Air Canada’s Aeroplan program has announced changes to its award chart effective June 1, 2026. The majority of changes are price increases, and the routes affected include ones that Australian members tend to value the most. Here is what has changed and whether Aeroplan is still worth it for Australians
Air Canada Aeroplan points are highly valuable because you can redeem them online for Business Class flights on lots of different partner airlines, with no fuel surcharges. During Aeroplan’s latest promotion, you can get up to a 90% bonus when buying points.
You can now convert PayRewards points into Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles, China Southern Sky Pearl miles and more, as Pay.com.au adds more airline and hotel transfer partners.
Air Canada is jumping on the unpopular bandwagon of awarding status based on the amount of money you spend, following the likes of Virgin Australia and British Airways.
Aeroplan is moving to dynamic award prices for redemptions on certain partner airlines such as Etihad and United. This is part of a bigger frequent flyer program trend.