Aeroplan® Elite Status
Aeroplan® Elite Status rewards members with valuable benefits across five tiers.
You qualify each year by meeting three requirements:
Here’s what you’ll need each year to qualify:
A great feature of the Aeroplan® program is that you don’t need to fly often to reach 25 K Aeroplan® Elite Status.
With Everyday Status Qualification (EDQ), you can earn 25K Status by earning 100,000 qualifying points in a calendar year.
You’ll earn EDQ points from Aeroplan® partners, Air Canada® flights, and most of all your Aeroplan® credit card. Each eligible point you earn with your Aeroplan® credit card counts as one EDQ point.
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Changes are coming to how you qualify for Aeroplan® Elite Status as of January 1, 2026.
The program will shift from distance-based to spending-based qualification for Air Canada flights.
Read more about upcoming changes to Aeroplan® Elite Status here.
Aeroplan® Elite Status Benefits
The higher your status, the more benefits you’ll enjoy when flying with Air Canada and its Star Alliance partners.
You’ll get priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, along with access to preferred seats at check-in.
You’ll enjoy Maple Leaf Lounge access as an Aeroplan® Elite member, giving you a comfortable place to unwind before your flight.
eUpgrades let you move to a higher cabin on Air Canada flights, even when you book with Aeroplan® points.
Priority Rewards give you 50 percent off the points needed for eligible flight redemptions once you reach certain spending levels.
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