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Air Canada Aeroplan Complete Guide
Aeroplan went through a major refresh in 2020 with a distance-based award chart, mixed-cabin redemptions, and improved partner pricing across the Star Alliance network. Aeroplan miles unlock premium cabin seats on Lufthansa, ANA, Swiss, and EVA Air at rates competitive with the best Star Alliance currencies. iBuyPoints buys Aeroplan balances from members who would rather have cash than navigate the booking complexity.
By iBuyPoints Editorial TeamUpdated September 5, 2026
Key facts
- Parent company
- Air Canada
- Launched
- 1984
- Currency
- points, single-program
- TPG valuation
- 1.4¢
- NerdWallet valuation
- Not published
- Expiration
- 18 mo inactivity
How Air Canada Aeroplan works
Air Canada actively monitors Aeroplan accounts for unusual booking patterns. Every Aeroplan transaction we process is booked manually by a specialist using legitimate Star Alliance routings, keeping account activity within normal patterns.
Star Alliance Premium Cabin Access
Aeroplan books Lufthansa First Class, ANA First, and Swiss Business Class on partner routings, redemptions that hold their value across the secondary market.
Distance-Based Award Chart
The 2020 chart rewards short and medium-haul routes especially well, and healthy balances move quickly through our buyer network.
Stopover-Friendly Awards
Aeroplan permits stopovers on award tickets for a modest fee, meaning each mile carries more practical itinerary value than most competing programs.
Redeeming Air Canada Aeroplan points
Lufthansa First Class, US to Europe one-way · First Class with First Class Terminal access in Frankfurt
Luxury European premium cabin
115,000 to 140,000 points · via Lufthansa Miles & More
ANA First Class, US to Tokyo one-way · Star Alliance First Class long-haul
Premium trans-Pacific First
105,000 to 130,000 points · via ANA Mileage Club
Swiss Business Class, US to Europe one-way · Business Class with Zurich lounge access
European Business Class
80,000 to 100,000 points · via Swiss International Air Lines
Program history & changes
Award Chart Restructure
Aeroplan replaced its zone-based award chart with a distance-based one. Many premium cabin redemptions became more expensive, especially long-haul partner awards.
Partner Pricing Tightened
Star Alliance partner awards saw price increases across multiple distance bands. Lufthansa First Class costs rose meaningfully.
Incremental Adjustments Continue
Each year brings small adjustments to partner pricing, surcharges on certain carriers, and changes to upgrade options. The cumulative effect compounds.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions, answered straight.
Yes. We work with Aeroplan accounts based in Canada, the US, or anywhere else. Verification call handles any regional differences in account setup.
No status required. We buy Aeroplan miles from base members, 25K, 35K, 50K, 75K, and Super Elite accounts equally. Status does not change the per-mile price we pay.
Air Canada has tightened account oversight in recent years. Our process is built specifically around standard award redemptions on Star Alliance partners that look like normal high-volume traveler activity.
In most cases, yes. If your account has not seen activity for an extended period, the verification call will cover any program-side reactivation needs first.
We pay top-tier market rates for Aeroplan based on live demand for Star Alliance premium cabin redemptions. Submit a quote with your balance and a specialist confirms your personalized payout by phone.
Most transactions complete within 1 to 2 business days. Same business day payment is common with PayPal once the partner award booking is confirmed.
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