Changes to Aeroplan Loyalty Program::
It is also fairly simple to get around the first restriction: to request an Aeroplan card ASAP and fill up at least once at Esso to keep your miles current.
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Hi all,
I have just recently achieved Elite status for the first time! And currently I have one more, possibly two, trips from YYZ - HKG scheduled in 2008.
I am wondering if I should continue to credit my miles into my Aeroplan account, or would it be beneficial to credit it to another program.
I used to have status on Thai Royal Orchid Plus. But had only been Star Alliance Silver, never flew enough (50,000) to reach Star Alliance Gold with them. I do still have some miles left in my account, but activity with Thai had been dormant for a while since I moved my base back to Canada and began flying AC more regularly the last year or so.
Mileage Plans Add to Flier Ire - WSJ.com::
Long frustrated by the difficulty of redeeming their miles for free flights, fliers also say theyre confused by offers from program partners. Another issue is the
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I don't think I'll fly enough to reach Super Elite status, ever... But with the two upcoming trips, it will definitely be enough miles for me to reach Star Alliance Silve with Thai. And for the times I flew Thai, it was nice to have some miles in the account since they allow you to upgrade using miles. (something that I wish AC would do).
I am starting to fly quite frequently and just wanted to take advantage of the frequent flyer programs. And I am just curious as to what others would do, and what everyone's strategy is regarding miles and allotment to accounts etc.
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On another note, I've noticed that sometimes other airlines (that are not part of Star Alliance) would have cheaper tix for a trip, and I'm always torn b/w purchasing the cheaper tickets or go for Star Alliance / AC for the miles. What's everyone's thought on that?
Thanks for all advices in advance!
Michael
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Can't comment specifically on value of silver with Thai, but if you chose 50% bonus miles as one of your elite benefits with AC, you won't get that if you credit the miles to another airline. InsideFlyer.com: Christmas Shopping (for Miles)::
Maybe its just us because this is the same mall that both AAdvantage and cash back, college savings and other types of programs to find miles and points.
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Converting Frequent Flyer Miles (Part 11 of 12) - SmarterTravel.com::
to trade miles and points in the programs of American, Alaska, Aeroplan, Delta, It often happens, for example, that youre just a few miles short of an
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Aeroplan status only lasts a year whereas a lot of other plans last longer, does Thai's last longer? Are you at any risk of not making elite on AC next year?
If you travel in the US, I'd suggest putting the miles to UA, so you can benefit from Economy+ seating. You can also use those miles to upgrade, to Asia and elsewhere.
If you want real additional benefits, sign up for American Airlines' Platinum Challenge (http://members.shaw.ca/fewmiles/AA/recht/challenge.html#1) (fly 10K in 90 days) and get oneworld status for two and a half years (as long as you begin your challenge in July or later.) For the first year and a half you'll have Platinum status which gets you lounge access except when flying AA within Canada and/or the US. In the last year you'll get the soft landing to Gold, which while it doesn't provide lounge access, does allow you priority check-in and boarding, free upgrades on higher econo fares, etc.
Thanks everyone for their advices!
I think I'll just keep piling up miles into my Aeroplan account for now (I had totally forgotten about the 50% bonus miles as one of my elite benefits with AC... )
Though the AA Platinum Challenge does sound interesting! Perhaps for another time (and after July too, to maximize the benefits.)
Cheers,
MK
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It depends what you want to do with your miles. AC Elite gives you * Gold status, so there's little value in having Silver with Thai, unless there are some associated additional privileges. If you want to get Award trips, then keep all your miles in one program. If you can use your TG miles for upgrades, then drop them there, now that you have Elite with AC.
On another note, I've noticed that sometimes other airlines (that are not part of Star Alliance) would have cheaper tix for a trip, and I'm always torn b/w purchasing the cheaper tickets or go for Star Alliance / AC for the miles. What's everyone's thought on that?
This is probably not the question to ask of the mileage whores here. I've not flown on a non* airline for years unless there wasn't an option. Most of us plan strategically to maximise the benefits.
Aeroplan status only lasts a year whereas a lot of other plans last longer, does Thai's last longer? Are you at any risk of not making elite on AC next year?
The OP's already earned AC Elite for two years, the balance of the 2008/9 benefit year and the 2009/10 benefit year.
As for continuing with Thai, if your travels will still take you to that part of the world and you will be flying that carrier on some segments, then being able to upgrade with TG miles would have some advantages. The elite status doesn't matter all that much though.
Upgrading on AC is based on elite certs -- and pass T&Cs -- and you'll be offered a selection of these, so may have opportunities to upgrade on your AC flights in the future this way. Most of us prefer this to mileage upgrades because it restrict upgrading pretty much to elite members and thus keeps more inventory open for upgrading when seats in front are not sold out.
If you plan to fly within NAmerica, you might consider either getting 1st tier elite with UA to have access to its E+ enhanced coach seating. Otherwise you'll pay a premium to sit in them if this is important to you. Or cover your bases and consider AAdvantage or either the DL or NW programs. Of course these options depend on what your travel plans are and which airlines fly to the places you will be going to.
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Should I credit miles to other programs, or just keep adding it to Aeroplan??