Aeroplan Credit Cards to Include New Travel Benefits and 15% Savings on Air Canada Flight Rewards

Air Canada announced:

Aeroplan, Canada’s leading loyalty program today announced a major refresh of its Canadian co-branded credit card portfolio with new benefits starting January 12, 2027, designed to elevate the travel journey. The upgrades build on Aeroplan’s category-leading offering, delivering savings to cardholders as they plan, book and enjoy travel.

More Ways to Save When You Travel

Aeroplan is introducing simple, easy-to-use new cardholder benefits across the travel journey:

15% Off Flight Rewards: Starting January 12, 2027, all primary Aeroplan Credit Cardholders will save 15% in points when they redeem for Air Canada flight rewards, helping points go further on every trip.
Air Canada Flight Benefits via AC Wallet: Premium Cardholders will get up to $100 annually toward Air Canada travel, with $50 available twice a year. Core Cardholders will get up to $50 annually toward Air Canada travel, with $25 available twice a year. The first benefit will be available on January 15, 2027.
A 4th Day Free on Car Rental Redemptions: Building on Aeroplan’s popular 4th Night Free hotel benefit, Aeroplan Credit Cardholders will also get a 4th Day Free when redeeming Aeroplan points for eligible car rentals, as an ongoing card benefit.
A 4th Night Free on Hotel Redemptions: Previously a limited-time promotion, this benefit will become an ongoing card benefit as of January 12, 2027, allowing Aeroplan Credit Cardholders to redeem points for a 4th Night Free on eligible hotel stays.
Existing Travel Benefits Continue: Cardholders will continue to enjoy the benefits already included with their eligible cards. All other existing card benefits remain unchanged, including free first checked bags and priority boarding for eligible cards.

New Benefits for Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders
Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders will enjoy a smooth and comfortable airport experience with new premium benefits, subject to standard access terms:

Elevated Airport Benefits: A benefit that previously applied only in North America will now extend access for Premium Cardholders, plus one travel companion, to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges worldwide. This is in addition to Air Canada Café access currently available at locations across Canada.
Priority Security Clearance: Premium Cardholders will now have access to dedicated Priority Security lanes at select airports worldwide for themselves and up to eight companions travelling on the same reservation.
Existing Exclusive Premium Benefits Continue: Premium Cardholders will continue to enjoy many of the benefits they love today, including Priority Check-In, Priority Boarding, Priority Baggage Handling, Priority Airport Standby, 10% Head Start, up to 25,000 Status Qualifying Credits, and more.

Aeroplan Credit Card Benefits for Every Stage of Travel

The Aeroplan Credit Card benefits members know and use today will continue, alongside new benefits across the travel journey. Additional information will be available soon through cardholders’ financial institutions. Aeroplan Credit Cardholders can also continue to earn Aeroplan points on everyday purchases through Aeroplan’s extensive network of partners, including Starbucks, Uber, LCBO and more than 900 Avolta airport retail stores.

These portfolio-wide upgrades are part of Aeroplan’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional card benefits that support members throughout their travel journey.

For more details on the new Aeroplan Credit Card benefits, including eligibility requirements and applicable terms and conditions, please visit aircanada.com.

Aeroplan Celebrated at the 2026 Freddie Awards
This year marks Aeroplan’s fourth consecutive winning year at the Freddie Awards, the travel loyalty industry’s most respected honours, based on votes from more than 10 million loyalty members globally. Aeroplan is proud to be recognized for earning several top honours at this year’s Freddie Awards in the Americas region, including Program of the Year, Best Redemption Ability, and Best Promotion for its Accelerate Your Way to Status campaign.

About Aeroplan
Air Canada’s Aeroplan is Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million active members worldwide. Aeroplan Members can earn or redeem points with over 50 airlines to 1,300+ destinations globally, without blackouts or surcharges. Redeem for one-way short-haul flights starting at 6,000 points, Air Canada Vacations packages, and 9,000+ hotel partner properties, or shop brands like Amazon, Apple, and Dyson via the Aeroplan eStore, with redemptions starting at 3,500 points. To join Aeroplan and start turning daily purchases into points for flights, hotel stays, gifts and more, visit aircanada.com/aeroplan.