Air Canada Aeroplan is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs out there for redeeming points, thanks to the huge number of airline partners the program has, the reasonable award pricing, and the ability to add stopovers for 5,000 points.
I appreciate Aeroplan’s transparency, and that the program has a published award chart, so members have a sense of what they’ll pay for an award. So along those lines, it’s worth being aware of an update, as Aeroplan is changing its award pricing, and at least we have some advance notice.
Aeroplan is changing award pricing in many zones
Aeroplan has announced updated award pricing for tickets booked as of Monday, June 1, 2026. As the program describes it, “we don’t take increases lightly, but they’re sometimes necessary as our underlying costs rise.” Hey, at least Aeroplan is honest, as I’m sure a certain other Star Alliance carrier would market such a devaluation as being due to member feedback. 😉
These changes impact partner airlines with fixed pricing, and also serves as the new starting point for pricing on Air Canada and select partner flights (as a reminder, you’ll find variable pricing on Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, United, etc.). You can find the updated Aeroplan award chart here.
While you can take a look at the above chart for yourself, let me summarize what’s changing. Aeroplan has award pricing that’s both zone and distance based.
Between North America and Atlantic region
For awards covering up to 4,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 35,000 points to 32,500 points (-2,500)
For awards covering 4,001–6,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 40,000 points to 42,500 points (+2,500)
- Business goes from 70,000 points to 75,000 points (+5,000)
- First goes from 100,000 points to 120,000 points (+20,000)
For awards covering 6,001-8,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 55,000 points to 60,000 points (+5,000)
- Business goes from 85,000 points to 90,000 points (+5,000)
- First goes from 130,000 points to 150,000 points (+20,000)
For awards covering 8,001+ miles:
- Economy goes from 70,000 points to 75,000 points (+5,000)
- Business goes from 100,000 points to 110,000 points (+10,000)
- First goes from 140,000 points to 165,000 points (+25,000)
Between North America and Pacific region
For awards covering up to 5,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 35,000 points to 32,500 points (-2,500)
For awards covering 5,001-7,000 miles:
- Business goes from 75,000 points to 85,000 points (+10,000)
- First goes from 110,000 points to 120,000 points (+10,000)
For awards covering 7,501-11,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 60,000 points to 65,000 points (+5,000)
- Premium economy goes from 70,000 points to 85,000 points (+15,000)
- Business goes from 87,500 points to 102,500 points (+15,000)
- First goes from 130,000 points to 140,000 points (+10,000)
For awards covering 11,001+ miles:
- Economy goes from 75,000 points to 70,000 points (-5,000)
- Premium economy goes from 80,000 points to 95,000 points (+15,000)
Within the Atlantic region
For awards covering up to 1,000 miles:
- Business goes from 15,000 points to 12,500 points (-2,500)
For awards covering 1,001-2,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 12,500 points to 15,000 points (+2,500)
- Business goes from 25,000 points to 22,500 points (-2,500)
For awards covering 2,001-4,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 25,000 points to 30,000 points (+5,000)
- Business goes from 45,000 points to 40,000 points (-5,000)
- First goes from 60,000 points to 75,000 points (+15,000)
For awards covering 4,001-6,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 35,500 points to 42,500 points (+7,000)
- Business goes from 60,000 points to 70,000 points (+10,000)
- First goes from 90,000 points to 100,000 points (+10,000)
For awards covering 6,000+ miles:
- Business goes from 80,000 points to 95,000 points (+15,000)
Within the Pacific region
For awards covering 1,001-2,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 12,500 points to 15,000 points (+2,500)
For awards covering 2,001-5,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 25,000 points to 30,000 points (+5,000)
- Business goes from 45,000 points to 52,500 points (+7,500)
For awards covering 5,001-7,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 37,500 points to 35,000 points (-2,500 points)
- Business goes from 60,000 points to 72,500 points (+12,500 points)
For awards covering 7,001+ miles:
- Economy goes from 55,000 points to 50,000 points (-5,000)
- Business goes from 90,000 points to 85,000 points (-5,000)
Between Atlantic and Pacific region
For awards covering up to 2,500 miles:
- Business goes from 40,000 points to 47,500 points (+7,500)
- First goes from 50,000 points to 55,000 points (+5,000)
For awards covering 2,501-5,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 30,000 points to 40,000 points (+10,000)
- Business goes from 60,000 points to 75,000 points (+15,000)
- First goes from 80,000 points to 95,000 points (+15,000)
For awards covering 5,001-7,000 miles:
- Economy goes from 50,000 points to 60,000 points (+10,000 points)
- Business goes from 80,000 points to 92,500 points (+12,500 points)
- First goes from 100,000 points to 120,000 points (+20,000 points)
The awards covering 7,001+ miles:
- Economy goes from 65,000 points to 75,000 points (+10,000)
- Business goes from 110,000 points to 130,000 points (+20,000 points)
- First goes from 140,000 points to 150,000 points (+10,000 points)
My take on Aeroplan’s award pricing updates
In the scheme of devaluations, this is hardly the most unreasonable we’ve seen. Over time reimbursement rates between airlines and redemption patterns change, and that does impact the underlying economics of a program.
Of course everyone has different redemption patterns, so we won’t all agree on which changes are best/worst. Based on my typical Aeroplan redemptions, a few changes most stand out:
- Short haul business class awards within Europe (covering up to 1,000 miles) go from 15,000 points to 12,500 points, so that’s actually a decrease; that’s the single most frequent type of Aeroplan redemption I make, so I’m happy to see that
- Awards between the United States and Europe (covering 4,001-6,000 miles) are increasing from 70,000 points to 75,000 points in business class, and from 100,000 points to 120,000 points in first class, so I’m bummed about that, as it’s otherwise my most frequent redemption
- Ultra long haul business class awards between the United States and Asia (covering 7,501-11,000 miles) increase from 87,500 points to 102,500 points, so obviously I’m not very happy to see that, since it’s my favorite redemption for maximizing Aeroplan points (given that you can route via Europe)
So yeah, this is definitely a devaluation on balance, and I’m not happy to see it. At the same time, in most markets Aeroplan will continue to be the best value when you consider everything, if you ask me.
Bottom line
As of June 2026, Air Canada’s Aeroplan program will be updating award pricing, including for travel on partner airlines. We’re seeing a lot more increases than decreases, with some awards going down in price by up to 5,000 points, and some awards going up in price by up to 20,000 points.
Aeroplan has done a good job maintaining the value of its program, and no one likes to see pricing increases. At the same time, the new pricing is still pretty competitive across the board, if you ask me.
What do you make of this Aeroplan devaluation?
