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Just over a year ago, Air Canada and airBaltic announced a strategic codeshare partnership, offering increased connectivity throughout Europe for frequent Air Canada flyers. Now, Aeroplan members can redeem points for airBaltic flights. This is a redeem-only partnership, so you still won't be able to earn Aeroplan points on airBaltic flights. However, more ways to use your points and miles are always helpful — especially if you're heading to Europe in 2026.
Here's everything you need to know about the redemption partnership between Air Canada and airBaltic.
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What is airBaltic and Where Does It Fly?
Unless you've traveled throughout Europe, you might not have flown Latvian-based airBaltic. However, as you can see from the route map below, airBaltic offers some impressive connectivity throughout Europe, and also flies routes to Dubai and to select cities in northern Africa.
airBaltic is somewhat unique in that its entire fleet consists of a single aircraft model: the Airbus A220-300. It's a single-aisle aircraft in a 2-3 configuration, offering roughly 148 seats. The airline offers business class, though that solely consists of a blocked seat.
You Can Now Redeem Aeroplan Points for airBaltic Flights
If you're interested in a European flight with airBaltic, you can now use your Air Canada Aeroplan points to complete your booking. Air Canada uses a fixed award chart based on zones and distance flown. You should be able to use Air Canada's award chart for flights within the Atlantic zone to estimate how many points you'll need for an airBaltic booking.
Flights are already available for booking. For instance, a flight from Riga (RIX) to Lisbon (LIS) with a layover in Berlin (BER) would cost 12,500 Air Canada Aeroplan points one-way in economy, or 25,000 points in business.
Or, you can book a non-stop flight from Riga (RIX) to Dubai (DXB) for just 25,000 points in economy or 45,000 points in business — not terrible for an almost seven-hour flight.
Related: Air Canada Partners: 40+ Airlines You Can Book Using Aeroplan Points
Best Ways to Earn Aeroplan Points
No matter how you choose to use your Aeroplan points, they are incredibly valuable. On average, AwardWallet users redeem Aeroplan points for 1.86¢ per point. If you can find some particularly high-value airBaltic redemptions, you can receive an even better valuation.
If you need a few extra points to complete your redemption, you're in luck. You can often buy Air Canada points with a bonus or discount, or you can transfer points from several major transferable points currencies, including American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Bilt Rewards Points.
If you book frequent Air Canada redemptions, consider applying for the Aeroplan® Credit Card(Rates & Fees), which earns 3x points for each dollar spent on grocery stores, dining at restaurants including takeout and eligible delivery services, and Air Canada directly. 1x points for each dollar spent on all other purchases.
- Earn up to 100,000 bonus points
- Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, 25,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months.
- $95 Annual Fee
- Redeem points for both international and domestic flights with the Aeroplan® Credit Card.
- Fly to another continent and travel the world with the Aeroplan® Credit Card.
- Earn 3X points for each dollar spent at grocery stores, on dining at restaurants, and Air Canada directly. Earn 1X point for each dollar spent on all other purchases.
- 500 bonus points for every $2,000 you spend in a calendar month - up to 1,500 points per month.
- Member FDIC
- 3x points directly with Air Canada
- 3x points on dining, including takeout and eligible delivery services
- 3x points at grocery stores
- 1x point on all other purchases
Final Thoughts
Air Canada's addition of airBaltic as a redemption partner is great news for frequent flyers. While airBaltic might not be your preferred airline, it offers impressive connectivity throughout Europe. Whether you use your Aeroplan points for an itinerary solely operated by airBaltic or an itinerary composed of multiple carriers, it's always helpful to have more ways to use your miles.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Aeroplan® Credit Card (Rates & Fees)
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