{"id":17316,"date":"2025-07-06T18:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T18:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=17316"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:18:45","slug":"do-aeroplan-miles-expire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/do-aeroplan-miles-expire\/","title":{"rendered":"Aeroplan\u2019s Point Expiration Pause Ends Soon \u2014 Here\u2019s How to Keep Your Points Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Air Canada Aeroplan is one of our favorite loyalty programs in North America and gives its competitors like AA and Delta a serious run for their money in terms of earning and redemption options. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Canada Aeroplan<\/a> partnerships extend well beyond its membership in the Star Alliance, offering excellent sweet spots and great value for awards with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/air-canada-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">50 Aeroplan partner airlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On the downside, Air Canada still maintains an Aeroplan point expiration policy&#8230; at least on paper. But after years of extensions to its expiration pause, we're left wondering if Air Canada Aeroplan points will ever expire again.<\/p>\n<p>Here's the current Aeroplan expiration policy, pause date, and how to generate qualifying activity to keep your points alive &#8212; if Air Canada doesn't extend the pause yet again.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Do_Aeroplan_Points_Expire\">Do Aeroplan Points Expire?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Expiration_suspension\">Expiration suspension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_To_Prevent_Your_Aeroplan_Points_From_Expiring\">How To Prevent Your Aeroplan Points From Expiring<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Earn_Aeroplan_points\">Earn Aeroplan points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeem_Aeroplan_points\">Redeem Aeroplan points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Exceptions_to_the_Mileage_Expiration_Policy\">Exceptions to the Mileage Expiration Policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reinstating_Expired_Aeroplan_Points\">Reinstating Expired Aeroplan Points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Track_Your_Aeroplan_Points_Using_AwardWallet\">Track Your Aeroplan Points Using AwardWallet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Do_Aeroplan_Points_Expire\">Do Aeroplan Points Expire?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aeroplan points expire if your account has no activity for 18 months. Here's how the policy is spelled out on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/your-aeroplan\/inactivity-policy.html#\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Aeroplan website<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cYou have 18 months before your Aeroplan points expire if there has been no activity in your account &#8211; meaning you haven\u2019t earned, redeemed, donated, transferred or converted any points. But so long as you stay active, your points won\u2019t expire at all.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>However, travelers still have a temporary reprieve from this policy, which originally dates back to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Expiration_suspension\">Expiration suspension<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite its 18-month point expiration policy, Aeroplan has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/news\/points-expiry-suspended.html#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suspended all point expirations<\/a>. This suspension was originally put in place during Covid-19 but has since been extended several times.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the Aeroplan expiration suspension is valid through <strong>November 30, 2026<\/strong>. So, you have some leeway to take action if you have some points that are at risk of expiration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\"><strong>Track your points and miles expiration for 620+ loyalty programs and get email alerts before your miles expire by <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/register?ref=235&#038;code=\" =_blank>signing up for a free AwardWallet account<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-107719 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Air-Canada-business-class-787-feature-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Air Canada business class cabin\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Air-Canada-business-class-787-feature-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Air-Canada-business-class-787-feature-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Air-Canada-business-class-787-feature-325x260.jpg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Air-Canada-business-class-787-feature.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_To_Prevent_Your_Aeroplan_Points_From_Expiring\">How To Prevent Your Aeroplan Points From Expiring<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In case Aeroplan ever reinstates its point expiration policy, here's what you need to know about generating account activity.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_Aeroplan_points\"><strong>Earn Aeroplan points<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit points earned from an Air Canada or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Star Alliance<\/a> flight.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase something with your Aeroplan-affiliated credit card &#8212; such as the <a data-ccid=\"4048274\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/air-canada-aeroplan\/aeroplan-credit-card\/\">Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Shop through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/partners.html#\/retail\" rel=\"noopener\">Aeroplan retail partners<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Earn points by shopping through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aeroplan.rewardops.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Aeroplan eStore<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer points from an Aeroplan bank partner such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> (1:1 ratio, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/mile-transfer-times\" rel=\"noopener\">instant transfer time<\/a>), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a> (1:1 ratio, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/mile-transfer-times\" rel=\"noopener\">instant transfer time<\/a>), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Miles<\/a> (1:1 ratio, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/mile-transfer-times\" rel=\"noopener\">instant transfer time<\/a>), or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a> (1:1 ratio, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/mile-transfer-times\" rel=\"noopener\">instant transfer time<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Transfer points from an Aeroplan hotel partner like <a href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Redeem_Aeroplan_points\"><strong>Redeem Aeroplan points<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/donatepoints.aircanada.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Donate your points<\/a> to a charity (minimum of 1,000 points)<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/redeem.html#\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Redeem your points for flight<\/a> or other non-flight activities<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aeroplan.rewardops.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Redeem your points for merchandise<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Exceptions_to_the_Mileage_Expiration_Policy\">Exceptions to the Mileage Expiration Policy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The mileage expiry policy is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/aeroplan\/member\/dashboard\/activity\" rel=\"noopener\">waived under certain circumstances<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members with elite status (applies to Elite 25K and above.)<\/li>\n<li>Primary cardmembers of an Aeroplan-affiliated credit card\n<ul>\n<li>In Canada, available credit cards include the <strong>TD<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Visa Infinite<\/strong>, <strong><b>TD<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege Card<\/b><\/strong>, <strong>TD<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Visa Platinum<\/strong>, and <strong>TD<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Visa Business<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the U.S., there is the <a data-ccid=\"4048274\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/air-canada-aeroplan\/aeroplan-credit-card\/\">Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048274\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/316f5698-9789-4850-8d51-9af122ad31a9.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Aeroplan\u00ae Credit Card\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Aeroplan\u00ae Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048274\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/AeroplanCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048274\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005154&type=3&u1=f4b4285d344a9e24fe4da1ee2d82107e&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Limited Time Offer: Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Limited Time Offer: Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Aeroplan<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card earns 3x points on grocery, dining, and Air Canada direct purchases. Cardholders receive 500 bonus points for every $2,000 you spend in a calendar month (up to 1,500 points per month), and earn a 10% bonus on Chase Ultimate Rewards point transfers to Aeroplan, enhancing point value. The card includes a free first checked bag for up to eight people on the same reservation, no foreign transaction fees, and a Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\/NEXUS fee credit. <\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 75,000 bonus points<\/li><li>Limited Time Offer: Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/li><li>$95 Annual Fee<\/li><li>Redeem points for both international and domestic flights with the Aeroplan&#xAE; Credit Card.<\/li><li>Fly to another continent and travel the world with the Aeroplan&#xAE; Credit Card.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>500 bonus points for every $2,000 you spend in a calendar month - up to 1,500 points per month.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>3x points directly with Air Canada<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining, including takeout and eligible delivery services<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points at grocery stores<\/li>\r\n<li>1x point on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/AeroplanCard\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-218d6b12aa#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Reinstating_Expired_Aeroplan_Points\">Reinstating Expired Aeroplan Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your points have already expired, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/your-aeroplan\/inactivity-policy.html#\/\" rel=\"noopener\">you have a couple of options<\/a>. Within <strong>six months<\/strong> of your account becoming inactive, you can reinstate all your Aeroplan points free of charge by either taking an Air Canada flight or opening an Aeroplan credit card.<\/p>\n<p>After the six-month period, you can still reinstate your points at the cost of 1 cent per mile plus a $30 administrative fee. To reinstate your points, you'll want to call the Aeroplan Contact Center at <strong>1-800-361-5373<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Track_Your_Aeroplan_Points_Using_AwardWallet\">Track Your Aeroplan Points Using AwardWallet<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With only an 18-month expiration window, keeping a close eye on your Aeroplan points balance would serve well. Fortunately, AwardWallet can take much of the hassle out of tracking your points expirations.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/account\/add\/2\" rel=\"noopener\">add your Aeroplan account to your AwardWallet account<\/a>. You will then receive a timely reminder letting you know if you have any points in danger of expiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/features\/how-to-track-points-using-awardwallet\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Track Your Rewards Using AwardWallet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aeroplan is a great program with plenty of excellent value in its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/award-stopover-open-jaw\/\" rel=\"noopener\">redemption sweet spots<\/a> &#8212; which include <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/book-united-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">booking United routes for as few as 6,000 Aeroplan points<\/a>. The program became even more valuable during a revamp in 2020 that eliminated fuel surcharges.<\/p>\n<p>If Aeroplan ever lets its point expiration suspension end, travelers need to be prepared to generate activity to save their points. But until then, it's blue skies ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Canada Aeroplan has a complex points expiration policy, and although your points can expire, there are several exemptions. 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