It’s Porter’s turn to offer equivalent status, a few weeks after WestJet Rewards made a similar announcement.
In the case of the VIPorter loyalty program, only members with Aeroplan status are targeted. In other words, VIPorter frequent flyer status will be awarded on the basis of Aeroplan Elite status achieved.
This equivalent status offer is available until September 6, 2023.
You need to follow these three steps to get status match:
Depending on the Aeroplan Elite status achieved, the following VIPorter status can be obtained:
It is also possible to obtain VIPorter status according to the number of segments (SQS) obtained in your Aeroplan account:
VIPorter members with frequent flyer status enjoy a higher points multiplier, dedicated airport services, free seat selection and other benefits.
Once the status has been matched, it will be valid until the end of 2023. To maintain your status until December 31, 2024, you’ll need to complete a challenge.
From the moment you obtain VIPorter status, you will have until the end of 2023 to reach the threshold of eligible expenses that will allow you to extend the status until the end of 2024.
The thresholds required for each status are as follows:
Essentially, any dollar spent with Porter, excluding taxes and fees, is eligible to meet the spending goal. For more details, see the VIPorter program terms and conditions.
This offer of status match follows on from the one made to WestJet last April, which has now been completed. This is a common practice in the world of loyalty programs to attract customers from competitors. These offers are also common in hotel programs.
If you’re a frequent flyer on Porter or Air Canada/Aeroplan, this offer is definitely worth considering.
Discover the new BMO VIPorter Mastercard credit cards here.
Savings are here (if you don’t see the sign-up form, please click here):
