The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card Refresh Delivers Automatic Aeroplan 25K Status, New Earn Categories and More Ways to Save on Flights

Chase and Air Canada enhanced the Aeroplan co-brand card with automatic 25K status, richer earn rates and new ways to save on redemptions.

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Primary cardmembers can now earn up to 5X total points on Air Canada, 3X on travel and 2X on gas, dining and grocery store purchases

New benefits include up to $100 in Air Canada statement credits annually and 15% savings on eligible flight rewards on Air Canada

WILMINGTON, Del. & MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Chase and Aeroplan announced new and refreshed benefits for the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card, giving primary cardmembers more ways to earn Aeroplan points, day-of-travel benefits, new opportunities to save on eligible Air Canada flights and added benefits when traveling with Air Canada.

Making Travel Easier, More Frequent and Enjoyable

The new benefits, which take effect today for both new and existing cardmembers, include automatic Aeroplan 25K Status with no spending requirement. With Aeroplan 25K Status, cardmembers enjoy Priority Check-In and Priority Boarding (Zone 2), and they will also receive 5 eUpgrade Credits each year as a Core Benefit, with the ability to earn more through Milestone Benefits and eligible Air Canada Flight Pass activities.

Cardmembers can also earn up to 5X total Aeroplan points on Air Canada purchases: 3X points on Air Canada purchases made with the card, plus an additional 2X Aeroplan points from Air Canada on eligible flights when traveling as an Aeroplan 25K member. Cardmembers also receive Star Alliance® Recognition.

“Our goal with the refreshed Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card is to deliver new value that makes the card even more compelling for people frequently traveling from the U.S. to Canada and beyond,” said Chris Cracchiolo, President of Co-Brand Cards at Chase. “As travelers increasingly look for more value, convenience and flexibility from the cards they carry every day, Chase and Aeroplan have refreshed the card with benefits designed to help cardmembers travel more often, enjoy an elevated journey when flying with Air Canada and get greater value from the Aeroplan program.”

More Ways to Earn, Save and Travel

The new Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card provides increased earning potential across travel and everyday spending categories, together with new ways to save on Air Canada flights and to redeem points. New and updated benefits include:

NEW: Save 15% on eligible Air Canada flight redemptions when booking with Aeroplan points.
NEW: Receive up to $100 USD in Air Canada statement credits annually delivered as up to two $50 USD credits semi-annually.
NEW: Earn 3X Aeroplan points for each dollar spent on travel purchases.
NEW: Starting January 2027, Air Canada Aeroplan Credit Cardmembers get a 4th Day Free at 11,000+ car rental locations worldwide when they book for 4 days in one reservation with Aeroplan points.
UPDATED: Automatic Aeroplan 25K Status with no spending requirement.
UPDATED: Earn up to 5X total Aeroplan points for each dollar spent on Air Canada purchases. That’s 3X Aeroplan points for every dollar spent on Air Canada purchases with your card, plus an additional 2X Aeroplan points from Air Canada, on eligible flights when traveling as an Aeroplan 25K member.
UPDATED: Earn 2X Aeroplan points for each dollar spent on dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery, grocery stores and gas station purchases. Earn 1X Aeroplan point for each dollar spent on all other purchases.

Flexible Ways to Redeem and Explore the World

Cardmembers will continue to enjoy a range of existing benefits, including:

A $120 USD fee credit toward Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS every four years.
Cardmembers can stay longer with a 4th Night Free when they redeem Aeroplan points for 3 consecutive hotel nights in the same booking.
No foreign transaction fees.
Pay Yourself Back: Aeroplan points may be redeemed for a statement credit for recent travel, dining, grocery store and gas station purchases.
Travel protection benefits:
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
- Baggage Delay Insurance
- Trip Delay Reimbursement
- Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
World Elite Mastercard benefits:
- Complimentary 24/7 concierge service
- Access to Mastercard Priceless® Experiences
- Exclusive offers from popular brands for services like ride-sharing, food delivery and online shopping

Cardmembers also benefit from the exceptional flexibility of Aeroplan points. Points can be redeemed for any available Air Canada seat, now with a 15% discount on eligible Air Canada flight redemptions for cardmembers. Aeroplan points can also be redeemed on more than 50 partner airlines providing access to more than 1,300 destinations worldwide. For example, an economy flight within North America starts at just 6,000 Aeroplan points. Beyond flights, Aeroplan points can also be redeemed for hotels, rental cars and Air Canada Vacations packages.

“A great credit card should be rewarding every time you use it and make the travel experience better where it matters,” said Scott O’Leary, Vice President of Loyalty and Product at Air Canada. “With automatic Aeroplan 25K Status, savings on eligible flights, car and hotel redemptions, and new ways to earn on everyday spending, the refreshed Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card delivers outstanding value for our members.”

New Cardmember Offer

For a limited time, new Chase Air Canada Aeroplan cardmembers can earn up to 115,000 bonus Aeroplan points: 75,000 bonus Aeroplan points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, plus an additional 40,000 bonus Aeroplan points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months from account opening.

The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card is now available and has an annual fee of $195 USD. Benefits are subject to applicable terms and conditions. For more information, please visit chase.com/aircanada-news.

About Chase

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America with operations worldwide, assets of $5 trillion and $375 billion in stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2026. Chase serves more than 87 million consumers and 7.5 million small businesses with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: 5,100 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, 14,500 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to chase.com.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Headquartered in Montréal, Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million members worldwide. Members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of more than 50 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers a selection of vacation and Flight & Hotel packages, tours, cruises, car rentals, and experiences. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada’s TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX (AC).