Accelerated Aeroplan Elite Status Promotion and Fare Discount

Air Canada is offering an exclusive promotion aimed at certain Aeroplan Elite Status members, providing an opportunity to accelerate their progress towards maintaining or upgrading their Elite Status. This promotion runs concurrently with a separate fare discount offer, creating a valuable stacking opportunity for eligible members.

Accelerated Aeroplan Elite Status Promotion

This promotion is available exclusively to Aeroplan Elite Status members targeted by Air Canada. Members can earn double (2X) Status Qualifying Miles (SQM), Status Qualifying Segments (SQS), and Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD) on eligible Air Canada flights and eligible fare options. This offer is non-transferable and is specifically intended for members who receive direct communication about the promotion. Flights eligible for this promotion include those operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, or Air Canada Rouge to specific destinations and fare classes. Here are the relevant details;

• Booking Period: Flights must be booked between September 25, 2024 and September 27, 2024 (until 23:59 PT)
• Travel Period: Eligible travel must occur between September 25, 2024 and November 30, 2024
• Eligible Destinations:
  • Domestic flights within Canada.
  • International flights between Canada and the United States (including Hawaii), the Caribbean, and Mexico.
  • Flights to other international destinations, including connecting flights, are excluded.
• Eligible Fare Options: Only select fare classes are eligible, including:
  • Economy Flex
  • Comfort
  • Latitude
  • Premium Economy (Lowest and Flexible)
  • Premium Rouge (Lowest and Flexible)
  • Business Class (Lowest and Flexible)
• Bonuses will be credited to the member’s Aeroplan account within six (6) weeks after the end of the travel period (i.e., by mid-January 2025).

Economy Basic, Economy Standard fares, and Aeroplan flight rewards, as well as Unlimited Flight Pass purchases, are not eligible for this promotion.

Stacking Opportunity – Fare Discount Promotion

In addition to the Accelerated Aeroplan Elite Status offer, Air Canada is offering a fare discount of up to 20% off select Economy Class base fares for travel between Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and select destinations in the United States.

• Discount: Up to 20% off on Economy Class base fares.
• Promo Code: RRPUR9J1
• Booking Deadline: The discount offer is available until September 26, 2024.
• Travel Period: Discounted fares apply to travel up until April 30, 2025.

The fare discount applies to select base fares within specific routes, allowing members to save on ticket costs while simultaneously earning accelerated Status Qualifying Miles, Segments, and Dollars if the flights meet the criteria for the elite status promotion. Example: A member flying round-trip within Canada or between Canada and the U.S., Mexico, or the Caribbean on a discounted Economy Flex fare will not only save on the ticket cost but will also earn double the qualifying credits to maintain or upgrade their Elite Status.

Note that Economy Basic and Economy Standard fares are excluded from both the fare discount and the status promotion.

Takeaway

This limited-time promotion offers Aeroplan Elite Status members the chance to fast-track their way to maintaining or upgrading their status by earning double Status Qualifying credits on eligible flights. With the added benefit of a 20% discount on select Economy Class base fares available until September 26, 2024, members have a unique opportunity to combine both offers to maximize their savings and elite status earning potential. However, both offers have specific requirements regarding booking and fare classes, and it is crucial for members to ensure their flights meet all conditions to take full advantage of this promotion.