{"id":412752,"date":"2024-10-17T12:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=412752"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:23:27","slug":"transform-travel-experience-aeroplan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/transform-travel-experience-aeroplan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transform Your Travel Experience with Aeroplan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Aeroplan<\/strong> points and co-branded credit cards offer members a range of benefits<\/strong> to enhance their travel experience.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at some of the well-known and lesser-known benefits, as well as tips on how to accumulate Aeroplan points on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

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Aeroplan points are not just for booking reward flights; they can also elevate your travel experience.<\/p>\n

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All Aeroplan<\/strong> program members have access to in-flight messaging on Air Canada flights, in partnership with Bell<\/a>. If you don’t have an Aeroplan account yet, sign up before your flight to take advantage of this benefit! <\/p>\n

For a more comprehensive internet service, you can purchase high-speed Wi-Fi during the flight. You can pay with cash or Aeroplan points<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Then, since May 2025, Air Canada has been offering free, fast Wi-Fi on many of its flights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Air Canada offers passengers the opportunity to upgrade their ticket<\/strong> to a higher class cabin (Premium Economy or Business Class) through the Bid Upgrade system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can place your bid using cash<\/strong> or Aeroplan points<\/strong> from the time you purchase your ticket up to 48 hours<\/span> before departure.<\/p>\n

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Aeroplan co-branded credit cardholders<\/a> enjoy numerous benefits<\/strong> when travelling with Air Canada.<\/p>\n

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The first checked bag on Air Canada flights is free<\/strong> for primary cardholders of a mid-tier Aeroplan co-branded credit card. This benefit<\/strong> also extends to companions travelling with the primary cardholder! <\/p>\n

Additionally, a carry-on bag is always included when you book your flight with Aeroplan points, as only the basic fare excludes it. However, this fare is not available when making a reservation with points. <\/p>\n

Read our complete guide<\/a> for all the details:<\/p>\n

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With Aeroplan co-branded credit cards<\/a>, reaching Elite Status<\/a> is easier. You earn Status Qualifying Miles (SQM<\/strong>), Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD<\/strong> ) and Status Qualifying Segments (SQS)<\/strong> before you even take off. <\/p>\n

Use your credit card for everyday purchases and earn 1 Everyday Status Qualification (EDQ)<\/strong> point for every eligible Aeroplan point earned with your card. If you accumulate 100,000 EDQs<\/span> within a calendar year, you will achieve Aeroplan 25K Elite Status<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

What’s more, you’ll earn 1,000 SQM<\/span> and 1 SQS<\/span> for each eligible spending threshold you reach with your credit card.<\/p>\n

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Aeroplan premium co-branded credit cardholders receive unlimited access to Maple Leaf Lounges<\/a><\/strong> at airports across North America. These are the perfect places to relax before a flight, enjoy a meal or celebrate the start of your vacation with a drink. <\/p>\n

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Holders of an Aeroplan co-branded credit card enjoy Avis Preferred or Avis President’s Club status<\/strong>, depending on the card. This status provides a complimentary upgrade when renting a vehicle in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand (subject to availability). <\/p>\n

Additionally, you earn one Aeroplan <\/strong>point for every dollar spent with Avis. Find all the details about the partnership between Aeroplan and Avis on this page<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Here are some tips that will help you boost your Aeroplan points balance faster.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that you can earn Aeroplan<\/strong> points with airport parking at Montreal-Trudeau Airport<\/strong>? Simply book online<\/a>, prepay, and provide your membership number during the reservation. You can earn: <\/p>\n