Air Canada
Aeroplan
Aeroplan is Air Canada's frequent-flyer programme and one of the most flexible award currencies in North America, using a distance-and-region based award chart rather than pure dynamic pricing.
Because Aeroplan prices partner awards on its own chart and allows a stopover on one-way awards for a fixed points surcharge, it is frequently researched by travellers planning multi-carrier Star Alliance itineraries.
Earning Aeroplan points
Points are earned on Air Canada and Star Alliance flights, co-brand cards in Canada, retail partners and Aeroplan eStore activity. Status members earn additional points based on fare class and Aeroplan Elite tier.
Redeeming Aeroplan points
Awards are priced by region pair and flown distance, with separate charts for Air Canada flights and partner flights. Aeroplan also sells upgrades, hotel bookings and car rentals through its own portal.
Expiry rules
Points remain valid while the account records qualifying activity within the programme's stated inactivity window. Confirm the current rule directly with Air Canada before relying on it.
Transfers and pooling
Air Canada operates its own points transfer and family-sharing features, and several bank programmes list Aeroplan as a transfer partner. Terms, ratios and fees are set by Air Canada and the bank.
Buying points from Air Canada
Air Canada sells and gifts Aeroplan points directly through its official website. Buying from the airline is always an option worth comparing against any third-party quote.
Where the value sits
Aeroplan value is easiest to model on partner long-haul business class, where the distance-based chart can be markedly cheaper than an equivalent cash fare.
Aeroplan questions
- Does Aeroplan use a fixed award chart?
- Aeroplan prices most awards from published region and distance bands, which makes outcomes easier to model than fully dynamic programmes. Air Canada's own flights can still vary with demand.
- Can I add a stopover to an Aeroplan award?
- Aeroplan permits a stopover on many one-way partner awards for an additional fixed points amount. Check current rules on Air Canada's site before planning around it.
- Does MilesQuote guarantee an Aeroplan rate?
- No. We publish no fixed rates. Every quote is prepared individually after we review the request, and it is never a promise of a completed transaction.
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