Just put your Velocity freq flyer number on the AC reservation. Will earn VA ff points, if an eligible fare booking class.Wanting to book an Air Canada flights do I need to (or should I ) join their program to get my Velocity points & lounge access. One way Vancouver to Sydney ? Any Help new to booking International and don't want to muck it up
Thanks, although I didnt wait long enough for your reply (was a good price and direct flight) and jumped in and joined up and booked the flight, i did see the drop down box and added my virgin velocity number on the reservation for myself and husband so hope that means the points will be directed there.Just put your Velocity freq flyer number on the AC reservation. Will earn VA ff points, if an eligible fare booking class.
If you have VA status will get benefit as per the AC VA agreement. If flying business class lounge access will be based on class of travel.
Joining the AC ffp will just complicate things.
Booking a ticket while logged in to a ffp (AC) may mean in the background the flight is tagged to AC ffp, even though you added the VA ff number. For the "other person" adding his VA ffn will likely stick, as no possible conflict.Thanks, although I didnt wait long enough for your reply (was a good price and direct flight) and jumped in and joined up and booked the flight, i did see the drop down box and added my virgin velocity number on the reservation for myself and husband so hope that means the points will be directed there.
I am Gold Velocity but ticket does not show access to Air Canada lounge. Any idea if I show my Gold Card at Vancouver will they let me in the lounge or does it need a phone call.
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Looking at 7 hours at Toronto - VA Plat - still looks like there's lounge access on the virgin page here, but not on the Air Canada page here.What happened to the improved reciprocal benefits on AC with VA status? It was talked about a year ago by an AC rep.. anyone seen anything lately?
Lounge is a plus, but seats/bag would be more useful given the state of AC..
FWIW I’ve had no issues accessing MLL throughout Canada with my velocity platinum membership card, at worst a few questions.
Also, as mentioned above don’t bother signing up for aeroplan
The information seems pretty clear...no need to contact anyone. It's pretty standard that there is no mention of adhoc partners like Virgin Australia on lounge access arrangements rules...generally you'll only see details re the operating airlines and the major alliance they are part of.
The only solution is to call AC on 0011 800 6699 2222 (toll free) and the agent will allocate seats. Generally you get though will minimal wait - note it's not a 24*7 service (can't recall the exact times)I've just jagged a J rewards seat for BNE-YVR and return next month, however I'm not having any luck with getting seat selection to work via the AC website - it just keeps returning an error. Has anyone had this previously and/or have a resolution (without having to call AC)??