The long-awaited Aeroplan® Credit Card from Chase has finally been released — and it looks quite compelling!
Here is a run-through of everything you need to know about the new card, including its welcome bonus, rewards rates, benefits, and more. Let’s jump in!
Aeroplan Card Welcome Bonus
For a limited time, new Aeroplan cardmembers will receive 2 Welcome Flight Reward Certificates valid for up to 50,000 points each (up to 100,000 total points) after spending $4,000 on the card in the first 3 months.
However, those of you who previously signed up for the card’s waitlist will also earn 10,000 Aeroplan bonus points and 10 eUpgrade certificates, as long as you submit an application for an Aeroplan card no later than February 15, 2022.
Aeroplan Card Rewards
Your Air Canada Signature Class ticket purchased directly earns 3x points. Image Credit: Air Canada
Here’s how you’ll earn points with the new card:
- 3x points per $1 spent directly with Air Canada
- 3x points per $1 spent at grocery stores
- 3x points per $1 spent on dining at restaurants including takeout and eligible delivery services
- 1x point per $1 on all other purchases
Plus, you’ll earn 500 bonus points for every $2,000 spent in a calendar month (up to a maximum of 1,500 points per calendar month).
As far as earn rates go, these are pretty solid and in line with many other airline credit cards. While you could earn more points on each of these bonus categories using other cards, they’ll be great options for those that are trying to earn as many Aeroplan points as possible or spend their way to elite status using the card. Speaking of elite status, that brings us to our next category.
Aeroplan Card Benefits
With the Aeroplan card, you will automatically receive Aeroplan 25K elite status for the remainder of the first calendar year, plus the following calendar year, allowing you to enjoy benefits such as priority check-in, early boarding, upgrades, and more on Air Canada flights.
Better yet, you can re-qualify for your 25K elite status each year by spending $15,000 on your card in a calendar year, or qualify for 35K elite status after spending $50,000 in a calendar year. Additional spend thresholds starting at $100,000 of spending in a calendar year will unlock unprecedented Aeroplan redemption benefits, including 50% off Priority Rewards and companion benefits.
Beyond that, cardholders will also receive the following card benefits:
- Free checked bag for the cardholder and up to 8 traveling companions on Air Canada flights
- Pay Yourself Back at 1.25 cents per point towards Air Canada flights
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
- Trip cancellation/interruption Insurance
- Baggage delay insurance
- Trip delay reimbursement
- Auto rental collision damage waiver
- Roadside assistance
- World Elite Mastercard benefits
- No foreign transaction fees
The Aeroplan card will come with an annual fee of $95, which should be well worth it for those who see value in the card’s benefits.
Final Thoughts
All things considered, the new Aeroplan card is a fantastic card option for both frequent and casual Air Canada flyers, especially those who are looking to spend their way to Aeroplan elite status. Don’t forget that if you previously signed up for the waitlist for the card that you will receive an extra 10,000 bonus points and 10 eUpgrade certificates if you apply and are approved by February 15, 2022!
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Chase
