Earning Aeroplan
- Air Canada + Star Alliance flights.
- TD, CIBC, Amex Aeroplan co-brand cards.
- Amex MR transfers at 1:1.
- Aeroplan eStore shopping portal (up to 20x on select retailers).
- Uber Canada earns 1 point per $1.
Sweet spot redemptions
| Route | Cabin | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto-New York | Economy | 6,000-10,000 |
| Vancouver-Seattle | Economy | 6,000-8,000 |
| Canada-Europe (Star) | Business | 70,000 |
| Canada-Asia (Star) | Business | 75,000-87,500 |
| Any domestic | Latitude | 20,000-30,000 |
Elite status
Aeroplan status is earned through Status Qualifying Miles (SQM) and Status Qualifying Segments (SQS). Credit card spend can top up SQMs — TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege gives 1 SQM per $10 spent.
Common mistakes
- Redeeming for hotels or gift cards (0.5-0.8¢/pt value).
- Booking Air Canada flights when a Star partner offers the same seat cheaper.
- Ignoring surcharges — some partners add $200+ in fuel fees.
- Letting points expire — 18 months of no activity forfeits your balance.