Dec 2015
Livyer (2015)
bluejeans 2015
SYM 2015
2016
YEG ex Executive Platinum Jan 2016, AC008
K22 (Feb 2016)
ACflyerDE Mar 2016
Binflyin (March 3, 2016)
MannyR Mar 2016
Tomvancouver (June 2016)
AC Fan Aug 2016
Sveiks Sep 2016
Wind Nov 2016
lespoir Nov 2016
South Shore Nov 2016
yvrflyr 2016
ulyparis 2016
2017
Mamau (January 2017)
Needle Hill (March 11, 2017, ~400 miles NE of YYZ on the way to Haneda)
Ziptie (June 2017)
spouse of YYC traveler (October 2017)
j_the_p (October 2017)
boxterturbo (Nov 2017)
DK.Flyer (Nov 2017)
traacs (December 2017)
Bartolo (2017)
2018
father of Bonaventure (Jan 2018)
Aspan (Jan 2018)
jlisi984 (Feb 2018)
AskTravis (Mar 2018)
roadracer (Mar 2018)
Mozzarella (May 2018)
aionesu (May 2018)
LeisureMiler (June 2018)
24left (July 2018)
Rushfan1 (July 2018)
PB53x11 (September 2018)
DNAwizard (October 2018)
Run&Fly (March 2018)
krayZpaving (Dec 10, 2018)
kraftdinner (Dec 22, 2018)
YULforever 2018
2019
SteadyAT (Jan 2019)
RZR (Feb 2019)
Tubby200 (Feb 2019)
MaxFlying (Mar 2019)
Herpayvr (April 2019)
jebby_ca (May 2019)
jethro288 (May 2019)
cydf_global_flyer (May 2019)
tracon (May 2019)
jeffypop75 (Sep 2019 YYZ-LHR)
Easternwind74 (Sep 2019 GRU-YYZ)
Chowtime (AC8888 Sept 26, 2019 YXY-YVR)
mikeyyz (Oct 2019 DXB-YYZ)
RUTHLESS (Oct 5 2019)
GI_Guy (Nov 2019 YLW-YYZ)
Jayman (nov. 2019 TPE-YVR)
Peter_yyz (Nov 2019, EWR-YYZ)
KetoStan (Dec. 2019)
Zhuyan22 (Dec. 2019)
Mishkin Berteig (Dec 2019 YYZ-YVR)
Commie (Dec 2019 YYZ-YVR)
2020
YVRMAN (Jan 2020)
Seat13F_AC_CRJ (Feb 2020 DUB-YYZ)
canadiancow (May 20 2020 Travel At Home)
yowcat (June 2020 Travel At Home)
D582 (July 2020 YVR-YYZ)
2021
EdmFlyBoi (Oct 2021 YUL-YYC)
2022
dinotoon (Jan 2022 HNL - YVR)
Adam Smith (Apr 2022 GRU-EZE)
YVRtoYYZ (May 2022 CYYZ-RJAA)
SearsTower (Sep 2022 YXE-YVR)
politico_pk (Nov 2022 BOS-YYZ)
HometoYYZ (Dec 2022 NRT-YYZ)
2023
ride2much (Feb 2023 FRA-YYC, AC849)
vernonc (Mar 2023 YYZ-ICN)
300rwhp (march 2023 LGA-YYZ)
markoaleks Jun 2023
TTC900Rocket (July 2023 - YUL-GRU on AC96)
Cloud Lounger (July 2023 - KEF-YYZ - AC915)
yvr76 (Sept. 2023, YHZ-YVR)
2024
ksm06 (Jan 2024, YYZ-FRA AC842)
Yhztraveller (April 2024)
YXXFlyer (Dec 2024, OGG-YVR)
2025
YVR4Ever (Apr 2025, YVR-YUL AC304)
yeg2where (Dec 2025 FRA-YYZ AC843)
2MM
2012
2MM_Guy (2MM Aug 2012)
2013
farmerbrown (2MM Aug 2013, 1MM Aug 2010)
2014
Fiveft20 (2MM 2014, 1MM 2010)
2015
Plumber (2MM May 20, 2015, 1MM on June 13, 2009)
yyznomad (2MM Sep 2015, MM Feb 2013)
2016
JoePendleton (2MM 2016, 1MM 2011)
Vasbyte (2MM 2016)
LAman (2MM in November 2016, 1MM in August 2010)
ghellman (2MM 2016, 1MM 2010)
Dave0823 (2MM late 2016, 1MM with inauguration of the program). Now retired!
2017
AC MMSE (2MM in 2017, 1MM in 2012)
ABW 2MM Nov 2017, MM Jul 2011
2018
YYZHRE (2MM Jan 2018, 1MM 2014)
BlondeBomber (2MM June 2018, 1MM 2010)
diddy (2MM in October 2018, 1MM in September 2013)
yvrhab (2MM Dec 2018, 1MM 2010)
SE Flash (2MM Dec 2018, 1MM 2011)
RoadWarrior60_13
Wpgjetse
5MM
2019
Wand (2MM Apr 2019 LAX-YYZ, 1MM July 2011)
skybluesea (2MM May 2019, 1MM 2012)
Stranger (2MM Sept 2019, 1MM July 2011)
drumbo (2MM Oct 2019, 1MM Feb 2012)
ac777 (2MM Oct 2019, 1MM Aug 2010)
2020
acysb87 (2MM 13JAN 2020, 1MM 2010)
2011
The Lev (2MM July 2021, 1MM March 2012)
2022
Travellin_man (2MM Mar 2022, 1MM 2012)
NordsFan (2 MM 30OCT 2022, 1 MM 31MAR 2011)
Mstrople (2MM Dec 2022 LYS-YUL MM in 2014)
2024
lcohen999(2MM May 7th 2024 YYZ-DEN, 1MM October, 2015 YWG-YYZ)
2025
yyzgigi (2MM Apr 17, 2025 YYZ-ZRH, 1MM Mar, 2011)
2026
Argonaut1000 (2MM Apr 2026, 1MM June 2013)
3MM
YEG_SE4Life (3MM Dec 2016, 2MM Sep 2013, 1MM Jan 2010)
SoundAdvice (3MM Mar 2016)
Parnel (3MM 2017)
YOW3millionmiles (3MM Dec 2017, 2M Nov 2012, MM ~2008)
waymar (3MM 2018)
meltedmarshmellow (3MM May 2019, HND-YYZ)
lallied (3MM June 2019, 2MM 2014)
Plumber (3MM on May 4, 2020; 2MM on May 20, 2015; 1MM on June 13, 2009)
4MM
5MM
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Air Canada Million Mile Lifetime: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q0: When did the Million Mile Lifetime program roll out?
Q1: Where can I find my Million Miler LQM total?
Q2: Which types of SQM counts toward Million Miler LQM?
Q3: What do I get when I reach Million Miler nirvana and when will I get my MM package?
Q4: What Privileges do I get as a Million Miler?
Q5: When I become a 2MMer, what is the process for gifting Lifetime status to another person?
Q6: How many Air Canada Million Mile members are there?
Q7: How do Air Canada Million Mile Lifetime members compare to other programs?
Q8: Does/can the front-line staff and crew have the ability to distinguish between a 1MM vs. 2MM vs. 3MM vs. etc?
Q9: What additional benefits does a Million Mile Lifetime member receive?
Q10: What are the PIL codes for MMers?
Q11: Which FTers are Million Mile Lifetime members?
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Q0: When did the Million Mile Lifetime program roll out?
The program was quietly rolled out in 2010.
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Q1a: Where can I find my Million Miler LQM total?
In your Altitude account (not Aeroplan), there is a special section labeled with a small "Million Mile Member" just underneath the "Priority Rewards Available" section.
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Q2: Which types of SQM counts toward Million Miler LQM?
From Air Canada:
Originally Posted by Air Canada Altitude
Fly more than one million Lifetime Altitude Qualifying Miles on eligible flights operated by Air Canada and you'll become part of this distinguished group. AQMs which are eligible for this program are those earned on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and its regional affiliates (such as Air Canada Express) since 1988.
Additionally, AQMs earned as a bonus for purchasing Business Class fares, or in conjunction with the purchase of an Air Canada Unlimited Flight Pass, will count towards this program. Note that all other AQMs, including those earned for travel operated by the Star Alliance member airlines, do not qualify.
Additionally, AQMs earned as a bonus for purchasing Business Class fares, or in conjunction with the purchase of an Air Canada Unlimited Flight Pass, will count towards this program. Note that all other AQMs, including those earned for travel operated by the Star Alliance member airlines, do not qualify.
Anything else, including AQM promotional bonuses, other AQM bonuses, Benefit package AQMs as part of flight pass purchases, flying other airline metal on Air Canada 014 ticket stock, etc., do not qualify.
Those who had status with CP had their relevant miles grandfathered as Lifetime miles.
Please note that AQS/segments do not count towards Lifetime status. There is currently no AQD requirement for Lifetime status.
Having said that, this is no easy feat given the strict requirements.
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Q3: What do I get when I reach Million Miler nirvana and when will I get my MM package?
The Million Miler packages have changed over time.
- Once crossing over the 1MM threshold, you may receive an email acknowledging the achievement.
- Your Altitude page should reflect 1MM shortly thereafter (depends on sweeps but can be as fast as a week but YMMV)
- The MM package has been reported to be received approximately a few weeks following the MM threshold crossing, but again, YMMV.
Newly minted 1 Million Mile members typically get a scale model aircraft with the base engraved with your name along with the Million Miler designation. Prior to Dreamliners entering service with Air Canada, members received a model 777 aircraft. Since 2014/2015, new Million Mile members have received Air Canada Dreamliner models.
You will receive new luggage tags and a new member card reflecting the current status you are at (that is, no lower than E50K from that point onward) which include the Million Miles logo (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.).
Additional eUpgrade credits are given.
Some members, at different MM levels, have reported receiving in-person celebrations courtesy of Air Canada at the airport after arriving from a flight that brought them over an MM threshold, in-flight recognition from the SD regardless of cabin, surprise recognition and gifts in the MLLs, etc.
Two Million and Three Million+ Milers have also anecdotally received various gifts, which have varied over the years.
Gifts may include additional eUpgrade credits, a selection from a list of gifts that have included items such as Bose products, jewellery, gift cards with significant value, etc.
It is certainly exciting to become a Million Mile member!
The most recent information is courtesy of 24left:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30121386-post3296.html
Ooooooh, Fedex package arrived today........
Very exciting.
First thing you see inside the box
When you open the top, there is this
Then there is the multi-folded package. It has a very nice letter signed by Calin and Ben, along with these.
Yes, a huge thanks to my awesome friend [MENTION=484538]gabdusch[/MENTION] who had the creative talents to make sure these cards had my "name"
Oooooooh
Ok, I'm excited now. It's Fin 801, the "first born". I flew her 4 years ago on my first ever flight to Tokyo HND.
Yes, I will take the time to assemble and let you all know how that worked out.
(sma)
Very exciting.
First thing you see inside the box
When you open the top, there is this
Then there is the multi-folded package. It has a very nice letter signed by Calin and Ben, along with these.
Yes, a huge thanks to my awesome friend [MENTION=484538]gabdusch[/MENTION] who had the creative talents to make sure these cards had my "name"
Oooooooh
Ok, I'm excited now. It's Fin 801, the "first born". I flew her 4 years ago on my first ever flight to Tokyo HND.
Yes, I will take the time to assemble and let you all know how that worked out.
(sma)
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Q4: What Privileges do I get as a Million Miler?
One Million Miles
Originally Posted by Air Canada Altitude
Your Altitude status will never fall below Elite 50K
Originally Posted by Air Canada Altitude
Your Altitude status will never fall below Elite75K, and that of a friend, will never fall below Elite 50K
Originally Posted by Air Canada Altitude
Your Altitude status will never fall below Super Elite 100K, and that of a friend will never fall below Elite 50K
Originally Posted by Air Canada Altitude
Once you reach Four Million Miles, your Altitude status will never fall below Super Elite100K. The status of your previously nominated friend will never fall below Elite 75K. Keep flying to receive greater, additional recognition.
???
As of this initial wiki entry, there is only one known Five Million Miler.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...ion-miler.html
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Q5: When I become a 2MMer, what is the process for gifting E50K Lifetime status to another person?
In your Altitude account, there will eventually be a link that allows you to nominate your E50K Lifetime status beneficiary.
Your beneficiary must have an Aeroplan account as their name and Aeroplan number is required, along with requisite contact/address information.
Once submitted, they will receive their package within several weeks.
Please note that this is the one and only beneficiary you will pick as they will receive this status for life. Pick wisely!
Furthermore, if you become a Four Million Mile member, then your beneficiary gets a boost from E50K Lifetime up to E75 Lifetime.
Your beneficiary will then be listed under the Million Mile member program details:
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Q6: How many Air Canada Million Mile members are there?
Air Canada has not officially published numbers on this.
Anecdotally, there is only one (1) Five Million Miler, John Segatti (this information is public, so don't get all wound up about publishing the member's name). This was achieved in December 2016.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...ion-miler.html
The number of Four Million Milers is not known, although there will be one FT contributor who will reach this milestone shortly. This cohort would be definitely miniscule.
There is most likely no more than 50 Three Million Milers.
The number of Two Million Milers is unknown, although it is generally accepted, anecdotally, that it is much more rare than the ubiquitous One Million Miler.
The number of One Million Milers is anecdotally "large", but in the context of all members, this cohort is relatively small.
Here is a quote from @diddy; who did a somewhat reasonable Fermi estimate as of September 2018:
These are always fun exercises. There has not been so far any way to know for sure. We can make a reasoned guesstimate, and I know this has been done on FT in the past. Including some who flame. Whatever. United forum did a MM roll-call thread in 2007 and came up with 300+ MM after 5 years of the thread (!) to 2012. It looks now like closer to double that in the posts since. I did not count. Based on this thread there are about 600+ 1MM. About 80 2MM and 20+3MM. Including one poor chap at 17MM. That is in a country with three major international carriers.
Assumptions:
1. A minority of these people would be on FT.
2. Those that are on don't always post. I am super guilty of this.
3. The AC and UA ratios are even remotely similar, given Canada's lower population but longer travel distances and only one major international carrier.
4. Other threads here have estimated / had apparent information from Andrew Yiu that there are about 10,000 SE's and 35,000 people with status below SE annually.
5. Based on my frequent AC travel and bag tag gazing. Full disclosure : I am a newly minted AC2MM.
Based on this I will put forth the following:
1MM ~ 1250
2MM ~ 150
3MM ~ 20
Consider pot re-stirred.
diddy
Assumptions:
1. A minority of these people would be on FT.
2. Those that are on don't always post. I am super guilty of this.
3. The AC and UA ratios are even remotely similar, given Canada's lower population but longer travel distances and only one major international carrier.
4. Other threads here have estimated / had apparent information from Andrew Yiu that there are about 10,000 SE's and 35,000 people with status below SE annually.
5. Based on my frequent AC travel and bag tag gazing. Full disclosure : I am a newly minted AC2MM.
Based on this I will put forth the following:
1MM ~ 1250
2MM ~ 150
3MM ~ 20
Consider pot re-stirred.
diddy
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Q7: How do Air Canada Million Mile Lifetime members compare to other programs?
There are several members in the 10MM+ Lifetime range with several American carriers, for example. There is someone in the 17MM range.
So in perspective, Air Canada Million Mile members have a lot of catching up to do!
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Q8: Does/can the front-line staff and crew have the ability to distinguish between a 1MM vs. 2MM vs. 3MM vs. etc?
- Somewhat. The PIL only identifies a passenger as a "Million Miler" or "Multi-million Miler", it does not distinguish between different MM tiers. But they know if you're 1MM or 2+MM
- The status section of your boarding pass simply shows "MM" or "MM+"
- For eUpgrade priority, MM+ is above MM within a given tier (the eUpgrade thread/wiki has more details)
It is possible that an AC employee may notice your MM tier off of your luggage tag, as this does happen from time to time. You might even be engaged in conversation with an AC employee who might inquire about which MM tier you are in.
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Q9: What additional benefits does a Million Mile Lifetime member receive?
- The "ACMM" designation under the Remarks section of your boarding pass (small) stub. Anecdotally, this will start appearing on your boarding pass approximately a few weeks after reaching the milestone.
Image courtesy of 24left
- Higher status priority for eUpgrades than non-MM counterparts (i.e. SE MM trumps SE, E50K MM trumps E50K, etc.)
- Higher onload list priority than non-MM counterparts as per above.
- Your MM status will be on the PIL. See Q10.
- Occasional recognition by the SD in J and sometimes in Y (typically this means that during J meal orders, they may acknowledge your MM status, and in Y, the SD may occsionally approach you mid-flight and thank you for your loyalty as a MMer)
- As a Super Elite MM, your are at the top of the meal order taking protocol ahead of non-MM SEs (notwithstanding VIPs)
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Q10: What are the PIL codes for MMers?
- 50K shows as E; 50K MM shows as EM
- 75K shows as D; 75K MM shows as DM; 75K 2+ MM shows as DT
- SE shows as SE; SE MM shows as SM; SE 2+ MM shows as ST
- VIP shows as X; VIP MM shows as XM; X 2+ MM shows as XT
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Q11: Which FTers are Million Mile Lifetime members?
* When posting your MM tier and year/month achieved, please only post current information, not future information. Only your current information will be included in the wiki.
** If you are posting an associated year and/or month, please do so with the following priority of roll call information:
- The year and/or month you know you CROSSED the threshold. This information takes priority in the roll call list.
- If you are not sure when you crossed a threshold, then the year and/or month in which you first found out that you crossed an MM tier. This could either be by email, at the airport because some agent told you, you see your BP has ACMM remarks for the first time, you get an email from Air Canada congratulating you, you received your kit in the mail, etc.
If you are aware of a former poster who is unable to post their information, you may add them.
1MM
2010
acysb87 (2010)
jimmac (2010)
IluvSQ (went over in 2010, paperwork issued 2011)
2011
NordsFan (March 2011)
yyzgigi (March 2011)
Stanbury (2011)
InTheAirGuy (Over Thunder Bay, AC 177 YEG-YYZ, November 30, 2011)
YVR guy 2011
2012
Allvest (August 2012)
Mustang Sally (Dec 2012 IST-YYZ)
Cozmo456 (2012)
alphadawg (2012)
2013
sweden05 (May 2013)
ridefar (Sep 2013)
Dorian (2013)
Shareholder (2013)
Academic (Didn't keep track, probably around 2013-14). Does this mean I'm not obsessive enough?
2014
margarita girl (Feb 2014 YYZ-LGA)
Isotopist (Feb 2014)
bluenose77 Mar 2014
x-gator Apr 2014
fin 645 May 2014
The Winger Aug 2014
theFlyingScotsman1996 Sep 2014
grumbler (Sep 2014)
ACSE2004 (Oct 2014)
LockheedElectra (2014)
yyz_atc_qq (2014)
Woodland Creature (2014)
jsfrSE (2014)
Montrealer (2014)
Snow Goose (2014)
2015
canopus27 (May 2015)
Podge (June 2015)
Stiff (7/22/2015)
catgirl (September 27, 2015)
Wings 100 (Sep 2015)
GJS - yow Oct 2015
lcohen999(October, 2015 YWG-YYZ)
visitor (2015?, maybe 2014)
grp57 Dec 2015
Livyer (2015)
bluejeans 2015
SYM 2015
2016
YEG ex Executive Platinum Jan 2016, AC008
K22 (Feb 2016)
ACflyerDE Mar 2016
Binflyin (March 3, 2016)
MannyR Mar 2016
Tomvancouver (June 2016)
AC Fan Aug 2016
Sveiks Sep 2016
Wind Nov 2016
lespoir Nov 2016
South Shore Nov 2016
yvrflyr 2016
ulyparis 2016
2017
Mamau (January 2017)
Needle Hill (March 11, 2017, ~400 miles NE of YYZ on the way to Haneda)
Ziptie (June 2017)
spouse of YYC traveler (October 2017)
j_the_p (October 2017)
boxterturbo (Nov 2017)
DK.Flyer (Nov 2017)
traacs (December 2017)
Bartolo (2017)
2018
father of Bonaventure (Jan 2018)
Aspan (Jan 2018)
jlisi984 (Feb 2018)
AskTravis (Mar 2018)
roadracer (Mar 2018)
Mozzarella (May 2018)
aionesu (May 2018)
LeisureMiler (June 2018)
24left (July 2018)
Rushfan1 (July 2018)
PB53x11 (September 2018)
DNAwizard (October 2018)
Run&Fly (March 2018)
krayZpaving (Dec 10, 2018)
kraftdinner (Dec 22, 2018)
YULforever 2018
2019
SteadyAT (Jan 2019)
RZR (Feb 2019)
Tubby200 (Feb 2019)
MaxFlying (Mar 2019)
Herpayvr (April 2019)
jebby_ca (May 2019)
jethro288 (May 2019)
cydf_global_flyer (May 2019)
tracon (May 2019)
jeffypop75 (Sep 2019 YYZ-LHR)
Easternwind74 (Sep 2019 GRU-YYZ)
Chowtime (AC8888 Sept 26, 2019 YXY-YVR)
mikeyyz (Oct 2019 DXB-YYZ)
RUTHLESS (Oct 5 2019)
GI_Guy (Nov 2019 YLW-YYZ)
Jayman (nov. 2019 TPE-YVR)
Peter_yyz (Nov 2019, EWR-YYZ)
KetoStan (Dec. 2019)
Zhuyan22 (Dec. 2019)
Mishkin Berteig (Dec 2019 YYZ-YVR)
Commie (Dec 2019 YYZ-YVR)
2020
YVRMAN (Jan 2020)
Seat13F_AC_CRJ (Feb 2020 DUB-YYZ)
canadiancow (May 20 2020 Travel At Home)
yowcat (June 2020 Travel At Home)
D582 (July 2020 YVR-YYZ)
2021
EdmFlyBoi (Oct 2021 YUL-YYC)
2022
dinotoon (Jan 2022 HNL - YVR)
Adam Smith (Apr 2022 GRU-EZE)
YVRtoYYZ (May 2022 CYYZ-RJAA)
SearsTower (Sep 2022 YXE-YVR)
politico_pk (Nov 2022 BOS-YYZ)
HometoYYZ (Dec 2022 NRT-YYZ)
2023
ride2much (Feb 2023 FRA-YYC, AC849)
vernonc (Mar 2023 YYZ-ICN)
300rwhp (march 2023 LGA-YYZ)
markoaleks Jun 2023
TTC900Rocket (July 2023 - YUL-GRU on AC96)
Cloud Lounger (July 2023 - KEF-YYZ - AC915)
yvr76 (Sept. 2023, YHZ-YVR)
2024
ksm06 (Jan 2024, YYZ-FRA AC842)
Yhztraveller (April 2024)
YXXFlyer (Dec 2024, OGG-YVR)
2025
YVR4Ever (Apr 2025, YVR-YUL AC304)
yeg2where (Dec 2025 FRA-YYZ AC843)
2MM
2012
2MM_Guy (2MM Aug 2012)
2013
farmerbrown (2MM Aug 2013, 1MM Aug 2010)
2014
Fiveft20 (2MM 2014, 1MM 2010)
2015
Plumber (2MM May 20, 2015, 1MM on June 13, 2009)
yyznomad (2MM Sep 2015, MM Feb 2013)
2016
JoePendleton (2MM 2016, 1MM 2011)
Vasbyte (2MM 2016)
LAman (2MM in November 2016, 1MM in August 2010)
ghellman (2MM 2016, 1MM 2010)
Dave0823 (2MM late 2016, 1MM with inauguration of the program). Now retired!
2017
AC MMSE (2MM in 2017, 1MM in 2012)
ABW 2MM Nov 2017, MM Jul 2011
2018
YYZHRE (2MM Jan 2018, 1MM 2014)
BlondeBomber (2MM June 2018, 1MM 2010)
diddy (2MM in October 2018, 1MM in September 2013)
yvrhab (2MM Dec 2018, 1MM 2010)
SE Flash (2MM Dec 2018, 1MM 2011)
RoadWarrior60_13
Wpgjetse
5MM
2019
Wand (2MM Apr 2019 LAX-YYZ, 1MM July 2011)
skybluesea (2MM May 2019, 1MM 2012)
Stranger (2MM Sept 2019, 1MM July 2011)
drumbo (2MM Oct 2019, 1MM Feb 2012)
ac777 (2MM Oct 2019, 1MM Aug 2010)
2020
acysb87 (2MM 13JAN 2020, 1MM 2010)
2011
The Lev (2MM July 2021, 1MM March 2012)
2022
Travellin_man (2MM Mar 2022, 1MM 2012)
NordsFan (2 MM 30OCT 2022, 1 MM 31MAR 2011)
Mstrople (2MM Dec 2022 LYS-YUL MM in 2014)
2024
lcohen999(2MM May 7th 2024 YYZ-DEN, 1MM October, 2015 YWG-YYZ)
2025
yyzgigi (2MM Apr 17, 2025 YYZ-ZRH, 1MM Mar, 2011)
2026
Argonaut1000 (2MM Apr 2026, 1MM June 2013)
3MM
YEG_SE4Life (3MM Dec 2016, 2MM Sep 2013, 1MM Jan 2010)
SoundAdvice (3MM Mar 2016)
Parnel (3MM 2017)
YOW3millionmiles (3MM Dec 2017, 2M Nov 2012, MM ~2008)
waymar (3MM 2018)
meltedmarshmellow (3MM May 2019, HND-YYZ)
lallied (3MM June 2019, 2MM 2014)
Plumber (3MM on May 4, 2020; 2MM on May 20, 2015; 1MM on June 13, 2009)
4MM
5MM
The Air Canada Million Mile Program (2023 onwards)
Feb 26, 2026 | 10:14 am
#481
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, SK Gold, Bonvoy Plat LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 47,293
My question is, why are there less early upgrade seats available? 1) Is the lack of seat inventory because of a program cut? 2) Or is there less seat inventory because AC is selling more PY/J seats. If it's #1, it is an issue. If it's #2, it's entitlement. Every company in the world operates this way. We may not like it, but we should understand it.
10 years ago, I could reliably get upgrades all the time. Now I can't reliably buy J.
They are definitely selling way more J, and R space is intended to be released based on historical sales for the route/date/time.
If "last Friday in February 2025 on YVR-YYZ" sold every seat, they're not going to release anything until the gate in 2026.
Feb 26, 2026 | 11:56 pm
#482
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Shanghai, Las Vegas, Toronto
Programs: AC -SE, SPG-PLT, HH-G, Natl XcElite
Posts: 123
This is a little dramatic I think. There is a MM program but the upgrades have been clawed back. You still get MLL access for life, priority checkin for life, priority boarding for life, extra baggage allowance for life, star gold for life. There are many people who would pay for this ( oh wait, they do with a premium CC).
I do agree that the upgrade situation is bad and needs to be fixed, however as a 75K I was only successful 50% of the time last year. As a 50k it would have been lower, Im sure.
I do agree that the upgrade situation is bad and needs to be fixed, however as a 75K I was only successful 50% of the time last year. As a 50k it would have been lower, Im sure.
Priority phone access (vs waiting 60mins) would be noticeable value....
Star Gold benefits for life are negligible value for MM's who got there through years of SE level flying, as achieving/maintaining 50k for former SE's just ain't that hard (esp as u mention w credit card spend). Zone 2 boarding isn't really a perk these days...
Upgrades are a game of roulette that I accept, here I don't fault AC for higher load factors & lower availability of upgrades.
But MM program is "ideally" going to appreciate years of loyalty, and giving star gold crumbs that are easy to get anyhow, doesn't give higher mileage flyers much perceptible value.... as some other flyertalk member posted, 2500 SQC (or even 5000) is a slap in the face.
At least my 7 yr old gets to play with the plastic model plane they send
Mar 3, 2026 | 5:24 pm
#485
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,691
UG's through e-Ups will also reduce greatly over the next 24 months as people draw down the credits they accumulated and extended under the previous, much more generous, program. Given how stingy they have gotten at awarding new UG credits through the "Milestone" (should we start referring to it as the Millstone program?) program there will be fewer and fewer credits out there to redeem, so again, people will be driven to buying higher fares to reduce the number of e-Ups required to move up and will run out sooner.
What I do know is that Ive already earned 30 eups for being SE, 30 threshold eups, and 36 FP activity eups this year. On top of that I havent selected any of the milestones that are available so I could have 30 more if I wanted them.
My eupgrade account balance is currently at its all time high with 320. I dont even fly or spend much compared to many here.
Mar 3, 2026 | 5:52 pm
#486
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, SK Gold, Bonvoy Plat LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 47,293
I haven’t run the numbers on this, but others have and they pointed out to me that the new system actually gives out more eups than the old system.
What I do know is that I’ve already earned 30 eups for being SE, 30 threshold eups, and 36 FP activity eups this year. On top of that I haven’t selected any of the milestones that are available so I could have 30 more if I wanted them.
My eupgrade account balance is currently at its all time high with 320. I don’t even fly or spend much compared to many here.
What I do know is that I’ve already earned 30 eups for being SE, 30 threshold eups, and 36 FP activity eups this year. On top of that I haven’t selected any of the milestones that are available so I could have 30 more if I wanted them.
My eupgrade account balance is currently at its all time high with 320. I don’t even fly or spend much compared to many here.
If you continue to earn SE status, MM does almost nothing for you (nor has it ever).
If your flying wanes, you no longer get nearly as many eUps as before.
Mar 3, 2026 | 6:43 pm
#487
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 18,393
I havent run the numbers on this, but others have and they pointed out to me that the new system actually gives out more eups than the old system.
What I do know is that Ive already earned 30 eups for being SE, 30 threshold eups, and 36 FP activity eups this year. On top of that I havent selected any of the milestones that are available so I could have 30 more if I wanted them.
My eupgrade account balance is currently at its all time high with 320. I dont even fly or spend much compared to many here.
What I do know is that Ive already earned 30 eups for being SE, 30 threshold eups, and 36 FP activity eups this year. On top of that I havent selected any of the milestones that are available so I could have 30 more if I wanted them.
My eupgrade account balance is currently at its all time high with 320. I dont even fly or spend much compared to many here.
Mar 4, 2026 | 6:56 am
#488
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
Programs: AC SE 2MM, HH Dd, Bonvoy G; IC S; AA; DL
Posts: 14,494
. . . and if you cannot reliably use them, it is only the illusion of being eupgrade "rich"
I continue to retire way more eupgrades than I ever use . . .
I continue to retire way more eupgrades than I ever use . . .
Mar 4, 2026 | 8:37 am
#489
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: NZ Silver, AC SE100K, Westjet, Marriott, Global Entry
Posts: 6,834
As someone who usually buys PY for TPAC and TATL, it would be nice to have that competitive edge.
Mar 4, 2026 | 9:34 am
#490
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YYC
Posts: 25,006
But not directly.
Apr 16, 2026 | 2:48 am
#491
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: YEG
Programs: AC SE 2MM, SPG Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 141
First of all, a hearty congratulations to everyone who has recently achieved MM status.
Gift options range from headphones and speakers to Apple watches, luggage and jewelry (all valued around $500)
Pre-pandemic and pre-early retirement, this milestone for me would have happened in Q2 of 2020. Alas, the occasion was only recognized because of my relationship with the YEG concierge team (now my home team and second only to the stellar service I received for 10 years in SFO). Upon arrival in YYZ for my connection to LHR on 31 July, I was met by a concierge who drove me in the Porsche shuttle to the international business lounge. She presented me with a card individually signed by the YYZ team. The Captain on AC854 came back to thank me for my loyalty. I told him that, despite my disenchantment with the steady erosion in benefits for top tier customers, I would remain loyal to AC only because of my many personal interactions over the years with staff and crew. Congratulatory email received on 08 Aug and new luggage tags arrived two weeks later.
Gift options range from headphones and speakers to Apple watches, luggage and jewelry (all valued around $500)
Pre-pandemic and pre-early retirement, this milestone for me would have happened in Q2 of 2020. Alas, the occasion was only recognized because of my relationship with the YEG concierge team (now my home team and second only to the stellar service I received for 10 years in SFO). Upon arrival in YYZ for my connection to LHR on 31 July, I was met by a concierge who drove me in the Porsche shuttle to the international business lounge. She presented me with a card individually signed by the YYZ team. The Captain on AC854 came back to thank me for my loyalty. I told him that, despite my disenchantment with the steady erosion in benefits for top tier customers, I would remain loyal to AC only because of my many personal interactions over the years with staff and crew. Congratulatory email received on 08 Aug and new luggage tags arrived two weeks later.
Thanks in advance.
Apr 16, 2026 | 6:24 am
#493
Join Date: Sep 2023
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 1,485
Apr 16, 2026 | 6:43 am
#494
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC*SE 2MM
Posts: 18,393
I'm confident you are not the only one with this sort of plan. Not sure how AE culls its list of seemingly very long-lived but strangely inactive members.