Aeroplan adds PAL Airlines as a Partner
Air Canada has added PAL Airlines, one of Eastern Canada’s independent airlines. Aeroplan members can now earn and redeem points on PAL operated flights throughout Quebec and the Maritimes.
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Air Canada Introduces Pre-Order Meal
Air Canada introduced a new features that allows Signature Class and Premium Economy passengers to pre-order a meal before boarding a plane.
How it works
They can pre-order as early as 30 days prior and up to 72 hours before flight departure.
[PROMOTION] Aeroplan Black Friday Offers
Air Canada’s Aeroplan program has jumped on the the Black Friday bonus points promotional period. Below are some of the best offers to watch out for. We included what time frame each offer runs for, as there are different dates to keep in mind.
Aeroplan Clamping Down on Churning
You may have already received an email from Aeroplan by now with notice that they are updating their terms and conditions effective December 19, 2022. There are quite a few terms that are being changed, but this is the one that I would like to highlight for today:
Convert Aeroplan to Starbucks Rewards
It’s been a year since Aeroplan and Starbucks Rewards teamed up. More details about their partnership here. Now their partnership is expanding further with the ability for Aeroplan members to directly convert Aeroplan points to Starbucks Stars.
Aeroplan Shopping Button
Air Canada’s Aeroplan added a new function to make it easier for members to earn points through the Aeroplan shopping portal, eStore. ow it’s easier to earn more Aeroplan points when you shop online.
Air Canada Expands Partnership with Air Mauritius
Air Canada has expanded its partnership with Air Mauritius that started back in December 2021. The biggest change is the ability to earn Aeroplan points (on top of redeeming) when flying with Air Mauritius.
Note that Air Mauritius is not a Star Alliance member, but an Air Canada two-way partnership.
Aeroplan and Uber Canada Further Expanded Partnership
Air Canada and Uber have been expanding their partnership over the past 18 months; every few months, we see more features added. Effective today, December 15, 2021, Aeroplan members based in Canada will be able to earn Aeroplan points by linking their Aeroplan and Uber accounts.
Be sure to link Aeroplan and Uber accounts together to be able to earn Aeroplan miles with Uber. Below are the steps to get linked up:
Air Canada Adds Oman Air and Air Mauritius as Partners
Effective today, Air Canada has added both Oman Air and Air Mauritius as new airline partners. Note that these partnerships are specifically with Air Canada, and they are not an addition to the Star Alliance program.
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[INTERVIEW] Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program (Points Matching)
Today we feature Valerie Durand from the Air Canada Foundation, who will share with us a points matching program for the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program. Health care has always been a soft spot for us at Pointshogger, so thank you Air Canada Foundation for working on this initiative!
1) Please tell us about yourself and your role with Aeroplan.
My name is Valerie Durand and I’m a spokesperson for the Air Canada Foundation. I’m responsible for our corporate social responsibility portfolio at Air Canada.