{"id":50398,"date":"2026-03-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/reward-program\/aeroplan-2\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T15:35:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T19:35:31","slug":"aeroplan","status":"publish","type":"card_reward","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/","title":{"rendered":"Aeroplan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; el_id=&#8221;introduction&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada&#8217;s loyalty program, Aeroplan, has 8 million active members.<\/p>\n<p>Aeroplan allows members to earn points in a variety of ways, including travel with Air Canada and other airline partners, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">credit card affiliated with the program<\/a>, staying at partner hotels, renting cars from affiliated companies, or making purchases at various partner retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Points earned can then be redeemed for flights, upgrades, hotel stays, car rentals, and other rewards.<\/p>\n<p>Aeroplan also emphasizes reward customization, offering members the opportunity to choose from a wide range of options to best suit their needs and preferences. Here&#8217;s our complete guide to everything you need to know about the Aeroplan program. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Rules&#8221; el_id=&#8221;rules&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here are the <strong>rules for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/aeroplan\">Aeroplan<\/a> flight rewards (tickets purchased with points)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No carrier surcharges<\/li>\n<li>Partner airline pricing<\/li>\n<li>Stopover and Layover rules<\/li>\n<li>Pricing based on travel zones and distance travelled<\/li>\n<li>Points Predictor Tool<\/li>\n<li>The Points + Cash option<\/li>\n<li>Aeroplan Fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Removal of Aeroplan Carrier Surcharges&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_removal_of_aeroplan_carrier_surcharges&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are<strong> no <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/understanding-the-airlines-surcharges\/\">carrier surcharges<\/a><\/strong> when you use your <strong> Aeroplan points<\/strong>! This opens up opportunities &#8211; not only to travel with Air Canada on flights to Europe or Asia &#8211; but also to use partner airlines such as All Nippon Airways, Austrian or Lufthansa more regularly.<\/p>\n<p>And why not use your Aeroplan points to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/lufthansa-first-class-b748\/\">treat yourself to the luxury of First Class on Lufthansa<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22930&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"253354\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Partner Booking Fees&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_partner_booking_fees&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There is a fixed <strong>Aeroplan<\/strong> partner booking fee of $39.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, Air Canada aims to encourage <strong>Aeroplan members<\/strong> to book flights directly on its airline by implementing this <strong>Aeroplan<\/strong> partner booking fee.<\/p>\n<p>This is a flat fee:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$39 per one-way ticket<\/li>\n<li>$39 for a round trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;ll have to pay $39 to book an air award including a flight on Singapore Airlines, for example:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;partenaires&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Pricing with Aeroplan Partners&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;pricing_with_aeroplan_partners&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>While Air Canada has adopted a variable fare structure for its own flights, it has <strong>a fixed fare structure for flights with partner airlines, <\/strong>with a few <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/aeroplan-fare-chart-changes-certain-airline-partners\/\">exceptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, with an Aeroplan partner booking fee of $39, <strong>the points pricing will always be at the lowest level of Air Canada&#8217;s pricing<\/strong> (when available). While Air Canada&#8217;s pricing may fluctuate based on market prices, this will not be the case for most partners (subject to availability, of course). <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439309&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For example, a one-way economy flight from Montreal to Frankfurt costs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>between 35,000 and 60,000 Aeroplan points with Air Canada,<\/li>\n<li>35,000 Aeroplan points + $39 partner booking fee with Lufthansa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;37501&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;stopover&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Stopover and Layover Rules&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_stopover_and_layover_rules&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Aeroplan program allows you to build highly flexible itineraries and optimize the destinations you can visit within the same trip with layovers and the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/tutoriels\/aeroplan-stoptover-ultimate-guide\/\">stopover feature<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Award ticket prices are based on one-way travel between 4 different zones (North America, South America, Atlantic and Pacific).<\/li>\n<li>It is possible to make several layovers (less than 24 hours). If you plan your itinerary carefully, you&#8217;ll be able to add several little getaways along the way.<\/li>\n<li>It is possible to make a stopover (more than 24 hours and less than 45 days) on a one-way trip. So, if you book a one-way ticket with your Aeroplan points, you can make a stopover of more than 24 hours en route and visit an additional destination at a lower cost. <\/li>\n<li>The price for any Aeroplan stopover is set at <strong>5,000 points<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is possible to build routes up to 100% above the direct distance.<\/li>\n<li>There is no limit to the number of airlines on the same ticket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"209991\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;zones&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Travel Zones and Distances&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_travel_zones_and_distances&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Aeroplan divides the world into <strong>4 travel zones<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>North America<\/li>\n<li>South America<\/li>\n<li>Atlantic<\/li>\n<li>Pacific<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95414&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Next, Aeroplan subdivides each travel zone by <strong>distance in miles: <\/strong>the greater the distance covered, the greater the cost in points.<\/p>\n<p>Distance thresholds in miles are different depending on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>each travel zone (Atlantic, Pacific, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>travel between each zone (Atlantic to Pacific, North America to South America, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And the cost in points is different depending on whether you fly <strong>with Air Canada or one of its partners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439309&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>So it&#8217;s worth booking direct flights rather than connecting flights. In some cases, <strong>the addition of a connection may result in a higher fare threshold.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, a flight from Montreal to Zurich has a distance of 3,736 miles. This trip falls into the <strong>0 &#8211; 4,000 miles<\/strong> threshold for travel between North America and Atlantic zones. The cost is <strong>35,000 points<\/strong> in economy class.<\/p>\n<p>Adding a connection to Nice, a flight from Montreal &#8211; Zurich &#8211; Nice has a distance of 4,006 miles. This trip falls into the <strong>4,001 &#8211; 6,000 <\/strong>threshold for travel between North America and Atlantic zones. The cost is <strong>40,000 points<\/strong> in economy class. <strong>That&#8217;s 5,000 more points.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95654&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]While choosing to connect via Brussels to reach Nice, we remain in the <strong> 0 &#8211; 4,000 miles<\/strong> threshold for travel between North America and Atlantic areas. The cost is <strong>35,000 points<\/strong> in economy class.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95659&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;tool&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Aeroplan Points Predictor&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_aeroplan_points_predictor&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To easily find out how much an itinerary costs in points Aeroplan, a tool is available to members on the Air Canada website: <strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/redeem\/points-predictor.html#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Points Predictor<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95448&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;cash&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Aeroplan Points + Cash Option&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_aeroplan_points_cash_option&#8221;][vc_column_text]It will now be possible to use a new feature: Aeroplan <strong>Points + Cash<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95510&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have enough Aeroplan points for a flight reward, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-points-cash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">several fare options are available to you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example for a flight with a cost of 12,500 points + $38.98 in airport taxes:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">Points<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">Cash<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">Value per point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">$16,400<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">$0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">$0.001<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><strong>12,500<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><strong>$38.98<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">10,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">$91.48<\/td>\n<p><\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">$0.021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">7,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">$143.98<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">$0.021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>So if you want to pay airport taxes with your points (in the example above 3,900 points save you $38.98), you will get a value of <strong>1 cent per point.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you don&#8217;t have enough points &#8211; or want to keep them &#8211; the cash option is to &#8220;virtually buy&#8221; points, paying <strong>2.1 cents per point.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the example above, to save 2,500 points, you&#8217;ll need to pay around $52.5 (or 2.1 cents per point).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"225201\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;frais&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Fees&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_fees&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Reward Change or Cancellation Fees&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_reward_change_or_cancellation_fees&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Aeroplan allows you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To cancel a flight booked with Aeroplan points free of charge <strong>within 24 hours of booking<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>To cancel or modify a flight reward <strong>up to two hours before departure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95440&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Modification fees<\/strong> range from $0 to $100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation fees<\/strong> are $0 to $175 depending on the rate paid and the cancellation method.<\/p>\n<p>Consult the tables below for the full details:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;358470&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;358468&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Flight Reward Fares for Infants&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_flight_reward_fares_for_infants&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Aeroplan is known for being a particularly advantageous program for infant award tickets (children under 2 years old). We have taken advantage of this on many occasions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a> is one of the best programs to <strong>book a baby award ticket<\/strong> as the fare is fixed at <strong>$25 or 2,500 Aeroplan points<\/strong> per one-way ticket on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Canada<\/a> or their partners.<\/p>\n<p>And it doesn&#8217; <strong>t matter which cabin you choose<\/strong> (Economy, Economy Premium, Business\/Signature)!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"236544\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;experience&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Simplified Booking Experience&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;simplified_booking_experience&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Similar to Buying a Paid Ticket&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;similar_to_buying_a_paid_ticket&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-book-travel-aeroplan-points\/\">Booking an award flight<\/a> <strong>takes only a few minutes<\/strong>, whether on the Air Canada website or mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>Also, for flights operated by Air Canada, it will be possible to choose &#8211; as for paid tickets &#8211; between <strong>three fares:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard<\/li>\n<li>Flex<\/li>\n<li>Latitude<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these fares <strong>includes advantages<\/strong> (reduced change or cancellation fees, choice of seat, baggage included, etc.) as well as access to the Air Canada <strong>Signature Suite<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57539&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_message]<\/p>\n<h6>Air Canada<\/h6>\n<p><strong>All seats on flights operated by Air Canada<\/strong> are available as award tickets.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"194291\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ability to Create Your Own Itinerary&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;ability_to_create_your_own_itinerary&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>All available flight rewards are displayed in the search engine on the Air Canada website. <strong>You can build the exact itinerary you want<\/strong> and combine flights with Air Canada, Star Alliance airlines, and even partner companies like Etihad Airways!<\/p>\n<p>Also, since all Air Canada flights are available as award flights,<strong> Aeroplan members living outside the major hubs of Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver are not penalized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22905&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Flight Rewards Eligible for eUpgrades&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;flight_rewards_eligible_for_eupgrades&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>All Air Canada flight rewards are <strong>eligible for eUpgrades<\/strong> with your <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/air-canada-aeroplan-elite-status\/\"> Aeroplan frequent flyer elite status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated fare chart will be displayed directly <strong>at the time of purchasing your award flight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95494&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Family Sharing&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_family_sharing&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Aeroplan Family Sharing program has various features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accumulating and redeeming Aeroplan points as a family<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the benefits of Aeroplan as a family<\/li>\n<li>The terms of Aeroplan Family Sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Accumulating and Redeeming Aeroplan Points as a Family&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;accumulating_and_redeeming_aeroplan_points_as_a_family&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The concept of Aeroplan Family Sharing is simple: it allows members to <strong>accumulate and redeem Aeroplan points together<\/strong>. While each Aeroplan member keeps their points in their own account, the goal is to use them as a group. <\/p>\n<p>For each booking, Aeroplan points are deducted <strong>proportionally<\/strong> from each individual account.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take the example of a Family Sharing account with <strong>a total of 250,000 Aeroplan points<\/strong>. Within this Family Sharing, 4 people want to book a trip costing <strong>25,000 Aeroplan points per person<\/strong>, which equals 100,000 Aeroplan points for the Family Sharing members. <\/p>\n<p>The cost of the trip (100,000 points) represents 40% of the total Aeroplan points in the Family Sharing account (250,000 points).<\/p>\n<p>Each member&#8217;s <strong> Aeroplan points balance will be reduced by 40%<\/strong> for this reservation:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 144px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Family Sharing Member<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2365%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Individual balance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.15704%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Proportion<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6065%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Points deducted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Member 1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2365%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">150,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.15704%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">40%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6065%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">60,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Member 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2365%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">75,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.15704%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">40%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6065%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">30,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Member 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2365%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">15,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.15704%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">40%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6065%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Member 4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2365%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">10,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.15704%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">40%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6065%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">4,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Family Sharing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.2365%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>250,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.15704%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>40%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.6065%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>100,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>Milesopedia&#8217;s review<\/h6>\n<p>Think of it like a joint checking account: it&#8217;s <strong>a relationship of trust <\/strong>between all Aeroplan members within the same Family Sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Before its creation, each member had an individual account, and transferring points between different member accounts was very costly. We often ended up with one member who accumulated a lot (whether through business travel or spending), and other members (often children) who accumulated few points.  In any case, not enough to use those points for a reward.<\/p>\n<p>Family Sharing answers this problem <strong>by putting Aeroplan points into a shared account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, each time a member books an award ticket, whether they are travelling alone or with all the members of the Family Sharing, <strong>Aeroplan points will be deducted proportionally<\/strong> from each of the Aeroplan accounts.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Terms of Aeroplan Family Sharing&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_terms_of_aeroplan_family_sharing&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are various terms associated with the Aeroplan Family Sharing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 8 Aeroplan members can participate in an Aeroplan Family Sharing<\/li>\n<li>The minimum duration of membership in an Aeroplan Family Sharing is 3 months<\/li>\n<li>In case of withdrawal from an Aeroplan Family Sharing, you must wait 6 months before joining another Family Sharing.<\/li>\n<li>1 member of the Family Sharing has administrative power (to invite members, allow or deny them the use of Family Sharing points).<\/li>\n<li>Each reward will <strong>proportionally<\/strong> deduct from the Aeroplan accounts of each member of the Family Sharing.<\/li>\n<li>This will reset the inactivity counter for all individual Aeroplan accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"96033\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_message]<\/p>\n<h6>Milesopedia&#8217;s Review<\/h6>\n<p>As you can see, unlike other programs, there&#8217; <strong>s no need to share the same address or name <\/strong>. Air Canada insists that this is not a household account, but a Family Account: based on <strong>a trust relationship between members<\/strong>.[\/vc_message][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Enjoy the Benefits of Aeroplan as a Family&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;enjoy_the_benefits_of_aeroplan_as_a_family&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada also offers another benefit to being part of an Aeroplan Family Sharing: a <strong>preferential rate<\/strong> for all Aeroplan members within the same Family Sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, if a member of the Family Sharing has an <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/air-canada-aeroplan-elite-status\/\"><strong>Aeroplan status<\/strong><\/a> or an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=96008\"><strong>Aeroplan credit card<\/strong><\/a>, all members of the Family Sharing benefit from the <strong>preferred pricing advantage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Earn Points&#8221; el_id=&#8221;earn_points&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;voyages&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are two main methods of accumulating Aeroplan points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With travel<\/li>\n<li>Every day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Earn Aeroplan Points With Travel&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;earn_aeroplan_points_with_travel&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;With Flights&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;with_flights&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Aeroplan points are earned based on the member&#8217;s <strong>spending<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95384&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the expense incurred (including the base fare and any carrier surcharges, excluding taxes, <strong>in Canadian dollars<\/strong>) is affected by a multiplier:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The fare<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Fare<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Multiplier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Basic<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">2X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Standard<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">3X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Flex<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">3X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Comfort<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">3X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Latitude<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">3X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Economy Privilege<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">3X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Business<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">3X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>The multiplier is also added based on your <strong>Aeroplan status<\/strong> (as a selectable benefit):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Aeroplan Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Multiplier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">+ 1X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">35K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">+ 1X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">+ 2X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">75K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">+ 3X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">SE 100K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">+ 4X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n<h6>Aeroplan points gained<\/h6>\n<p>All Aeroplan members will earn Aeroplan points for all their flights, without exception.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;With Other Types of Travel&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;with_other_types_of_travel&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can also earn Aeroplan points with travel partners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotels<\/li>\n<li>Car rentals<\/li>\n<li>Airline partners<\/li>\n<li>Airport parking<\/li>\n<li>Starbucks, Uber and Uber Eats, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95380&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;jours&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Earn Aeroplan Points Not Travel Related&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;earn_aeroplan_points_not_travel_related&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Credit Cards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_credit_cards&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Air Canada partners with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/cards\/american-express-canada\/\">American Express<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/cards\/cibc\/\">CIBC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/cards\/td\/\">TD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> All three institutions issue <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">numerous credit cards<\/a> that earn Aeroplan points.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Points Transfer Partners&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;points_transfer_partners&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It is also possible to obtain Aeroplan points by transferring from other programs such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/best-western-rewards\/\">Best Western Rewards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan eStore&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_estore&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The different ways of accumulating Aeroplan points revolve around 3 pillars:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Simplicity<\/strong>: the entire online shopping experience (eStore) is <strong>uniquely identifiable<\/strong> throughout the Air Canada ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relevance<\/strong>: the shopping experience is <strong>personalized<\/strong> to each member&#8217;s needs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utility<\/strong>: more ways to collect and use miles, and a <strong>high level of inventory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95480&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-estore-aeroplan-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aeroplan eStore<\/a> has a <strong>multitude of partners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"323470\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-estore-aeroplan-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aeroplan eStore<\/a> will also be the place where you can find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gift cards<\/li>\n<li>products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gift cards can be <strong>electronic<\/strong> or physical, and there&#8217;s plenty of merchandise to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be able to pay with points or cash (while earning points)!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95378&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can also use Aeroplan points for non-airline travel rewards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotels (<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/hotelsavers-fourth-night-free-aeroplan-credit-cardholders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HotelSavers<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Car rentals<\/li>\n<li>Vacation packages <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/air-canada-vacations-points-aeroplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Air Canada Vacations<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can pay with Aeroplan points, or with cash (while earning Aeroplan points).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Redeem Points&#8221; el_id=&#8221;redeem_points&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;zones&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_flight_reward_chart_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Aeroplan program is therefore based on two main aspects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A dynamic price structure;<\/li>\n<li>A booking experience similar to paid tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95446&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take an in-depth look at Aeroplan.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Travel Zones and Distances&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_travel_zones_and_distances&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Aeroplan divides the world into <strong>4 travel zones<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#an\">North America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#as\">South America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#at\">Atlantic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pa\">Pacific<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95414&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Next, Aeroplan subdivides each travel zone by <strong>distance in miles: <\/strong>the greater the distance covered, the greater the cost in points.<\/p>\n<p>Distance thresholds in miles are different depending on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>each travel zone (Atlantic, Pacific, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>travel between each zone (Atlantic to Pacific, North America to South America, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And the cost in points is different depending on whether you fly <strong>with Air Canada or one of its partners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439747&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Detailed Analysis of the Aeroplan Award Chart by Zone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;detailed_analysis_of_the_aeroplan_award_chart_by_zone&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;links&#8221;]Here are all the <strong>4 travel zones and 6 possible combinations within the chart:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#an\">North America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#as\">South America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#at\">Atlantic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pa\">Pacific<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anat\">North America &#8211; Atlantic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#anpa\">North America &#8211; Pacific<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anas\">North America &#8211; South America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#atpa\">Atlantic &#8211; Pacific<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#atas\">Atlantic &#8211; South America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#paas\">Pacific &#8211; South America<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;an&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;North America&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;north_america&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The &#8220;North America&#8221; travel zone<strong> extends from Alaska to Panama<\/strong> (inclusive).<\/p>\n<p> This includes Canada and the USA, but also all of Central America, the Caribbean and Hawaii.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95573&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan Award Chart for travel within the North America zone:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439761&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This Aeroplan pricing offers many opportunities. For example, flights to the <strong>Caribbean<\/strong> or <strong>Central America<\/strong> (Guadeloupe, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/experiences\/travel-guide-martinique\/\">Martinique<\/a>, Bahamas, Cuba, Costa Rica, etc.) range from 12,500 to 17,500 Aeroplan points one-way. <\/p>\n<p>For example, see the main zones <strong>from\/to the Montreal hub<\/strong> (0-500 &#8211; 501-1,500 &#8211; 1,501-2,750 and 2,751+):<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95568&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 264px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Destination<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Distance (miles)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Eco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Toronto (YYZ)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">316<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">6 &#8211; 10K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">New York (LGA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">325<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">6 &#8211; 10K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Washington (DCA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">489<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">6 &#8211; 10K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Chicago (ORD)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">750<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">10 &#8211; 15K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Orlando (MCO)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,254<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">10 &#8211; 15K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Miami (MIA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,414<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">10 &#8211; 15K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Nassau (NAS)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,434<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">10 &#8211; 15K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Varadero (VRA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,618<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5 &#8211; 17.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Calgary (YYC)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,877<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5 &#8211; 17.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Pointe a Pitre (PTP)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">2,150<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5 &#8211; 17.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Las Vegas (LAS)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">2,246<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">12.5 &#8211; 17.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Vancouver (YVR)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">2,300<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">12.5 &#8211; 17.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Mexico City (MEX)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">2,319<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">12.5 &#8211; 17.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Liberia (LIR)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">2,522<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">12.5 &#8211; 17.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">San Francisco (SFO)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">2,546<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">12.5 &#8211; 17.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Also, note that Air Canada&#8217;s longest direct flight in North America between Toronto and Honolulu is available for a cost ranging from just 17,500 to 25,000 Aeroplan points!<\/p>\n<p>For the rest, don&#8217;t forget that all Air Canada seats are available for flight rewards.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;as&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;South America&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;south_america&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The &#8220;South America&#8221; travel zone<strong> extends from Colombia to Ushua\u00efa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> This includes all South American countries.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95575&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan award chart for travel within the South America region.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439749&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This is the simplest zone of the Aeroplan program, with a fixed fare on two brackets for all flights within this zone: <strong>between 10,000 and 50,000 points<\/strong> depending on the cabin.<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to search for advantageous routes on various partner companies such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/azul-new-partner\/\">Azul;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Avianca&nbsp;;<\/li>\n<li>Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines operate flights between Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;at&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Atlantic&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;atlantic&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The &#8220;Atlantic&#8221; travel zone<strong> extends from Greenland to India (inclusive)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> This includes Europe, Africa, the Middle East and part of Russia.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95577&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan award chart for travel in the Atlantic zone:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439755&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Atlantic zone &#8211; including Europe, the Middle East and North Africa &#8211; becomes a real &#8220;playground&#8221; thanks to Aeroplan&#8217;s new pricing structure.<\/p>\n<p>All this, coupled with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Major hubs such as Frankfurt, Istanbul, Zurich, Vienna and Abu Dhabi;<\/li>\n<li>A fixed partner booking fee of $39 for Aeroplan.<\/li>\n<li>A fixed price grid for partners&nbsp;;<\/li>\n<li>The possibility of making a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/tutoriels\/aeroplan-stoptover-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one-way stopover<\/a> (at a cost of 5,000 points).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A short-haul flight costs as little as <strong>7,500 points<\/strong> and allows you to reach almost all European capitals from a hub like Frankfurt with Lufthansa.<\/p>\n<p>See, for example, the main zones <strong>to\/from the Frankfurt hub<\/strong> (0-1,000 &#8211; 1,001-2,000 &#8211; 2,001-4,000):<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95774&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 452px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Destination<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Distance (miles)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Eco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Paris (CDG)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">280<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">7.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">London (LHR)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">408<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">7.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Rome (FCO)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">595<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">7.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Oslo (OSL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">710<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">7.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Madrid (MAD)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">883<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">7.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Tunis (TUN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">914<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">7.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Algiers (ALG)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">959<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">7.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">St Petersburg (LED)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">1,088<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Istanbul (IST)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,144<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Lisbon (LIS)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,166<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Moscow (DME)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,276<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Casablanca (CMN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">1,415<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Reykjavik (KEF)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">1,496<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Cairo (CAI)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">1,816<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Tel Aviv (TLV)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">1,836<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Amman (AMM)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">1,893<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center; height: 20px;\">Dubai (DXB)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center; height: 20px;\">3,012<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center; height: 20px;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Abu Dhabi (AUH)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">3,024<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>And the main zones <strong>to\/from the Istanbul hub (Turkish Airlines)<\/strong> (0-1,000 &#8211; 1,001-2,000 &#8211; 2,001-4,000):<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95778&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;pa&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Pacific&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;pacific&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The &#8220;Pacific&#8221; travel zone<strong> extends from eastern Russia to New Zealand (inclusive)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> This includes Asia, Australia and the Pacific Rim.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95579&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan award chart for travel in the Pacific zone:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439753&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Pacific zone is also a large part of the Aeroplan program. It&#8217;s also a zone where there&#8217;s <strong>a lot of competition<\/strong> between airlines, with many low-cost carriers like Air Asia. <\/p>\n<p>For example, Aeroplan has divided this zone into 5 zones according to the distance flown. A short-haul flight costs as little as <strong>8,000 points<\/strong>. There are many <em>sweet spots<\/em> in this zone, <strong>particularly in Japan<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>See, for example, the main zones <strong>to\/from the Tokyo hub <\/strong>(0-1,000 &#8211; 1,001-2,000 &#8211; 2,001-5,000):<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95781&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 264px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Destination<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Distance (miles)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Eco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Fukuoka (FUK)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">585<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">8K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Seoul (ICN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">783<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">8K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Shanghai (PVG)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,118<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Beijing (PEK)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,329<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Taipei (TPE)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,356<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Hong Kong (HKG)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,842<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Manila (MNL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,893<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Hanoi (HAN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">2,313<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Ho Chi Minh (SGN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">2,722<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Bangkok (BKK)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">2,889<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Singapore (SIN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">3,324<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Kuala Lumpur (KUL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">3,357<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>And the main zones <strong>to\/from the Singapore hub <\/strong>(0-1,000 &#8211; 1,001-2,000 &#8211; 2,001-5,000):<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95785&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 264px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Destination<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Distance (miles)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Eco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Kuala Lumpur (KUL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">184<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">8K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Ho Chi Minh (SGN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">675<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">8K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Bangkok (BKK)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">875<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">8K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Denpasar (DPS)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,037<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Hanoi (HAN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">1,371<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Manila (MNL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,474<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Hong Kong (HKG)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,587<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Taipei (TPE)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">1,996<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">12.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Darwin (DRW)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">2,075<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Shanghai (PVG)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">2,357<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Perth (PER)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">2,421<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Beijing (PEK)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">2,780<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Fukuoka (FUK)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">2,802<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Seoul (ICN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">2,867<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Tokyo (NRT)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">3,324<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Melbourne (MEL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">3,744<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Sydney (SYD)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">3,908<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Auckland (AKL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3971%; text-align: center;\">5,225<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.0579%; text-align: center;\">37.5K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n<h6>Sweet Spots<\/h6>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget you can add a stopover on a one-way flight for 5,000 points. This opens up a host of possibilities for both Economy and Business flights.<\/p>\n<p>For <strong>example, you can score a one-way business class flight from Singapore to Sydney <\/strong>on Singapore Airlines for only <strong>45,000 points.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In economy class, the same flight costs 25,000 points.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;anat&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;North America &#8211; Atlantic&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;north_america_-_atlantic&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan award chart for travel between North America and the Atlantic zone:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439309&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]From Montreal, Western Europe is accessible via <strong>direct flight<\/strong> with the first pricing tier. However, as soon as you add a connection, there is a good chance of exceeding the distance of 4,000 miles.<\/p>\n<p>Direct connections between Montreal and Paris, London, Frankfurt, Lisbon or Casablanca <strong>start at<\/strong> <strong>35,000 points one-way<\/strong>. Direct destinations between Montreal and Istanbul or Tel Aviv <strong>start at 40,000 points one-way<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95582&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_message css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>More Options<\/h6>\n<p>Fares with Air Canada all start at the level of the partner carrier&#8217;s fixed fare.<\/p>\n<p>You can travel <strong>without paying a carrier surcharge<\/strong> <strong>on Air Canada<\/strong>, and also on all our partner airlines such as Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal and Turkish Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;anpa&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;North America &#8211; Pacific&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;north_america_-_pacific&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan award chart for travel between the North America and Pacific zones:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439759&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>From Montreal or Toronto, no country is accessible with the first pricing tier (unlike Vancouver).<\/p>\n<p>Direct connections between Montreal and Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai <strong>start at<\/strong> <strong>50,000 points in one-way economy<\/strong>. For other destinations such as Singapore, Sydney and Auckland, connecting flights are available <strong>from 60,000 points in economy one-way<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95586&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;atpa&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Atlantic &#8211; Pacific&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;atlantic_-_pacific&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan award chart for travel between the Atlantic zone and the Pacific zone:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439751&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Below are the options available <strong>to\/from the Frankfurt hub<\/strong> (Lufthansa):<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95593&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 130px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Destination<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Distance (miles)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Eco<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">Business<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">First<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">Hong Kong (YYZ)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">5,697<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">100K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Tokyo (NRT)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">5,834<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">100K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Singapore (SIN)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">6,389<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">100K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Sydney (SYD)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">10,248<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">60K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">110K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">140K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Auckland (AKL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">11,303<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">60K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">110K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">140K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here, for example, are the options available <strong>to\/from the Singapore hub<\/strong> (Singapore Airlines):<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95590&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 130px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Destination<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Distance (miles)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Eco<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">Business<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">First<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">Mal\u00e9 (MLE)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">2,113<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">40K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">60K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Delhi (DEL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">2,579<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">40K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">60K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Dubai (DXB)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">3,633<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">40K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">60K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Johannesburg (JNB)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">5,382<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">100K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Istanbul (IST)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">5,393<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">100K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Frankfurt (FRA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; text-align: center;\">6,389<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">100K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Paris (CDG)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; text-align: center;\">6,666<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">80K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">100K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.5109%; text-align: center;\">Lisbon (LIS)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.74733%; text-align: center;\">7,394<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 6.32679%; text-align: center;\">60K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.79876%; text-align: center;\">110K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.58215%; text-align: center;\">140K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n<h6>Star Alliance and Partners<\/h6>\n<p>Between these two zones, the pricing is fixed. Aeroplan members can book not only with Star Alliance airlines (Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, etc.) but also with partner airlines such as <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/recompenses\/etihad-airways-aeroplan\/\"><strong>Etihad Airways<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/avis\/vols\/abu-dhabi-paris-etihad-first-class-apartment-a380\/\">A first-class flight on Etihad Airways<\/a> between Singapore and Abu Dhabi costs just 80,000 points one way, for example.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;atas&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Atlantic &#8211; South America&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;atlantic_-_south_america&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan award chart for travel between the Atlantic zone and the South America zone:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439747&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Some Star Alliance airlines connect the Atlantic Zone and the South America Zone, such as Lufthansa or TAP Air Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of destinations <strong>to\/from Frankfurt<\/strong>: Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo accessible from the first pricing tier.<\/p>\n<p>Only Buenos Aires needs more points.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95604&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;paas&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Pacific &#8211; South America&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;pacific_-_south_america&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan pricing chart for travel between the Pacific zone and the South America zone.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439745&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;anas&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;North America &#8211; South America&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;north_america_-_south_america&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here is the Aeroplan pricing chart for travel between the North America zone and the South America zone.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;439757&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>From Montreal or Toronto, many destinations are accessible with the first pricing tier. In any case, it costs from 30,000 points one way.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95588&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Status&#8221; el_id=&#8221;status&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;qualification&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With Aeroplan Elite status, Air Canada aims to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make it easy to understand;<\/li>\n<li>Increase the benefits of each status level<\/li>\n<li>Offering new ways to obtain or requalify for a status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95464&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here are the main points of the Aeroplan program concerning the Aeroplan status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Qualification criteria<\/li>\n<li>Simple names<\/li>\n<li>Qualification &amp; Benefits aligned to the calendar year<\/li>\n<li>Fully digital program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;412270&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Qualification criteria&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;qualification_criteria&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Aeroplan program assigns a status level based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> distance travelled <\/strong>OR <strong> the number of flights <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>AND <strong> dollars spent <\/strong> for your trips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This includes not only flights on Air Canada, but also on all Star Alliance partners. However, for the dollars spent criterion, the ticket must have been issued on Air Canada stock (ticket numbers starting with 014). <\/p>\n<p>So, to obtain Air Canada Aeroplan status, you need to understand <strong>the 3 qualification criteria<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Criteria<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Definition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Status Qualification Miles (<strong>SQM<\/strong>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Distance covered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Single-status qualification segments <strong>(SQS<\/strong>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Number of flights performed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Status Qualification Dollars (<strong>SQD<\/strong>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Dollars spent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;62227&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Status Qualification Miles (SQM)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;status_qualification_miles_sqm_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>One-Status Qualifying Miles (SQM) correspond to <strong>the distance flown<\/strong> on Air Canada or Star Alliance member airlines.<\/p>\n<p>However, this criteria is weighted by two other factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The reserved rate<\/li>\n<li>The area you are travelling to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A ticket booked at <strong>standard<\/strong> fare allows you to accumulate 25% of the distance flown, while a <strong>Business<\/strong> Class flight allows you to accumulate 150% of the distance flown.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find all Air Canada fare options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/book\/fare-options-and-fees.html#\/\">on this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Status Qualification Segments (SQS)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;status_qualification_segments_sqs_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Single Status Qualification Segments (SQS) correspond to the <strong>number of flights performed<\/strong> on Air Canada or Star Alliance member airlines.<\/p>\n<p>If you need some SQS to reach a higher status, it might be wise to <strong>book connecting flights <\/strong>rather than a direct flight.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Montreal &#8211; Vancouver = 1 SQS<\/li>\n<li>Montreal &#8211; Toronto &#8211; Vancouver = 2 SQS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Status Qualification Dollars (SQD)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;status_qualification_dollars_sqd_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>One-Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD) are <strong>dollars spent<\/strong> on your Air Canada or Star Alliance member airline flights (booked on Air Canada 014 inventory).<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have reached the level of Status Qualifying Miles or Status Qualifying Segments, you must still <strong>have spent<\/strong> a certain number of Status Qualifying Dollars to obtain your status.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;statuts&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Aeroplan Elite Status Levels&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_aeroplan_elite_status_levels&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>5 levels<\/strong> in the Aeroplan program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25K<\/li>\n<li>35K<\/li>\n<li>50K<\/li>\n<li>75K<\/li>\n<li>Super Elite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For each of these levels, there are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>core privileges<\/li>\n<li>select privileges: additional benefits that you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Selected privileges must be chosen by December 30 each year. All these privileges are listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/status\/benefits.html#\/\">on this Air Canada page Aeroplan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;annee&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Period for Obtaining Aeroplan Elite Status&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_period_for_obtaining_aeroplan_elite_status&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]To obtain Aeroplan status, the qualification period extends over one calendar year, from January 1 to December 31.<\/p>\n<p>Once earned, the Aeroplan status is valid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For the remainder of the current year<\/li>\n<li>For the whole following year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n<h6>Calendar year<\/h6>\n<p>The Aeroplan Elite status is valid until December 31 of each year.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;digital&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Digital Program&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;a_digital_program&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>All benefits are digital<\/strong> and immediately recognized by Air Canada staff upon presentation of the digital membership card.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95462&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;new&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Priority Rewards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;priority_rewards&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada has Priority Rewards for its Aeroplan program.<\/p>\n<p>These Priority Rewards entitle you to <strong>a 50% discount coupon<\/strong> for certain geographical areas or cabins, depending on your status level. Each time you reach a Status Qualification Dollar <strong>tier<\/strong> (SQD), you&#8217;ll earn an additional coupon, <strong>up to 11 coupons per year<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>You can use a voucher for a flight reward <strong>for one passenger<\/strong>. The voucher validity is <strong>one year <\/strong>from the date of issuance (but can be used for a later travel date).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95470&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Here are the geographical areas and cabins according to Aeroplan status:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5463%; text-align: center;\">Aeroplan Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.16%; text-align: center;\">Geographical area<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.2936%; text-align: center;\">Cabin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5463%; text-align: center;\">25K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.16%; text-align: center;\">Canada \/ United States<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.2936%; text-align: center;\">Economy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5463%; text-align: center;\">35K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.16%; text-align: center;\">Canada \/ United States<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.2936%; text-align: center;\">Economy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5463%; text-align: center;\">50K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.16%; text-align: center;\">North America<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.2936%; text-align: center;\">Economy Privilege<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5463%; text-align: center;\">75K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.16%; text-align: center;\">Worldwide<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.2936%; text-align: center;\">Economy Privilege<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5463%; text-align: center;\">SE 100K<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.16%; text-align: center;\">Worldwide<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.2936%; text-align: center;\">Signature \/ Business Class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zn1L4BHLAgs&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Status Pass&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;status_pass&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada also offers the Status Pass option in the Aeroplan program.<\/p>\n<p>The Status Pass allows Aeroplan members 50K and above <strong>to offer 50K status to the person of their choice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95468&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Travellers with a status pass enjoy the following benefits while travelling <strong>on flights operated by Air Canada<\/strong> (even when travelling without the person who offered this status):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Priority Check-In<\/li>\n<li>3 Complimentary Checked Bags<\/li>\n<li>Priority Baggage Handling<\/li>\n<li>Priority security clearance<\/li>\n<li>Free access to Maple Leaf lounges<\/li>\n<li>Priority Airport Standby<\/li>\n<li>Priority Online Check-In<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These benefits are not available for travel on Star Alliance airlines.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95484&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Preferred Pricing for Air Canada Flight Rewards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;preferred_pricing_for_air_canada_flight_rewards&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Air Canada introduces the <strong>preferential rate for flight rewards on Air Canada<\/strong> for members with an Aeroplan status.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Credit Cards With Status Benefits&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_credit_cards_with_status_benefits&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Aeroplan credit cards introduced by American Express, CIBC and TD offer <strong>advantages for qualifying for or renewing Aeroplan status<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Some Aeroplan credit cards offer the possibility of earning after <strong>every $10,000 in purchases<\/strong> ($5,000 in purchases for certain Business and Premium cards):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1,000 Status Qualification Miles (SQM)<\/li>\n<li>1 Status Qualification Segment (SQS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, by holding an Aeroplan credit card, <strong>Aeroplan members have access to preferential rates<\/strong> for flight rewards.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95386&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_message icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-credit-card&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>Aeroplan Credit cards<\/h6>\n<p>To find out more about the advantages of Aeroplan credit cards, read <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-credit-card-comparison\/\">this detailed article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"90566\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Achieving 25K Status Made Easier&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;achieving_25k_status_made_easier&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada makes it easier to qualify for Aeroplan 25K status.<\/p>\n<p>Members who accumulate <strong>100,000 Aeroplan points<\/strong> from any <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">eligible<\/span> source will achieve Aeroplan 25K status.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible sources are <strong>all base and bonus points<\/strong> earned directly with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Air Canada flights<\/li>\n<li>Aeroplan credit card expenses<\/li>\n<li>Partners (airlines, hotels, eStore, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95472&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;red-cross&#8221;]Non-eligible sources are <strong>all base and bonus points<\/strong> earned with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit cards welcome bonuses<\/li>\n<li>Point conversions to Aeroplan points<\/li>\n<li>Aeroplan points purchases<\/li>\n<li>Donations or transfers of Aeroplan points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Aeroplan Credit cards&#8221; el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_credit_cards&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\"> Aeroplan credit cards<\/a> issued by <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/cards\/american-express-canada\/\">American Express<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/cards\/cibc\/\">CIBC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/cards\/td\/\">TD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a list of the main Aeroplan credit cards. For more information, read:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-credit-card-comparison\/\">Our Aeroplan credit card comparison article<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">Our monthly ranking of the best Aeroplan credit card offers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='14'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--10 container_count--lots'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22723,22722,100492,108763,108765,108767,22692,22693,22694,22699\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short 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shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Preferred Pricing&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;preferred_pricing&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>All Aeroplan credit card holders receive <strong>preferred pricing<\/strong> on Aeroplan flight rewards for flights operated by Air Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Given that these flight rewards have a <strong>flexible award chart<\/strong>, Air Canada has control over the displayed rates and can therefore offer a preferential rate to Aeroplan credit card holders.<\/p>\n<p>Some preferential rates can even be <strong>lower than the posted minimum rate!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;No Expiration of Aeroplan Points&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; 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