Aeroplan is the frequent flyer miles program for Air Canada.

 Earn Miles Partners:

• Credit cards from CIBC, American Express (Canada)
• Credit cards from Bank of America, American Express (USA)
• ESSO Gas

 Best Uses of Aeroplan Miles

• Round The World Ticket
  • The Mini Round The World Ticket
• Last minute flights (no late-ticketing fee)
• Short Haul flights on Air Canada within North America
• Business class flights North America – Europe

Considerations:

Aeroplan award redemptions are hit with fuel surcharges (YQ) on certain flights, including those operated by Air Canada. Redeem your Aeroplan miles for flights on carriers (United, Swiss, Singapore etc.) that do not apply fuel surcharges and excess taxes to save money.

Tips and Tricks for Aeroplan Redemptions

• Fly on carriers that do not charge fuel surcharges (United, US Airways, Singapore, Swiss, Air China etc.)
  • Aeroplan Taxes and Fees
• 1 stopover allowed on any itinerary, including flights within North America
  • Stopovers, Open Jaws & One-Ways (part 1) & (part 2)
  • Using Stopovers Creatively
• Transfer miles to US Airways for .85 of value to avoid fuel surcharge or get better redemptions
  • Transfering out of Aeroplan and Into US Airways Miles
• Aeroplan.com allows for routings of 3 flights or less. Use United.com or ANA.co.jp to find award seats if you have a more complicated itinerary then call Aeroplan to book the flight.
  • Finding Award Availability

Aeroplan contact information:

Website: www.aeroplan.com
Tel Number: 1-800-361-5373

The Pointster’s Writeups

Basics:

• The Star Alliance
• The Award Chart
• Stopovers, Open Jaws & One-Ways (part 1)
• Stopovers, Open Jaws & One-Ways (part 2)
• Classes of Service
• Taxes and Fees
• Finding Award Availability

Advanced Techniques:

• Creative Award Bookings – When you can’t find an award
• Using Stopovers Creatively
• The Mini Round The World Ticket
• The US Airways Hack – Transfering out of Aeroplan and Into US Airways Miles
• Swapping out of Aeroplan for RBC Avion Cardholders