Previously, it was possible for Aeroplan 75K and Super Elite members to guarantee their economy class reservation on Air Canada flights by selecting the Latitude fare. This privilege has now been withdrawn.

Here is Air Canada’s explanation:

The benefit was first introduced over a decade ago when airlines commonly overbooked their flights. This is no longer the case. While this benefit is rarely used by members, we found that these bookings unfairly impacted other customers. By removing it, we are better able to align our service offering for all our customers.

The latest changes for Aeroplan members with status were announced at the end of October 2023 and concerned flight pass benefits as well as access to Air Canada Café, among others. By the end of summer 2023, improvements had also been announced to eUpgrade credit sharing and online award ticket modification, among other things. Read our two articles on the subject to keep up to date:

These are minor changes, in addition to the new culinary offerings on board Air Canada, also announced today.

Aeroplan Elite status offers a host of benefits to enhance the travel experience on Air Canada and its partner airlines, but it can sometimes be a lot of information to take in. Here are a few guides to help you make the most of your Aeroplan Elite status: