Aeroplan is overhauling its Canadian co-branded credit card portfolio, introducing new travel savings and airport perks starting January 12, 2027.
The changes include a 15% discount on Air Canada award flights booked with points, free extra days on hotel and car rental redemptions, and expanded airport lounge access for premium cardholders.
The loyalty program, operated by Air Canadasays the upgrades are designed to deliver more value throughout the travel journeyfrom booking flights to reaching the airport and arranging accommodation.
Starting January 12, primary Aeroplan credit cardholders will receive a 15% discount in points when redeeming for Air Canada flight rewards. The benefit applies across the portfolio, allowing members to stretch their points further when booking eligible award travel.
Cardholders will also receive annual credits toward Air Canada travel through AC Wallet. Premium cardholders will qualify for up to $100 annually, distributed in two $50 installments, while core cardholders will receive up to $50 annually in two $25 installments. The first credit will become available January 15, 2027.
Aeroplan is also making two hotel and car rental redemption benefits permanent. Eligible cardholders will be able to redeem points for a fourth hotel night freea promotion previously offered for a limited time. They will also receive a fourth day free when using points for eligible car rentals.
The program says existing benefits will remain unchanged, including a free first checked bag and priority boarding for eligible cardholders.
Premium cardholders will receive additional airport privileges. Access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges, previously limited to North America, will extend to participating lounges worldwide for the cardholder and one travel companionsubject to standard access terms. This supplements existing access to Air Canada Café locations across Canada.
Premium members will also gain access to dedicated priority security lanes at select airports worldwide. The benefit covers the cardholder and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation, subject to applicable conditions.
Other premium privileges will continue, including priority check-in, boarding, baggage handling and airport standby. Members will also retain the 10% Head Start benefit and access to up to 25,000 Status Qualifying Credits, alongside other existing perks.
Aeroplan members can continue earning points on everyday spending through the program’s partner network, which includes Starbucks, Uber, LCBO and more than 900 Avolta airport retail stores.
Further details, including eligibility requirements and terms and conditions, will be available through participating financial institutions and Air Canada’s website.
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