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Aeroplan Updating Award Chart As Of June 2026: It’s A Devaluation, Mostly

Air Canada Aeroplan is updating its award pricing effective June 1, 2026. The changes include point increases for many partner and dynamic pricing routes, particularly in business and first class, though some short-haul and transatlantic economy fares see decreases

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Why it matters

Affects 11 airline programs (Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways...). Spans 3 hotel programs (Accor Live Limitless, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase. Likely a devaluation — book before any cutoff if applicable.

What happened

  • Up to 4,000 miles: Economy decreases by 2,500 points (35,000 to 32,500).
  • 4,001–6,000 miles: Economy +2,500, Business +5,000, First +20,000.
  • 6,001–8,000 miles: Economy +5,000, Business +5,000, First +20,000.
  • 8,001+ miles: Economy +5,000, Business +10,000, First +25,000. Between North America and Pacific region:
  • Up to 5,000 miles: Economy decreases by 2,500 points (35,000 to 32,500).
  • 5,001–7,000 miles: Business +10,000, First +10,000.
  • 7,501–11,000 miles: Economy +5,000, Premium Economy +15,000, Business +15,000, First +10,000.
  • 11,001+ miles: Economy decreases by 5,000 points (75,000 to 70,000), Premium Economy +15,000. Short-haul and other zones:
  • Up to 1,000 miles: Business decreases by 2,500 points (15,000 to 12,500).
  • 1,001–2,000 miles: Economy +2,500, Business decreases by 2,500 points (25,000 to 22,500).
  • 2,001–4,000 miles: Economy +5,000, Business decreases by 5,000 points (45,000 to 40,000), First +15,000.
  • 4,001–6,000 miles: Economy +7,000, Business +10,000, First +10,000.
  • 6,000+ miles: Business +15,000.
  • 1,001–2,000 miles (additional zone): Economy +2,500.
  • 2,001–5,000 miles (additional zone): Details cut off in source

Air Canada Aeroplan has announced updates to its award chart, effective for tickets booked as of Monday, June 1, 2026. The program describes the changes as necessary due to rising underlying costs. These updates impact partner airlines with fixed pricing and serve as the new baseline for variable pricing on Air Canada and select partners (Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, United). Key changes include: Between North America and Atlantic region:

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