Air Canada Aeroplan stands out as one of the most advantageous frequent flyer programs available for redeeming points, owing to its extensive list of airline partners, fair award pricing, and the option to include stopovers for just 5,000 points.
I value Aeroplan’s openness, particularly because it offers a publicly accessible award chart, which allows members to understand the points required for various awards. In this context, it’s important to note an upcoming change, as Aeroplan is revising its award pricing, and we are at least receiving some prior notification.
Aeroplan is modifying awards pricing in various zones
Aeroplan has revealed new award pricing for tickets reserved starting Monday, June 1, 2026. According to the program, “we don’t take increases lightly, but they’re sometimes necessary as our underlying costs rise.” At least Aeroplan’s honesty contrasts with how some other Star Alliance airlines might present such a devaluation as a response to member feedback. 😉
These alterations affect partner airlines with established pricing and also establish a new baseline for ticket pricing on Air Canada and some partner flights (as a reminder, you’ll experience variable pricing on Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, United, etc.). You can view the revised Aeroplan award chart here.
While you can examine the aforementioned chart on your own, allow me to outline the key changes. Aeroplan’s award pricing is determined by both zones and distance.
Between North America and the Atlantic region
For awards covering up to 4,000 miles:
- Economy decreases from 35,000 points to 32,500 points (-2,500)
For awards ranging from 4,001 to 6,000 miles:
- Economy increases from 40,000 points to 42,500 points (+2,500)
- Business rises from 70,000 points to 75,000 points (+5,000)
- First goes from 100,000 points to 120,000 points (+20,000)
For awards spanning 6,001 to 8,000 miles:
- Economy increases from 55,000 points to 60,000 points (+5,000)
- Business goes up from 85,000 points to 90,000 points (+5,000)
- First increases from 130,000 points to 150,000 points (+20,000)
For awards covering more than 8,001 miles:
- Economy rises from 70,000 points to 75,000 points (+5,000)
- Business increases from 100,000 points to 110,000 points (+10,000)
- First goes from 140,000 points to 165,000 points (+25,000)
Between North America and the Pacific region
For awards covering up to 5,000 miles:
- Economy decreases from 35,000 points to 32,500 points (-2,500)
For awards spanning 5,001 to 7,000 miles:
- Business increases from 75,000 points to 85,000 points (+10,000)
- First rises from 110,000 points to 120,000 points (+10,000)
For awards covering 7,501 to 11,000 miles:
- Economy increases from 60,000 points to 65,000 points (+5,000)
- Premium economy rises from 70,000 points to 85,000 points (+15,000)
- Business increases from 87,500 points to 102,500 points (+15,000)
- First goes up from 130,000 points to 140,000 points (+10,000)
For awards covering more than 11,001 miles: