Air Canada AeroplanOn April 26, 2026, Aeroplan announced its first chart-wide pricing update since the relaunch of the Flight Reward Chart in March 2025. The new pricing applies to all bookings made on or after June 1, 2026. The bulk of the changes are increases, with most premium cabin pricing bands rising by 5,000 to 40,000 points depending on the route. Transatlantic business class between 4,001 and 6,000 miles now costs 75,000 points (up from 70,000), while ultra-long-haul Atlantic-Pacific business class on Air Canada metal jumps from 60,000 to 100,000 points. First class on those same long-haul routes also moves up substantially, with several bands rising by 20,000 to 30,000 points. There are a handful of bright spots, mainly on the lower end of the chart. Short-haul economy redemptions to the Atlantic and within North America drop by 2,500 points, and intra-Europe business class on the shortest distance band falls from 15,000 to 12,500 points. The everyday Canadian use - North American economy, transcontinental business class, or short-haul Star Alliance partner flights – is largely unaffected. Most of the pain is concentrated at the top end of the chart, where premium cabin redemptions on long international routes were already the most aspirational pieces of the program. Aeroplan remains one of the most rewarding loyalty programs available to Canadians, and the multitude of credit card earning options, plus the strong Star Alliance partner roster, continues to set it apart. |
