{"id":67280,"date":"2021-09-06T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T15:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=67280"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:41:00","slug":"gulf-air-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/gulf-air-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Earning and Burning Aeroplan Points Through the New Gulf Air Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Air Canada's Aeroplan recently announced the addition of Bahrain-based Gulf Air as its newest partner. You can now earn and redeem your Aeroplan points when flying with Gulf Air. The addition brings the number of Aeroplan partners in the region to two &#8212; with the <a href=\"\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/book-etihad-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">addition of Etihad in June 2020<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earning_Aeroplan_Points_with_Gulf_Air\">Earning Aeroplan Points with Gulf Air<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When flying Gulf Air, the Aeroplan points that you earn depends on the distance flown and the fare class of your ticket. Points are earned as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business-class fares (C, D, J, and I) earn 125% of the distance flown.<\/li>\n<li>Economy class:\n<ul>\n<li>Y earns 100% of the distance flown<\/li>\n<li>L, M, B, and H earn 50% of the distance flown<\/li>\n<li>U, V, E, O, N, S, K, X, Q, and W earn 25% of the distance flown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/289\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67488 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_earning_with_Gulf_Air.png\" alt=\"Aeroplan earning with Gulf Air\" width=\"600\" height=\"289\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_earning_with_Gulf_Air.png 685w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_earning_with_Gulf_Air-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeeming_Aeroplan_Points_For_Gulf_Air_Flights\">Redeeming Aeroplan Points For Gulf Air Flights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to redeeming your Aeroplan points for Gulf Air flights, there is plenty of great options for you to choose from &#8212; with some interesting sweet spots to boot. Due to how Aeroplan breaks down the world in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/content\/dam\/aircanada\/loyalty-content\/documents\/flight-rewards-chart-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">award chart<\/a>, Bahrain is considered the Atlantic zone, along with most of Europe, the middle east, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/314\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67494 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Award_Zones.png\" alt=\"Aeroplan Award Zones\" width=\"750\" height=\"314\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Award_Zones.png 1590w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Award_Zones-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Award_Zones-1024x429.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Award_Zones-1536x643.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While Gulf Air does not have the extensive network of destinations other gulf carriers have, it still caters to a significant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfair.com\/flights\/destination-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">number of destinations<\/a>. Flights between Paris or London and Bahrain would all come in under 4,000 miles.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/375\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67492 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH_to_London_or_Paris.png\" alt=\"BAH to London or Paris map\" width=\"750\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH_to_London_or_Paris.png 1191w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH_to_London_or_Paris-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH_to_London_or_Paris-1024x512.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking at the Aeroplan partner awards, a one-way award on Gulf Air from Bahrain (BAH) to London (LHR) or Pairs (CDG) would set you back just 25,000 points in economy or 45,000 points in business.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/311\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67499 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/inter_Atlantic_award_pricing_Aeroplan-1.png\" alt=\"Award chart inter Atlantic award pricing Aeroplan\" width=\"750\" height=\"311\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/inter_Atlantic_award_pricing_Aeroplan-1.png 1456w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/inter_Atlantic_award_pricing_Aeroplan-1-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/inter_Atlantic_award_pricing_Aeroplan-1-1024x425.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That is excellent value for especially in business class on what is over an 8-hour flight:<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/336\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67501 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-LHR-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air.png\" alt=\"Gulf Air Aeroplan redemption\" width=\"750\" height=\"336\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-LHR-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air.png 1609w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-LHR-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-LHR-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air-1024x459.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-LHR-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air-1536x688.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to head eastward, then there are some great options flying to Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur. There is excellent value, particularly when redeeming points for business class awards.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/374\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67493 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH_to_Asia.png\" alt=\"BAH to Asia\" width=\"750\" height=\"374\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH_to_Asia.png 1192w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH_to_Asia-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH_to_Asia-1024x511.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All four destinations are under the 5,000 miles distance from Bahrain. So award flights on these routes will set you back 60,000 points one way in business.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67503 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-MNL-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air.png\" alt=\"Aeroplan Gulf Air redemption to Manila\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-MNL-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air.png 1298w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-MNL-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/BAH-MNL-Aeroplan-redemption-on-Gulf-Air-1024x410.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you are looking to travel from London or Paris connecting in Bahrain, then a one-way business class award to any of the four destinations will set you back 80,000 miles.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/251\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67498 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Atlantic_to_the_Pacific-1.png\" alt=\"Award chart Aeroplan Atlantic to the Pacific\" width=\"750\" height=\"251\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Atlantic_to_the_Pacific-1.png 1442w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Atlantic_to_the_Pacific-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Aeroplan_Atlantic_to_the_Pacific-1-1024x342.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redemption_Terms_and_Conditions\">Redemption Terms and Conditions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Booking Gulf Air awards are subject to a few simple terms and conditions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Awards can be online, via the mobile app, or via the Air Canada contact center.<\/li>\n<li>Awards can be combined with flights operated by other partners, as well as Air Canada.<\/li>\n<li>You can redeem your points for economy or business awards.<\/li>\n<li>A partner booking fee of CAD$39 applies to all Aeroplan redemptions that include partner flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">\u00a0Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Gulf Air does not have the reputation and glamour of other Gulf carriers, it still offers a fantastic hard product and service in its premium cabins. Its addition as an Aeroplan partner gives travelers even more choice connecting through the region, with both Etihad and Gulf Air now being Aeroplan partners. Let us know about your experience redeeming and flying Gulf Air in the comments below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Earning_Aeroplan_Points_with_Gulf_Air\">Earning Aeroplan Points with Gulf Air<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Aeroplan_Points_For_Gulf_Air_Flights\">Redeeming Aeroplan Points For Gulf Air Flights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redemption_Terms_and_Conditions\">Redemption Terms and Conditions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">\u00a0Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Canada Aeroplan announced that Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air is now a partner. You can now earn and redeem your Aeroplan points on Gulf Air flights. Points earning rates are based on the distance flown and fare class. Redemptions between Bahrain and Paris or London cost 25,000 points in economy or just 45,000 points in business class!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":67490,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12068],"tags":[12771,12629],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-67280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-award-programs","tag-aeroplan","tag-using-points"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67280"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":255580,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67280\/revisions\/255580"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67280"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=67280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}