So, what new and exciting thats in the works with Aeroplan?
Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM), unveiled on July 19, 2018, further details of the future Aeroplan program, focused on three pillars: offering increased flexibility, delivering leading value and improving the member experience.
Here are the highlights:
Transferability
Aeroplan is also introducing greater flexibility through the introduction of a unique points transfer program with Kaligo Solutions in July 2020. This strategic partnership will allow members to convert their Aeroplan Miles into close to twenty airline frequent flyer programs covering all major airline alliances, along with numerous hotel loyalty programs. As a result, members will be able to select economy, business and first class reward seats on a wider selection of global airlines and also access thousands of premium hotel rooms across the world.
Redemption options increased
The program will expand its redemption options for a wide variety of other travel, leisure and entertainment experiences including concerts, spas, private jets and more.
Same value on redemptions
The following round-trip flights will be offered beginning at the following Aeroplan Miles:
• North American short-haul: 15,000
• North American long-haul: 25,000
• Mexico and Caribbean: 40,000
• Europe: 60,000
• Asia: 75,000
New booking tool
Aeroplan will introduce a new online travel booking tool. In addition to redeeming their Aeroplan Miles for flights and cars, members will be able to rent a car or book a stay at one of 250,000 hotels world-wide using cash. With each reservation paid for in cash, members will earn Aeroplan Miles. The ability to obtain flights using cash or miles redemption will follow, evolving Aeroplan into a broader online travel booking service.
You can read the whole interview by the recently-appointed Aimia Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Rabe here.
So in summary, it appears that we are getting a bunch of new benefits so I am not yet going to write off collecting Aeroplan.
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