Calling Aeroplan for Another Star Alliance Flight?

Conquistador wrote: ↑ It is quite common, particularly in this age of Air Canada "fuel" and now "carrier" surcharges, to book flights on other Star Alliance carriers by using Aeroplan. I have done it more than once in booking "mini-round-the-world" trips.

Determine the flights that you want and are available for reward travel by using another airline's website or other tool (check out flyertalk.com for all kinds of tips and advice), call Aeroplan, and provide the CSR with the actual flight numbers and dates that you want. Yes, you'll pay the booking fee for actually talking to someone but you'll likely save hundreds of dollars, depending on your itinerary and flights, by getting what you want.

Arrgh wrote: ↑ We flew Copa from SCL to Panama, to Toronto. It was fine. Saved on the scamcharges that AC would charge.

GangStarr wrote: ↑ Expect to wait an hour to two hours to get an agent but yes they will book you on Aeroplan partners. Know your flights before hand and spoon feed it to them. They'll run it through the validate and if it's good you can book.

If you know what you want I say book right away. The hold time is consistently long to get someone but they are helpful. There's a $30 fee for this service.

speedyforme wrote: ↑ Thanks. Luckily this is under my husband's card so he will get to do the calling lol. I hate calling Aeroplan, so long...

For Aeroplan reward flights, I know you can book 365 out but don't they release more seats as well? Like why book 365 out when I can wait 180 days etc?

Madchester wrote: ↑ Tocumen is not a large airport. It's COPA's primary hub and they do a good job with tight connecting flights.

We did an hour and 50 min layover at PTY and frankly it was more than enough time to grab a casual drink prior to the SJO flight.