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šŸ’° Up to 30% Off Aeroplan Points + Changes to Aeroplan Award Seat Availability!

This weekā€™s roundup covers Air Canadaā€™s buy points promo, offering up to 30% off when purchasing Aeroplan points, and big changes to Aeroplan award flightsā€”with more availability and dynamic pricing coming to select partners like United, Emirates, and Etihad starting March 25.

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If things were feeling a little too routine, hereā€™s a curveball to keep you on your toes. More choices, some surprises, and just enough fine print to make you question everything. Love it or hate it, change is hereā€”time to adapt accordingly.

In This Issue: 

ā€‹ā€‹šŸš€ Changes to Aeroplan Dynamic Pricing

āœˆļø Get Up to 30% Off When You Buy Aeroplan Points

šŸ—ŗļø Chexy Deals: Lisbon, Brussels and Vienna (Business Class)

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Aeroplan Expands Award Availability āœˆļø

Aeroplan has made some changesā€”and this time, itā€™s all about giving members more ways to use their points. Starting March 25, 2025, Air Canada is expanding its dynamic award pricing model to include United Airlines, Emirates, Flydubai, Etihad Airways, and Canadian regional airlines Calm Air, Canadian North, and PAL Airlines.

This means more reward seats will be available on these airlines than ever before, making it easier to use your Aeroplan points for flights that work for your schedule.

Whatā€™s Changing?

The biggest shift is that these airlines will now follow the Air Canada Flight Reward Chart, where pricing adjusts dynamically based on factors like route, demand, and seasonality. This system already applies to Air Canada flights, and now itā€™s being extended to select partners.

So, what does that mean for you?

āœ… More availability: Finding award seats should get easier, especially on high-demand routes.

āœ… Flexible pricing: In some cases, flights could actually cost fewer points than before.

āœ… Preferred Pricing applies: If you have an Aeroplan co-branded credit card or Elite Status, youā€™ll continue to get access to lower redemption rates.

Of course, with dynamic pricing, thereā€™s always the possibility that some flights may require more points than beforeā€”but in exchange, youā€™ll hopefully be seeing a lot less of the ā€œno award seats availableā€.

Etihad Airways Business Class Rewards Are Back! šŸŽ‰

Some much-needed news for premium travelers: Etihad Airways Business Class award availability will return across the system on March 25, 2025. Etihad is known for its luxurious cabins, and now Aeroplan members will once again be able to redeem points for these seats.

The Bottom Line: A Win for Aeroplan Members šŸš€

At the end of the day, more availability and more options are always a good thing. While pricing will fluctuate, the ability to find and book flights with your points should become easier. And with the added benefit of Preferred Pricing for cardholders and Elite members, thereā€™s still plenty of opportunity to maximize the value of your Aeroplan points.

The best strategy? Plan ahead and stay flexible, as we always say. Keep an eye on redemption rates and grab flights when you find a great dealā€”especially before March 25 if you want to lock in current partner pricing.

Get Up to 30% Off When You Buy Aeroplan Points ā€“ Limited-Time Offer! āœ…

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Looking to top up your Aeroplan balance? Nowā€™s your chance to buy points at a discount! Until February 18, 2025, you can get up to 30% off when purchasing Aeroplan points. This could be a great opportunity if youā€™re close to an award redemption or need a quick boost for your next trip.

How the Discount Works

The more points you buy, the bigger the discount:

āœ”ļø Buy 10,000 ā€“ 19,000 points ā†’ 15% off

āœ”ļø Buy 20,000 ā€“ 75,000 points ā†’ 20% off

āœ”ļø Buy 80,000 ā€“ 95,000 points ā†’ 25% off

āœ”ļø Buy 100,000+ points ā†’ 30% off

Is It Worth Buying Aeroplan Points?

If you take full advantage of the 30% discount (which might be difficult), each Aeroplan point costs around 2.45 cents (CAD) before taxes.

We generally value Aeroplan points at 1.5 cents each, but redemptions can go well above 2 cents per point when booking premium flights paired with some strategy. That said, at this price, buying points only makes sense if you need them urgently. If you donā€™t have a specific redemption in mind, youā€™re probably better off waiting for a bigger promotionā€”like a 100% bonus offer, which can drop the cost per point below 2 cents.

The Bottom Line

This up to 30% discount on Aeroplan points is a solid option if you need points right away, but if youā€™re not in a rush, it might be better to wait for a bigger bonus sale. As always, donā€™t buy points speculativelyā€”make sure you have a specific redemption lined up to maximize value.

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5X for every $1 CAD you spend on Dining, Food Delivery, and other eligible grocery stores.

5X for every $1 CAD you spend on eligible entertainment purchases. Includes movies, theatre, and ticket agencies.

3X for every $1 CAD you spend on gas and daily transit options. Includes rideshare, buses, taxis, subway, and more.

3X for every $1 CAD you spend in Canada on eligible select streaming services.

1X on Everything Else

Annual Fee:

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Check out these awesome deals you definitely don't want to miss if you're thinking about travelling in the next few months!

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    • Dates: July 21th, 2025

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    • Cost: 65,000 (Business Class)

    • Dates: February 17th, 2025

    • Book: Here

  1. Montreal (YUL) āž”ļø Vienna (VIE)

    • Cost: 70,000 (Business Class)

    • Dates: November 17th, 2025

    • Book: Here

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