Rare promotion for reward flights: Up to 25% off with Aeroplan (Air Canada only, not partners)

Airline promotions and sales are frequent (and often not very good) for tickets purchased with cash. But for tickets purchased with rewards, it’s very rare. The Aeroplan program has just launched its best since 2020! It can be interesting.

Here are all the details.

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Basics of Aeroplan

Overview of Aeroplan flight promotion

Flytrippers analysis of the sale

How to search and book flights

Summary

Basics of Aeroplan

You can skip this section if you’re one of our many readers who have earned 2 million dollars in free travel with our travel rewards deals and did so with Aeroplan deals and know the basics.

Aeroplan is by far the best airline program for Canadian travelers. These are points of the more valuable type, with literally unlimited value.

Our revamped, improved, and clarified ultimate guide to the Aeroplan program (in text AND video format) is coming soon.

In the meantime, here are the 2 most important things to understand, the basics of Aeroplan.

First, there are 2 options that are very different for redeeming reward flights with Aeroplan:

On 45+ partner airlines
- Guaranteed fixed prices not linked to the price in cash
- So more valuable (potential value is unlimited)
- Necessarily, available seats are limited
- This is the option for more value
On Air Canada
- Dynamic variable prices linked to the price in cash
- So less valuable (outsized value impossible)
- But all seats are available
- This is the option for more simplicity

Secondly, like all rewards, it’s obviously with credit cards that you’ll earn so many points so easily! For example, the new TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card offer will give you 61,250 points, and the 1st year is free!

Best credit cards for Aeroplan points
NEW TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $10k in 12 mos. (or $6k for lower bonus)
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	ends June 3rd
≈ $622Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $6k min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on $6k min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Anniversary bonus (after another $4k in spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on another $4k in spend: 4,000 pts (≈ $60) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$139) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139)
Rewards: ≈ $761
Annual fee: $139
Aeroplan points: 60,000 pts (50k pts with bonus + 10k by unlocking it) $5k spend option also available
NEW American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)
≈ $555Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $675
Card fee: $120
Aeroplan points: 53,000 pts + a free bag on Air Canada

NEW American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)
≈ $442Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 9,375 pts (≈ $141) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 25,000 pts (≈ $375) with extra $2500 spend
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Aeroplan points: 69,375 pts + unlimited AC lounges & other AC benefits
NEW TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card
Card: $150k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $150,000 or minimum household income of $200,000
Bonus: spend $15k in 12 mos. (or $10k for lower bonus)
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	ends June 3rd
≈ $359Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $10k min. spend): 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on 10k min. spend: 12,500 pts (≈ $188) Anniversary bonus (after another $5k in spend): 25,000 pts (≈ $375) Earn on another 5k in spend: 6,250 pts (≈ $94) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$599) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$599)
Rewards: ≈ $958
Annual fee: $599
Aeroplan points: 103,750 pts (85k pts with bonus + 18.75k by unlocking it) lounge access & AC benefits
American Express Cobalt^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $750/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)
≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Card fee: deducted (-$156)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Aeroplan points: 60,000 pts + 5X the points best card in Canada
American Express^® Gold Rewards Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)
≈ $930Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $180) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Aeroplan points: 72,000 pts + 4 lounges and $100 travel credit
Platinum Card^® from American Express
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)
≈ $801Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 70,000 pts (≈ $1050) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Annual travel credit: can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (2024): $200 total conservatively-valued (≈ $100) Dining credit (2025): $200 total conservatively-valued (≈ $100) Card fee: deducted (-$799) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
Aeroplan points: 80,000 pts + unlimited PP lounges and $200 travel credit
TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa* Platinum Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 months
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	ends September 3rd
≈ $315Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $15) Card fee: rebated the 1st year (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $315
Annual fee: $0 $89
Aeroplan points: 21,000 pts (20k pts with bonus + 1k by unlocking it) low min. spend and lower fee
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Best credit cards for Aeroplan points		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Aeroplan points
NEW	TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $10k in 12 mos. (or $6k for lower bonus)	≈ $622Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $6k min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on $6k min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Anniversary bonus (after another $4k in spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on another $4k in spend: 4,000 pts (≈ $60) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$139) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) Rewards: ≈ $761 Annual fee: $139	60,000 pts (50k pts with bonus + 10k by unlocking it) $5k spend option also available	ends June 3rd
NEW	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $555Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $675 Card fee: $120	53,000 pts + a free bag on Air Canada
NEW	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $7.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $442Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 9,375 pts (≈ $141) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 25,000 pts (≈ $375) with extra $2500 spend Rewards: ≈ $1041 Card fee: $599	69,375 pts + unlimited AC lounges & other AC benefits
NEW	TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card Card: $150k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $150,000 or minimum household income of $200,000 Bonus: spend $15k in 12 mos. (or $10k for lower bonus)	≈ $359Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $10k min. spend): 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on 10k min. spend: 12,500 pts (≈ $188) Anniversary bonus (after another $5k in spend): 25,000 pts (≈ $375) Earn on another 5k in spend: 6,250 pts (≈ $94) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$599) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$599) Rewards: ≈ $958 Annual fee: $599	103,750 pts (85k pts with bonus + 18.75k by unlocking it) lounge access & AC benefits	ends June 3rd
	American Express Cobalt^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $750/mo for 12 mos.	≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $156	60,000 pts + 5X the points best card in Canada
	American Express^® Gold Rewards Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.	≈ $930Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $180) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50) Rewards: ≈ $1180 Card fee: $250	72,000 pts + 4 lounges and $100 travel credit
	Platinum Card^® from American Express Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.	≈ $801Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 70,000 pts (≈ $1050) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Annual travel credit: can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (2024): $200 total conservatively-valued (≈ $100) Dining credit (2025): $200 total conservatively-valued (≈ $100) Card fee: deducted (-$799) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1600 Card fee: $799	80,000 pts + unlimited PP lounges and $200 travel credit
	TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa* Platinum Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k in 3 months	≈ $315Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $15) Card fee: rebated the 1st year (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $315 Annual fee: $0 $89	21,000 pts (20k pts with bonus + 1k by unlocking it) low min. spend and lower fee	ends September 3rd
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Overview of Aeroplan flight promotion

Here are the details of the promotion:

Up to 25% off
- Could be less
- Could be 0%
Discount is automatically applied
- On all seat classes
Air Canada flights only
- Including AC Express and AC Rouge
- Not partner flights
Flights to certain destinations only
- Canada
- United States
- Mexico
- Caribbean
- Central America

Here are the promotion deadlines:

Reservations must be made by September 29
Flight must take place by March 31, 2024

Promotion banner (image credit: Air Canada)

Flytrippers analysis of the sale

It’s obviously difficult to see the real discount because of the dynamic and variable flight pricing system for reward flights on Air Canada, but the promotion still looks interesting!

As with all airline sales (which aren’t as good as the 50% deals we spot), it’s probably not good enough to book an extra trip just because of the sale… but it’s very good if you had trips to book!

You’ll have to manually look at prices to see how good the deal really is. To compare, you can refer to the Aeroplan award charts to see the fixed prices on partners (and the approximate brackets for Air Canada flights).

Aeroplan award chart for North America (image credit: Air Canada)

If you go to the Aeroplan flight promotion’s site, you can see examples of prices (including from your airport if you input it at the top), but there are more too obviously.

Price examples (image credit: Air Canada)

So like any ticket booked with cash (because Aeroplan rewards flights on Air Canada have variable dynamic prices linked to the cash price), you have to search around and find the lowest prices. Of course, prices vary for each date!

Aeroplan has shared a list of routes that are more likely to have a discount close to 25%.

Domestic:

New Brunswick (YSJ/YFC/YQM) to Canada
London (YXU) to Canada
Windsor (YQG) to Canada
Edmonton (YEG) to Canada (in particular YVR)
Winnipeg (YWG) to Canada (in particular YVR/YYZ/YUL)
Regina (YQR) to Canada (in particular YYZ)
Saskatoon (YXE) to Canada (in particular YYZ)
Deer Lake (YDF) to Montreal (YUL) & Halifax (YHZ)
Kelowna (YLW) to Toronto (YYZ)
Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR)

US:

Denver (DEN) to Vancouver (YVR)
Newark (EWR) to Vancouver (YVR)
Orlando (MCO) to Toronto (YYZ)
Phoenix (PHX) to Canada (in particular YVR)
Portland (PDX) to Vancouver (YVR)

Others:

St-Vincent (SVD) to Canada
Grenada (GND) to Canada
Martinique (FDF) to Canada
Monterrey, MX (MTY) to Canada
Los Cabos, MX (SDJ) to Canada
Puerto Vallarta, MX (PVR) to Canada
Liberia, CR (LIR) to Canada

For the macroeconomic-level analysis of the promo, after long months of record demand in the aviation sector, all indicators point to the beginning of a loosening of cash prices for flights worldwide. So that’s probably why Air Canada is taking the opportunity to offer this promotion.

Aeroplan cards, especially the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card, have also been giving out record numbers of points recently. So Air Canada surely wants to encourage more redemptions to reduce that liability on their balance sheet (and keep planes as full as they’ve been since the end of the pandemic).

TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card

min. income: $60k (or $100k household)

Flytrippers Valuation
of Welcome bonus (net value)

≈ $ 622Flytrippers Valuation

Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase):
10,000 pts (≈ $150)

Welcome bonus (after $6k min. spend):
20,000 pts (≈ $300)

Earn on $6k min. spend:
6,000 pts (≈ $90)

Anniversary bonus (after another $4k in spend):
20,000 pts (≈ $300)

Earn on another $4k in spend:
4,000 pts (≈ $60)

Card fee (year 1):
deducted (-$139)

Card fee (year 2):
deducted (-$139)

Rewards: ≈ $761*

Card fee: $139

ends June 3rd

spend $10000 in 12 months

(or $6000 for lower bonus)

Interest rates:

Purchases: 20.99%

Cash advances: 22.99%

Cash advances (QC): 20.99%

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How to search and book flights

We realize that many travelers don’t know the basics of booking flights, even with cash. So I’m going to make lots of new content to help you if it’s your case!

To sum up very briefly, the first thing to understand is that researching and booking are 2 completely distinct and different steps. It’s important.

Searching for flights

To search for airline tickets, it’s the same 3 tips as for anything else in travel:

Be flexible on everything
Compare and calculate
Invest some time

You can read our guide with 31 tips for finding cheaper flights and simply try them out one by one. I’ll be doing more detailed articles and videos on each soon.

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Introduction: The 31 tips to save money on plane tickets

As I said, for Aeroplan reward flights for ON AIR CANADA, it’s the same principle as for flights paid in cash (because the prices on Air Canada are dynamic and variable and linked to the price in cash).

But you can only search on the Air Canada site (so there are no handy comparison sites, like Skyscanner for flights paid with cash). You have to click on “Book with points”, that’s it.

Button to book with Aeroplan points (image credit: Air Canada)

So be flexible on everything (NOT just on dates, on everything), compare/calculate, and invest some time.

Booking flights

I’m going to make an Aeroplan reservation right now (I should have done it a long time ago because it’s a flight for a September but my procrastination will have saved me some points thanks to this promo 😉 ).

I’ll take screenshots of all the steps and put them in a detailed article, come back here Monday.

But it’s really not that complicated.

And if you’ve ever booked any plane ticket in your life, it’s exactly the same with points, you just have to go to the Air Canada website and click on “Book with points Aeroplan” and pay the taxes with your credit card, that’s all.

(Ideally with an Aeroplan credit card to get free insurance — or with the rare cards that cover all reward flights no matter the program, like the National Bank World Elite Mastercard!)

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Summary

The Aeroplan flight promotion is a very rare discount on reward flights. It’s offered because Aeroplan’s reward flight pricing system is dynamic and variable, but only if you want to book flights on Air Canada (and not partner airlines, which often offer better value).

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Rare promotion for reward flights: Up to 25% off with Aeroplan (Air Canada only, not partners)

Airline promotions and sales are frequent (and often not very good) for tickets purchased with cash. But for tickets purchased with rewards, it’s very rare. The Aeroplan program has just launched its best since 2020! It can be interesting.

Basics of Aeroplan

Overview of Aeroplan flight promotion

Flytrippers analysis of the sale