Why it matters
Affects 5 airline programs (Air Canada, Air France-KLM, British Airways...). Relevant for Hilton Honors elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via Chase. Time-limited transfer bonus — confirm rate and end date before transferring.
What happened
- Aeroplan 25K status automatically (remainder of current year + next calendar year).
- Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) via spending: 5,000 at start of year, plus 10,000 each at $25k and $50k spend thresholds.
- Spending $15k maintains 25K status; $75k earns 35K status.
- Priority Reward vouchers (50% off base fare) for high spenders ($100k+).
- Global +1 companion pass for spending $1M.
- Earning rates: 3x on groceries, dining, and Air Canada; 1x elsewhere; bonus points for monthly spend tiers
The Chase Aeroplan Credit Card is offering a welcome bonus of 75,000 Aeroplan points for new cardholders who spend $4,000 within the first three months of opening the account. The card carries a $95 annual fee. This offer coincides with a limited-time 20% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Aeroplan, valid through April 30, 2026. Cardholders also receive a permanent 10% transfer bonus, creating an effective 1:1.3 transfer ratio during the promotion window. Key card benefits include:
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