July 21 Update: Air Canada Altitude & SPG partnership with fast track to Elite Status and 8 new bonuses

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Air Canada Altitude members have been receiving the following email announcing new stay benefits at Starwood Hotels which also offer fast track to elite status challenges (Source: FlyerTalk):

Air Canada Altitude™, in partnership with Starwood Preferred
Guest®, is taking your benefits to a whole new level. This means being
an Altitude Super Elite™ 100K member just got even better! Elevate your
eligible hotel stays with a selection of new benefits.

• Exciting benefits within Canada

• Dedicated Altitude service line for Super Elite members only

• SPG® Gold and Platinum Status Challenge

Present your Air Canada Altitude card when checking into more than 60
participating Starwood hotels and resorts in Canada for an eligible stay
and until February 29, 2016 you’ll enjoy:

• Priority check-in via the SPG® check-in line

• Complimentary high-speed internet throughout your stay, where available

• Late check-out at 2 p.m. based on availability at time of check-in1

Visit spg.com/altitude for the list of participating hotels.

To top it all off, you can now earn SPG Gold and Platinum status faster
with the Status Challenge. With SPG Elite status, you can enjoy a host
of privileges like complimentary room upgrades, additional earnings and
more.

GOLD STATUS CHALLENGE

Register for the challenge, then stay 9 eligible nights within 90 days
of registration and you’ll be rewarded with benefits like:

• 4 p.m. late checkout

• An upgrade to an enhanced room – corner, higher floor or better view

• Your choice of welcome gift upon arrival

• Complimentary in-room, premium internet

PLATINUM STATUS CHALLENGE

Register for the challenge, then stay 18 eligible nights within 90 days of registration and you’ll be rewarded with:

• Your choice of welcome gift upon arrival

• An upgrade to best available room – including Standard Suites

• Complimentary in-room premium internet access

• Guaranteed room availability

Gold and Platinum Status will be valid through February 28, 2017.

You’re also entitled to these complimentary benefits2*, valid on eligible stays at participating hotels in Canada.

Sheraton Club – The Upside of Everything

Two one- time passes to experience Sheraton Club Level, with access to
the exclusive Club Lounges, featuring complimentary daily breakfast and
evening hors d’oeuvres between 5 and 7 p.m. during your eligible stay

Pack Light and Stay Fit with Westin

Two vouchers to enjoy complimentary usage of Westin Gear Lending throughout your eligible stay

Four Points by Sheraton

Two vouchers to start your morning with a complimentary breakfast for one (1) person during your eligible stay

Aloft Hotels

Two vouchers to enjoy an Aloft re:fuel (SM) breakfast for one (1) person during your eligible stay

Element Hotels

Two vouchers each redeemable for a $5.00 Restore pantry credit during your eligible stay

I would have to venture a guess that a lot Altitude members may already have at a minimum Gold Status with SPG due to their travels or by having The Platinum Card from American Express not to mention the status challenges attached this promotion are the same that any SPG member can take advantage of. Nonetheless it is nice to see this option out there for those who have no status with SPG and the ability for Altitude members to get those little extras on their stays in Canada.

Air Canada has expanded their Calgary-Portland flights to year round service. (Source Air Canada)

Travel Deals

Use promo code BOOK2WIN on Aircanada.com for a chance to win back your purchase! This promo runs until July 26th and there is a winner everyday. Also be sure to check out the social media portion of the contest as well. Find out more here.

Bonus Offers

AeroMexico Club Premier

– Double Club Premier Kilometers for stays of 2 or more nights at participating NH Hotels Worldwide. More… Until Aug 31, 15

– Earn up to 6x Club Premier Kilometers for Hertz rentals in Belgium,
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Puerto
Rico, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. More… Until Oct 31, 15


Double Club Premier Kilometers on Sixt rentals Worldwide. More… Until Sep 30, 15

airberlin topbonus

– Double topbonus Miles for stays at participating Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels worldwide. More… Until Aug 31, 15

American AAdvantage

– Earn up to Triple AAdvantage Miles for stays at participating Okura
Hotels & Resorts, Nikko Hotels International and Hotel JAL City
Worldwide. More… Until Sep 30, 15

Hilton HHonors

– Triple HHonors Points for stays of 2 or more nights at participating Hilton Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. More… Until Jan 31, 16

United MileagePlus

– 750 Bonus MileagePlus Miles for stays at La Quinta Inns and Suites in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. More… Until Dec 31, 15

Virgin America Elevate (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)

– Earn up to 5,000 Bonus Elevate Points for bookings made via Kaligo. More… Book by Sep 15, 15

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