This week, Air Canada announced updates to some of the benefits associated with various tiers of Aeroplan Elite Status.
Going forward, there are new benefits offered to Aeroplan 25K and 35K members when flying with select partner airlines, and Aeroplan 75K and Super Elite members have had one benefit discontinued.
As a reminder, these come in addition to the previously announced updates to the Aeroplan Elite Status program that came into effect this year.
New Benefits for Aeroplan 25K and 35K Members
Air Canada has announced new benefits for Aeroplan 25K and 35K members.
Aeroplan 25K and 35K members can enjoy priority services when flying with United Airlines and select Lufthansa Group carriers, which include Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and Discover Airlines.
With United Airlines, eligible 25K and 35K members are now able to use the “Premier Access” line when checking in at the airport, which can help to expedite the check in process. When it comes time to board, they’ll also enjoy Group 2 Priority Boarding.
Furthermore, Aeroplan 25K and 35K members will be able to use the dedicated “Business” line when checking in at the airport with select Lufthansa Group carriers.
As long as your Aeroplan number is attached to your reservation, you’ll be able to enjoy these benefits without taking any further steps.
As a reminder, Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Super Elite members enjoy Star Alliance Gold status, which includes enhanced priority airport services, including check-in, boarding, and more.
Air Canada Discontinues Guaranteed Reservations Benefit
Aeroplan 75K and Super Elite members have had one long-standing benefit discontinued.
Going forward, 75K and Super Elite members will no longer have a guaranteed reservations benefit.
As a reminder, this perk offered eligible members a guaranteed reservation in economy on eligible Air Canada flights with the purchase of an Economy (Latitude) fare.
This meant that in the event of a full flight, Air Canada would guarantee a seat for a 75K or Super Elite member, which meant having to bump another passenger off the flight.
The reason given by Air Canada for the change is that the benefit was introduced over a decade ago when airlines…
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