Improved Value on Flight Rewards

It’s always a great time to use your points, and Aeroplan offers flight rewards to hundreds of destinations worldwide on Air Canada and its partner airlines.  The transformed Aeroplan will offer Members an integrated experience with the ability to search and redeem for flight rewards at aircanada.com^[2] or on the Air Canada app.  Other improvements include:

• Every seat, every Air Canada flight, no restrictions – Members can redeem Aeroplan points to purchase any Air Canada seat that is available for sale – no restrictions.
• No cash surcharges on Air Canada flights – Additional airline surcharges, including fuel surcharges, on all flight rewards with Air Canada will be eliminated. Members will pay cash only for taxes and third-party fees (and can even pay for those with Aeroplan points).
• Predictable pricing –Points needed for Aeroplan flight rewards on Air Canada will be based on actual prices in the market.  Plan trips easily and confidently with the Points Predictor Tool^[3], which provides an estimated range in Aeroplan points that members will need for their flight rewards. This tool also shows the fixed amount of points members will need for flight rewards with airline partners.
• Unparalleled global reach – As North America’s most globally connected loyalty program, Aeroplan offers the ability to earn or redeem points on over 35 airlines. This global network comprises among the very best airlines for quality and service in their respective regions, and enables members to redeem for flights to over 1,300 destinations. Recent partner additions include Etihad Airways and Azul.
• Points + Cash – Members will have the flexibility to save their Aeroplan points, and pay for a portion of their flight reward in cash.

More Options for More Members

Aeroplan has something for everyone and will make travel even better with new features such as:

• Aeroplan Family Sharing – Members will be able to combine Aeroplan points with others in their household, for free, so they can redeem for travel sooner.
• Earn points whenever you fly – Earn Aeroplan points with every Air Canada flight booked in cash on our website or app, now including Economy Basic fares.
• Upgrade your flight – Members can redeem their Aeroplan points to upgrade to Air Canada Premium Economy or Business Class, whenever those cabins are offered and seats are available. With our innovative bidding feature, members can name their own price to bid for upgrades.
• Extra perks within reach – Members will be able to use their Aeroplan points for popular extras, such as in-flight Wi-Fi or the ability to relax in Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge.
• Better travel rewards – Members can continue to redeem points for their whole trip, including car rentals, hotel stays and vacations packages.
• Expanded merchandise rewards – Members will enjoy a wider range of reward options including electronics, housewares, and much more. Additionally, gift cards will be delivered digitally, and available faster than ever before.

Upgraded Aeroplan Elite Status

The transformed Aeroplan will continue to offer six membership levels – entry-level Aeroplan Debut, along with five Elite Status levels: Aeroplan 25K, 35K, 50K, 75K, and Super Elite. All the most popular Elite Status benefits remain, along with some exciting improvements beginning in 2021, including: