Air Canada Vacations: up to 20,000 Extra Aeroplan Points on Packages

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To the point In 2026, Air Canada Vacations will allow Aeroplan members to earn up to 20,000 extra Aeroplan points when booking a vacation package.

Since October 2023, Aeroplan members can earn a maximum of 12,000 additional points when booking Air Canada Vacations, until December 31, 2025.

Air Canada Vacations has announced that Aeroplan members will earn up to 20,000 additional Aeroplan points on all eligible package bookings made as of September 8, 2025! This offer is valid only for travel starting January 1, 2026, and completed by December 31, 2026.

Here are the destinations and bonus points:

  • Air Canada Vacations in Europe and Worldwide: 4,000 bonus points on all tours
  • Las Vegas: Up to 12,000 bonus points on selected packages, with a minimum stay of four nights
  • Caribbean, Mexico, and United States: Up to 12,000 bonus points on selected packages, with a minimum stay of seven nights for 2025 and up to 20,000 points for the same trip taken in 2026
  • Flight and Hotel Packages in Europe: Up to 8,000 additional Aeroplan points on selected packages (minimum 7 nights)
  • Canada: Up to 2,000 additional Aeroplan points for selected Flight and Hotel packages to Whistler, Kamloops, Calgary, and St. John’s

Air Canada Vacations - Extra Aeroplan Points

Air Canada Vacations allows you to earn points on the flight portion of a trip booked on their platform. This additional points opportunity is another way to earn extra points on packages.

Here are the terms and conditions:

  • Eligible for members aged 13 and older on the departure date
  • Aeroplan members aged 2 to 12 will receive 50% of the Aeroplan points
  • Valid on selected packages booked on the Air Canada Vacations website, through the Air Canada Vacations call center, or with any eligible travel agent
  • Each Aeroplan member’s account number must be included in the booking before travel
  • Points will be awarded 6 to 8 weeks after the vacation is over.
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When you search for a vacation package on the Air Canada Vacations site, you can see how many extra points will be paid out, after clicking on the hotel.

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Tip: You can redeem your Aeroplan points to pay for your Air Canada Vacations package AND simultaneously earn Aeroplan points and bonus points. Redeeming Aeroplan points is simply considered a payment method. This means the value of your Aeroplan point increases, based on the points you’ll earn in return.

New Way to Achieve Aeroplan Elite Status with Air Canada Vacations

From August 28, 2023, until December 31, 2025, to achieve Aeroplan Elite status, Air Canada Vacations allows you to earn 25% SQD on vacation packages. All this while continuing to earn SQM and SQC as usual.

Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD) are earned at a rate of 25% of the total cost per Aeroplan member, including all taxes and fees, of the eligible vacation package. An eligible vacation package includes flights or flights and cruise, with travel completed by the Aeroplan member.

Starting January 1, 2026, this will change with the introduction of Status Qualifying Credits (SQC). Aeroplan Elite members will earn 1 SQC per dollar spent on Air Canada Vacations packages.

Then, the Aeroplan points earned with an Air Canada Vacations package will vary depending on your destination and the cabin class booked, according to this chart:

Region Economy Class Premium Economy Business
Americas 500 600 1,000
Atlantic 700 1,500 3,000
Pacific 1,500 3,000 5,000

Additionally, Aeroplan Elite members will have a multiplier of 2 to 6 times more of these Aeroplan points. Unfortunately, this multiplier will not apply to bonus points awarded of up to 20,000 points.

10% Discount with GetYourGuide

Additionally, all Aeroplan members can get an exclusive 10% discount on an upcoming activity or excursion by booking with GetYourGuide.

To receive the discount, members must be logged into their Aeroplan account on the Air Canada Vacations website. From the home page, in the ” BOOK ” drop-down menu, click on ” Activities “. The discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

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Conclusion

This program is becoming more and more appealing, as the points awarded are for each Aeroplan member and even for children and teenagers!

It may be advantageous to create an account for them before the trip, so that each person in the group can benefit from the Aeroplan points.

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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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