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The promo has been extended to April 26, 2019.
Right now, there is a 30% Aeroplan transfer bonus when you convert hotel points into Aeroplan Miles. This time around, the offer includes transfers from Marriott Bonvoy—which wasn't the case with some previous hotel transfer bonuses. The promotion is valid for transfers through April 22, 2019
Key Terms for the Aeroplan Transfer Bonus
- The promotion is valid for transfers through April 22, 2019
- Receive a 30% bonus when transferring hotel points to Aeroplan miles
- Radisson Rewards points will receive an additional 30% for a total bonus of 60%
- Allow 4-6 weeks for the bonus point to post to your account
10 Aeroplan hotel partners are participating in the promotion:
- Marriott Bonvoy
- IHG Rewards Club
- Hilton Honors
- Radisson Rewards
- Best Western
- Wyndham Rewards
- Coast Hotels
- Choice Privileges
- Le Club Accor
- Shangri-La
Should I Transfer Hotel Points to Aeroplan?
Unlike a lot of previous promotions, Aeroplan has included Marriott Bonvoy in the participating hotel list—which makes this offer much more interesting.
Typically, Marriott points transfer to Aeroplan at a ratio of 3:1. Marriott also gives you a 5,000-mile bonus when you transfer in increments of 60,000 points, so transferring 60,000 points would normally yield 25,000 Aeroplan miles. With this promotion, you will receive 32,500 Aeroplan miles for every 60,000 Marriott points you transfer.
It's worth noting that Marriott points also have a built-in 10% bonus when transferring to United Mileage Plus. That means you'll get 27,500 United miles instead of the standard 25,000 when you transfer 60,000 Bonvoy points. Since United and Aeroplan have many of the same partner airlines, it's worth checking to see which has better pricing for the trip you're planning.
For example, Aeroplan charges only 55,000 miles for one-way business class from North America to Europe, but if you book with Lufthansa, the taxes could be a whopping $605 USD for a one-way ticket.
Book the same flight with United MileagePlus, and you'll pay 70,000 miles, but only $5.60 in taxes. In other words, with United, the taxes and fees are $600 less than you'd pay booking through Aeroplan, which is a savings of four cents per point on the extra 15,000 miles you would have to pay with United MileagePlus.
Our Take
Normally, transferring hotel points to airline miles is a poor value; the conversion rates are simply not good enough. However, with this promotion, a strong argument can be made for transferring both Marriott and Radisson points. In either case, it is only worth transferring the points if you have an immediate use for them. If you're looking for more ideas on how to maximize your points, check out our complete guide to Marriott Bonvoy Rewards or our top Aeroplan award sweet spots.
Source: Frequent Flyer Bonuses
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Great!! Thanks for to bonus deal post!!
This could finally be a good use of Marriott points!
Not interested in transferring any of my hotel points to any airline! I just received an email from United selling their devalued miles!
I don’t know much about Aeroplan. Anyone got reports on flying with them?
This is definitely the only time I would transfer points — during a bonus. Otherwise, I get so much better value by using those points for hotel stays.
I see the value in the Radisson transfer for sure, though honestly Marriott isn’t making me happy lately.
Never found much use for hotel point transfers to airlines – other than Marriott/old SPG as noted may be good value.
I was targeted for a 35% bonus for this promotion.
However I do not find Aeroplan to be a good program, so I’ll probably pass.
I am new to the points and rewards world – this is great information. Researching Air Canada for future flights.
Thank you for a nice and helpful summary of why and why not to transfer hotel miles.
Aeroplan is changing up it’s structure soon isn’t it? Would be scary to transfer now without having a redemption in mind.
Good to see Marriott Bonvoy being included this time.
Just not a great value no matter how its sliced
Oh I miss the days when Aeroplan had 25k RT J tix within Asia…
Those were the days, and they were wonderful, but now Aeroplan also charges rather high taxes.
What is the typical posting time for Bonvoy -> Aeroplan?
Yes, maybe the only transfer which make sense is from Marriott Bonvoy.
Otherwise, it’s better don’t transfer hotel points to Aeroplan.
Definitely a good idea to check availability bedore you transfer!
My preference is to use the Bon its for stays, especially when they become worth 3-5c/point. Aeroplan’s taxes can be a tough sell, although they are much lower intra-Europe.
Some people have been targeted with high offers. Mine is 35%.
I always love knowing that I’ll get the facts and then an opinion at the end of the post whether or not it’s really a good idea.
Sometimes we just get the facts and we just need a little extra help to figure it out.
The bonuses are nice but I think my hotel points are better where they are for now. London is calling and it’s getting to be an expensive summer.
Thanks for the comparison between Aeroplan vs Unites miles use. Very interesting
This is interesting. I hadn’t really looked at Aeroplan before this.
I wish this program had been available before. Nothing worse than expiring points.
That is great way to use up a few remaining miles.
I wish I had better access to Aeroplan. This is a great deal.
I don’t have it either, and I would at least give them a chance.
Aeroplan is looking more attractive these days given United’s future plans for Mileage Plus.
Be aware that the waters are still muddy for what will happen to the award charts post 2020 when AC regains control.
I’m gonna check this out, too. I need to keep my Aeroplan account active.
Great offer if you have uses for the points!
Calculating and knowing conversion rates is essential for evaluating offers like these and for assessing loyalty programs in general. And, having AW do them for me is probably one of the main reasons I regularly visit the blog. 🙂
This looks like tremendous value if you can use it!
nice to see a valuable air to hotel conversion
Thanks much for the info!
Doesn’t sound like a good idea.
Always grateful for your Bottom Line.
Wow, 30% bonus. That’s more than typical.
Great. this could be a good use of my Radisson points.
Thanks for this helpful information. It is good to learn all you can about the options with miles and points