02 December, 2021

Ready for Takeoff: Air Canada and Chase Officially Launch New U.S. Chase Aeroplan Credit Card

Chase, the largest co-brand card issuer, and Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a Star Alliance founding member, launched the new Chase Aeroplan® World Elite Mastercard® Credit Card, with Mastercard as the exclusive payments network. Providing U.S. cardmembers the ability to earn Aeroplan points to unlock faster and better access to the world, Aeroplan is the industry's most globally connected program with more than 45 partner airlines flying to hundreds of destinations across the globe.

The new Chase Aeroplan Card, a World Elite Mastercard, offers cardmembers:

Opportunities to earn Aeroplan points on everyday categories:
3X points for every dollar spent on dining, takeout, and eligible delivery services
3X points for every dollar spent at grocery stores
3X points for each dollar spent directly with Air Canada
1 point for each dollar spent on all other purchases
Plus, 500 bonus points for every $2,000 spent in a calendar month (up to a maximum of 1,500 points per calendar month)
Carbon offsets: Aeroplan will purchase carbon offsets to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions associated with cardmember travel when they fly Air Canada using an Aeroplan flight reward. Applies to Chase Aeroplan primary cardmembers and travel companions on the same reservation for flight segments with Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge.
Unprecedented access to Aeroplan travel benefits:

 

Free first checked bags on Air Canada flights: one free checked bag for the primary cardmember and up to eight other travelers on the same itinerary
Automatically receive Aeroplan 25K Elite Status for the remainder of the first calendar year, plus the following calendar year, allowing primary cardmembers to enjoy benefits such as priority check-in, early boarding, upgrades and more on Air Canada flights. Cardmembers can requalify as follows:
Earn 25K Status through the next year after spending $15,000 in a calendar year
Existing status holders earn a one-level status boost to 35K Status or higher for the next year after spending $50,000 in a calendar year
Additional spend thresholds starting at $100,000 of spend in a calendar year will unlock unprecedented Aeroplan redemption benefits, including 50% off Priority Rewards and companion benefits
$100 credit toward Global Entry, TSA Precheck or NEXUS every four years (as reimbursement for the application fee charged to the card)
No foreign transaction fees
Protection benefits, including
Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
Baggage Delay Insurance
Trip Delay Reimbursement
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Roadside Assistance
World Elite Mastercard benefits, including
Complimentary 24/7 concierge service
Access to Mastercard Priceless® Experiences
Exclusive offers from popular brands for services like ride-sharing, food delivery and online shopping
Pay Yourself Back® Benefits Coming Soon: Chase Aeroplan Cardmembers will be able to apply their Aeroplan points toward travel purchases on any airline, including hotel, car rental, and more at a rate of USD 1.25 cents per point up to 50,000 points per year (US$625 of value)
Additionally, for a limited time new Aeroplan Credit Card cardmembers will receive two Welcome Flight Reward Certificates valid for up to 50,000 points each (up to 100,000 total points) after spending $4,000 on the card in the first three months. Visit ChaseAeroplanCard.com for full details.

"We set out to create something special for our U.S. based Aeroplan members—a card that offers immediate benefits after signing-up, and more value the more it's used for purchases" said Scott O'Leary, Vice President, Aeroplan at Air Canada. "The Chase Aeroplan Card, when paired with the newly transformed Aeroplan and our growing list of 45 airline partners, gives our U.S. members everything they need to travel more and travel better."

"We designed the new Aeroplan Credit Card to provide cardmembers with incredible opportunities to earn points on everyday purchases that they can use toward travel all across the world," said Greg Stranz, General Manager of Air Canada Co-Brand Cards at Chase. "We are excited about the rich value the Aeroplan program and new card offers as more Americans return to travel and plan for future international trips."



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