Eurowings Discover, New Aeroplan Partner

Updated May 31, 2024
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To the point After the recent additions of Air Dolomiti, Virgin Australia and Azul, you will have even more opportunities to earn and use your Aeroplan points!

New Aeroplan Partner

As of July 27, 2021, Eurowings Discover (IATA Code: 4Y) is officially added toAeroplan‘s list of over 40 airline partners. Eurowings Discover is a new airline part of the Lufthansa Group. It has Frankfurt and Munich (Germany) as its operational bases.

Eurowings Discover will offer a premium leisure experience with:

  • Lie-flat business class seating
  • Premium economy cabin
  • Full meal service in all classes.
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This new Aeroplan partner serves a wide variety of international destinations in Africa, North America, the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean. Its fleet will consist of Airbus A330s and Airbus A320s.

The Frankfurt – Mombasa (Kenya) route was inaugurated on 24 July. Next month, the airline will add:

  • Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
  • Windhoek (Namibia)
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Next October, Las Vegas andMauritius will be added to the destinations. Then in the winter of 2021, there will be :

  • Bridgetown (Barbados)
  • Montego Bay (Jamaica)
  • Varadero (Cuba)
  • Canary Islands
  • Egypt
  • Morocco
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In 2022, Canadian destinations will be included in the Eurowings Discover network: Calgary and Halifax!

Next will come:

  • Cancún (Mexico)
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Anchorage, Alaska
  • Fort Myers, Florida
  • Salt Lake City
  • Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

How to earn Aeroplan points with Eurowings Discover

This new partnership will give Aeroplan members more choice and cover a larger territory.

Members will be able to earn Aeroplan points based on the distance flown on all scheduled flights operated by Eurowings Discover.

In addition, they will be able to earn on flights ticketed by Air Canada:

  • Status Qualifying Miles (SQM)
  • Status Qualifying Segments (SQS)
  • and Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD)

There will be two types of earning with Eurowings Discover:

For intra-European flights:

Class of Service Booking classes Aeroplan and SQM points Minimum for Elite status
Business J, C, D, Z 150 % 375
P 50 % 125
Economy Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L 50 % 125
Not Eligible I, O, R, X, A, K 0 % 0

For the rest of the world:

Class of Service Booking classes Aeroplan and SQM points Minimum for Elite status
Business J, C, D, Z 150 % 375
P 100 % 250
Premium Economy G, E 125 % 313
N 100 % 250
Economy Y, B 125 % 313
M, U, H, Q, V 100 % 250
W, S, T, L 50 % 125
Not Eligible I, O, R, X, A, K 0 % 0

How to book Eurowings Discover flights

Members will be able to book 4Y flights online at aircanada.com, through the Air Canada mobile app, or via Aeroplan’s Contact Centre.

On an Aeroplan Flight Reward, the fee will be $39 (plus airport taxes) as with other airline partners.

Flights will be priced based on Aeroplan’s pricing for partner airlines. They can be combined with flights operated by Air Canada and other international airline partners.

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Conclusion

Since June 2020, Eurowings Discover is the seventh airline to join the Aeroplan program. And there will be more to come, Air Canada promises!

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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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