{"id":183512,"date":"2026-07-10T22:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T22:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=183512\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T22:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:25:19","slug":"marriott-air-canada-status-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/marriott-air-canada-status-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Status Match Between Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan to Pick up Free Elite Status"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you know what you're doing, earning elite status in a hotel or airline loyalty program is actually easier than you'd think \u2014 especially if you already hold elite status in another program.\u00a0Marriott's Preferred Partnership Program with Air Canada allows Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and Air Canada Aeroplan<\/a> elite members to status match between these two programs.<\/p>\n

That means that if you have elite status with only one program but not the other, this is a great opportunity to extend your benefits. Here are the details and what you need to know about matching your status.<\/p>\n

Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan Status Match Opportunity<\/span><\/h2>\n

Marriott has Preferred Partnership programs with several airlines, including United Airlines<\/a>, Singapore Airlines<\/a>, and Emirates<\/a>. In addition, Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan members can also status match between programs. It's a straightforward opportunity, but it's not open to everyone.<\/p>\n

Here's a quick overview of the status match:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t
Current Status<\/th>Match To<\/th>Benefits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite and Titanium Elite<\/td>Aeroplan 25K Status<\/td>Priority airport check-in, standby, and boarding, free checked bag, complimentary preferred seats, 5 eUpgrade credits, Star Alliance Silver status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, and 50K<\/td>Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status<\/td>Priority 2:00 p.m. checkout and enhanced room upgrades (subject to availability), 25% bonus points <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Both status matches are valid for “at least” 12 months after matching. So, matching either direction before the end of 2026 will give the other status through the end of 2027. After that, members will continue to maintain their matched status as long as they maintain elite status in the original program. Re-matching is not required. Note that you must be a member of both programs before requesting a match.<\/p>\n

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If you have Marriott elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, you'll need to hold top-tier Marriott elite status to qualify to match to the base tier of Aeroplan status. Marriott Bonvoy Titanium and Ambassador Elite members can status match to Aeroplan 25K status. To earn Titanium status, you'll need to spend 75 nights per year at a Marriott hotel, while Ambassador requires 100 nights\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>$23,000 in annual spending.<\/p>\n

Although you can't earn Titanium or Ambassador directly through credit cards, holding the right cards can help you get there faster. \u00a0For instance, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae<\/sup> American Express\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> provides automatic Platinum Elite status<\/a>, which would typically require 50 nights per year. It also gives you a boost of 25 Elite Night Credits each year. If you also held the Marriott Bonvoy Business\u00ae<\/sup> American Express\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>, you'd earn an additional 15 Elite Night Credits, which puts you at just 35 elite nights away from reaching Titanium status.<\/p>\n

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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae<\/sup> American Express\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n
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How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n
Rates & Fees<\/a>
(Terms Apply)<\/span><\/div>\n
Welcome Offer<\/strong> Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 09\/30\/2026.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae<\/sup> American Express\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n
Welcome Offer<\/strong> Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 09\/30\/2026.<\/div>\n
Annual Fee:<\/strong>$650<\/b><\/div>\n
Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae<\/sup> American Express\u00ae<\/sup> Card offers plenty of value for Marriott enthusiasts: up to $300 yearly in dining credits, Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Elite status, and a Free Night Award valued at up to 85K points after every card renewal. Earn 6X points at Marriott hotels, 3X on dining and direct airline bookings, and 2X on other purchases. Additional perks include a $100 property credit at select Marriott brands, Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck fee credit, 25 annual Elite Night Credits, and a Priority Pass\u2122 Select membership. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div>
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