Air Canada Tweaks Aeroplan Elite Status, Sweetening Aeroplan Cardholder Benefits by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 0 Air Canada is rolling out some changes to its Aeroplan frequent flyer program. Thankfully, nothing is overwhelmingly negative — just a few minor tweaks and new partner airline benefits for 25K and 35K members. By extension, this means the cardholder benefits for those with the Aeroplan® Credit Card are improving. Here are the details on the Aeroplan program changes for 2024.
A Complete Guide to the Air Canada Aeroplan Program by Tyler Glatt February 17, 2024 18 For those looking for a comprehensively complete loyalty program, Air Canada Aeroplan is worth a look. With plenty of highly valuable ways to earn and redeem points, there's incredible value to be found with Aeroplan, even if you're an occasional Air Canada traveler. Here's everything you need to know about the Air Canada Aeroplan program.
683 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Aeroplan Points by Tyler Glatt February 8, 2024 4 One of the most consistent ways to redeem Aeroplan points for great value is right here in the United States: on United Airlines flights under 500 miles. For these flights, you'll pay just 6,000 Aeroplan points. Here's a list of the 683 routes where we've found this excellent award rate, plus a review of Air Canada's transfer partners and other ways to get Aeroplan points.
Enjoy These Airline Perks for Your Birthday by Jenna Hansen January 26, 2024 2 Who doesn't love a good birthday celebration? Better yet, enjoy bonus perks from airlines just because it's your birthday. This post looks at some of the fun options you have from different airlines, along with how to take advantage of these birthday-related benefits.
Now Permanent: How To Get a 10% Transfer Bonus on Chase Point Transfers to Aeroplan by Sam Helmy December 7, 2023 2 Now's a great time to sign up for the Aeroplan® Credit Card. Cardholders can get a 10% transfer bonus when transferring at least 50k Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan, and this perk is now permanent. Plus you can get Aeroplan 25K elite status through the end of next year. Add in a welcome bonus of 75,000 bonus points and this card is really appealing.
Air Canada and Flydubai Expand Partnership, New Redemption Opportunities for Aeroplan by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy December 6, 2023 0 Air Canada Aeroplan has grown its partnership with Dubai-based flydubai. What started with an interline and codeshare agreement now includes redemption opportunities for those with Aeroplan points. Here's all we know about the partnership and what makes sense as a next step.
Air Canada Updates Aeroplan’s Terms and Conditions — What You Need To Know by Tyler Glatt December 6, 2023 2 Air Canada is adjusting the terms and conditions of the Aeroplan program to crack down on bad actors. Unfortunately, the new terms leave a lot of gray areas — especially when it comes to credit cards. Here's what we know so far about the new terms.
Get up to 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Points for Buying a Mountain Collective Membership by Skye Class November 18, 2023 0 Air Canada Aeroplan members can earn up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan points when purchasing a Mountain Collective membership before December 12, 2023. Here's how to take advantage of this promotion and get your Aeroplan bonus points.
Improved Flight Passes and Other Changes Coming to Air Canada Aeroplan in 2024 by Sam Helmy November 14, 2023 0 Air Canada Aeroplan announced a wide range of improvements to its program. Most are coming into force on January 1, 2024. However, some are effective immediately. Changes include improved Flight Pass options, more complimentary guest access to Air Canada Café, and an easier requalification threshold benefit.
Air Canada Sues Seats.Aero for Millions in Damages. Will It Go After Other Points and Miles Tools Next? by JT Genter October 21, 2023 4 Seats.Aero is one of the best new points and miles tools to burst onto the scene in the past year. But now, the service is in jeopardy as Air Canada has filed a lawsuit against the service, seeking millions in damages in its attempts to shut down the service. Here's a recap of the lawsuit's claims and what it might mean for other similar award availability tools such as Point.Me.
Extend Your Aeroplan Elite Status Through 2024 via Credit Card Spending by Skye Class May 22, 2025 0 Aeroplan is offering a promotion for existing elite status members to extend their status through 2024 when earning 10,000 points on co-branded credit cards before October 31, 2023. This year, the offer is targeted, so members need to check their email. However, it works for all elite status tiers. Here are the details of this promotion — and why this might be a good time for existing elite members to get a co-branded card if you don't already have one.
Aeroplan Award Sale: Up to 25% Points Discount to North and Central America by Tyler Glatt April 10, 2025 2 Air Canada is offering an award sale through its Aeroplan program, offering up to 25% off award flights to North and Central America or within Canada. You need to book by September 29, 2023 and travel between now and March 31, 2024. Here's a look at the details and some sample flights to see how good this promotion is.
Aeroplan Introduces Easy-To-Use Online Award Changes by Sam Helmy August 2, 2023 0 Air Canada Aeroplan now lets you change your awards bookings online. You can change the route, date, and class of travel without the need to cancel and start the booking process from scratch. Here's how it works and something you should consider before changing.
Aeroplan Adds New Partner Airline, Teases New Partner Award Chart Coming “Later in 2023” by Sam Helmy March 21, 2023 1 Air Canada Aeroplan just announced the addition of a new Canadian regional partner PAL Airlines. Effective immediately, you can earn and redeem Aeroplan points on PAL - including some excellent redemption rates. In perhaps even bigger news, Aeroplan has teased that it's rolling out a new regional award chart due out this year!
You Can Now Book Emirates Awards With Aeroplan Points by Sam Helmy December 18, 2022 0 This week, Aeroplan launched its new Emirates award chart, allowing Aeroplan members to redeem their Aeroplan points for Emirates awards. While Aeroplan plans to use a new Emirates-specific award chart, this is not yet active. In the meantime, you can currently book awards at the cheaper standard pricing.
Aeroplan Adds Sun Express as a New Airline Partner by Sam Helmy November 23, 2022 0 Air Canada Aeroplan recently announced the addition of Sun Express as a new airline partner. Effective immediately, Aeroplan members can redeem their points and book flights via the website, app, or call center for flights on Sun Express. But, is it a good deal? Let's dig into some examples to see.
New Air Canada Aeroplan Partner: Bamboo Airways by Sam Helmy November 18, 2022 3 Air Canada Aeroplan announced a new partnership with Vietnam-based carrier Bamboo Airways. Effective immediately, Aeroplan members can earn and redeem points when flying on Bamboo Airways flights. Herae are the earning and burning rates — including 12,500-point redemptions to Bali and US to Vietnam for 75k points.
Changing Lounge Access, Other Aeroplan Program Changes Coming in 2023 by Sam Helmy October 29, 2022 1 Air Canada just announced changes to its Aeroplan program coming into effect in 2023. Most of the new changes come into effect on January 1, 2023. As expected, not all the changes are positive. And that's especially true for Aeroplan 35K members - who are losing a major benefit.
Convert Hotel Points to Aeroplan With A 20% Bonus (With One Big Exception) by Sam Helmy October 28, 2022 1 Aeroplan just launched a promotion giving you a 20% bonus when you convert hotel points to Aeroplan. The promotion is valid for transfers through November 13, 2022 and can be a great way of topping off your Aeroplan account for an award. However, this offer unfortunately does not include all hotel partners.
Earn Up to 15,000 Bonus Aeroplan Points on IHG Stays by Sam Helmy October 27, 2022 0 IHG launched a new promotion offering up to 15,000 bonus Air Canada Aeroplan points for eligible IHG stays. The promotion is valid for stays through January 31, 2023. However, reservations must be completed by November 30, 2022.
Air Canada Aeroplan and Avis Partner to Offer Status Match Opportunity by Skye Class October 16, 2022 2 Avis and Air Canada Aeroplan just announced a new partnership. As part of this new partnership, Aeroplan elites and premium credit cardholders can claim Avis Preferred Plus or even President's Club elite status. Here are the details of which Avis elite status you can claim and how to do so.
You Can Now Book Aeroplan Stopovers Awards Online by Sam Helmy September 18, 2022 0 Air Canada Aeroplan now allows you to book award stopover awards directly via its website. This is a significant change since you previously had to find your awards, then contact an Air Canada Aeroplan center to finalize your booking - paying a phone booking fee for the pleasure of doing so.
Transfer Membership Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan With a 15% Bonus by Sam Helmy September 6, 2022 5 Receive a 15% transfer bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan. This new promotion is valid for transfers through September 30, 2022. During this transfer bonus, you will receive 1,150 Aeroplan points for every 1,000 points you transfer
Amex Launches an Incredible 12 Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses For September by JT Genter September 1, 2022 13 It's back! Last year, we saw American Express Membership Rewards offer an incredible 12 transfer bonuses at the same time. And now it's back again this year! Now through (at least) the end of September, you can transfer Membership Rewards points to 9 airlines and 3 hotel programs with up to a 30% transfer bonus.
Aeroplan to Update Some Award Pricing Effective September 1, 2022 by Sam Helmy August 12, 2022 0 Air Canada's Aeroplan award program has announced a series of tweaks to its award chart. Rather than overhauling the entire chart, pricing changes are affecting some routes between North and South America, North America and Europe/Africa, as well as some routes that don't touch North America. Here's what you need to know so you can lock in the cheapest rates.
How to Earn and Redeem Aeroplan Points on Eurowings by Max Prosperi August 4, 2022 0 Air Canada's Aeroplan frequent flyer program has added yet another new partner airline. Eurowings Europe and the recently launched Eurowings Discover are not Aeroplan partner airlines. Here's what Aeroplan members need to know about earning and redeeming points for flights operated by the German low-cost carrier.
Emirates, Air Canada Announce New Strategic Partnership. Here’s What We Know So Far. by Sam Helmy July 14, 2022 2 This week, Air Canada and Emirates announced the formation of a strategic partnership. The airlines aim to codeshare some routes in 2022 and eventually have reciprocal frequent flyer benefits - including lounge access. Here's what we know so far about this exciting new partnership.
Earn 10X Points on Overseas Purchases Using the Chase Aeroplan Card by Sam Helmy July 9, 2022 1 Earn 10X for overseas spending on your Aeroplan® Credit Card this summer. Now through September 30, 2022, cardholders will earn 10X points on eligible overseas spending, up to 15,000 points or $1,500 of spending.
