Individuals can enroll; minors are enrolled by a parent or legal guardian.
The Aeroplan Program allows individuals, or their parent or legal guardian in the case of a minor, to enroll as members
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Aeroplan
What is Aeroplan?
Aeroplan is Air Canada's free loyalty program, run by its subsidiary Aeroplan Inc. Members earn Aeroplan points on Air Canada and partner flights, credit cards and retail partners, and redeem them for flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise and gift cards. Frequent flyers can earn elite status from Aeroplan 25K to Super Elite.
Joining the program
- Cost to join
- free
- Currency
- Aeroplan points
Join online at aircanada.com or in the Air Canada app. Minors can only be enrolled by a parent or legal guardian.
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Official sources & quoted terms
Earning Aeroplan points
Earn rule 1
For Air Canada travel from January 1, 2026: 1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on the base fare and carrier surcharges of eligible flights.
Earn rule 2
Elite members earn 2X to 6X points on eligible Air Canada flights and Star Alliance flights ticketed by Air Canada, depending on status.
Earn rule 3
Partner airline flights earn points based on where the ticket was bought and which partner operates the flight.
Earn rule 4
Air Canada Vacations packages earn a fixed number of points by destination and cabin.
Earn rule 5
Aeroplan credit cards, the Aeroplan eStore and travel and everyday partners also earn points; points from partner programs can be converted into Aeroplan points.
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Official sources & quoted terms
From January 1, 2026: 1 point per $1 on eligible Air Canada flights.
For travel as of January 1, 2026, earn Aeroplan points based on the dollars you spend on eligible Air Canada® flights.
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Points are based on base fare and carrier surcharges.
Earn 1 point per | $1 spent* ... *Points are earned based on the base fare and carrier surcharges excluding applicable taxes, fees, and third-party charges on eligible Air Canada flights.
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Elite members earn 2X to 6X points.
Aeroplan Elite Members earn between 2X and 6X the Aeroplan® points on eligible Air Canada flights, depending on their status at the time of travel.
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Partner airlines earn by point of purchase and partner; Air Canada Vacations earn a fixed amount.
Earn Aeroplan points based on where you purchase your ticket and which partner airline you fly with.
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Air Canada Vacations packages earn a fixed amount of points.
Earn a fixed amount of Aeroplan points on Air Canada Vacation packages, determined by your destination and cabin selection.
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Points from partner programs can be converted; eStore earns points.
Convert the points you accumulate with our partners into Aeroplan points.
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Using Aeroplan points
Flight rewards on Air Canada and 45+ partner airlines (1,300+ destinations), booked at aircanada.com; Air Canada flight rewards start at 6,000 points for an Economy one-way short-haul flight of up to 500 miles.
Air Canada flight rewards can cost more points in high-demand periods (point prices for flights and hotels can be dynamic), with no blackout dates, subject to availability.
Partner airline flight rewards cost a fixed number of points, and a partner booking fee applies.
Hotel stays (with savings of up to 30% on hotel redemptions) and car rentals.
Air Canada Vacations packages, extras and upgrades.
Activities and travel experiences, brand-name merchandise and gift cards.
Points can be shared free with family through Aeroplan Family Sharing, transferred to another member for a fee, or donated to participating charities.
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Official sources & quoted terms
Point prices for flights and hotels may be dynamic.
The number of Aeroplan Points required to redeem certain rewards such as flights (including those operated by Air Canada) and hotel reservations may be dynamic and subject to change depending on inventory availability
Save up to 30% on hotel redemptions.
Save up to 30% on hotel redemptions and get exclusive rates on car rentals.
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Family Sharing lets members share points for free; points can be donated.
With Aeroplan Family Sharing, share points with family members - for free - to reach rewards sooner!
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Flight rewards start at 6,000 points, for Air Canada Economy one-way short haul up to 500 miles.
With flight rewards starting at only 6,000 point1, getting rewarded is easier than you think. ... Based on Air Canada economy one-way short haul (up to 500 miles).
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Partner airline flight rewards cost a fixed number of points.
Plus, we've made all flight rewards on partner airlines a fixed amount in points, for that extra predictability.
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A partner booking fee applies to rewards with partner airline travel.
For flight rewards including travel with a partner airline, a partner booking fee will apply.
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No blackout dates on Air Canada flight rewards, subject to availability.
There are no blackout dates or restrictions when you book your Air Canada flight with points.
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Points can be transferred to another member for a fee.
You can transfer Aeroplan points to another Aeroplan Member for a fee.
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When Aeroplan points expire
Points do not expire while the account is active. An account becomes inactive, and all its points are forfeited, after 18 consecutive months without earning or redeeming points.
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Official sources & quoted terms
Accounts are inactive after 18 months with no accumulation or redemption, and points in inactive accounts are forfeited.
All Aeroplan Points in an inactive Account are forfeited. Unless otherwise permitted by Aeroplan, in its sole discretion, your Account becomes inactive if you have not accumulated or redeemed Aeroplan Points for 18 consecutive months.
Membership tiers
Qualification, renewal and benefits
Aeroplan 25KEntry membership
How to qualify
25,000 SQC in a calendar year, or through Everyday Status Qualification.
Member benefits
- 2X Elite Points Multiplier on eligible flights
- 1 extra free checked bag (23 kg)
- Priority check-in, standby and boarding
- Free Preferred Seat selection at check-in
- 5 eUpgrade credits
- Star Alliance Silver recognition
Aeroplan 35KQualification & benefits
How to qualify
35,000 SQC in a calendar year.
Member benefits
- 3X Elite Points Multiplier
- 3 free checked bags (32 kg each) on Air Canada
- Priority baggage handling
- 10 eUpgrade credits
- Star Alliance Silver recognition
Aeroplan 50KQualification & benefits
How to qualify
50,000 SQC in a calendar year.
Member benefits
- 4X Elite Points Multiplier
- Maple Leaf Lounge and Air Canada Café access
- Star Alliance Gold lounge access and recognition
- 15 eUpgrade credits
- 3 free checked bags (32 kg each)
Aeroplan 75KQualification & benefits
How to qualify
75,000 SQC in a calendar year.
Member benefits
- 5X Elite Points Multiplier
- 20 eUpgrade credits
- Free Preferred Seat selection at booking
- Maple Leaf Lounge and Star Alliance Gold lounge access
- 3 free checked bags (32 kg each)
Aeroplan Super EliteQualification & benefits
How to qualify
125,000 SQC in a calendar year.
Member benefits
- 6X Elite Points Multiplier
- 30 eUpgrade credits
- Air Canada Concierge service
- Priority security clearance
- Free beverage and treat in Economy on Air Canada
- Maple Leaf, Star Alliance Gold, Virgin Australia and Emirates Business Class lounge access
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Official sources & quoted terms
SQC needed: 25K 25,000, 35K 35,000, 50K 50,000, 75K 75,000, Super Elite 125,000.
Aeroplan 25K Status = 25,000 SQC ... Aeroplan 35K Status = 35,000 SQC Aeroplan 50K Status = 50,000 SQC Aeroplan 75K Status = 75,000 SQC Aeroplan Super Elite Status = 125,000 SQC
- Aeroplan 25K
- Aeroplan 35K
- Aeroplan 50K
- Aeroplan 75K
- Aeroplan Super Elite
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SQC from Air Canada flights: 4 per $1 on Flex or higher, 2 per $1 on Standard, 1 per $1 on vacation packages, none on Basic.
Get 4 SQC per $1 spent on Economy Flex fares or higher ... Get 2 SQC per $1 spent on Economy Standard fares and eUpgrade Add-Ons ... Get 1 SQC per $1 spent on an Air Canada Vacations package
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Economy Basic earns no SQC.
Please note that flights booked in the Economy Basic fare option will not allow you to accumulate any SQC.
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Milestone benefits every 10,000 SQC up to 200,000, then every 20,000.
Unlock Milestone Benefits at every 10,000 SQC accumulated (up to 200,000 SQC), and at every 20,000 SQC thereafter.
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25K benefits: extra checked bag, 5 eUpgrade credits, Star Alliance Silver, 2X multiplier.
Use your 5 eUpgrade credits to upgrade on eligible Air Canada flights. ... Enjoy recognition worldwide as a Star Alliance Silver member with 25+ airlines. ... 2X Elite Points Multiplier
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25K gets 1 extra checked bag and priority services.
Complimentary Checked Bag | Enjoy 1 complimentary checked bag (23 kg) in addition to what is included as part of the Economy fare purchased.
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35K: 3 checked bags, 10 eUpgrade credits, 3X multiplier.
3 Complimentary Checked Bags | Enjoy 3 complimentary checked bags (32kg each) on Air Canada flights. ... 10 eUpgrade credits ... 3X Elite Points Multiplier
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50K: 15 eUpgrades, Maple Leaf Lounge, Star Alliance Gold, 4X multiplier.
15 eUpgrade credits ... Complimentary access to Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Cafés ... Star Alliance Gold member with 25+ airlines. | More details | 4X Elite Points Multiplier
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75K: 20 eUpgrades, Preferred Seats at booking, 5X multiplier.
Get free Preferred Seat selection at booking on Air Canada flights with eligible fares. | More details | 20 eUpgrade credits ... 5X Elite Points Multiplier
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Super Elite: Concierge, priority security, 30 eUpgrades, onboard refreshment, lounges, 6X multiplier.
Air Canada Concierge Service ... 30 eUpgrade credits ... Aeroplan Super Elite Members enjoy one bar service beverage and one treat item for free in Economy Class on Air Canada flights.
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Super Elite earns 6X and has Virgin Australia and Emirates lounge access.
6X Elite Points Multiplier | Earn 5 extra point per dollar spent every time you fly with Air Canada or with Star Alliance partners booked with Air Canada.
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Program partners
- Star Alliance member airlines
- United Airlines
- Lufthansa Group
- Virgin Australia
- Emirates
- Hertz
- Avis
- World of Hyatt
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Uber
- LCBO
- Bell
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Partner benefits listed on the tier page.
Priority benefits with United Airlines ... Priority benefits with Lufthansa Group ... Exclusive Status Upgrade with Hertz ... Exclusive Status Upgrade with Avis ... World of Hyatt Status Challenge ... Convert your Aeroplan points to Marriott Bonvoy points
- United Airlines
- Lufthansa Group
- Hertz
- Avis
- World of Hyatt
- Marriott Bonvoy
- Virgin Australia
- Emirates
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SQC from Air Canada and Star Alliance flights and travel and everyday partners.
Get SQC by flying with Air Canada and Star Alliance member airlines, as well as through select Aeroplan credit cards and travel and everyday partners.
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45+ partner airlines and 1,300+ destinations.
With a network of 45+ partner airlines and 1,300+ destinations, you'll have countless flights to choose from
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Paid options
Canadian Aeroplan co-brand credit cards from TD, CIBC and American Express, including personal, business and corporate cards (annual fees vary by card).
Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card for US residents.
Members can buy, gift and transfer Aeroplan points.
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Co-brand credit cards from TD, CIBC and American Express in Canada and Chase for US residents.
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Credit Cards ... American Express®* Aeroplan® Cards ... CIBC® Aeroplan® Visa* Credit Cards ... For U.S. residents Explore more of the world with the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Card
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Credit card SQC up to 25,000 per year: 1,000 SQC per $5,000 on premium cards, per $20,000 on core cards.
Get 1,000 SQC for every $5,000 you spend on an Aeroplan premium credit card
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About this profile
Aeroplan is Air Canada's free loyalty program, operated by its subsidiary Aeroplan Inc. Members earn Aeroplan points on Air Canada and partner flights, co-brand credit cards and travel and everyday partners, and redeem them for flights on a network of 45+ partner airlines, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise and gift cards. Elite status, from Aeroplan 25K to Super Elite, is earned with Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) in a calendar year.
Profiles are built from the program's own published terms. Source links, quotations and checked dates are included with each topic.
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Official sources & quoted terms
Aeroplan is operated by Air Canada's subsidiary Aeroplan Inc.
The Aeroplan program (“Aeroplan Program”) is the loyalty rewards and recognition program operated by Air Canada’s subsidiary Aeroplan Inc.
Redemption options include flights, vacation packages, extras, hotels, car rentals, activities, merchandise and gift cards.
Flight rewards | Air Canada Vacations packages | Extras & upgrades | Hotel stays | Car rentals | Activities & travel experiences | Brand-name merchandise | Gift cards
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Recent program changes
Air Canada flights switched from distance-based earning to 1 point per $1 spent on base fare and carrier surcharges.
Elite status now qualifies on a single measure, Status Qualifying Credits (SQC), earned mainly by spend on Air Canada fares, partners and credit cards, with Milestone benefits every 10,000 SQC.
A 10% SQC Head Start for eligible premium credit cardholders who requalify replaces rollover of status qualifying miles.
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Official sources & quoted terms
Elite qualification changed January 1, 2026; Head Start replaces rollover SQM starting 2027.
With the introduction of SQC, the new 10% Head Start will take the place of rollover SQM. | Starting in 2027:
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Earning changed for travel on or after January 1, 2026.
For travel on or after Jan. 1, 2026, the way you earn Aeroplan points with Air Canada is changing.
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Member questions
Answers from the published program terms.
What is Aeroplan?
Aeroplan is Air Canada's free loyalty program, run by its subsidiary Aeroplan Inc. Members earn Aeroplan points on Air Canada and partner flights, credit cards and retail partners, and redeem them for flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise and gift cards. Frequent flyers can earn elite status from Aeroplan 25K to Super Elite.
How many Aeroplan points do you earn on Air Canada flights?
For travel from January 1, 2026, members earn 1 point per $1 spent on the base fare and carrier surcharges of eligible Air Canada flights. Elite members earn 2X to 6X, depending on status.
How many Aeroplan points do you need for a flight?
Air Canada flight rewards start at 6,000 points for an Economy one-way short-haul flight of up to 500 miles, and can cost more in high-demand periods. Flight rewards on partner airlines cost a fixed number of points, plus a partner booking fee.
What is an Aeroplan point worth?
Air Canada does not set one cash value. Work it out per booking: take the cash price of the same flight, subtract the taxes and fees you still pay on the reward, and divide by the points needed. A fixed point price on a partner flight is worth more when the cash fare for that route is high.
How do I get Aeroplan status?
Aeroplan 25K needs 25,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) in a calendar year, 35K needs 35,000, 50K needs 50,000, 75K needs 75,000 and Super Elite needs 125,000. Air Canada flights give 2 to 4 SQC per $1 depending on the fare, and Economy Basic fares give none.
Do Aeroplan points expire?
Points stay valid as long as the account is active. If a member does not earn or redeem points for 18 consecutive months, the account becomes inactive and all points are forfeited.
Can Americans join Aeroplan?
The general terms let individuals enroll without a country restriction, and US residents have their own co-brand card, the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card.
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