Etihad Airways joins Aeroplan as airline partner

Updated May 31, 2024
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Alexandrine Bertrand
Alexandrine Bertrand

Alexandrine Bertrand

Alexandrine Bertrand
An avid solo traveller, Alexandrine is an expert on loyalty programmes such as Aeroplan, Avios, AIR MILES, Flying Blue and Marriott Bonvoy. With a budget-conscious approach, she helps travellers make the most of their points and miles to experience affordable, off-the-beaten-path getaways. She also shares a love of gastronomy and enjoys exploring local flavours and culinary traditions.
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To the point Etihad Airways becomes a new Aeroplan airline partner from June 3, 2020.

Etihad Airways, Aeroplan's new airline partner

As of today, June 3, 2020, you can earn and redeem Aeroplan miles on Etihad Airways.

Here’s the announcement Aeroplan has just posted on its website:

As of June 3, 2020, Aeroplan welcomes Etihad Airways as our newest airline partner.

Formed in 2003, Etihad Airways is the national airline of the UAE and a division of the Etihad Aviation Group, a diversified global aviation and travel company based in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways flies to over 76 destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, in the Middle East and North America with a fleet of 103 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

Aeroplan Miles earned on all eligible Etihad Airways flights do not count toward Air Canada Altitude™ status.

Star Alliance ™ Gold and Silver Benefits are not extended by Etihad Airways.

Earn Aeroplan miles with Etihad Airways

Here how many Aeroplan miles you can earn with flights on Etihad Airways:

Etihad Accumulation Aeroplan

Redeem Aeroplan miles for Etihad Airways flights

Air Canada has advised us Etihad flights will be subject to the Fixed Mileage Flight Reward chart: And Fuel surcharges will not apply on Etihad operated flights.!

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Here is a test for a First Class flight between Paris and Abu Dhabi:

Etihad First A

And a First Class flight between Abu Dhabi and New York:

Etihad First A Ny

And a First Class flight between Sydney and Abu Dhabi:

Etihad First A Syd
Multi-city

Of course, you can incorporate this into a multi-city reward flight. For example, between North America and Australia through Abu Dhabi for only 110,000 Aeroplan miles in First Class (one way)!

Conclusion

Nous mettrons à jour cet article au cours de la journée en fonction des détails qui viendront. Mais autant vous dire tout de suite: il s’agit d’une très belle opportunité pour voyager à bord de cette compagnie aérienne!

Pour revoir nos reportages-photos à bord, voici deux articles à consulter:

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Jean-Maximilien, President and Founder of Milesopedia, is a recognized expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel in Canada and France. Approaching forty and a father of two, he has travelled to over 100 countries, half of them with his children and his wife, Audrey. Specializing in top loyalty programs like Aeroplan, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, he guides travellers to maximize their benefits across North America and Europe.
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