Aeroplan members can save up to 25% on award flights through September – The Points Guy

If you are in the midst of planning out your 2025 travels and there’s a stash of Air Canada Aeroplan points burning a hole in your pocket, now is the time to book. For a limited time, Air Canada is offering travelers the chance to get even more value from their Aeroplan points by offering up to 25% off award flight redemptions.

Related: Air Canada plans to add up to 15 new US destinations by 2028

You must book soon, as this up-to-25% discount is only valid on bookings made by Sunday, Feb. 23. No code is necessary to take advantage of this deal. The discounted pricing should be displayed automatically.

Here’s everything you need to know about this deal and a few sample flights to inspire you and show just how much you can save.

Airline: Air Canada
Routes: More than 180 destinations in Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean, Mexico, South America, Europe and Asia
How to book: Directly with the airline
Travel dates: Feb. 20 to Sept. 30
Book by: Feb. 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Blackout dates: These vary by destination. Within Canada, as well as between Canada and the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean, blackout dates are from June 26 to Sept. 7. From Canada to Europe, blackout dates are from June 19 to July 1. From Europe to Canada, blackout dates are from Aug. 1 to Sept. 10. From Canada to the Asia-Pacific region, blackout dates are from June 20 to July 31. From the Asia-Pacific region to Canada, blackout dates are from Aug. 1 to Sept. 10.

Note: Taxes, fees, charges and surcharges apply. Flights are limited and subject to availability.

Sample flights

We found some great deals on international travel. Air Canada has several redemption examples on the sale page, including a round-trip flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) for 51,700 points and $348 Canadian dollars ($245) in taxes and fees. Based on TPG’s valuations, Aeroplan points are worth 1.5 cents each, making this redemption worth $1,020.50, including taxes and fees.

If you are looking for a more tropical locale, we also spotted this one-way deal from YYZ to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in the Bahamas for 9,200 Aeroplan points and $150 CAD (about $105) in taxes and fees. Per TPG valuations, this redemption is worth $243, including taxes and fees. When we checked fares outside of the sale period, similar flights regularly go for 10,000 points or more.

These prices are for standard reward economy redemptions, which do not include seat selection or checked bags. However, you can upgrade to a Flex Reward that includes these benefits. Or, you could opt for a business-class seat, which is also included in this sale.

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If you want to make the most of this deal, you may want to consider the Aeroplan® Credit Card. Among other benefits, you’ll get perks like your first checked bag free as well as up to $120 in statement credit to use toward Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or Nexus every four years.

Cardholders also receive automatic Aeroplan 25K status during the calendar year when they open the card; this includes perks like priority check-in, security and boarding, two one-time passes to Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounges, automatic Star Alliance Silver elite status and more.

You’ll also get an introductory bonus of up to 70,00-earn 60,000 Aeroplan points after spending $3,000 in the first three months of account opening plus, earn an additional 10,000 bonus points after your annual fee renewal payment posts and is paid in full, which you can use for future flight redemptions.

Alternatively, you can use a card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as: