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Now that the new Aeroplan has launched for about one month already, it’s time to fire up the search engine and walk you through everything you need to know about redeeming Aeroplan points for flight rewards under the new program.
There are a LOT of new topics to understand – and so in this tutorial-style video, we’ll cover the online search engine, dynamic pricing on Air Canada flights, preferred pricing, the new fare categories, the “Latitude Attitude”, Priority Rewards, the stopover for 5,000 points, the best new Aeroplan sweet spots, and so much more.
Feel free to follow along with the Aeroplan search engine on your own – and if you have any questions about the new Aeroplan flight rewards, let me know in the comments below.
0:00 Introduction
1:56 Redemption Partners
2:30 How to Calculate Award Costs
3:52 Online Search Engine
5:29 Air Canada Dynamic Pricing
7:31 Air Canada Preferred Pricing
10:28 New Fare Categories
12:56 The Latitude Attitude
14:37 Priority Rewards
16:42 Points + Cash
18:43 Stopover for 5,000 Points
22:33 Best New Aeroplan Sweet Spots
25:31 Fee Structure & Flexible Policy
27:08 Aeroplan Family Sharing
28:33 Conclusion
▶ OTHER NEW AEROPLAN VIDEOS
Everything You Need to Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE2uDLUzHQE
Live Study Session (+ Chat with Mark Nasr & Scott O’Leary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRdrTP9cjwM
My Thoughts on the New Aeroplan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ0OhqXyNo4
New Aeroplan Credit Card Offers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0M-pnjlyVQ
4-Hour Live Launch Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAHINqo7gE
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Program Launch Summary: https://tinyurl.com/y3bfhn6d
A Closer Look at Dynamic & Preferred Pricing: https://tinyurl.com/yxm8q56l
An Early Look at Complex Routings: https://tinyurl.com/y5qw7n8j
The “Latitude Attitude”: https://tinyurl.com/y68mlh77
Generous Change & Cancellation Policy: https://tinyurl.com/y543mpq3
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43 Comments
"I'll consider it, and call you back when I'm ready to book (Shrug)" lmao
Cool looking forward to getting moving again I miss my family in the Philippines love your videos
I finally understand Aeroplan now. Thanks man! Hey Prince, do you have any tips on withdrawing money from ATMs overseas? Scotiabank is a member of the ABM Alliance, which is nice for Euro travel and withdrawing local cash there, but in Asia, not many countries have ABM Alliance terminals. If you’re an American, you can just get a Schwab bank account and withdraw at foreign ATMs for totally free, like even in The Philippines for instance, but is there something like that for Canadians that you know of? Does any Canadian bank have free foreign ATM withdrawals, or is there any credit card that allows you to withdraw for only the conversion rate without any other fees? Thanks man.
Will there be an app for the new program or no?
very helpful info. I actually paused a few times to try it out on aeroplane website. Thank you so much for video and tutorial. Merry Christmas!
Can you speak to the amex pt transfer to aeroplan (is there a way to hack the 1000 pt maximum?)
Hi there, I'm currently with United MileagePlus program. I'm based in YVR and flying more united flights previously for work. Now I'm flying within Canada and I'm wondering if it's worth switching to the new AC Aeroplan. I'm 1K with United and please let me know your thoughts! Thanks.
Which card would you recommend. TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite or Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite. I'm trying to decide between the two for a travel credit card but not sure which one to go with. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Hey Ricky, hope you're enjoying your vacation and looking forward to your next video. I wanted to ask if it was possible to get the 2 referral bonuses in this configuration in 1 player mode. CAD Platinum Business – referral > US Gold Business – referral > US Gold personal? Could you please do an updated video on Churning for your Canadian subscribers? I've read that amex no longer offers the sign up bonus the second time round. Thanks
Just received my 2021 Benefits Offers. Not impressed. Also, the credit card bonus offer is pitiful. 10,000 points?
How long can a stopover be?
Thank you for all this great information!
Just a couple questions:
– How long can I book/be in a stopover city for?
– How long can I book/be in a layover city for?
Does this answer change for oneway ticket vs. Round trip tickets?
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Yo ricky, when I found you today I yelled out, jackpot! Thank you so much for what you do my fellow Canadian traveler!
Ricky, this is the first comment I've ever added to a youtube video – ever. I think what you are doing is amazing. It is truly wonderful that you willingly share your knowledge. Keep up the good work and welcome to the West Coast.
Anyone else spend the video looking at my mans bicep?
This information is so helpful – many thanks!
I have 830K AMEX points from my platinum business card and it seem like the best value is to transfer it to Aeroplan. Too bad Canada AMEX can not transfer to Emirates point. I love flying their first class produce. I been watching all your videos. Thank you so much. I got all the information I needed. I may reach out to you for help when it's time for booking.
Hello, Prince
I would like to ask you a question.
How to recover the spare Aeroplan points from my death partners account.
any way you can prive massage me.
Thank you for the information brother!
As a new traveler, your channel has really helped me understand the possibilities, and maximize trips with more experiences with the least amount of cost!
Keep up the great work my friend!!
Hi Ricky, I have a question, please. YVR-BKK distance 7,344 mi according to GCM, and it should cost 75k points on business with partner airlines as it is between North America and Pacific zones. However, when I search on Aeroplan, it shows 85k instead, do you have any idea why?
Wow there's so much to learn…
Hello Richard i checked the aircanada.com website but can not use my aeroplan points no matter i sign in or log out i use firefox and Google Chrome
Hey Ricky – I've been trying to book YYZ-BKK with a stopover in Europe (France, Italy or Greece) and per my understanding as well as your video it should be 90,000 points (85,000 + 5,000). However, when I call Aeroplan, it always ends up being 120K+, i.e. the 5,000 stopover points never applies. I've tried it with 4-5 agents with no luck, always the same issue. Any advice?
Hi Ricky, can you access the Air Canada Signature Suite if you book a Latitude economy fair and eupgrade to Business Class? Would that upgrade be considered a “Business Class Flexible Reward”?
Hello, thanks for your detailed guide about Aeroplan. Does Aeroplan require a round trip for a free stopover? I tried to search 1-way biz award ticket from Rome to San Francisco and stopover Paris for a week: the cost between Rome-Paris is 25K points, Paris-SFO is 85K points. I hope that the 25K points are free but it is not, did I do something wrong here? do I have to call for stopover free? Thanks
Dude thanks! I just made CIBC and TD aeroplan following your tutorial
Glad to find a smart dude in Vancity 🙂
This was so helpful! Thank you.
Thanks for this video! Very helpful and loved the shirt as well! 🙂
I don't know how you can have anything positive to say about Aeroplan, after Air Canada ripped off more than one third of the buying power of people's outstanding points. Gov't should be regulating these guys better, it's theft.
garbage plan… 1 point for $4 ispent in LCBO… 1000 points to redeem it for $10… only a rich capitalist moron could up with something so insulting.
Fall 2021 lol ok then
So confusing thanks for explaining
Do they charge you if the only way to book multi city on points is by calling in to the call centre
How do you become an aeroplan 50k holder? And what CC do you recommend? I have a ton of points but want to get the max value…thanx
Looks like I need to watch this more than once. Nice to have you explaining all this. (Your shirt has a very nice design.)
Can you make a video comparing Aeroplan to Aventura and how to choose between them?
We are QANTAS Frequent Fliers. What c/c does QANTAS want?
When I search Toronto to Istanbul like you did. No direct flight shows up. Does it mean it is sold out?
Thank you for the great information! I'm new to the program and have some questions about earning status.
We are a family of 4, 2 adults and a 9 and 5 year old. When I book travel for the family, am I awarded SQM/SQS for all the passenger fares I purchased or just on my portion? Should each family member have an aeroplan number? Thank you!
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I'm here learning about this for the first time. I feel like I've missed out the last year or so. I'm from Novs Scotia and flew to Paris then home. I flew from Halifax to Toronto and back 5 times in one year. I feel like I missed out on lots of points. I'm flying to Italy in October
Booked 2 people in Etihad first from IAD to AUH with a few day stop over and then onto Seoul in business class for 145k points per person. Not the craziest sweet spot, but not bad for international first class and a stop over with award availability for 2 people.