Overview
Learn how Aeroplan works and explore the main ways to earn and use points.
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Air Canada Aeroplan Guide
Everything you need to know about Air Canada Aeroplan elite status, points, award travel, the Chase Aeroplan card, upgrades, and Star Alliance partnerships.
Elite Status
Points and Award Travel
Membership, Cards and Family Sharing
Upgrades and Flexible Changes
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A brief overview
Aeroplan is the loyalty program of Air Canada. Members earn points from Air Canada and Star Alliance flights, the Chase Aeroplan credit card, transfer partners, and select shopping and everyday-spending partners. Points can be redeemed for Air Canada and Star Alliance award flights, seat upgrades, and other travel rewards. Frequent travelers can qualify for Aeroplan 25K, 35K, 50K, 75K, or Super Elite status and receive benefits such as eUpgrade credits, Priority Rewards, bonus points, preferred seating, free checked bags, and Star Alliance recognition.
Knowledge Map
Your complete Air Canada Aeroplan guide
Explore the most important parts of Aeroplan, including Elite Status, points and award travel, the Chase Aeroplan card, Family Sharing, upgrades, and Star Alliance partnerships.
How It Works
Understand how members earn points, qualify for elite status, book awards, and use upgrades.
Elite Status
Compare Aeroplan 25K, 35K, 50K, 75K, and Super Elite status and learn how qualification works.
Aeroplan Points
Learn how to earn, transfer, and redeem Aeroplan points for award travel.
Cards & Family
Compare the Chase Aeroplan credit card and learn how Aeroplan Family Sharing works.
Upgrades & Flexibility
Understand eUpgrade credits, Same Day Change, and Air Canada Unlimited Flight Passes.
Partnerships
Explore how Aeroplan compares to United MileagePlus and Delta SkyMiles, and the Marriott Bonvoy partnership.
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Featured guide
The Ultimate Guide to Aeroplan Elite Status
Discover how to qualify for Aeroplan Elite Status, unlock real-world Air Canada elite benefits, and avoid common pitfalls. Updated for…
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Program flow
How Air Canada Aeroplan Guide Works
Follow the core journey from joining to earning points, unlocking status, and redeeming rewards more strategically.
Join Aeroplan
Sign up for Aeroplan for free and start earning points on Air Canada and Star Alliance flights, the Chase Aeroplan card, and transfer and shopping partners.
Learn moreEarn Points
Earn Aeroplan points through flights, the Chase Aeroplan credit card, and hotel, car rental, and everyday shopping partners.
Learn moreBuild Elite Status
Qualify for Aeroplan 25K through Super Elite status by earning Status Qualifying Miles or Segments and Status Qualifying Dollars during the qualification year.
Learn moreBook and Upgrade Flights
Redeem points for Air Canada and Star Alliance award flights, or use eUpgrade credits and Priority Rewards to move into a higher cabin when eligible.
Learn moreElite Status
Elite Status Guide
Aeroplan status runs through five published tiers: 25K, 35K, 50K, 75K, and Super Elite. These guides explain how each tier works, what benefits and milestone rewards you unlock, and how Air Canada Status Passes and the Million Mile program fit into elite recognition.
The Ultimate Guide to Aeroplan Elite Status
Discover how to qualify for Aeroplan Elite Status, unlock real-world Air Canada elite benefits, and avoid common pitfalls.…
Aeroplan 35K Status Guide
Discover the real value of Aeroplan 35K status in Air Canada’s loyalty program — qualification rules, benefits, pitfalls,…
Aeroplan 50K Status
Aeroplan 50K status guide for 2026: how to qualify with SQC, which benefits matter most, how Priority Rewards…
Aeroplan 75K Benefits
Aeroplan 75K benefits: how to qualify with SQC, which perks matter most, how eUpgrades and Priority Rewards work,…
Aeroplan Super Elite Benefits
Learn how to get Aeroplan Super Elite status, unlock every benefit, and avoid costly pitfalls. Complete, up-to-date guide…
The Complete Guide to Aeroplan Milestone Benefits
Learn how Aeroplan Milestone Benefits work, how to earn them with Status Qualifying Credits, and which benefits —…
The Guide to Aeroplan Priority Rewards
Learn how Aeroplan Priority Rewards work, who qualifies, how to redeem them, and how to maximize their value…
Air Canada Status Passes
Unlock the perks of Air Canada Status Passes and share premium benefits with travelers. Learn about expiry and…
The Air Canada Million Mile Program
Unlock the full value of Air Canada’s Million Mile program: eligibility, earning LQM, lifetime status benefits, friend perks,…
Points and Award Travel
Points and Award Travel Guide
Aeroplan points can be earned through Air Canada and Star Alliance flights, transfer partners, and everyday spending, then redeemed for Air Canada and partner airline award flights. These guides explain how points expire, how to transfer in from Chase and other partners, and how to book partner airline awards.
Do Aeroplan Points Expire? Everything You Need to Know
Do Aeroplan points expire? Learn Aeroplan’s inactivity rules, what counts as qualifying activity, how to prevent expiration, and…
Aeroplan Transfer Partners (US)
Complete guide to Aeroplan transfer partners: credit card and hotel transfers to Air Canada Aeroplan, ratios, timelines (incl.…
Aeroplan Partners for Hotels, Car Rentals, Shopping, and Everyday Spending
Learn how to earn more Aeroplan points with hotel stays, Avis, Budget, Uber, Starbucks, the Aeroplan eStore, and…
How to Book Partner Airline Awards With Aeroplan
Learn how to book partner airline awards with Aeroplan, search award availability, use stopovers, avoid common mistakes, and…
Membership, Cards and Family Sharing
Membership, Cards and Family Sharing
The Chase Aeroplan co-brand card and Aeroplan Family Sharing are two of the easiest ways to build points and status faster. These guides cover the current welcome bonus on the Chase Aeroplan card and how Family Sharing works, including how to join, use, and cancel it.
Chase Aeroplan Card: Up to 60K Welcome Bonus
Considering Chase Aeroplan Card? Get up to 60K points, strong 3x categories, 25K status, Cash Back Options and…
Aeroplan Family Sharing: How It Works, Join and Use It, and How to Cancel
A detailed breakdown of the Aeroplan Family Sharing feature: eligibility, rules for combining points, proportional use of points,…
Upgrades and Flexible Changes
Upgrades and Flexible Changes
Air Canada offers several ways to improve or adjust a trip after booking, including eUpgrade credits, same-day flight changes, and Unlimited Flight Passes. These guides explain how each option works and when it makes sense to use it.
How to Use Air Canada eUpgrade Credits
Learn how Air Canada eUpgrade credits work, which fares qualify, how expiry works, when upgrades clear, and how…
Air Canada Same Day Change (Aeroplan)
Learn how to use Air Canada same day change and same day standby with Aeroplan. Eligibility, step-by-step process,…
Air Canada Unlimited Flight Passes
Learn how Air Canada Unlimited Flight Passes work, who they are designed for, how Aeroplan earnings and status…
Partnerships and Alliances
Partnerships and Alliances
Aeroplan members can earn and redeem across Star Alliance airlines and select non-alliance partners. These guides compare Aeroplan with United MileagePlus and Delta SkyMiles, and explain the Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan partnership.
Are Air Canada and United Partners? Aeroplan vs. MileagePlus Earning and Benefits Explained
Yes — Air Canada and United share Star Alliance plus a dedicated transborder deal, so Aeroplan and MileagePlus…
Are Air Canada and Delta Partners? Can You Earn Aeroplan or SkyMiles?
No — Air Canada (Star Alliance) and Delta (SkyTeam) share zero mileage earning. Delta's actual Canadian partner is…
Marriott Bonvoy & Aeroplan Partnership Offers Status Match
Learn how Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan members can enjoy exclusive benefits, including complimentary elite status, through the Preferred…