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Air Canada is the largest Canadian airline and a founding member of Star Alliance. Its loyalty program, Aeroplan, publishes a distance-based award chart for partner flights and is a transfer partner of several US and Canadian bank programs. The site tracks Aeroplan award pricing, partner awards, Aeroplan status and Air Canada route news.
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Air Canada is selling 4-credit Economy Flex Explorer packs at $2,617 CAD for Canada until 16 November 2026.
World of Hyatt members who register by November 11, 2026 earn 1.5 bonus Aeroplan points per dollar on stays through February 14, 2027.
In recent times, we’ve seen airlines add all kinds of new destinations in Europe, made possible by both booming premium leisure travel demand, as well as aircraft that can economically serve these missions, like the Airbus 321XLR
Air Canada will award Aeroplan 25K to Hyatt Explorists and Globalists who earn 8,000 SQC in 90 days.
Paying DINR Premium members receive 1,000 bonus Aeroplan points in the first $95 year and at least 100 points per completed restaurant booking in Canada.
World of Hyatt members who register by November 11, 2026 earn 1.5 bonus Aeroplan points per dollar on eligible stays through February 14, 2027.
Logged-in Aeroplan members can buy points on Points.com through October 29, and a purchase of 80,000 or more earns a 90% bonus at 1.39 US cents each.
The overnight A321XLR hop runs up to four times a week into June 2028 and sits in Aeroplan's cheapest transatlantic award band.
Canadian small businesses and non-profits earn 50% more Aeroplan on eligible work trips through Air Canada's Embarq portal until December 10, 2026.
Lounge-eligible domestic passengers at Vancouver lose access to the Maple Leaf Lounge after October 13, 2026 and may use two Air Canada Cafes.
Chase Aeroplan cardholders can now redeem Pay Yourself Back at 2 cents per point against the $195 annual fee, up from 1.25 cents.
Air Canada is crediting targeted Aeroplan members 6 SQC per $1 on new Premium Economy and Business Class cash bookings from October 5 to 11, 2026.
Air Canada is paying a 15% bonus to eligible Aeroplan members who convert Marriott Bonvoy points into Aeroplan from October 1 through October 31, 2026.
Selected Chase Aeroplan cardholders can earn 10 points per dollar at gas stations, grocery stores and restaurants through December 31, 2026, limited to $1,000.
On January 12, 2027, 15% off Air Canada flight awards becomes a permanent benefit on every Canadian Aeroplan credit card.
The Points Guy reports that a 100,000-point Air Canada award costs a primary Chase Aeroplan cardholder no more than 85,000 points.
Frequent flyers lose the only Canada to Singapore nonstop when Air Canada pulls the 7,967 mile Vancouver flight on 24 January 2027.
Signature Class passengers at Toronto Pearson lose the Gate E77 suite after September 29 as Air Canada expands into the former Plaza Premium Lounge.
Eligible Signature Suite guests at Toronto Pearson get access to the international Maple Leaf Lounge during the closure and a guest pass valid through December 31, 2028.
Aeroplan members who book eligible economy fares on Air Canada from September 8 to 15, 2026 earn 4 bonus points per dollar for travel through July 31, 2027.
Air Canada is selling miles to Aeroplan members through Points.com at 1.35 US cents each on purchases of 80,000 or more from September 11 to 25, 2026.
Chase is offering 75,000 Aeroplan miles for $4,000 spend in three months and 40,000 more for $20,000 in the first year on the relaunched Air Canada card.
Canadian Aeroplan cardholders get 15% off Air Canada-operated award base fares booked through January 11, 2027, for travel through December 31, 2027.
Chase overhauled the US Air Canada Aeroplan co-brand on September 10, adding a 15% award discount and up to $100 in credits for new and existing cardmembers.
Air Canada will start Vancouver to Guangzhou on 4 May 2027 as one of 7 new routes already on sale, with Aeroplan awards loaded.
Starbucks Rewards members in Canada who finish weekly tasks from September 1, 2026 enter a draw for 100,000 Aeroplan points on October 20.
TD reset Aeroplan Visa welcome bonuses on September 1, 2026, advertising 100,000 points on Infinite Privilege and 50,000 on Infinite.
Aeroplan members earn 5 bonus miles per CAD of base fare on new Air Canada economy bookings made by 3 September 2026 for travel in November 2026.
Aeroplan members can book Air Canada economy awards at up to 25% off from August 10 through 18, 2026 for travel from September 8, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
A reader booked a six segment Lisbon to Mumbai business class award for 80,000 Aeroplan points plus CAD 192.40 and cancelled it without flying.
Chase is paying a 20% bonus on Ultimate Rewards transfers to Aeroplan through September 30, 2026, so 1,000 points become 1,200 Aeroplan points.
Chase and Air Canada are paying a 20% bonus on Ultimate Rewards transfers to Aeroplan from August 12 through September 30, 2026.
Air Canada announced on August 11, 2026 that Blackstone and La Caisse will buy a 25% stake in Aeroplan for $2.5 billion and that members will see no changes.
Southwest passengers at Reagan National would get a new Terminal 1 concourse with 9 gates that could open as soon as 2031 at an estimated cost of $835 million.
Chase is offering 75,000 Aeroplan points to new cardholders who spend $4,000 in the first 3 months, plus 25,000 more after $20,000 of purchases in 12 months.
Selected Aeroplan Elite members can use an email code to take 20,000 points off any redemption of 70,000 points or more from August 4 to 10, 2026.
American Express has launched ALL Accor as a transfer partner for Canadian Membership Rewards cardholders. Transfers occur at a 2:1 ratio, with 1,000 MR points becoming 500 ALL Accor points
Chexy has expanded its partnership with Aeroplan to allow Canadian users to earn 1 Aeroplan point per dollar on mortgage payments for a 1.75% fee, with a new user bonus of up to 7,000 points
Miles & More is offering award sales for round-trip flights to Europe, with economy fares starting at 25,000 miles and business class at 61,000 miles
WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative agreement, ending the flight attendant strike. Operations are gradually resuming, though full recovery is expected to take several days
WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job over pay disputes. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled through Aug. 4, with fee waivers for changes or cancellations
WestJet's 4,400+ flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice, with a potential work stoppage beginning at midnight on August 2, 2026. The airline has issued flexible rebooking and refund policies for travel between July 30 and August 4
Thompson Madrid, the brand's first European property, opened in 2022 and is now a World of Hyatt Category 6 hotel. It offers 174 rooms and is located in central Plaza del Carmen
Effective July 22, 2026, Aeroplan members can book Calm Air awards online via aircanada.com and the mobile app, and combine them with other partners on a single ticket
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months. The limited-time offer ends at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 30
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is offering a 10% bonus on point transfers for Canadian residents until August 28, 2026. The promotion requires pre-registration and is capped at 10,000 bonus miles per member
Air Canada is introducing 'Business Class Basic' and 'Premium Economy Basic' fares in key markets. These fares earn 1x Aeroplan points per dollar, accumulate 4x SQC, and restrict eUpgrade usage
Emirates Skywards members save 25% on miles for economy awards with partners like JAL, United, and Qantas. Bookings must be issued between July 24 and August 9, 2026
As of July 21, 2026, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer members need at least 1,000 miles in their account to search for award availability on the website, blocking free accounts from scouting space
President Trump has announced the lifting of a 41-year ban on US airlines flying to Lebanon, reversing a policy in place since 1985. While the FAA is ready to implement, actual service launch remains uncertain due to safety and demand factors
Effective July 21, 2026, Aeroplan members can redeem points for Emirates Premium Economy. Additionally, Emirates First Class awards are now limited to Aeroplan 35K status holders
Air Canada is offering 50% bonus Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) on eligible fares between Montreal and anywhere in Canada. The promotion is open to all Aeroplan members with no registration required
Air Canada Aeroplan members earn 2 bonus Status Qualing Credits per $1 spent on Economy Flex fares and higher on domestic segments touching Montreal (YUL). Book by July 22 for travel through September 15
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a buy-miles promotion from July 16 to July 19, 2026, with bonuses ranging from 40% to 90% depending on purchase size
Hyatt and Air Canada have launched a partnership allowing cross-program point transfers, redemptions, and elite status benefits. Aeroplan members can redeem points for Hyatt free nights starting at 25,000, while Hyatt members can redeem for Air Canada flights
Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines Mileage Bank have launched a new preferred partnership featuring reciprocal status match and challenge opportunities for elite members of both programs
Effective July 15, 2026, Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launched a partnership allowing two-way point conversions at a 2:1 ratio, cross-redemptions for free nights and flight certificates, and dual earning on linked Aeroplan credit cards
Chase Ink business cards have three distinct reward structures: Ink Preferred earns transferable travel points; Ink Premier earns cash back; Ink Cash and Unlimited earn cash but can convert to travel points
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue has updated its paid status match to include members in India and added Air India as an eligible airline for matching
Air Canada has launched a new $9+ tax city shuttle in downtown Montreal, operated by Landline, connecting Palais des congrès to YUL for same-day Air Canada flyers
Reports indicate SAS CEO Anko van der Werff is the likely next CEO of Air Canada, despite being a non-fluent French speaker, marking a potential shift from the airline's usual internal promotion pattern
Chase has announced the Q3 Pay Yourself Back categories for its Ultimate Rewards cards, valid through September 30. Rates vary by card, with Chase Sapphire Reserve offering 1.5 cents per point for qualifying charities
Air Canada Aeroplan members can earn 1 mile per C$2 spent at Club Avolta's Hudson and Dufry airport retail locations in North America, with HMSHost dining to follow later this year
Aeroplan members earn 20x points per dollar on Canadian Down & Feather Company products via the eStore from June 29 to July 12, 2026
Air Canada Express flight AC7664 (EWR-YHZ) diverted to Boston on June 24, 2026, after the captain suffered a seizure mid-flight; the first officer executed an emergency landing
British Airways and Porter Airlines have launched a new codeshare agreement effective June 24, 2026, allowing BA customers to book 17 Porter destinations across Canada under a BA flight number
British Airways and Porter Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement effective July 8, 2026. BA customers can now book 17 Porter destinations in Canada, with BA Club members earning Avios and tier points
Aeroplan eStore is offering up to 10x points on select Amazon categories during Prime Day, running June 23–26, 2026. Eligible shoppers also enter a contest to win 1,000,000 points
Chase Sapphire Preferred's welcome bonus has increased to 100,000 points for new cardholders who spend $5,000 in the first three months, a rare 25,000-point jump from the standard offer
Porter Airlines has nearly tripled in size over three years, adding US routes to Austin and Nashville and opening a new base at Montreal's MET airport
Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation have inaugurated Montreal's new secondary airport, MET (YHU), on June 16, 2026. Porter will operate nonstop flights to 11 Canadian destinations using Dash 8-Q400 and E195-E2 aircraft
United Airlines is building a new 25,000-square-foot United Club at SFO Terminal 2, featuring a 4,000-square-foot outdoor terrace. The lounge is expected to open by the end of 2026
Air Canada has opened its first dedicated lounge, a 97-seat Air Canada Café, at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). Access is granted via Aeroplan Elite 50K+, premium cabin tickets, or specific Aeroplan co-branded credit cards
United MileagePlus has removed the restriction that pooled miles could only be redeemed for United-operated flights. Members can now use pooled miles for award travel on over 40 airline partners, including all Star Alliance carriers
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue paid status match for US and Canada residents ends June 13, 2026. Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways are no longer eligible sources
The Canadian government announced a jet fuel tax holiday and a liquidity loan facility to help airlines weather fuel volatility. WestJet strongly opposes the move, arguing it distorts the market compared to US competitors who avoided similar bailouts
Air Canada is launching its first Airbus A321XLR, featuring a new 'Glowing Hearted' design with 14 business class suites and a reconfigured economy cabin with 36 Preferred+ seats
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Air Canada confirmed its wide-body 777 and 787 fleets will be retrofitted with the new 'Glowing Hearted' cabin standard, featuring privacy doors and 27-inch 4K OLED monitors, with the project starting by 2029
World of Hyatt members earn 3,000 bonus points per 3+ night stay at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Select hotels in the Americas, capped at 30,000 points. Offer runs June 1 through July 31, 2026
Delta Air Lines is adding twice-daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Vancouver (YVR) using Airbus A319s, effective November 21. This marks Delta's return to the route after suspending it in 2018
Air Canada's Aeroplan program implements award chart changes effective June 1, 2026. Most flight awards will cost 10% to 20% more, with some increases reaching up to 67%
Air Canada Aeroplan elite members can earn double Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) on eligible flights between Billy Bishop (YTZ) and Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), or Boston (BOS). Book by June 30, 2026, for travel through August 31, 2026
Air Canada Aeroplan is raising award prices by up to 67% for transatlantic and transpacific routes, effective June 1, 2026
A trip report covering point redemptions on Iberia and Air Canada, including Avios and Aeroplan usage, alongside experiences with baggage delays and flight cancellations in Spain
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
Aeroplan has extended its Fourth Night Free benefit for HotelSavers properties through the end of 2026. Cardholders booking four or more consecutive nights receive the points for the fourth night back after the stay
Air France-KLM's paid status match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum has expanded to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with eligibility based on elite status from over two dozen partner airlines
Scene+ points program is now active at over 1,400 Shell stations across Canada, replacing AIR MILES. Linked Scotiabank and Tangerine cards offer instant savings and bonus points through mid-2027
United Airlines is launching seasonal nonstop service from San Francisco to Sapporo starting December 11 and adding daily year-round service from Chicago O'Hare to Tokyo-Narita beginning October 24
Singapore Airlines offers 30% off KrisFlyer award tickets on select routes for June 2026 travel. Book by May 31, 2026, for flights between June 1–30
Rove Miles has added Aeroplan as its 18th transfer partner, offering a 25% launch bonus on transfers through June 6, 2026. Transfers are 1:1 with a 2,000-mile minimum
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a buy-miles promotion from May 14 to May 31, 2026. Purchases of 30,000+ miles earn a 75% bonus, with lower tiers for smaller amounts