Air Canada is offering a targeted promotion for Aeroplan members to purchase points with an 85% bonus, bringing the effective cost down to as low as 1.46¢ USD per point (2.03¢ CAD). This represents a significant opportunity to acquire Aeroplan points at a substantial discount for premium cabin redemptions on Air Canada and its 40+ partner airlines.
If you’re interested in taking advantage of this offer, you’ll need to act quickly as the promotion expires on September 24, 2025. Let’s examine the details and determine when buying points at this rate makes sense.
I personally got an 80% bonus:
For those targeted with the 85% bonus offer, the purchase rates break down as follows:
At the highest tier, you can purchase 500,000 Aeroplan points and receive an 85% bonus of 425,000 points, for a total of 925,000 points. The cost would be $18,750 CAD (approximately $13,520 USD), resulting in an effective rate of 1.46¢ USD per point.
While this isn’t quite as good as the best rate we’ve seen from Air Canada (1.13¢ per point), it still represents a significant discount compared to the standard purchase price.
Based on recent AwardWallet user redemptions, Aeroplan points have provided an average value of 1.86¢ each. However, the value varies significantly depending on the type of redemption:
When comparing these redemption values to the purchase price of 1.46¢ per point, it’s clear that buying points can make sense for premium cabin redemptions but generally doesn’t provide good value for economy flights.
There are several scenarios where purchasing Aeroplan points during this promotion could be advantageous:
Aeroplan has several sweet spots for business and first class redemptions that can provide exceptional value when purchasing points at 1.46¢ each:
If you’re just a few thousand points short of a specific redemption, purchasing the points you need can be a no-brainer. For example, if you have 58,000 points and need 60,000 for a business class ticket to Europe, buying the additional 2,000 points makes perfect sense.
Aeroplan has over 40 airline partners, including all Star Alliance members and several non-alliance partners like Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Gulf Air. This extensive partner network often provides opportunities for high-value redemptions, especially when cash fares are expensive.
Some particularly valuable partner redemptions include:
Despite the attractive bonus, there are situations where purchasing Aeroplan points doesn’t make financial sense:
Before deciding to purchase points, consider these alternative methods for acquiring Aeroplan points:
If you’ve decided to take advantage of this promotion, here’s how to purchase Aeroplan points:
Remember to check for award availability before purchasing points for a specific redemption.
Air Canada’s current promotion offering an 85% bonus on purchased Aeroplan points represents a solid opportunity for travelers planning premium cabin redemptions. At an effective rate of 1.46¢ USD per point, you can potentially save thousands of dollars on business and first class flights with Air Canada and its extensive partner network.
However, this offer isn’t for everyone. If you primarily fly economy or don’t have specific redemption plans, you’re better off saving your cash and exploring other ways to earn Aeroplan points.
Remember that this promotion is targeted and expires on September 24, 2025. If you’re interested, check your Aeroplan account to see what bonus you’re eligible for and carefully consider whether purchasing points aligns with your travel goals and financial situation.
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