Airline Program Guide
Air Canada Aeroplan Guide
Air Canada's loyalty program using Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) for elite qualification. Offers strong Star Alliance redemptions and free stopovers on round-trip bookings.
Last updated March 2026
Program
Air Canada
Alliance
Star Alliance
Currency
points
Avg Value
1.4¢ per point
How to Earn
Up to 4 SQC per dollar on eligible Air Canada fares. Up to 25,000 SQC from credit card spending and 25,000 SQC from partner activity
Canadian travelers and those seeking Star Alliance partner awards.
Elite Status Tiers
Aeroplan 25K
25,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC)
Aeroplan 35K
30,000 SQC
Aeroplan 50K
50,000 SQC
Aeroplan 75K
75,000 SQC
Aeroplan Super Elite
125,000 SQC
Redemption Values
Economy
1.1–1.2¢
Business
1.6–2¢
First
1.6–2.8¢
Strong Star Alliance partner awards with free stopovers on round-trip bookings
Expiration Policy
Points expiry suspended until November 2026. Standard policy: points expire after 18 months of inactivity. Elite members and credit card holders are exempt
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I earn points with Air Canada Aeroplan?
Air Canada Aeroplan offers Up to 4 SQC per dollar on eligible Air Canada fares. Up to 25,000 SQC from credit card spending and 25,000 SQC from partner activity. You can also earn through co-branded credit cards, shopping portals, dining programs, and partner purchases. Transfer partners include: Amex MR, Chase UR, Capital One Miles.
Do Air Canada Aeroplan points expire?
Points expiry suspended until November 2026. Standard policy: points expire after 18 months of inactivity. Elite members and credit card holders are exempt
What are the Air Canada Aeroplan elite tiers?
Air Canada Aeroplan has 5 elite tiers: Aeroplan 25K (25,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC)), Aeroplan 35K (30,000 SQC), Aeroplan 50K (50,000 SQC), Aeroplan 75K (75,000 SQC), Aeroplan Super Elite (125,000 SQC).
Is Air Canada Aeroplan worth it in 2026?
Air Canada Aeroplan is best for canadian travelers and those seeking star alliance partner awards. Air Canada's loyalty program using Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) for elite qualification. Offers strong Star Alliance redemptions and free stopovers on round-trip bookings.
What credit cards earn Air Canada Aeroplan points?
Air Canada Aeroplan has co-branded credit cards plus transfer partner access from programs like Amex MR, Chase UR, Capital One Miles. Check the credit card strategy section above for the optimal card combination.
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