New: Earn and redeem Aeroplan points with Emirates

This important news takes the Emirates and Air Canada partnership to a new level. In November, the two airlines announced the implementation of a multi-code operating agreement, suggesting that more news would follow.

We now know Aeroplan members can earn points by flying with Emirates and redeeming them for Emirates flight rewards. The reverse will also be possible; Emirates Skywards members can now earn Skywards miles on Air Canada flights worldwide.

But first, let’s get to the heart of the matter: redeeming Aeroplan points for Emirates flights!

As part of the partnership with Emirates, Aeroplan has developed a dedicated chart for Aeroplan members who wish to redeem their points for Emirates flights:

As you can see, this is likely to be dynamic pricing, unlike the fixed Aeroplan chart for the other 45 partners.

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

Aeroplan shared some important details with us as part of the partnership launch:

• We may see even lower fares in the coming weeks for Aeroplan members until the merger of Emirates and Air Canada fares are complete. Fares will be similar to Aeroplan airline partners! (See the example below).
• Emirates First Class flights are not yet available for booking: Aeroplan expects the above fare structure to be fully active in early 2023

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.

To see the different destinations available 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:

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

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

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

As is the case on Air Canada flights, an accrual chart is being established for Aeroplan members earning points on Emirates flights. Here are the accrual rates according to the booking classes:

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

• Aeroplan points can be earned on Emirates flights. However, Emirates flight segments will not count toward Aeroplan status.
• There will be no additional airline fee; only the $39 booking fee with a partner airline applies, as 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 through the Aeroplan Centre

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

• In Dubai, Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Super Elite members flying in Economy Class on Emirates will have complimentary access for two to the Emirates Business Class Lounge.
• In Toronto, Emirates Skywards Gold and Platinum members flying Air Canada or Emirates Economy will have access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges. Emirates Business Class travellers will have additional access to the Air Canada Café, and Emirates First Class travellers will have access to the Air Canada Signature Suite.

Aeroplan and Air Canada’s new partnership with Emirates now offer many new opportunities to redeem Aeroplan points, and to earn even more on Emirates flights. Find out the best credit cards to earn Aeroplan points to book an Emirates flight reward!