{"id":475358,"date":"2025-12-07T05:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T10:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=475358"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:05:12","slug":"flying-blue-vs-aeroplan-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/strategies\/flying-blue-vs-aeroplan-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying Blue vs Aeroplan for Flights to Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a trip and trying to decide between the <strong>Flying Blue<\/strong> <strong>vs<\/strong> Aeroplan rewards programs for travel to Europe? This guide offers a detailed comparison of their networks, the number of points required, fees, and special offers to help you maximize your miles and minimize your costs. Find out which option gives Canadian travellers the best value for their points.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reseau-flying-blue-vs-aeroplan-vers-l-europe\">Flying Blue vs Aeroplan Network to Europe<\/h2>\n\n<p>The first major difference between Flying Blue and Aeroplan for travel to Europe is the size and reach of their networks.<\/p>\n\n<p>Flying Blue is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/skyteam-airline-alliance-guide\/\">SkyTeam<\/a> alliance. From Canada, the direct connections offered are limited:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/travel-to-france-with-your-points-and-miles\/\">Paris<\/a>: Air France from Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/amsterdam\/\">Amsterdam<\/a>: KLM from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/london-points\/\">London<\/a><strong> <\/strong>: Virgin Atlantic from Toronto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/copenhagen\/\">Copenhagen<\/a>: SAS from Toronto<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center is-style-shadow wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vols-directs-canada-europe-sky-team-1024x596.png\" alt=\"vols directs canada europe sky team\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"589\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n<p>With a connection through a European hub like Paris or Amsterdam, your options increase significantly. However, for direct flights, the selection remains more limited. <\/p>\n\n<p>Aeroplan, on the other hand, relies on Air Canada and the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/destination\/air-canada-destinations-aeroplan\/\">extensive network<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/star-alliance-network-airlines\/\">Star Alliance<\/a>. The result: a significantly wider choice of non-stop transatlantic connections from several Canadian cities, including Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver, to dozens of major European destinations (Frankfurt, Zurich, Lisbon, Rome, etc.). Partners such as Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, or TAP Air Portugal complement this direct flight coverage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vols-directs-canada-europe-star-alliance-1024x603.png\" alt=\"vols directs canada europe star alliance\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"596\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title has-text-align-left\">\n\t\t\t\t<strong>Advantage: Aeroplan<\/strong>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>With its superior range of direct flights and the density of the Star Alliance network, Aeroplan surpasses Flying Blue for flexibility and variety of routes between Canada and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\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=\"469587\"\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<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nombre-de-points-requis-nbsp-flying-blue-vs-aeroplan-vers-l-europe\">Points Required: Flying Blue vs Aeroplan to Europe<\/h2>\n\n<p>Flying Blue applies a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/flying-blue-reward-pricing-changes-interactive-map\/\">fully dynamic award chart<\/a>. One of the biggest advantages of this program is that adding a connection to another European city does not increase the price, even if the distance traveled is greater. This flexibility makes it a considerable asset for those who wish to combine multiple destinations on a single trip.<\/p>\n\n<p>Specifically, you can generally expect to pay:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>Starting from 25,000 Flying Blue miles for a one-way in Economy Class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting from 60,000 Flying Blue miles for a one-way in Business Class<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/comparatif-flying-blue-aeroplan-vol-paris-en-1024x154.png\" alt=\"comparatif flying blue aeroplan vol paris\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"152\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take an example: if you book a Montreal-Paris flight and then add a Paris-Rome segment to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/italy\/\">Italy<\/a>, the mileage cost remains the same, even if the itinerary now includes two segments and an increased distance. This feature makes <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/programme-fidelite\/flying-blue\/\">Flying Blue<\/a> particularly attractive for exploring several European cities during a single trip. Here is an example in Economy Class:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flying-blue-canada-vers-europe-avec-correspondance-en-1024x153.png\" alt=\"flying blue canada vers europe avec correspondance\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"151\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n<p>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/programme-fidelite\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a> side, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/air-canada-aeroplan-flight-rewards-rules\/\">the logic is different<\/a>. The program combines a dynamic award chart for flights operated by Air Canada and a fixed award chart for the majority of Star Alliance partners such as Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, or TAP Air Portugal. Here, pricing is based on the total distance traveled. Consequently, adding a connection can increase the price in points, especially when combining multiple carriers.<\/p>\n\n<p>Typical price ranges are as follows:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>Starting from 35,000 Aeroplan points for a one-way in Economy Class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting from 60,000 Aeroplan points for a one-way in Business Class<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>It is therefore entirely possible to find a direct flight between Canada and Europe, for example Montreal-Lisbon, for less than 35,000 points in Economy Class, as Air Canada&#8217;s pricing is dynamic. Conversely, a Business Class ticket on Air Canada can easily exceed 60,000 points, while an itinerary with a partner like TAP Portugal will remain at the established fixed rate, making it more predictable and easier to plan. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aeroplan-canada-vers-europe-star-alliance-fixe-vs-dynamique-en-2-1024x311.png\" alt=\"aeroplan canada vers europe star alliance fixe vs dynamique\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"307\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\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=\"130325\"\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<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-promotions-nbsp-flying-blue-vs-aeroplan-vers-l-europe\">Flying Blue Promo Rewards vs Aeroplan to Europe<\/h2>\n\n<p>One of the major strengths of the Flying Blue program is undoubtedly its monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/flying-blue-promo-rewards\/\">Promo Rewards<\/a>. Each month, Air France-KLM publishes a new selection of cities offering a substantial discount on the number of miles required for an award flight. These offers are particularly popular with Canadian travelers who can plan ahead or who can afford a certain degree of flexibility.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\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=\"404458\"\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<\/aside>\n\n<p>In practice, these promotions usually grant between 25% and 50% off the mileage rate, and they can apply to economy class, Premium Economy class, or even business class, depending on the routes highlighted that month. Destinations vary constantly, making it possible to regularly find deals to Europe and even beyond. <\/p>\n\n<p>For example, in August 2025, one-way Europe-Montreal connections were available from 18,750 Flying Blue miles, representing a discount of approximately 25% compared to the regular fare. For a couple or a family, the total savings can amount to tens of thousands of miles on a single trip. <\/p>\n\n<p>To properly compare with Aeroplan, it is useful to convert this offer to American Express Membership Rewards points to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/choose-best-points-program-trip\/\">determine the best program<\/a>. Since the transfer rate to Flying Blue is 1:1, a ticket for 18,750 Flying Blue miles represents approximately 18,750 Membership Rewards points. This calculation puts the real value of the promotion into perspective for those who primarily accumulate this type of points.<\/p>\n\n<p>Conversely, Aeroplan does not offer an equivalent promotion where the number of points required for an award flight is temporarily reduced; there is no official monthly discount program comparable to Flying Blue&#8217;s Promo Rewards.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title\">\n\t\t\t\tAdvantage: Flying Blue\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>For travellers who can be flexible with their departure dates and arrival airports, these promotions offer a great opportunity to lower the cost of a reward ticket. By keeping an eye on the monthly offers and strategically transferring your Membership Rewards points at the right time, Flying Blue can be significantly more affordable than Aeroplan, especially if American Express Membership Rewards points are your main source of rewards for both programs. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taxes-et-frais-a-payer\">Taxes and Fees to Pay<\/h2>\n\n<p>When redeeming miles for a ticket with Flying Blue, you should expect variable taxes, fees, and surcharges depending on the cabin. The higher the service class you travel in, the higher the bill. Generally, you can expect to pay between $100 and $350 per person per direction, depending on the class booked and the airports involved.  <\/p>\n\n<p>For example, for a Montreal\u2013Paris itinerary, fees amount to approximately \u20ac110 in Economy Class and \u20ac230 in Business Class, which is equivalent to about $160 to $335 depending on the current exchange rate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/comparatif-flying-blue-aeroplan-vol-paris-en-2-1024x273.png\" alt=\"comparatif flying blue aeroplan vol paris 2\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"270\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/comparatif-flying-blue-aeroplan-vol-paris-J-en-1-1024x272.png\" alt=\"comparatif flying blue aeroplan vol paris J fr\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"269\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n<p>With Aeroplan, the pricing of taxes and fees is much more stable. On the same route, the cost remains practically identical, regardless of the chosen cabin, whether you travel in economy, Premium Economy, or business. This makes budget planning simpler, as the price in points and dollars is predictable.  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aeroplan-frais-identiques-en-1024x189.png\" alt=\"aeroplan frais identiques fr\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"187\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n<p>The difference becomes even more apparent when looking at the return journey from Paris to Montreal (taxes and fees vary by route and are often dictated by the country itself). With Flying Blue, fees rise to approximately \u20ac166 in Economy Class and reach \u20ac386 in Business Class, which can represent over $550 for a one-way premium cabin ticket. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flying-blue-europe-vers-canada-en-1024x272.png\" alt=\"flying blue europe vers canada\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"269\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flying-blue-europe-vers-canada-J-en-1024x271.png\" alt=\"flying blue europe vers canada J\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"268\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n<p>Aeroplan also imposes higher airport taxes departing from Paris than from Canada, but the amounts remain lower than those required by Flying Blue for a comparable ticket. <\/p>\n\n<p>There are other countries that impose higher taxes when departing from them (such as the United Kingdom, Germany, etc.), but with Aeroplan, it&#8217;s also possible to avoid them by using a different departure point compared to Flying Blue, where there are fewer options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aeroplan-frais-plus-eleves-en-J-en-1024x185.png\" alt=\"aeroplan frais plus e\u0301leve\u0301s en J\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"183\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title\">\n\t\t\t\tAdvantage: Aeroplan\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>As a general rule, the taxes and fees to pay are almost always lower with Aeroplan than with Flying Blue. Even when taking into account Air Canada&#8217;s partner booking fee, which is added when the flight is operated by a Star Alliance carrier, the overall cost usually remains lower than with Flying Blue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For travellers concerned with minimizing out-of-pocket cash expenses, especially in business class, Aeroplan clearly wins, offering better predictability and a more attractive cost\/value ratio.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-familles-enfants-et-poupons-nbsp-flying-blue-vs-aeroplan-vers-l-europe\"><strong>Families: Children and Infants<\/strong> Flying Blue vs Aeroplan to Europe<\/h2>\n\n<p>When traveling with family, the rules applicable to children, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/reservation-ticket-baby\/\">especially infants traveling on laps<\/a>, can significantly vary the total cost of an award ticket. On this point, Aeroplan and Flying Blue adopt very different approaches, which directly influences the cost for parents.<\/p>\n\n<p>Aeroplan stands out for its simple, transparent, and particularly advantageous policy for families travelling with young children.<\/p>\n\n<p>Aeroplan charges a flat rate of 2,500 points per one-way trip for infants, regardless of the distance, destination, or itinerary. This rate applies to all cabins, from economy to business class, which can mean significant savings on long transatlantic flights. <\/p>\n\n<p>Another notable advantage: booking an infant using this fixed rate can be done directly online, without having to contact customer service.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\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<\/aside>\n\n<p>Once the child is 2 years old or older, Aeroplan requires the same number of points as an adult, which eliminates any specific reduced pricing for children. For large families, this can quickly increase the total points required, especially during peak season. <\/p>\n\n<p>Flying Blue adopts a more complex pricing structure, which can be advantageous in some cases, particularly for children between 2 and 11 years old, but significantly less appealing for infants.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\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=\"231183\"\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<\/aside>\n\n<p>Unlike Aeroplan, Flying Blue does not offer a fixed mileage rate for infants. An infant travelling on a parent&#8217;s lap will be charged about 10% of the adult ticket price, plus any applicable taxes and fees. <\/p>\n\n<p>This means that:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"component component__list checkmarks\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmarks\">\n<li>the cost directly depends on the parent&#8217;s ticket price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fees can be high on long-haul flights, especially in business class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adding an infant requires contacting Air France\/KLM customer service<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>Flying Blue, however, offers a significant advantage: award tickets for children benefit from a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/flying-blue-family-25-discount-children\/\">25% reduction compared to the adult fare<\/a> (excluding Promo Rewards). For a family, this reduction can generate significant savings, especially when booking multiple tickets in Economy Class or even Business Class on a long transatlantic flight.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title\">\n\t\t\t\t<strong>Advantage: Aeroplan (infants) \/ Flying Blue (children 2\u201311 years old)<\/strong>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>For families travelling with an infant on their lap, Aeroplan is clearly the better choice thanks to its fixed rate of 2,500 points per one-way trip, easy booking process, and lack of high additional fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for children aged 2 to 11, Flying Blue has the advantage with a 25% discount on reward tickets, helping families save when booking multiple seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the most advantageous choice will depend on the children&#8217;s age.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arrets\">Stops<\/h2>\n\n<p>One of Flying Blue&#8217;s great strengths is the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/flying-blue-free-stopovers-flight-rewards\/\">ability to book a stopover<\/a> lasting between 24 hours and one year on an award ticket. This addition can be made at no extra cost, making it a real boon for travelers who wish to combine multiple destinations. For example, it is entirely conceivable to plan a Montreal-Paris-Rome flight and spend a few days in Paris before continuing to your final destination in Europe, all without paying a single extra Flying Blue mile.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\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=\"238881\"\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<\/aside>\n\n<p>This flexibility lets you explore two or more cities on the same transatlantic trip, maximizing the value of your miles. It\u2019s especially beneficial for travellers who want to visit a major European capital before heading to a more remote region or another country. <\/p>\n\n<p>With Aeroplan, the stopover option is also available, but with a slightly different structure. You can add a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-stoptover-ultimate-guide\/\">stopover of up to 45 days<\/a> on a reward itinerary for a fixed supplement of 5,000 Aeroplan points. This pricing remains attractive for those looking to plan multi-city vacations, especially since the Star Alliance network offers a much wider selection of direct flights from Canada. This opens up more possibilities for European stopovers, such as Frankfurt, Zurich, Lisbon, or Vienna, in addition to the more traditional destinations.   <\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\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<\/aside>\n\n<p>In practice, the choice between the two programs will depend on your strategy: Flying Blue stands out for its completely free stopover, while Aeroplan shines with the diversity of its European hubs and the simplicity of its fixed fee for adding a stopover.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"h6 component__notice__title\">\n\t\t\t\tAdvantage: Tie\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Between Flying Blue&#8217;s complimentary stopovers and Aeroplan&#8217;s more extensive network with more choices, it&#8217;s hard to declare a true winner. Both programs offer valuable flexibility to transform a simple round trip into a journey rich in discoveries, and each has its strengths depending on your priorities: points savings on one hand, destination variety on the other. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disponibilite-et-facilite-de-recherche-nbsp-flying-blue-vs-aeroplan-vers-l-europe\">Availability and Searchability: Flying Blue vs Aeroplan to Europe<\/h2>\n\n<p>Flying Blue regularly releases reward seats, but its pricing is fully dynamic. One of its biggest advantages is its search tool: you can view a full calendar for an entire month and quickly scroll through several months at once. This makes it very easy to spot the lowest fares at a glance.  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"component component__image has-text-align-center wp-block-milesgutenberg-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"miles_img img-large\" src=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flying-blue-calendier-en-1024x651.png\" alt=\"flying blue calendier\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1012\" height=\"643\">\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n<p>With Aeroplan, all Air Canada seats can be booked with points, but pricing is also dynamic. However, the search tool is less user-friendly: there is no calendar view available. Instead, you have to use a scroll bar that only shows a few days around your selected date. For Star Alliance partner flights, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-time-buy-plane-tickets-points\/\">award availability is limited to a set number of reward seats<\/a>, and searches are also done without a monthly view, making it harder to find the best deals.   <\/p>\n\n<p>A small tip: regardless of the program, using a third-party tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/avis\/produits\/roame\/\">Roame<\/a> can be smart. 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Indeed, the common source is your <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/programme-fidelite\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards points<\/a>, which <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/liste-principaux-programmes-transfert-points-canada\/\">can be transferred to Flying Blue or Aeroplan<\/a>. The transfer ratios are identical <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/amex-membership-rewards-flying-blue-new-transfer-ratio\/\">as of January 3, 2026<\/a>. 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There are more co-branded credit card options available, and the Membership Rewards transfer ratio is more favourable for Aeroplan. <\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n<p>Aeroplan stands out thanks to its extensive selection of direct flights, easier points earning, and generally lower fees. 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