BOOKING
FLIGHTS
You have two options to book your travel for President’s Academy:
OPTION 1: BOOK YOUR TRAVEL THROUGH MCI
Start by completing your program registration. This lets the air team know that you are ready to receive flight options.
Within 48 business hours after registering (not including weekends), you will receive an email from the air team with two flight itinerary options based on your selected travel dates and home airport.
- These options are time-sensitive and not held until your itinerary has been confirmed
- Please choose the option that works best for you and your guest
Once your preferred itinerary is confirmed, the MCI air team will send you your official e-ticket.
If you opt in to the post-program extension, your air e-ticket will be issued once your post-program package details are finalized. If you do not opt in to the extension, your ticket will be issued immediately after your itinerary has been confirmed with the MCI air team.
During main travel days, emergency support will be available by phone or email only. The emergency phone number will be listed in the program app closer to program travel dates.
For questions or help, contact: igpcair@wearemci.com
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you choose to book your own flights, MCI is unable to assist with ticketing issues, changes, cancellations, or airline support, and therefore you will be responsible for managing your own travel arrangements. However, your flight itinerary is still required by MCI to arrange your ground transfers.
OPTION 2: BOOKING YOUR OWN FLIGHTS
Should you decide to book your own flights you will be reimbursed for the actual cost of your flight only, to a maximum of your departure city’s air allotment (see chart below). When booking through a loyalty program (e.g. Aeroplan, Air Miles), you will be reimbursed to the class of fare booked and subject to your air allotment, i.e. Business Class (Base AL 13+ on December 31, 2025) or Economy Class, based on your eligible fare.
Steps for booking your own flights:
Please forward a copy of your flight itinerary to Jamie Pettersen: presidentsacademy@wearemci.com.
For reimbursement, you must submit your reimbursement request by filling out this form. Your reimbursement will appear on your commission statement as a taxable item.
For a recommended arrival of May 26th, note that most flight itineraries depart on either May 24th or May 25th, and plan your travel accordingly. Transfers for early arrivals in to and late departures out of O. R. Tambo International Airport to the Four Seasons Johannesburg are covered should you wish to go in advance, up to 3 days pre–group travel dates only. Please provide Jamie Pettersen presidentsacademy@wearemci.com with your itineraries to make the arrangements.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you are booking your own travel, your flight from Kapama to Johannesburg will not be arriving until approximately 1:10pm on May 31. Your international flight should be booked 3.5 to 4 hours after you arrive in Johannesburg.
When booking independently, MCI is unable to assist with ticketing issues, changes, cancellations, or airline support, and therefore you will be responsible for managing your own travel arrangements. However, your flight itinerary is still required by MCI to arrange your ground transfers.
Air Allotments (per person)
These are the maximum per person reimbursement amounts (inclusive of all taxes) for qualifiers/guests who are extending dates or booking their own air travel.
Note: If you are connecting from a city that is not listed, your allotment will be adjusted for the feed-in fare.
| DEPARTURE CITY | ECONOMY CLASS ALLOTMENT | BUSINESS CLASS ALLOTMENT |
|---|---|---|
|
Toronto |
$2,200.00 |
$11,000.00 |
|
Winnipeg |
$2,800.00 |
$10,200.00 |
|
Montreal |
$2,200.00 |
$10,000.00 |
|
Vancouver |
$3,200.00 |
$11,500.00 |
|
Ottawa |
$2,600.00 |
$10,000.00 |
|
Calgary |
$2,500.00 |
$10,500.00 |
|
Kelowna |
$3,600.00 |
$10,800.00 |
|
Edmonton |
$2,800.00 |
$10,500.00 |
|
Quebec City |
$2,650.00 |
$11,500.00 |
|
Victoria |
$3,600.00 |
$12,000.00 |
|
Saskatoon |
$2,700.00 |
$10,000.00 |
|
Regina |
$2,700.00 |
$10,000.00 |
|
Nanaimo |
$3,500.00 |
$12,000.00 |
|
Charlottetown |
$2,500.00 |
$11,500.00 |
*Canadian currency
Business Class Travel
Advisor qualifiers who were Base Achievement Level 13+ on December 31, 2025, as managed by Business Reporting, are eligible for Business Class travel. This file can be found on Advantage+.
*Subject to availability
MCI has been notified of all qualifiers eligible for Business Class travel. You can indicate if you are booking travel on your own on your registration form. If you are not booking on your own, and prefer to book with MCI, they will reach out to assist with booking flights shortly after registration.
If you are entitled to Business Class but decline it, you will be allocated Practice Credits based on 75% of the variance between the costs from Economy travel to Business Class travel. You will be taxed 100% only when your credits are redeemed.
The incremental travel cost for eligible qualifiers who fly Business Class will be added to your taxable benefit, subject to the estimated 60% inclusion rate and reported on your T4A slip.
Premium Economy
Your upgrade to premium economy fare is covered if it fits within your Economy air allotment. If the fare exceeds your Economy air allotment, you will be required to pay the difference between the air allotment and the total fare price.
If MCI is booking for you, they will collect payment at time of booking. If you are booking on your own, you will only be reimbursed up to your air allotment amount or total fare, whichever is lower.
If you are entitled to Business Class and choose to fly premium economy and the premium economy fare does not fit within the economy air allotment for your departure city, you will be allocated Practice Credits based on 75% of the variance between the costs from Premium Economy travel fare to Business Class travel air allotment. If you are entitled to Business Class but decline it, you will be allocated Practice Credits based on 75% of the variance between the costs from Economy travel to Business Class travel. You will be taxed 100% only when your credits are redeemed.
Airport Transfers
For arrivals and departures, transfers will be provided between O. R. Tambo International Airport and the Four Seasons Johannesburg up to 3 days pre–group travel dates. If you have booked your own flights, please send your itinerary Jamie Pettersen at presidentsacademy@wearemci.com to make the arrangements.
- Transfers outside of the host hotel and O.R. Tambo International Airport are not provided.
- Transfers are only provided for the qualifier and their official guests; additional guests are not included in provided transfers.
Practice Credits
Qualifiers may choose to use existing Practice Credits to cover travel expenses, including:
• Optional activities for you and/or your guest.
• Hotel and meal expenses not covered by the program inclusions.
• Fare upgrade, based on availability – Those who qualify for Economy travel who wish to upgrade to Business Class travel are eligible for Practice Credit reimbursement.
NOTE: this will be added to the taxable benefit.
Please complete this form and submit to Compensation Services, Dept. 238 for reimbursement.
Flights from Johannesburg to Kapama
For the second leg of your South Africa journey, MCI Canada will arrange your domestic flights to/from Kapama, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transition into the heart of the wild.
During registration, you’ll be asked to provide travel details for both you and your guest, even if you’re handling your own international flight bookings.
If you are booking your own travel, your flight from Kapama to Johannesburg will not be arriving until approximately 1:10pm on May 31. Your international flight should be booked 3.5 to 4 hours after you arrive in Johannesburg.
