Air Canada has unveiled plans to launch the revamped Aeroplan loyalty program in November this year in a bid to increase membership amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Following the unveiling of the new plan by the airline, Canadian banking giants TD Bank and CIBC announce plans to enhance their suite of Aeroplan Visa credit cards.
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Furthermore, American Express Canada also confirmed that it will continue its partnership with the loyalty program and launch a newly redesigned suite of Aeroplan Cards.
The revamped plan, which will be launched on 8 November, will allow all members to book seats on any Air Canada flight using Aeroplan points. Currently, seat inventory is limited.
Furthermore, the carrier surcharge will be eliminated on flights purchased with points. However, a $39 fee will apply for trips operated by partner airlines of Air Canada.
Aeroplan cardmembers can use redeemable points to gain access to seat upgrades and Wi-Fi.
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By GlobalDataFor every $1 spent on Air Canada’s services, they can earn two Aeroplan points, 1.5 points on gas, groceries, travel, and dining, and 1.25 points on all other purchases.
Additionally, TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders get access to a host of Air Canada travel perks.
This includes a free first checked bag, priority check-in and boarding, priority baggage handling, and priority airport standby and upgrades.
Cardholders also get complimentary access to Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Cafés across North America.
Visa Privilege and Business cardholders can earn 1000 miles for every $5000 spent. Infinite cardholders can earn the same for every $10,000 spent.
Air Canada president and CEO Calin Rovinescu said: “Air Canada promised an outstanding new Aeroplan that would be among the best travel loyalty programs in the world, and we are fulfilling that promise.
“The new Aeroplan program, which has been extremely well thought through, has been eagerly anticipated as a key driver of our ongoing transformation, this is more important than ever as airlines compete to earn and retain customer loyalty in a rapidly changing environment.”
TD SVP of credit cards Katy Boshart said: “Our focus is on the future – and delivering incredible new benefits to our customers through the relaunch of our TD Aeroplan cards.”
The CIBC Aeroplan Visa credit cards will also offer similar benefits.
CIBC group head of personal and business banking Laura Dottori-Attanasio said: “This new program offers existing Aeroplan cardholders a smooth transition with the peace of mind that all of their current Aeroplan Miles will be honored as Aeroplan points on a one-to-one basis.”
