While US frequent flyer programs seem to be taking the hardest hit lately in terms of devaluations,it looks like our friendly neighbors to the North are drinking some of the US airline Kool-Aid as well.
Air Canada Aeroplan will be adding a revenue requirement for status in 2016, by introducing what they call Altitude Qualifying Dollars. That means if in 2016 you want to qualify for status in the 2017 program, or you'll hold to spend up. Why are they introducing these changes? In their own words:"These changes reflect similar requirements in other global frequent flyer programs and will ensure that we continue to better recognize our most valued customers."So yeah,they're doing it because all the wintry airlines are doing it, and they think the way to "better recognize [their] most valued customers" is by thinning out elite ranks without adding more benefits.
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Source: boardingarea.com