# Aeroplan adds 1,000-point bonus for first DINR Premium year

_Oct 15 13:59_

Tags: Air Canada, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel, credit card, program change

Type: Program change

## Summary

Paying DINR Premium members can now earn Aeroplan points on restaurant reservations in Canada after linking an Aeroplan number on an account in the same name, with at least 100 points per completed booking.

A first paid Premium year credits 1,000 bonus points. The membership costs $95 a year plus tax, and that bonus does not apply to renewals or free memberships. Complimentary Wealthsimple memberships are unlikely to receive it either. Cancelled reservations and no-shows earn nothing, and bookings made before the number is linked do not count. Eligible event tickets and other DINR purchases earn 1 point per dollar. Taxes and delivery fees are excluded, along with deposits. Points can take up to 30 days to post.

DINR is a Canada-wide restaurant booking platform that also runs Air Canada's Best New Restaurants ranking. Some Toronto restaurants are listed at the 100-point rate. Paying the restaurant bill with an Aeroplan credit card can add extra dining earn on top of reservation points.

Buy DINR Premium only if the dining perks already justify $95 a year.

## Key facts

- **Numbers**:
  - 1,000 points: bonus Aeroplan points for a first paid DINR Premium year
  - 100 points: minimum Aeroplan points per completed reservation
  - $95: DINR Premium membership fee before tax
  - 1 point per dollar: Aeroplan earn on eligible DINR purchases
  - 30 days: maximum time for points to post
- **Where**: Canada, Toronto
- **Who qualifies**: DINR Premium members who link an Aeroplan number on an account in the same name
- **Takeaway**: Join DINR Premium and link Aeroplan only if you would use the dining benefits anyway, and treat the points as a small extra.

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/news/aeroplan-dinr-premium) — Aeroplan Members Can Now Earn Points on DINR Restaurant Reservations

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