Your profile your transactions status manage your bookings request missing miles merge accounts air canada altitude. Travel, earn, redeem and repeat with the aeroplan program. The mileage levels displayed are per person for a roundtrip, economy class flight reward. Air canada aeroplan benefits of booking on expedia vs air canada for flights booking hotels on expedia means that you can potentially lose out on points when you directly book on sites like. Redeem miles to pay for your next vacation or cruise getaway. Air canada rouge is air canadas leisure carrier operating more than 100 routes on five continents. With upgrades starting as low as 7,500 aeroplan miles short haul available on air canada only per segment, you can afford to treat yourself to a little luxury. You might remember the debacle when aeroplan showed swiss first class award space and then didnt honor the bookings. 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. Aeroplan has historically been air canadas spun off loyalty program. Earn altitude qualifying miles with air canada and over 25. 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. Finally, singapore airlines wont allow partners to book business or first class awards on their longhaul routes occasionally, weve. Air canada, headquartered in montreal, is the flag carrier and largest airline of canada by passengers carried and fleet size.
Jan 22, 2019 while aeroplan offers fixed mileage flight rewards e. 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. Many award travelers are worried about how these changes will affect a valuable and popular loyalty program. As an air canada altitude member you continue to benefit from air canadas partnership with the aeroplan program, which provides for a wide range of ways to earn and redeem valuable aeroplan miles, including flights to. But you can also earn miles with aeroplan, which offers plenty of opportunities to earn and redeem valuable aeroplan miles. You can now build and book your ideal round the world itinerary right from your own computer simply by accessing the star alliance book and fly opens in new window tool at. Effective february 1, 2017, aeroplan miles earned in basic economy for booking class n, on all eligible united flights are not altitude qualifying. Aimia says it wont stop offering flight rewards before then. Nov 27, 2019 last week, air canada and aeroplan transitioned to amadeus, a backend reservation system. Air canada is canada s largest fullservice airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the canadian market, the canada u. Thats all going to change in 2020 when air canada takes the reins again, after finalizing a deal to purchase aeroplan earlier this year.
Aeroplan miles will be awarded once travel has been completed. Please note that the tool is currently only available in english. Heres where you can update your account, get transaction info, sign up to receive great offers and more. Benefits of booking on expedia vs air canada for flights. Alternatively, you can book with market fare rewards. With the exception of calm air, which you can not book with other airlines on the same itinerary, you can book. Donate your miles to those less fortunate or towards environmental causes. The air canada aeroplan credit card is issued by td bank and currently offers a respectable signup bonus. Flights to europe are 60,000 miles and if you want to fly to asia, youre looking at a redemption of 75,000 miles.
Flight rewards are derived from market fares at the time of booking and the. However, being that air canada kind of has a monopoly in canada, and points are easy to collect they are ubiquitous in the canadian credit card scene take for example, the td aeroplan visa infinite card and the cibc infinite aeroplan visa, especially with credit card churning, its kind of the airline rewards program that most people. The change did not go smoothly and for most aeroplan numbers, it is currently impossible to book awards. Part 8 how to transfer starwood and american express points. I was able to successfully book the flight and i paid for the accompanying taxes and fees with my credit number. Effective september 1, 2019, aeroplan miles earned on these flights are also altitude qualifying miles and count towards air canada altitude status. The frequent flyer program of air canada is called aeroplan. An air canada maple leaf lounge guest pass, valid for flights within north america. Flight rewards at these mileage levels may no longer be available at the time of booking. The air canada aeroplan program makes it easy to earn points by partnering with 2 out of the 4 flexible point programs.
We recommend the amex gold rewards card, because it carries a welcome bonus of 25,000 mr points, which you can transfer to 25,000 avios points or more in one click. The airline has been selected the best airline in north america in the 2018 skytrax world airline awards. Read our guide on when frequent flyer programs release award space for redemptions. Around the world rewards will no longer be available for redemption effective september 1 st, 2019. 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.
Using air canada aeroplan miles, you can book star alliance award seats, with. Book a flight reward with air canada, air canada express, air canada rouge or another star alliance member airline opens in new window. Air canada aeroplan has recently partnered with cathay pacific and cathay dragon, airlines in the oneworld alliance based in hong kong. Oneway fixed mileage flight rewards require 50% of the miles listed below for roundtrip flight rewards. Book a vacation package to hard rock hotels and earn 10,000 bonus aeroplan miles per couple. Dec 20, 2019 air canada launching new loyalty program soon. 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. If you are not trying to book a united flight closein and have united.
With its global hub in toronto and hubs in calgary, montreal and vancouver, it serves more than 200 airports on six continents. Earn altitude qualifying miles with air canada and over 25 star alliance member airlines. Redeem around the world at any best western, fairmont and more. Next, market fares dont follow the standard aeroplan reward chart. It is the aeroplan program which defines how points are to be earned and redeemed. Theres no better deal for miles anywhere in the world. Aeroplan points guide 2020 how many, how to redeem, and more. Flight booked with avion points not eligible for altitude. However, the miles credited will still depend on fare class purchased. The primary cardholder may access an air canada maple leaf lounge, where available, upon presentation of an active td aeroplan visa infinite card with a valid, sameday boarding pass for travel using an aeroplan flight reward, only, on a flight operated by air canada, air canada rouge or under the air canada express banner. 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. This gives you more flexibility if your plans change. Be sure to provide your aeroplan number when you make a reservation.
Even when a separate company, aeroplan relied upon air canada to ticket its. How to book air canada flights using frequent flyer points. Aeroplans confusing 2020 updates one mile at a time. Swiss flight range lx 8000 8499 operated by edelweiss is eligible for accumulation. Even when a separate company, aeroplan relied upon air canada to ticket its reservations. Air canada aeroplan points tips for visiting australia and. Air canada aegean airlines air china air india air new zealand. Unfortunately, sometimes there are fewer flight options when booking through aeroplan compared to united. 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 one tpg reader reports that they purchased a ticket weeks prior via uniteds website and are due to travel on dec. Mileage accumulation is subject to both the booking class and the rules of the star alliance carrier operating the flight. On january 16, 20, i redeemed some aeroplan points to book a flight from nova scotia from newfoundland. Jan 09, 2018 to book these airlines, you need to call air canada aeroplan at 8003615373. Air canada aeroplan points tips for visiting australia. Aeroplan miles earned on all eligible united flights are also altitude qualifying miles and count towards air canada altitude status.
This option offers you much more choice and flexibility, however, it is limited to air canada flights only and. For infants under two years old, please book your flight reward online, then call the aeroplan contact centre to include any infants to your booking. As a frequent flyer myself, i have worked out how to best utilize my points so here are my tips on using your aeroplan points when visiting australia and new zealand. To book these airlines, you need to call air canada aeroplan at 8003615373. The current aeroplan program which was spun off from air canada a. How to book award flights with air canada aeroplan air. Get a bite to eat on your flight at the air canada bistro and earn aeroplan miles at the same time. Its easier than ever to book your round the world fare with air canada and its star alliance partners. Instead, the mileage cost is designed to roughly track the realtime cost of the ticket if you were to purchase it with cash. It is different from air canada altitude, which is a membership tier program that defines the different levels of membership and their various benefits and privileges.
The whole idea is that if theres an open seat on an air canada flight, youre supposed to be able to book that seat using a market fare reward. You then use your united reference number on to pick your. Enjoy access to the air canada maple leaf lounge, where available, when you present your td aeroplan visa infinite card and a valid, sameday boarding pass for travel using an aeroplan flight reward, only, on flights operated by air canada, air canada rouge or under the air canada express banner. May 11, 2017 members can use their aeroplan points to book air canada and star alliance flights until june 30, 2020. Mar 03, 2020 updated march 3, 2020 the cheapest way to amass a large number of british airways avios points quickly is with an american express card. You can also book premium economy on air canada flights. Air canada altitude is designed to recognize and reward frequent flyers. Trip itineraries with multiple destinations are permitted for both aeroplan fixed mileage flight rewards and market fare flight rewards. To book your infant flight reward or get more information, please call the aeroplan contact centre. Air canada is canadas largest fullservice airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the canadian market, the canadau.
However, with air canada aeroplan, this ticket would only cost 12,500 miles and marginal taxes. How do i redeem aeroplan miles to book my vacation. Aeroplan says members will be able to book with any airline come 2020, but score better deals as they do now with air canada with new partner airlines that have yet to be announced. Since air canadaaeroplan 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. Air canada is canadas largest airline together with its regional partners operating as air canada express.
Air canada is the largest canadian airline, owning more than double as. Nonflight rewards you can also redeem your aeroplan miles for air canada products and services at the airport or on board, such as. Use your miles to get upgrades on eligible flights to just about anywhere in the world. 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. Change is coming in 2020 when air canada takes control of its loyalty program again. Book select flights on cathay pacific and cathay dragon. Put simply, the link between aeroplan and air canada is broken. How to use air canada aeroplan miles one mile at a time. Booking air canada flights using aeroplan redflagdeals. Aeroplan miles earned on all eligible air china flights are also altitude qualifying miles and count towards air canada altitude status.
Air canada aeroplan flight booked with avion points not eligible for altitude airmiles book into revenue buckets and almost invariably do not earn aeroplan miles. Aug 29, 2015 as a frequent flyer myself, i have worked out how to best utilize my points so here are my tips on using your aeroplan points when visiting australia and new zealand. When air canada and aeroplan break up in 2020, gobinder brar of brampton, ont. Online registration form aeroplan air canada vacations. Redeem aeroplan miles use miles to book a flight reward online. An airbus a330 taking off photo courtesy of air canada upcoming changes to aeroplan. Book hotels, cars and vacations with air canada vacations. Redeem aeroplan miles use miles to book a flight reward. Until then, points earned for travel on air canada flights.
Members can use their aeroplan points to book air canada and star alliance flights until june 30, 2020. Benefit only applies when the primary cardholder includes their aeroplan number on their reservation at the time of booking or if the primary cardholder has booked an aeroplan. Redeem aeroplan miles use miles for travel, merchandise. Air canada is canada s largest airline together with its regional partners operating as air canada express.
Air canada aeroplan charges 50% of the cost of a roundtrip ticket for a oneway flight, so if youre booking a roundtrip, it may make sense to book it as 2 oneway tickets. Air canada, founded in 1937, is a founding member of the star alliance. Learn more with an eligible economy class fare, use your aeroplan miles to upgrade to a higher class of service on over 20 star alliance member airlines, including air canada. The more miles you earn, the sooner youll be on your next dream getaway.
As always, you can redeem your miles towards a wide range of aeroplan rewards. To book, choose your destination, indicate the number of passengers and click go to load our. Sep 17, 2019 thats all going to change in 2020 when air canada takes the reins again, after finalizing a deal to purchase aeroplan earlier this year. Although air canada doesnt have a strictly revenuebased mileage earning program like american, delta and united, the end result is somewhat similar. However, while changes are charged per direction per person, refunds are charged per ticket. Basic economy fares earn just 25% of the miles flown, while full fare and business class tickets earn 125%150% of the distance traveled. Aeroplan offers you roundtrip flight rewards to over 1,300 destinations worldwide. For unaccompanied children, infant travel on air china or groups of eight passengers or more, please contact us.
The cheapest way to amass a large number of british airways avios points quickly is with an american express card. Its easy to book most award seats on air canada aeroplans website. Last week, air canada and aeroplan transitioned to amadeus, a backend reservation system. You can earn air canada aeroplan miles by transferring flexible points from american express membership rewards or starwood. Buy airline tickets, find cheap airfare, last minute deals and seat sales with air canada. As with most eligible flights operated by a star alliance member, you can earn aeroplan miles, which count towards air canada altitude status. However, is there any negatives to booking air canada flights on expedia vs directly on the air canada website. Upon booking, you will receive an aeroplan reference number and will have to call either aeroplan or air canada to get the united equivalent reference number.
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