Air Canada Aeroplan Offers 100% Bonus on Points Purchase
Air Canada's Aeroplan frequent flyer program is running a promotion offering up to a 100% bonus on purchased points until September 25, 2026.
Air Canada Aeroplan has launched a promotion offering bonuses on purchased frequent flyer points. The promotion runs from September 11 to September 25, 2026, with a standard offer of up to a 100% bonus.
Different members may see targeted offers, but the standard promotion structure is based on purchase volume. The bonus tiers increase with the number of points bought in a single transaction.
Promotion Bonus Tiers
The bonus is applied as follows for the standard offer:
| Points Purchased | Bonus Received |
|---|---|
| 5,000 - 25,000 | 50% |
| 30,000 - 70,000 | 75% |
| 80,000+ | 100% |
Purchasing the maximum during the promotion yields a significant discount. The source notes that buying 500,000 points with a 100% bonus would cost $18,750 CAD (approximately $13,524 USD) and result in one million total points. This works out to a rate of 1.35 US cents per Aeroplan point. The standard cost without a bonus is $0.0375 CAD per point.
Purchasing Limits and Mechanics
There is an annual limit of one million Aeroplan points purchasable per account. Typically, the per-transaction limit is 250,000 points before any bonus. For this promotion, that limit has been doubled to 500,000 points per transaction.
The report advises that points purchases are processed by Points.com. This means the transaction does not code as an airfare purchase for credit card benefits. The author recommends using a credit card that helps meet a minimum spending requirement or maximizes everyday rewards.
Since the purchase is billed in Canadian dollars, using a card without foreign transaction fees is suggested. The report specifically mentions the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card as a good option because it offers triple points on foreign purchases.
Evaluating the Aeroplan Program
The source describes Aeroplan as a favorite frequent flyer program. It highlights several key features that add value for members considering a points purchase.
Aeroplan uses a zone and distance-based award pricing model. A notable benefit is the absence of fuel surcharges on any award redemption. The program also allows a stopover on a one-way award for an additional 5,000 points.
Aeroplan's extensive partner network is a major selling point. The report states it has "more airline partners than any other program out there." Partners include over 45 airlines, extending beyond Star Alliance members to carriers like Etihad, Emirates, Virgin Australia, and Oman Air.
However, the source cautions that dynamic award pricing now applies to select partners, including Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, and United. This means award costs can fluctuate.
Points Valuation and Earning Alternatives
The personal valuation of points varies. The report's author values Aeroplan points at approximately 1.5 cents each but notes many members can extract far greater value. Buying points at 1.35 cents each during this promotion could therefore represent a discount against that baseline valuation.
Aeroplan points expire after 18 months of account inactivity. Any activity, including buying or redeeming points, resets this clock.
While buying points can be strategic, the report lists other ways to earn them. Aeroplan is a transfer partner with major credit card programs like American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One, and Chase Ultimate Rewards. In the United States, the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Credit Card is also cited as a lucrative earning source.
The final advice is to only buy points with a specific redemption in mind, due to the risks of holding a devaluing currency. The report concludes by urging members to research award availability before committing to a purchase.
