Porter Airlines matching Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty status

Porter Airlines has announced it is matching Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty status.

Members can achieve instant VIPorter loyalty status by matching their current Aeroplan membership level with an equivalent VIPorter Avid Traveller level.

Every dollar spent gives VIPorter members points redeemable for future flights and 100 per cent credit toward status qualification on any Porter fare.

They are also eligible to earn PorterReserve certificates that are confirmed at the time of booking, rather than hoping to be upgraded right up until departure time.

“The significant growth of Porter’s network gives us the ability to serve the needs of even more frequent Canadian travellers, enabling them to enjoy our elevated economy experience to more destinations across North America,” said Kevin Jackson, executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines.

“This status match offer enables Aeroplan members to experience Porter’s uniquely generous approach to loyalty that recognizes 100 per cent of every dollar spent with us. Porter is the only Canadian airline that offers full earning on every fare, including basic economy fares, and enables members to earn on optional services such as seat selection, baggage and flight changes. We also reward members with enhanced benefits faster than any other program in Canada.”

There are two ways for Aeroplan members to instantly receive Avid Traveller status for the remainder of 2023:

Direct match based on status

· Aeroplan 25K = VIPorter Venture

· Aeroplan 35K = VIPorter Ascent

· Aeroplan 50K, 75K, Super Elite = VIPorter First

Match based on current year flight segments in their Aeroplan account

· 5 segments = VIPorter Passport

· 8 segments = VIPorter Venture

· 17 segments = VIPorter Ascent

· 28+ segments = VIPorter First

Applications are assessed after submission at flyporter.com, with VIPorter account information and screenshots from Aeroplan accounts provided for review.

Registration is open until September 6, 2023, with full details available online.

Members have until the end of 2023 to reach the following reduced qualifying spend (QS) targets to maintain their membership level through 2024:

· Passport = $500 in QS

· Venture = $750 in QS

· Ascent = $1500 in QS

· First = $2500 in QS

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