Aeroplan miles earned on all eligible air china flights are also altitude qualifying miles and count towards air canada altitude status. Aeroplan status bonus miles are awarded based on the aeroplan diamond, black or silver status at the time the last qualifying flight in the booking has been completed. Book select flights on cathay pacific and cathay dragon. Air canada aeroplan has recently partnered with cathay pacific and cathay dragon, airlines in the oneworld alliance based in hong kong. Apr 17, 2020 with the recent purchase of aeroplan by air canada to come into full effect in 2020, were hoping and expecting to see some changes on the horizon. Air canada is canadas largest fullservice airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the canadian market, the canadau. Redeem aeroplan miles use miles for travel, merchandise. Earn altitude qualifying miles with air canada and over 25. Aeroplan is a coalition loyalty program owned by air canada, canada s flag carrier. The best ways to maximize air canadas aeroplan program. Make sure youre fully enrolled to get the most out of being a member. If you purchased your ticket with aeroplan, air canada vacations, or through a travel agent, please contact them directly. Book air canada tickets with cheapoair air canada, headquartered in montreal, is the flag carrier and largest airline of canada by passengers carried and fleet size. For the less familiar, aeroplan is the once spunoff but now recentlyacquired loyalty program for air canada.
Air canada is canada s largest fullservice airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the canadian market, the canada u. With the recent purchase of aeroplan by air canada to come into full effect in 2020, were hoping and expecting to see some changes on the horizon. Jan 22, 2019 for the less familiar, aeroplan is the once spunoff but now recentlyacquired loyalty program for air canada. If youre worried about goodvalue premiumcabin awards disappearing you can book those now, by transferring miles in from amex or capital one.
Yes, you can continue to book through air canada vacations by completing your booking as a guest. The continuing issues with air canada and aeroplan bookings after air canadas backend system update have meant that customers trying to book award tickets, make seat changes or otherwise alter their reservations are still having trouble. While many people call it air canada s frequent flyer program, it was actually spun out over a decade ago and is an independent entity, separate from air canada. Aeroplan members continue to earn aeroplan miles when they use the air canada corporate rewards tool. Guide to booking flights with aeroplan miles uponarriving. For more information, air canada customers and aeroplan members can consult. Aeroplan points guide 2020 how many, how to redeem, and more. Since air canada aeroplan is also part of the star alliance, which includes united, lufthansa, singapore and other global carriers, you could fly any star alliance carrier and choose to credit the flight to air canada. That contract between air canada and aeroplan was expected to end in 2020, as air canada was planning on fully taking control of their own frequent flyer program once again. So if you are earning air canada miles, you are actually accumulating miles with aeroplan. One tpg reader reports that they purchased a ticket weeks prior via uniteds website and are due to travel. Be sure to provide your aeroplan number when you make a reservation. All seat fees will be automatically refunded within 30 days of travel.
Flights within canada flights from canada to the u. With its global hub in toronto and hubs in calgary, montreal and vancouver, it serves more than 200 airports on six continents. Air canada 100% bonus miles for travel january 9 april 3. Jan 09, 2018 air canada aeroplan miles are super convenient for booking award travel. To earn aeroplan miles for a booking made at, you must sign in by providing your aeroplan number before finalizing your booking. Members can now buy aeroplan miles and enjoy a bonus up to 115% on miles purchased through may. Oneway fixed mileage flight rewards require 50% of the miles listed below for roundtrip flight rewards. Trip itineraries with multiple destinations are permitted for both aeroplan fixed mileage flight rewards and market fare flight rewards. Aeroplan members continue to earn aeroplan miles when. Each time, youll earn miles, creating a whole new way to accumulate faster. Air canada is canadas largest airline together with its regional partners operating as air canada express. The air canada aeroplan credit card is issued by td bank and currently offers a respectable signup bonus.
For all itineraries involving more than one 1 stopover, in addition to your destination for either fixed mileage flight rewards or market fare flight rewards, please call the aeroplan contact centre, where one of our highlyqualified agents will be happy to. Air canada has launched new 100% bonus aeroplan miles campaign for travel on select routes between january 9 april 3, 2019. Aeroplans confusing 2020 updates one mile at a time. This means that you can use your aeroplan miles to fly on these other airlines subject to availability. Until then, points earned for travel on air canada flights will be credited to travellers aeroplan accounts. Secret tricks and tips for booking aeroplan rewards. To make sure you accumulate your aeroplan miles, remember to always provide your aeroplan number when you. Aeroplan, the spunoff loyalty plan of air canada, and the first publicly traded loyalty program in the world, is one of the easier rewards programs to search and book rewards travel. For affordable air canada flight reservations, call 12015358595 or you can visit our website to get best air canada flight deals and book air canada tickets. An air canada maple leaf lounge guest pass, valid for flights within north america. The air canada aeroplan program makes it easy to earn points by partnering with 2 out of the 4 flexible point programs. Once you have your new aeroplan number, you can return to the air canada vacations website and create an account.
Although air canada doesnt have a strictly revenuebased mileage earning program like american, delta and united, the end result is somewhat similar. How to book award flights with air canada aeroplan air. Allinclusive vacations book packages now air canada. Entire reservation must include air canada, air canada express or air canada rouge flights only.
I know that it is business as usual, in booking and taking reward flights, until that date and that it may or may not be possible likely not in current form to book air canadastar alliance flights using aeroplan points after june 2020. Air canada corporate rewards is an online program that allows companies to manage and book business travel while earning complementary services and discounts when booking air canada flights. Aeroplan miles will be honoured on onetoone basis in air canadas new loyalty program when it launches in 2020. To book, choose your destination, indicate the number of passengers and click go to load our availability calendar, from which you can select your travel dates. Flights operated by air transat on behalf of air canada. When air canada and aeroplan break up in 2020, gobinder brar of brampton, ont. May 06, 2020 aeroplan is set to undergo some pretty significant changes this year when air canada reintegrates the currentlyindependent program, but the good news is we have plenty of warning that changes are coming.
We put more people in more reward seats than any other canadian loyalty program. O economy class miles are credited to aeroplan at 25% of miles flown minimum 125 and do not count toward top tier status nonrefundable not upgradeable. Aimia, the company that owns aeroplan, is also involved in other loyalty programs around the world as well, although aeroplan is. Book hotels, cars and vacations with air canada vacations. Dec 05, 2019 the continuing issues with air canada and aeroplan bookings after air canadas backend system update have meant that customers trying to book award tickets, make seat changes or otherwise alter their reservations are still having trouble. However, the miles credited will still depend on fare class purchased. You can access this offer on air canada s website here. Book a flight reward with air canada, air canada express, air canada rouge or another star alliance member airline opens in new window enjoy onboard and.
Unless youre booking an award with multiple stopovers, the entire process can be completed online. Aeroplan is a coalition loyalty program owned by air canada, canadas flag carrier. Aeroplan miles will be credited to your account 6 to 8 weeks after we have shipped your products purchased on costco. Aeroplan miles can be used to redeem costco shop cards and costco memberships on the aeroplan site, subject to aeroplan terms and conditions and availability. Air canada aeroplan can be a great way to book star alliance awards, but make sure you keep an eye on carrierimposed surcharges.
You can access this offer on air canadas website here. Using air canada aeroplan miles, you can book star alliance award seats, with airlines like eva air, swiss, and united airlines, to every inhabited continent in the world. Redeem around the world at any best western, fairmont and more. Aeroplan has removed the ability to book roundtheworld rtw.
Redeem aeroplan miles use miles for travel, merchandise, gift. Book a flight reward with air canada, air canada express, air canada rouge or another star alliance member airline opens in new window enjoy onboard and airport travel perks redeem for other aeroplan rewards. Dec 20, 2019 air canada launching new loyalty program soon. Redeem miles to pay for your next vacation or cruise getaway. For security reasons and the protection of your personal data, your session timed out after a period of inactivity. On may 11, 2017, air canada announced it plans to launch a. The airline has been selected the best airline in north america in the 2018 skytrax world airline awards. Apr 14, 2017 aeroplan, the spunoff loyalty plan of air canada, and the first publicly traded loyalty program in the world, is one of the easier rewards programs to search and book rewards travel. Weve recently replaced your air canada vacations account with a centralized aeroplan account for a smooth and streamlined experience. Earning aeroplan miles when traveling on air canada for now, the miles you earn when flying on air canada will vary based on the miles flown and the fare class purchased. In september, aeroplan will introduce a new online travel booking tool where, in addition to redeeming for flights, youll be able to rent a car and book a stay at one of 250,000 hotels worldwide using cash directly on. Aeroplan miles time remaining to complete this page. It is the leading global airline networkwhen it comes to daily flights and destinations as well as the number of member airlines. Aeroplan passes on these surcharges to you on award bookings, and they can be pretty steep with.
Plus, half of the miles count towards accelerating your air canada altitude status with our travel at home promotion. How to book award flights with air canada aeroplan. While youll have to book some award seats by phone, you can book most online. Redeem aeroplan miles use miles to book a flight reward. Flex and latitude fares earn you 100% aeroplan miles, executive lowest earns 125%, while executive flexible gets you 150%. This means aeroplan members may continue booking calm air flights using aeroplan reward miles. Mar 20, 2019 the air canada aeroplan program makes it easy to earn points by partnering with 2 out of the 4 flexible point programs. You must provide your aeroplan number when booking. One of our friendly agents will be pleased to book your flight and provide your flight confirmation right away. Nonflight rewards you can also redeem your aeroplan miles for air canada products and services at the airport or on board, such as. Aeroplan passes on these surcharges to you on award bookings, and they can be pretty steep with some partner airlines such as lufthansa.
The aeroplan program was created in july 1984 by air canada as an incentive program for its frequent flyer customers. Can i still book a vacation if i do not have or wish to have an aeroplan account. Dec 20, 2018 air canada has launched new 100% bonus aeroplan miles campaign for travel on select routes between january 9 april 3, 2019. To redeem your aeroplan miles on any scheduled calm air flight, contact calm air reservations directly at 18008392256. Aeroplan represents an important asset for air canada as both a strategic and a financial resource that provides rewards through its lucrative frequent flyer program and allows it to reap the financial benefits of its relationship with the canadian imperial bank of commerce cibc aerogold credit card. I was trying to book a flight last night from yxu yow and could not log in. Please go back to the travel search page to find the destination thats right for you.
Buy airline tickets, find cheap airfare, last minute deals and seat sales with air canada. The trick is to find availability for seats that can be booked with star alliance partners. Aeroplan has historically been air canadas spun off loyalty program. How to book aeroplan awards, evade fuel surcharges, and more. For unaccompanied children, infant travel on air china or groups of eight passengers or more, please contact us. Air canada aeroplan miles are super convenient for booking award travel. Come check out our aeroplan blog for exciting last minute vacation ideas. Redeem aeroplan miles for maximum value, including how to book stopovers and openjaws, and using air canada points without high fees. When flying eligible air canada, air canada rouge and air canada express flights, youll automatically receive wings for takeoffs and landings at airports for new bookings made between september 9 and october 18, 2019, for travel between september 9 and november 29, 2019. Book allinclusive packages with air canada vacations. This is a useful trick, because its not usually possible to. How to use air canada aeroplan miles one mile at a time.
But, for now, let this 2019 aeroplan bible be your guide for everything that you need to know about aeroplan points. Agreement in principle entered into with american express for its continued participation in air canadas loyalty program post 2020. Your profile your transactions status manage your bookings request missing miles merge accounts air canada altitude. Aeroplan air canada is a member of the star alliance, the largest airline alliance out of the big three one world, star alliance, and skyteam. Aeroplan offers you roundtrip flight rewards to over 1,300 destinations worldwide, on air canada, the star alliance member airlines, the canadian domestic partners and our other worldwide partners. In 2002 it was spun off as a separate corporate entity and eventually sold to aimia. Established in 1997, its name and emblem represent the five founding airlines air canada, lufthansa, scandinavian airlines, thai airways and united airlines. Air canada altitude is designed to recognize and reward frequent flyers. Open to world travellers, business people, adventurers, dreamers, doers and curious people like you, altitude is your ticket to an evergrowing world of experiences. Air canada completes acquisition of aeroplan loyalty business. Air canada is canada s largest airline together with its regional partners operating as air canada express.
No star alliance or other airline segments may appear in the same booking. But you can also earn miles with aeroplan, which offers plenty of opportunities to earn and redeem valuable aeroplan miles. Aeroplan is set to undergo some pretty significant changes this year when air canada reintegrates the currentlyindependent program, but the good news is we have plenty of warning that changes are coming. The catch is that you need to make the bookings on december 21 and 22 by 19.
Enjoy our all inclusive travel vacations and tours through worldwide destinations such as the caribbean, mexico, cuba, south america, and europe from canadian cities such as montreal, toronto, and vancouver. How to make the most of your miles skyscanner canada. To book your infant flight reward or get more information, please call the. For instance, if you book air canada tango fares, you earn 25% to 50% of miles based on your travel distance. While many people call it air canadas frequent flyer program, it was actually spun out over a decade ago and is an independent entity, separate from air canada. Heres where you can update your account, get transaction info, sign up to receive great offers and more. Air canada aegean airlines air china air india air new zealand.
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