ANZEIGE
Und damit sollte sich dieses Programm nun endgueltig fuer alle nicht "super elites" (100K in einem Kalenderjahr mit jaehrlicher Requalifizierung) erledigt haben.
Below you’ll find some important updates regarding Air Canada AltitudeTM in 2015. These changes are being introduced following a thorough benchmarking exercise in order to competitively position Air Canada alongside the world’s leading carriers. Air Canada remains committed to offering one of the world’s best frequent flyer programs.
Minimum Air Canada Flight Requirement
The Minimum Air Canada Flight Requirement to reach Altitude status for 2016 is increasing. The Minimum Air Canada Flight Requirement refers to the minimum number of Altitude Qualifying Miles and Altitude Qualifying Segments that must be flown on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge in order to reach any Altitude status level.
500 Mile Minimum
For travel as of March 1, 2015, miles earned will be based on the distance flown and the fare option purchased for flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada rouge and Star AllianceTM member airlines. Mileage accrual will no longer be rounded up to a 500 Mile minimum.
eUpgrades
eUpgrades to Business Class
For eUpgrade requests made on or after March 1, 2015, the number of eUpgrade Credits required to upgrade is increasing. Furthermore, the number of eUpgrade Credits Altitude members can earn through the Threshold eUpgrades program is changing.
Introducing eUpgrades to Premium Economy
In early 2015, Altitude members will be able to access the comfort of Premium Economy using eUpgrade Credits, when upgrading from an eligible fare. eUpgrade Add-ons will not apply for these upgrades.
eUpgrade Nominees
Beginning March 1, 2015, Altitude Super EliteTM 100K members will be entitled to share their eUpgrade privileges with one eUpgrade Nominee. Members will maintain their ability to share their eUpgrade privileges with Travel Companions.
Priority Boarding
In early 2015, a new streamlined boarding process will be introduced to ensure that Altitude members get even more out of their Priority Boarding privilege.
Complimentary access to International Maple Leaf Lounges and Star Alliance Business Lounges
Complimentary access to International Maple LeafTM Lounges and Star Alliance Business Lounges will no longer be available as a Select Privilege for Altitude EliteTM 35K members. Altitude Elite 35K members will continue to have access to all Maple Leaf Lounges located in the domestic and transborder departure zones of Canadian airports, as well as those located in New York (LaGuardia) and Los Angeles. They will also be able to choose a 50% discount on the purchase of any Maple Leaf Club membership as part of their Select Privileges.
Preferred Seats
Altitude Elite 50K members can now enjoy complimentary access to more Preferred Seats with the purchase of a Flex fare for travel within North America. Plus, they will also receive a 50% discount on the Preferred Seat fee with the purchase of a Flex fare, on flights from Canada to international destinations.
Altitude Elite 35K and Altitude PrestigeTM 25K members can now enjoy access to more Preferred Seats at a 50% discount on the Preferred Seat fee with the purchase of a Flex fare for travel originating in Canada.
Flight Rewards
Introducing Flight Rewards for Premium Economy
In early 2015, Aeroplan® and Altitude members will be able to redeem their Aeroplan miles for seats in the Premium Economy cabin on Air Canada. Details will be coming soon.
Fuel Surcharge on Flight Rewards
For reservations made as of March 1, 2015, the flight reward fuel surcharges for travel within Canada and between Canada and the U.S. will be waived for Altitude members. This is applicable on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge.
Furthermore, at the same time, the flight reward fuel surcharges for travel between Canada and other international destinations will be waived for Super Elite 100K members on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge.
Flight Reward change fee waivers
Aeroplan Flight Reward change fee waivers for Super Elite 100K members will no longer be available for changes made on or after March 1, 2015.
Priority Rewards
In order to maintain the integrity of the Priority Reward privilege for eligible Altitude members, Priority Rewards will be limited to ten (10) reservations per member, per benefit period, beginning March 1, 2015.
2015 Air Canada Altitude changes - aircanada.com
Below you’ll find some important updates regarding Air Canada AltitudeTM in 2015. These changes are being introduced following a thorough benchmarking exercise in order to competitively position Air Canada alongside the world’s leading carriers. Air Canada remains committed to offering one of the world’s best frequent flyer programs.
Minimum Air Canada Flight Requirement
The Minimum Air Canada Flight Requirement to reach Altitude status for 2016 is increasing. The Minimum Air Canada Flight Requirement refers to the minimum number of Altitude Qualifying Miles and Altitude Qualifying Segments that must be flown on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge in order to reach any Altitude status level.
500 Mile Minimum
For travel as of March 1, 2015, miles earned will be based on the distance flown and the fare option purchased for flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada rouge and Star AllianceTM member airlines. Mileage accrual will no longer be rounded up to a 500 Mile minimum.
eUpgrades
eUpgrades to Business Class
For eUpgrade requests made on or after March 1, 2015, the number of eUpgrade Credits required to upgrade is increasing. Furthermore, the number of eUpgrade Credits Altitude members can earn through the Threshold eUpgrades program is changing.
Introducing eUpgrades to Premium Economy
In early 2015, Altitude members will be able to access the comfort of Premium Economy using eUpgrade Credits, when upgrading from an eligible fare. eUpgrade Add-ons will not apply for these upgrades.
eUpgrade Nominees
Beginning March 1, 2015, Altitude Super EliteTM 100K members will be entitled to share their eUpgrade privileges with one eUpgrade Nominee. Members will maintain their ability to share their eUpgrade privileges with Travel Companions.
Priority Boarding
In early 2015, a new streamlined boarding process will be introduced to ensure that Altitude members get even more out of their Priority Boarding privilege.
Complimentary access to International Maple Leaf Lounges and Star Alliance Business Lounges
Complimentary access to International Maple LeafTM Lounges and Star Alliance Business Lounges will no longer be available as a Select Privilege for Altitude EliteTM 35K members. Altitude Elite 35K members will continue to have access to all Maple Leaf Lounges located in the domestic and transborder departure zones of Canadian airports, as well as those located in New York (LaGuardia) and Los Angeles. They will also be able to choose a 50% discount on the purchase of any Maple Leaf Club membership as part of their Select Privileges.
Preferred Seats
Altitude Elite 50K members can now enjoy complimentary access to more Preferred Seats with the purchase of a Flex fare for travel within North America. Plus, they will also receive a 50% discount on the Preferred Seat fee with the purchase of a Flex fare, on flights from Canada to international destinations.
Altitude Elite 35K and Altitude PrestigeTM 25K members can now enjoy access to more Preferred Seats at a 50% discount on the Preferred Seat fee with the purchase of a Flex fare for travel originating in Canada.
Flight Rewards
Introducing Flight Rewards for Premium Economy
In early 2015, Aeroplan® and Altitude members will be able to redeem their Aeroplan miles for seats in the Premium Economy cabin on Air Canada. Details will be coming soon.
Fuel Surcharge on Flight Rewards
For reservations made as of March 1, 2015, the flight reward fuel surcharges for travel within Canada and between Canada and the U.S. will be waived for Altitude members. This is applicable on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge.
Furthermore, at the same time, the flight reward fuel surcharges for travel between Canada and other international destinations will be waived for Super Elite 100K members on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge.
Flight Reward change fee waivers
Aeroplan Flight Reward change fee waivers for Super Elite 100K members will no longer be available for changes made on or after March 1, 2015.
Priority Rewards
In order to maintain the integrity of the Priority Reward privilege for eligible Altitude members, Priority Rewards will be limited to ten (10) reservations per member, per benefit period, beginning March 1, 2015.
2015 Air Canada Altitude changes - aircanada.com