The e-mail comes from Aeroplan and is sent in the morning, on the Aeroplan member’s birthday. Three choices are offered, and to help you choose one, here’s a description of each.
The deadline for choosing the precious gift is 30 days after your birthday. You should take the time to read the details of each perk before selecting one, since it only takesone click to activate. Once selected, this choice is final.
If you have a trip to book at short notice, this is the best option.
Within 72 hours of selecting this option, an email is sent with a personalized code. It is valid for one reservation only and must be entered during the search.
The 25% discount is applied to cash-only base fares and Air Canada flights only. The destination can be anywhere in Canada, United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.
For example, the code can be used for a departure anywhere in Canada to destinations such as :
The deadline to book the trip is 30 days after your birthday and 6 months to complete your travel.
The discount is applied to the economy class ticket only, before taxes and other fees. A maximum of one stopover is allowed and there is a maximum of 5 passengers per reservation.
Then, when selecting seats, a Preferred seat is offered for each passenger, for a maximum of five people.
In addition, if an Aeroplan credit card is used for the reservation, you will earn additional Aeroplan points.
For example, holders of the following cards earn more Aeroplan points:
Not to mention that the holders of these two cards will have travel privileges such as:
If you want to redeem your Aeroplan points for gift cards or merchandise in the Aeroplan eStore, now is the time!
The unique code sent to you will be used to obtain a 10% points discount on your order. This code must be applied at checkout.
The easiest choice, but the least profitable. This has a value of $2.
100 Aeroplan points will be deposited into the Aeroplan account only by clicking on “Select“. There may be a delay in the deposit.
If you have Aeroplan Elite status, the number of points may be higher. For example, a Milesopedia team member received 250 points thanks to her 25K status!
Please note: It takes 6 to 8 weeks to receive your Aeroplan points in your account following the transaction. It is therefore necessary to be patient.
This Birthday Perk is a targeted Aeroplan offer. For more chance of receiving it, we recommend that you sign up for Aeroplan promotional communications. Check at the bottom of the “My Profile” section of your Aeroplan account.
However, despite all precautions, not everyone receives it, nor every year.
For the lucky members who get it, it’s a great opportunity to save money or earn Aeroplan points.
Happy Birthday!
Savings are here: