New: Earn and Redeem Aeroplan Points with Emirates

Redeeming Aeroplan Points with Emirates

Emirates is one of Aeroplan’s Select Partners, alongside United Airlines, Flydubai and Etihad Airways. For these partners, Aeroplan uses dynamic pricing: flight rewards display a « starting at » price that varies with demand. For example, here is the current chart between North America and the Atlantic zone (which includes Dubai, Europe, Africa and the Middle East):

These amounts are one-way estimates. Medians reflect actual member redemptions with Air Canada and Select Partners. Other Aeroplan airline partners keep a fixed reward chart. You can find the full chart for all zones on the Aeroplan partners page.

You can combine flights with Air Canada, Emirates and all partner airlines in the Aeroplan program. And you can also add a stopover to your itinerary for 5,000 points (all of this online).

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Here are the important details to know before redeeming your points:

• First Class rewards require Aeroplan status 35K or higher at the time of redemption, consistent with Emirates Skywards program rules. All passengers in this cabin must also be at least 9 years of age.

So if you have a trip in mind, it might be worthwhile to book a flight reward and not wait too long! You may be able to secure excellent economy or business-class flight rewards.

Here is an example of pricing observed at the launch of the partnership in December 2022, for an Emirates flight between Dubai and Paris:

• 25,000 points in economy class
• 45,000 points in business class

Since then, pricing has moved to the zone-based dynamic chart shown above.

Another example for an Emirates flight between Dubai and Malé in the Maldives:

• 12,500 points in economy class
• 20,000 points in business class

Examples of destinations with Emirates

To see the different destinations accessible with Emirates, you will need to use the Flight Connections tool:

Then combine this with Great Circle Mapper – GC Map:

And it might be useful to go looking for sweetspots like the Fifth freedom flights operated by Emirates, of which there are a good few:

Examples include:

• Rio – Buenos Aires
• New York – Milan
• New York – Athens
• Sydney – Christchurch
• Bangkok – Hong Kong

0 – 2,000 miles from Dubai

Here are the destinations accessible from Dubai in the 0 to 2,000 mile band:

Here it opens the way to exciting destinations such as:

• Athens (Greece)
• Cairo (Egypt)
• Nairobi (Kenya)
• Colombo (Sri Lanka)
• Malé (Maldives)
• Moscow (Russia)

Some of which are served by the A380. To test the bar at the back of the aircraft.

While others are served with B777s equipped with the new First Class cabin:

2,001 – 5,000 miles from Dubai

Here are the destinations accessible from Dubai in the 2,001 to 5,000 mile band:

In this band, Europe and Asia become accessible, as well as Perth in Australia. Some examples:

• London (United Kingdom)
• Paris (France)
• Madrid (Spain)
• Casablanca (Morocco)
• Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
• Cape Town (South Africa)
• Bangkok (Thailand)
• Tokyo (Japan)
• Singapore (Singapore)
• Perth (Australia)

Some of which are served with the A380. To enjoy the pleasure of a private suite:

5,001 – 9,000 miles from Dubai

Here are the destinations accessible from Dubai in the 5,001 to 9,000 mile band:

In this band, American and Pacific destinations are accessible as :

• Toronto (Canada)
• Los Angeles (United States)
• Sao Paulo (Brazil)
• Sydney (Australia)
• Auckland (New Zealand)

Some of which are served by the A380. For example, to test the on-board shower in First Class.

It will be interesting to see what this partnership between Air Canada and Emirates will mean for the two airlines’ flights between Toronto and Dubai. Knowing that currently, the fares offered by Air Canada are somewhat prohibitive on this route:

With a distance of 6,899 miles between Toronto and Dubai, the Emirates-operated flight falls in the 6,001 – 8,000 mile band of the North America – Atlantic chart. Expect:

• Starting at 55,000 points in Economy
• Starting at 90,000 points in Business Class
• Starting at 120,000 points in First Class (Aeroplan 35K status or higher required)

Earning Aeroplan Points with Emirates

As is the case on Air Canada flights, a points earning chart is established for Aeroplan members who will earn points on Emirates flights. Here are the earning rates based on the fare booked:

Other partnership details

Here are some additional, but not insignificant details of this partnership:

• It will be possible to earn Aeroplan points on Emirates flights, however, Emirates flight segments will not count toward achieving Aeroplan status.
• There will be no additional carrier surcharges, only the $39 booking fee with a partner carrier applies, as is the case with other Aeroplan partners.
• Aeroplan members will be able to book Emirates flights with points directly on aircanada.com, on the Air Canada app or with the Aeroplan Centre

Access to Airport Lounges

Here are all the details on airport lounge access between the two airlines:

• In Dubai, Aeroplan 50K, 75K and Super Elite status members traveling in economy class on Emirates will have complimentary access for two people to the Emirates Business Class Lounge.
• In Toronto, Emirates Skywards Gold and Platinum members traveling on Air Canada or Emirates in economy class will have access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges. Those traveling in Emirates business class will also have access to the Air Canada Café and Emirates first class travelers will also have access to the Air Canada Signature Suite.

Conclusion

This new partnership between Aeroplan and Air Canada with Emirates now offers plenty of new opportunities to use Aeroplan points, and to earn even more on Emirates flights. Discover the best credit cards to earn Aeroplan points that will allow you to book an Emirates flight!