Air Canada (Aeroplan)

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Last Chance to Fast Track Air Canada Elite Status

There are only a few days left to fast track to Air Canada elite status with the Travel at Home campaign. I say fast track because there is not a lot of work involved (i.e. no flying required) to earn Air Canada elite status.

Recap of Travel at Home

If you are looking for a quick suggestion, figured out how many eligible miles you earn between April 20, 2020 and today, then transfer whatever else you need from American Express Membership Rewards to top up your account. You will need to have earned the miles by May 31, 2020 to qualify.

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More Aeroplan Bonuses

Even though Air Canada is taking a beating in the news about layoffs, its frequent flyer program, Aeroplan, is offering some fairly competitive bonuses.

Shopping Portal eStore

First up, its shopping portal, eStore has been offering 5x to 7x promotions. This is in addition to the 5x miles per dollar that you can with any of its co-branded credit cards (American Express, CIBC, TD) until May 31, 2020.

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Air Canada / Aeroplan Safety Updates and Buy Miles Extension

Air Canada (Aeroplan) continue to stay as active as possible while travel has, for the most part, been grounded. There are different ways to earn and redeem your miles.

The Buy Miles promotion has been extended until Friday, May 15 at 11:59 pm ET.

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Earn 5x Miles on Aeroplan eStore

Keep in mind that Aeroplan and Air Canada are still running their Travel at Home campaign, where you can fast track to Air Canada elite status. 

For example, Aeroplan members who earn 50,000 miles, between April 20, 2020 and May 31, 2020, will receive an Air Canada Altitude Prestige 25K status valid through 2021.

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Rundown of Canadian Airlines during COVID-19

Today we are updating the current status of all the major Canadian based airlines. I keep wondering if all of them will survive past this pandemic. 

Each airline have taken their own approach on how to handle the pandemic. Several airlines have completely halted all flights. Some airlines have minimal flights. 

Note that we have a COVID-19 Updates page that is continually updated. 

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[PROMOTIONS] Buy/Gift Aeroplan Miles

Aeroplan is offering a bonus promotion on its Buy/Gift Aeroplan Miles feature. Starting today (from May 7, 2020 until May 13, 2020) Aeroplan members will be able to buy miles and receive bonus miles on their purchase:

Receive 115% bonus for the first 10 million Aeroplan Miles sold

Receive 90% bonus for the next 100 million miles sold

Receive 65% bonus for all miles thereafter (until May 13, 2020) 

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Earn Air Canada Altitude Prestige 25K from Home

Air Canada continued to operate two loyalty programs, but the integration is coming together. Basically, there is Air Canada Altitude, which is the elite status program, while Aeroplan is the miles collection. They used to be the same company, but then Air Canada sold off Aeroplan, and then bought it back.

Just setting up the context so that there is less confusion when I explain the promotion. So right now, Aeroplan has an offer starting today (April 20, 2020) that runs until May 31, 2020. Aeroplan members who earn 50,000 miles will receive an Air Canada Altitude Prestige 25K status valid through 2021.

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Loyalty Program COVID-19 Updates

Loyalty programs across the board have implemented temporary solutions to deal with any COVID-19 related matters. Below is a list of hyperlinks to useful information. I also included a small blurb for each company that may be more commonly relevant.

I tried to include companies more relevant to Canadians, but please let us know in the comment section below if you see any other links that we can add to the list (in alphabetical order).

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Aeroplan Black Friday Promotions

Aeroplan is offering several bonus offers, including up to 10x the bonus miles on the eStore in celebration of Black Friday. Even though there is no Black Friday in Canada, many countries have hopped on the bandwagon. I cannot complain if it results is extra bonus opportunities. 

Below are some of the key offers to watch out for.