How to Use Your Aeroplan Points for All-Inclusive Vacations
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How Does the Aeroplan Program Work?
The Aeroplan program lets you earn points when you travel with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations, and use those points to enjoy a wide range of rewards:
- Airline rewards on Air Canada flights and with over fifty airline partners;
- Car rental;
- Airline ticket upgrade to Economy Privilege or Business/Signature class;
- In-flight Wi-Fi, particularly in North America and the Caribbean, where Wi-Fi is offered free of charge to all Aeroplan members;
- Gift cards and merchandise;
- Hotel nights with HotelSavers;
- And… for all-inclusive vacations, tours, Flight + Hotel packages, cruises, and Flight + Cruise packages around the world with Air Canada Vacations!
Read our Beginner’s Guide to Aeroplan to learn everything you need to know.
All-Inclusive Benefits with Air Canada Vacations
Every Air Canada Vacations all-inclusive package comes with the following benefits:
- The 1st free checked bag per person, for all destinations;
- Price matching (automatically matches the total package price up to $50 per person for an eligible package, if a similar package costs less elsewhere);
- Air Canada Vacations is the only tour operator with which it is possible to earn and redeem Aeroplan points. As a result, an Aeroplan member can redeem their Aeroplan points to pay for an Air Canada Vacations package AND earn Aeroplan points at the same time.
How to Earn Aeroplan Points Faster for Your Next Trip?
Aeroplan Points Earned with an Aeroplan Credit Card
In addition to all this, if you pay for your Air Canada Vacations package with an Aeroplan credit card, you will earn even more Aeroplan points!
A TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite* Card earns up to 1.5 points per dollar on eligible purchases with Air Canada Vacations.
Example: If your $5,000 all-inclusive package to Cancun with Air Canada Vacations is paid for with this card, you will earn 7,500 Aeroplan points ($5,000 x 1.5)!
Whereas with a premium card such as the American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card, you will earn up to 3 points per dollar on purchases with Air Canada Vacations.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $599 | |||
| $0 |
By combining your redemption with Air Canada Vacations’ points rebate offer available on many packages, and using an Aeroplan credit card as your payment method, you will receive many Aeroplan points back to redeem for a future trip. A few banks offer a range of credit cards in partnership with Aeroplan, allowing you to earn Aeroplan points on your everyday spending. These credit cards also offer a variety of travel benefits, including:
- The ability to get the first free checked bag for the primary cardholder and up to 8 travel companions on the same reservation on Air Canada flights;
- A statement credit for Nexus enrollment;
- Access to Maple Leaf lounges in North America;
- Comprehensive travel insurance coverage;
- Preferred fares for cardholders, often allowing you to redeem fewer points for flights;
- Worldwide Companion Pass, etc.
Please note that these benefits do not apply to all cards. When you’re looking for the card that best suits your needs, you can refer to this comparison article to help you make your choice.
Authorized users added as additional cardholders can also enjoy certain benefits with Air Canada. However, it is essential that they verify that their Aeroplan member number is correctly linked to their credit card by visiting this page.
In addition, by applying for one of these credit cards, you may receive a generous welcome bonus. Here’s an overview of the best current welcome offers on Aeroplan credit cards:
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $599 | |||
| $0 | |||
| $599 | |||
| $120 |
Using your Aeroplan points on an Air Canada Vacations package
Redeeming Aeroplan points for an all-inclusive package is done entirely online on the Air Canada Vacations website. The process is simple, and redemption takes place in the Payment section.
The rest of the payment can be made with a credit card.
When booking, click on Use Points on the right side of the screen. All you need to do is redeem Aeroplan points for an all-inclusive package with Air Canada Vacations, starting from as few as 1,000 points.
You can choose the number of points you want. Every 1,000 Aeroplan points reduces the cost of your vacation by $10. So, 100,000 Aeroplan points give you $1,000 less to pay on your all-inclusive package.
The remainder of the payment can be made with a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit card.
How to Book an All-Inclusive Vacation with Aeroplan Points
On the Air Canada Vacations homepage, sign in with your Aeroplan account credentials using the Sign In section at the top right corner.
Choose the type of vacation you are interested in, whether it is a vacation package, a Flight Hotel package, a tour, or a cruise.
Then enter the desired destination and dates and launch the search by clicking on the Search button.
You can filter search results to display only hotels or packages that meet specific criteria, whether rating, amenities, or the extra Aeroplan points offer*.
Some tours, packages, and hotels offer additional Aeroplan points; if so, a box will indicate it.
In the search results, you will clearly see which all-inclusive vacation packages offer Aeroplan bonus points. Then select the desired package by clicking on the Select button.
Once on the hotel page, this is when you choose how many Aeroplan points to use to reduce the cost of your trip in increments of 1,000 points.
Using Aeroplan points to pay for your vacation also works for tours and cruises.
Then all you have to do is continue your transaction.
Example: Earn Aeroplan Points with an Air Canada Vacations All-Inclusive Package
First, when booking with Air Canada Vacations, it is very important to add the Aeroplan member number for each traveler, adult or child! If you’ve forgotten, you can do so up to 31 days before departure.
The number of points earned for your package depends on the base points earned on the flight portion and additional points based on the selected Air Canada Vacations packages.
Base Aeroplan Points
With an Air Canada Vacations package, earn a fixed number of Aeroplan points based on the destination and cabin selected when you travel on Air Canada.
| Destination | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Canada, United States (Americas) | 500 | 600 | 1 000 |
| Europe, North Africa, Middle East (Atlantic) | 700 | 1 500 | 3 000 |
| Asia, Australia and New Zealand (Pacific) | 1 500 | 3 000 | 5 000 |
Example: If your vacation package includes a round-trip flight in Premium Economy with Air Canada from Montreal to Cancun airport in Mexico, you will earn 600 Aeroplan points.
Bonus Aeroplan Points
Air Canada Vacations offers bonus points on several packages of at least 7 days. For example, on select packages, you’ll earn the following Aeroplan points in your account:
- Up to 20,000 additional Aeroplan points per member on selected vacation packages in the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, Hawaii, and Cartagena for a minimum of 7 nights;
- Up to 12,000 additional Aeroplan points per member for selected packages to Las Vegas and other destinations in the United States for a minimum of 4 nights;
- Up to 8,000 additional Aeroplan points per member on selected Flight + Hotel packages in Europe for a minimum of 7 nights;
- Up to 8,000 additional Aeroplan points per member for selected Flight + Hotel packages within Canada for a minimum of 4 nights;
- Up to 4,000 additional Aeroplan points per member for all tours in Europe;
- Up to 8,000 additional Aeroplan points on selected Flight + Hotel packages in Europe;
- 4,000 additional Aeroplan points per member for tours in Asia, Oceania, South America, and more;
- 4,000 additional Aeroplan points per member for selected Flight + Hotel packages to Dubai for a minimum of 7 nights.
These offers are even available for children aged 13 and over. Young Aeroplan members aged 2 to 12 will receive 50% of the additional points compared to older members. Aeroplan points will be awarded 6 to 8 weeks after the vacation is completed.
Air Canada Vacations: Up to 20,000 Aeroplan points per member on packages.
Aeroplan Points Earned with an Aeroplan Credit Card
On top of all this, if you pay for your Air Canada Vacations all-inclusive package with an Aeroplan credit card, you’ll earn even more Aeroplan points!
The TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card earns 1.5 points per dollar on eligible Air Canada Vacations purchases.
Example: If your $5,000 all-inclusive package to Cancun with Air Canada Vacations is paid for with this card, you will earn 7,500 Aeroplan points ($5,000 x 1.5)!
With a premium card like the American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card, you’ll earn 3 points per dollar on Air Canada Vacations purchases.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | |||
| $599 |
Earn Aeroplan Elite Status faster with an Air Canada Vacations package
Aeroplan members now earn 1 Status Qualifying Credit (SQC) per dollar on the total value of an Air Canada Vacations package for each member, including taxes and fees, regardless of the class of service booked.
While the Aeroplan points earned can be redeemed to reduce the cost of your vacation, SQC are used exclusively to reach or renew Aeroplan Elite Status in order to receive many related benefits.
Air Canada changes Aeroplan Elite Status: Up to 6x more points with the Elite Bonus
Once they have reached Elite status, members will also earn between 2 and 6 times more Aeroplan points thanks to the Elite Bonus. The Bonus is based on the fixed points earned on the flight portion of an Air Canada Vacations package, depending on the cabin and destination selected. The Elite Bonus is based on the member’s status at the time of travel.
Consult this article to learn more about the changes to Aeroplan Elite status.
An All-Inclusive Trip with Air Canada Vacations and Aeroplan Elite Status
Effective January 1, 2026, Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) replace the Status Qualifying Miles (SQM) and Status Qualifying Segments (SQS) system.
Members earn 1 SQC per $1 spent on packages with Air Canada Vacations.
You earn SQC on the total value of an Air Canada Vacations package for each Aeroplan member, including taxes and fees, regardless of the class of service booked.
For example, for a $5,000 package, you will earn 5,000 SQC.
Maximize Your Aeroplan Points with Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations offers a wide selection of all-inclusive packages in the South, and fortunately, you can lower your costs by redeeming your Aeroplan points.
By combining your redemption with the Air Canada Vacations points-back offer available on many packages, and by using an Aeroplan credit card as your payment method, you’ll earn plenty of Aeroplan points to redeem for your next trip.
Air Canada Vacations Aeroplan points – Frequently asked questions
How do I redeem Aeroplan points for a cruise discount?
To book a cruise, call Air Canada Vacations directly: 1-866-529-2079.
How do I contact Aeroplan?
For any questions about using your Aeroplan points, your Aeroplan points balance, a reservation made with Aeroplan points, or any other issues regarding your Aeroplan account, please contact Aeroplan directly at 1-800-361-5373.
How can I book an all-inclusive vacation with my Aeroplan points?
On the Air Canada Vacations page, log in to your Aeroplan profile to check your points balance. Search to book your favorite all-inclusive and, at checkout, you can choose the number of Aeroplan points to redeem to get a discount of:
- 5,000 Aeroplan points = $50
- 10,000 Aeroplan points = $100
- 25,000 Aeroplan points = $250
- 50,000 Aeroplan points = $500
- 100,000 Aeroplan points = $1,000
- 150,000 Aeroplan points = $1,500
- 200,000 Aeroplan points = $2,000
- 250,000 Aeroplan points = $2,500, etc.
The maximum redemption is 500,000 Aeroplan points per booking, for a discount of $5,000.
Starting at 50,000 Aeroplan points, you can redeem your points in increments of 50,000. For example, if you have 145,000 Aeroplan points, you can redeem a maximum of 100,000 points ($1,000). To redeem $1,500, you would need to earn an additional 5,000 points to reach the next redemption level of 150,000 Aeroplan points.
