# Air Canada Offers Double Status Qualifying Credits on New Billy Bishop US Routes

_May 29 16:18_

Tags: Air Canada, Aeroplan, Canada, promotion, airline, loyalty program, elite status, promo

Air Canada is offering double Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) on new bookings for three Billy Bishop (YTZ) US routes. The targeted promotion runs for bookings made May 29–June 30, 2026, with travel through August 31, 2026, capping at 5,000 bonus SQC per member

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 161 days ago, on May 29, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it. The reporting describes this as a targeted offer, which means it may not be available on your account.

## Summary

Air Canada is running a targeted promotion offering double Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) on new bookings for its new Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) routes to the US. **Key Details:**
- **Eligible Routes:** Billy Bishop (YTZ) to Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), and Boston (BOS). Note: New York (LGA) was excluded from this round.
- **Booking Window:** May 29 – June 30, 2026.
- **Travel Window:** Through August 31, 2026.
- **Eligible Fares:** Economy Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Business Class Standard, and Business Class Latitude. (Economy Basic/Standard and points bookings excluded).
- **Bonus Cap:** Up to 5,000 bonus SQC per member.
- **Mechanics:** Eligible Aeroplan Elite Status members receive double SQC (earning 8 SQC per $1 instead of the standard 4). The bonus posts separately and may take up to six weeks after travel to appear.
- **Targeting:** Targeted offer; members typically need to check their email for the specific offer link. This promotion follows a similar round in April but adjusts the route list to focus on newly launched or upcoming services. Chicago and Washington begin June 1, while Boston starts July 1

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Air Canada, Air France-KLM). Relevant for Hilton Honors elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via Chase.

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/deals/air-canada-double-sqc-ytz-june-2026) — Air Canada Brings Back Double SQC as New Billy Bishop US Routes Launch

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