Air Canada Vacations: Up to 12,000 Aeroplan points per member on packages

Updated Oct 30, 2024
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Marie-Ève Leclerc
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To the point Air Canada Vacations announces new destinations where you can earn up to 12,000 Bonus Aeroplan points per member when booking a package.

As of October 2023, Aeroplan Members can earn up to 12,000 additional points when booking an Air Canada Vacation. Today, Air Canada Vacations announces that this is now in effect until December 31, 2025.

This offer applied to selected packages in Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe and the United States. Now there’s even more choice!

Eligible members can earn these additional Aeroplan Points by booking a minimum 7-night stay on a selection of over 280 vacation packages, earning more Aeroplan Points on 14 new destinations and 75 packages. This includes Rome, London, Lisbon, Asia, Australia, India and Dubai.

Here is an example for a few destinations:

  • Air Canada Vacations in Europe: 4,000 bonus points on tours to Spain, Ireland and Venice.
  • Las Vegas: 4,000 bonus points on selected packages, with a minimum four-night stay
  • United States: Up to 12,000 bonus points on selected packages in Orlando, Miami and Hawaii (minimum seven-night stay).
  • Caribbean Mexico and United States: Up to 12,000 bonus points on over 260 vacation packages, minimum seven-night stay
  • Europe Tours: 4,000 additional Aeroplan points in Spain, Ireland and Venice;
  • European flight and hotel packages: 4,000 additional Aeroplan points for London, Lisbon and Rome (minimum 7 nights);
  • Tours in Asia, Australia, Dubai and India: 4,000 additional Aeroplan points.

Air Canada Vacations - Bonus Aeroplan Points

Air Canada Vacations allows you to earn points on the flight portion of a trip booked on their platform. Now there’s another way to earn extra points on packages.

Here are the terms and conditions:

  • Eligible for members aged 13 and over on departure date
  • Aeroplan members aged 2 to 12 will receive 50% of Aeroplan points
  • Valid on selected packages booked through the Air Canada Vacations website, the Air Canada Vacations call center or any eligible travel agent.
  • Each Aeroplan Member’s account number must be included in the reservation prior to travel.
  • Points will be awarded 6 to 8 weeks after the vacation is over.
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When you search for a vacation package on the Air Canada Vacations site, you can see how many extra points will be paid out, after clicking on the hotel.

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Tip: You can redeem your Aeroplan points to pay for your Air Canada Vacations package AND earn Aeroplan points and bonus points at the same time. Aeroplan point redemption is simply considered a payment method. As a result, the value of your Aeroplan point increases, depending on the points you earn in return.

New way to achieve Aeroplan Elite status with Air Canada Vacations

As of August 28, 2023, to achieve Aeroplan Elite status, Air Canada Vacations offers 25% SQD on vacation packages. All this while continuing to accumulate SQMs and SQSs as usual.

Status Qualification Dollars (SQD) accumulate at a rate of 25% of the total cost per Aeroplan Member, including all taxes and fees, of the eligible vacation package. An eligible vacation package includes flights or flights and a cruise, for which the Aeroplan Member is responsible.

Air Canada Vacations - 10% Discount with Get your Guide

What’s more, all Aeroplan Members can get an exclusive 10% discount on an upcoming activity or excursion by booking with GetYourGuide.

To benefit from the discount, members must be logged into their Aeroplan account at vacancesaircanada.com .

From the home page, in the ” BOOK ” drop-down menu, click on ” Activities “. The discount will be applied automatically at the time of payment.

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Bottom Line

This program is becoming more and more interesting, because the points paid are for every Aeroplan Member and even for children! What’s more, there are more and more opportunities to earn bonus points with the new destinations on offer.

It may be beneficial to create an account for them before the trip, so that everyone in the group can benefit from Aeroplan points.

Come to discuss that topic in our Facebook Group!
Caroline Tremblay

Caroline Tremblay

Caroline Tremblay
Caroline, a loyalty program specialist, helps families maximize their points to travel more frequently and affordably. With expertise in Disney, AIR MILES, and Costco, she travels the world with her partner and two children through rewards. Passionate about the latest in loyalty programs, Caroline shares tips to help you earn more points and turn your travel dreams into reality.
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