Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is the latest in a string of airline loyalty programs to shift away from awarding points or miles based on a combination of flying and spending, now doing so based solely on spending.It’s no surprise to see, as major U.S. carriers like American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have pioneered this model in North America. However, the new system will undoubtedly rub some flyers the wrong way because distance flown no longer matters when it comes to how Aeroplan points are awarded.On ...