As Porter Airlines stretches its wings across North America, the carrier is not being shy about trying to seize market share from its larger rivals.
The latest move sees Porter offer Air Canada Aeroplan members a limited-time opportunity to achieve instant VIPorter loyalty status by matching their current Aeroplan membership level with an equivalent VIPorter Avid Traveller level. Porter made a similar pitch to WestJet Rewards members earlier this year.
Once approved, members will enjoy enhanced travel benefits with their next Porter flight. Every dollar spent gives VIPorter members points redeemable for future flights and 100% credit toward status qualification on any Porter fare.
“The significant growth of Porter’s network gives us the ability to serve the needs of even more frequent Canadian travellers, enabling them to enjoy our elevated economy experience to more destinations across North America,” said Kevin Jackson, EVP and chief commercial officer.
“This status match offer enables Aeroplan members to experience Porter’s uniquely generous approach to loyalty that recognizes 100% of every dollar spent with us. Porter is the only Canadian airline that offers full earning on every fare, including basic economy fares, and enables members to earn on optional services such as seat selection, baggage and flight changes. We also reward members with enhanced benefits faster than any other program in Canada.”
Aeroplan members can instantly receive Avid Traveller status for the remainder of 2023 in two different ways:
Direct match based on status
Aeroplan 25K = VIPorter Venture
Aeroplan 35K = VIPorter Ascent
Aeroplan 50K, 75K, Super Elite = VIPorter First
Match based on current year flight segments in their Aeroplan account
5 segments = VIPorter Passport
8 segments = VIPorter Venture
17 segments = VIPorter Ascent
28+ segments = VIPorter First
Applications will be assessed after submission at flyporter.com, with VIPorter account information and screenshots from Aeroplan accounts provided for review. Registration is open until September 6, with full details here.
Members have until the end of 2023 to reach the following reduced qualifying spend (QS) targets to maintain their membership level through 2024:
Passport = $500 in QS
Venture = $750 in QS
Ascent = $1500 in QS
First = $2500 in QS
Porter’s North American network has grown this year by more than a dozen routes. These all offer year-round service and a minimum of daily flights on each route. The airline says its growth rate will continue for several years as it takes delivery of up to 100 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
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