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Discover how to qualify for Aeroplan Elite® status and unlock benefits
See how to qualify when flying with Air Canada, how Aeroplan partner activity and Aeroplan credit cards help boost status, and how to unlock benefits throughout the year.
A single path to Aeroplan Elite status
Meet the Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) requirements within a calendar year to reach Aeroplan Elite status and get access to exclusive benefits.
Unlock Milestones with SQC
SQC are also your single path to additional perks throughout the year, which you can unlock for every 10,000 SQC accumulated.
Ways to achieve status
Get SQC by flying with Air Canada and Star Alliance member airlines, as well as through select Aeroplan credit cards and travel and everyday partners.
Qualifying for Aeroplan Elite status with Status Qualifying Credits (SQC)
Accumulate SQC to achieve Aeroplan Elite status and unlock access to a multitude of Core Benefits such as extra checked baggage, priority airport services, Star Alliance recognition and more.
The table on the right shows you how many SQC you need within a calendar year to reach each status.
Discover Core Benefits
Aeroplan 25K Status
= 25,000 SQCor fromEveryday Status Qualification
Aeroplan 35K Status
= 35,000 SQC
Aeroplan 50K Status
= 50,000 SQC
Aeroplan 75K Status
= 75,000 SQC
Aeroplan Super Elite Status
= 125,000 SQC
Aeroplan Elite members can unlock even more benefits with Milestones
Unlock Milestone Benefits at every 10,000 SQC accumulated (up to 200,000 SQC), and at every 20,000 SQC thereafter. Some benefits will be awarded automatically, while others, you'll choose — so you can get the rewards that matter most to you.
Explore Milestone Benefits
Explore how to accumulate SQC
Discover the different ways to accumulate SQC and fast-track your journey to Aeroplan Elite status.
UNLIMITED POTENTIAL
Get SQC with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations packages
With Air Canada, your path toward Aeroplan Elite Status will now be based on the amount you spend on eligible flights, and the type of fare you purchased.
Get 4 SQC per $1 spent
on Economy Flex fares or higher
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Get 2 SQC per $1 spent
on Economy Standard fares and eUpgrade Add-Ons
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Get 1 SQC per $1 spent
on an Air Canada Vacations package
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SQC are accumulated based on the base fare and carrier surcharges, excluding applicable taxes, fees, and third-party charges on eligible Air Canada flights. Please note that flights booked in the Basic fare option will not allow you to accumulate any SQC.
Want to know more about accumulating SQC with an airline?
The SQC you accumulate when travelling depends on which airline you fly with and where you purchase your ticket.
Ticket number starting with 014
These tickets are issued by Air Canada.
Flights operated by Air Canada
You get SQC based on fare type:
- $1 spent* = 2 SQC in Economy Standard fares
- $1 spent* = 4 SQC in Flex fares and above
Flights operated by a Star Alliance Member airline
You get SQC when ticketed by Air Canada:
- $1 spent* = 2 SQC in Economy Standard fares
- $1 spent* = 4 SQC in Flex fares and above
Flights operated by another airline partner
No SQC is accumulated, even if ticketed by Air Canada.
Please note that flights booked in the Basic fare option will not allow you to accumulate any SQC
Ticket number not starting with 014
These tickets are issued by other airlines.
Flights operated by Air Canada
You get SQC based on cabin class:
- $1 spent* = 2 SQC in Economy Class
- $1 spent* = 4 SQC in Premium Economy and Business Class
Flights operated by a Star Alliance Member airline
SQC accumulation with Aeroplan Partners is capped at 25,000 SQC per calendar year:
- 5 Aeroplan points earned = 1 SQC
- Aeroplan points earned for these flights remain distance-based, as per the partner grid.
Flights operated by another airline partner
No SQC is accumulated
Please note that flights booked in the Basic fare option will not allow you to accumulate any SQC
*SQC are accumulated based on the base fare and carrier surcharges, excluding applicable taxes, fees, and third-party charges on eligible Air Canada flights.
GET UP TO 25,000 SQC
Get 1 SQC for every 5 Aeroplan base points you earn* with our Aeroplan partners
Members can get a maximum of 25,000 SQC per calendar year with 40+ travel and everyday partners, as well as Star Alliance member airlines.
*Excluding the Aeroplan eStore, bonus points and points converted from other programs into Aeroplan points.
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GET UP TO 25,000 SQC
Get SQC with the Chase Aeroplan credit card for U.S. members
Accelerate your SQC with the Chase Aeroplan credit card to help reach status and unlock more Milestones faster. Here's how SQC can add up:
- 5,000 SQC as a bonus every year
- 10,000 SQC when you spend $25,000 on your Chase Aeroplan credit card
- 10,000 SQC when you spend $50,000 on your Chase Aeroplan credit card
Each member can get up to a combined total of 25,000 SQC with Aeroplan credit cards per calendar year. This total is cumulative across all Aeroplan credit cards and issuers.
Learn moreAre you a Canadian Aeroplan Credit Cardholder? Learn about the changes to your card benefits.
Credit cards are issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval. Offer subject to change. Terms apply.
Enjoy seamless travel with Aeroplan 25K Status
- New Chase Aeroplan cardmembers enjoy Aeroplan 25K Status automatically for the remainder of the calendar year, plus the following calendar year
- Keep Aeroplan 25K Status with $15,000 in account spend during a calendar year
- NEW: Achieve Aeroplan 35K Status with $75,000 in account spend during a calendar year
- Chase Aeroplan cardmembers will continue to unlock Priority Rewards at $100,000, $250,000, $500,000 and $750,000 and Global +1 Benefit at $1,000,000 in account spend.
With these changes, the Elite Status Level Up benefit will no longer be offered in 2027. Learn more about the changes to the U.S. Aeroplan credit card.
Wondering how it all fits together?
Explore the sample scenarios* below to see how different fare options and Aeroplan credit cards can accelerate your journey to Aeroplan Elite Status and to unlocking Milestones. These scenarios represent a full qualification year for existing status members and are for illustrative purposes only.
Diana, a frequent flyer
For illustrative purposes only
Diana enjoys her Aeroplan 25K Status benefits as she flies once or twice a month with
Air Canada on Standard fares. She does not currently hold an Aeroplan credit card.
See how Diana's status accelerates with Flex fares and a Chase
Aeroplan credit card
Air Canada flights
$9,000 spent on Standard fares
Aeroplan credit card
Diana has an annual spend of $30,000 on a non-Aeroplan credit card
Travel partners
40,000 Aeroplan points earned from hotel partners and Star Alliance member airlines
Diana's total SQC for the year
26,000 SQC
resulting in Aeroplan 25K Status re-achieved as of 25,000 SQC and 2 Milestones unlocked along the way
Aeroplan 25K Status
valid through the following year
Air Canada flights
$9,000 spent on Flex fares or higher
Aeroplan credit card
$30,000 in eligible spend on the Chase Aeroplan credit card
Travel and everyday partners
40,000 Aeroplan points earned from hotel partners and Star Alliance member airlines
Diana's accelerated SQC for the year
59,000 SQC
resulting in an upgraded status to Aeroplan 50K as of 50,000 SQC collected, and 5 Milestones unlocked along the way
Aeroplan 50K Status
valid through the following year
5,000 Annual Bonus SQC
As an eligible Chase Aeroplan cardmember, Diana will get a bonus of 5,000 SQC at the start of the following year, counting toward the maximum 25,000 SQC she can get with an Aeroplan credit card.
George, a premium flyer
For illustrative purposes only
George, an Aeroplan 75K Status member, flies a few times a year, typically in Business
Class, and does not currently hold an Aeroplan credit card.
See how George's status accelerates with the Chase Aeroplan credit
card
Air Canada flights
$24,000 spent on Flex fares or higher
Aeroplan credit card
George has an annual spend of $50,000 on a non-Aeroplan credit card
Travel and everyday partners
25,000 Aeroplan points earned from car rental partners and Star Alliance member airlines
George's total SQC for the year
101,000 SQC
resulting in Aeroplan 75K re-achieved as of 75,000 SQC and 10 Milestones unlocked along the way
Aeroplan 75K Status
valid through the following year
Air Canada flights
$24,000 spent on Flex fares or higher
Aeroplan credit card
$50,000 in eligible spend on the Chase Aeroplan credit card
Travel and everyday partners
25,000 Aeroplan points earned from car rental partners and Star Alliance member airlines
George's accelerated SQC for the year
126,000 SQC
resulting in an upgraded status to Aeroplan Super Elite as of 125,000 SQC collected, and 12 Milestones unlocked along the way
Aeroplan Super Elite Status
valid through the following year
5,000 Annual Bonus SQC
As an eligible Chase Aeroplan cardmember, George will get a bonus of 5,000 SQC at the start of the following year, counting toward the maximum 25,000 SQC he can get with an Aeroplan credit card.
Laura, a family trip planner
For illustrative purposes only
Laura puts her Aeroplan 25K Status to good use as she flies about twice a year for
business purposes and plans 2 trips a year with the whole family. She currently does not
hold an Aeroplan credit card.
See how Laura's status accelerates with Flex fares and a Chase
Aeroplan credit card
Air Canada flights
$6,000 spent on Standard fares
Aeroplan credit card
Laura has an annual spend of $25,000 on a non-Aeroplan credit card
Travel and everyday partners
65,000 Aeroplan points earned from car rentals and hotels for the whole family
Laura's total SQC for the year
25,000 SQC
resulting in Aeroplan 25K re-achieved and 2 Milestones unlocked along the way
Aeroplan 25K Status
valid through the following year
Air Canada flights
$6,000 spent on Flex fares or higher
Aeroplan credit card
$25,000 in eligible spend on the Chase Aeroplan credit card
Travel and everyday partners
65,000 Aeroplan points earned from car rentals and hotels for the whole family
Laura's accelerated SQC for the year
52,000 SQC
resulting in an upgraded status to Aeroplan 50K as of 50,000 SQC collected, and 5 Milestones unlocked along the way
Aeroplan 50K Status
valid through the following year
5,000 Annual Bonus SQC
As an eligible Chase Aeroplan cardmember, Laura will get a bonus of 5,000 SQC at the start of the following year, counting toward the maximum 25,000 SQC she can get with an Aeroplan credit card.
Tiffany, a globetrotter
For illustrative purposes only
Tiffany achieves Aeroplan 25K Status every year by earning a lot of Aeroplan points with
Star Alliance member airlines and flies exclusively on points with Air Canada. She does
not currently hold an Aeroplan credit card.
See how Tiffany's status accelerates with the Chase Aeroplan
credit
card
Air Canada flights
flights redeemed for using Aeroplan points do not accumulate SQC
Aeroplan credit card
Tiffany has an annual spend of $50,000 on a non-Aeroplan credit card
Travel and everyday partners
125,000 Aeroplan points earned from Star Alliance member airlines
Tiffany's total SQC for the year
25,000 SQC
resulting in Aeroplan 25K re-achieved and 2 Milestones unlocked along the way
Aeroplan 25K Status
valid through the following year
Air Canada flights
flights redeemed for using Aeroplan points do not accumulate SQC
Aeroplan credit card
$50,000 in eligible spend on the Chase Aeroplan credit card
Travel and everyday partners
125,000 Aeroplan points earned from Star Alliance member airlines
Tiffany's accelerated SQC for the year
50,000 SQC
resulting in an upgraded status to Aeroplan 50K and 5 Milestones unlocked along the way
Aeroplan 50K Status
valid through the following year
5,000 Annual Bonus SQC
As an eligible Chase Aeroplan cardmember, Tiffany will get a bonus of 5,000 SQC at the start of the following year, counting toward the maximum 25,000 SQC she can get with an Aeroplan credit card.
*Sample scenarios are subject to conditions
Everyday Status Qualification: another path to Aeroplan 25K Status
With Everyday Status Qualification (EDQ), you can reach status just by doing what you already do every day. Whether it’s shopping via the Aeroplan eStore, ordering takeout with Uber Eats, or fueling your car with Journie Rewards, your everyday activities can add up to something big.
Reach 100,000 EDQ in a calendar year and you’ll unlock Aeroplan 25K Status, which gives you access to exclusive travel benefits.
Learn more about Everyday Status QualificationAir Canada Million Mile recognizes our most frequent flyers
If you fly more than one million Lifetime Qualifying Miles (LQM) with Air Canada, you can look forward to an enhanced travel experience with Air Canada Million Mile. For travel on or after January 1, 2026, LQM are calculated based on the cabin class*.
- Economy (excluding Basic): 100% of the distance flown
- Premium Economy: 125% of the distance flown
- Business Class: 150% of the distance flown
*LQM accumulation applies only to fares purchased with cash in Standard fare or higher on Air Canada-operated flights. Flights booked using Aeroplan points, including points + cash bookings, do not accumulate LQM. In cases where travel occurs in a different cabin than the one initially purchased, LQM will be awarded based on the cabin class and distance of the originally ticketed fare, as indicated on the e-ticket.
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More details about Aeroplan Elite status
To help you better understand, we’ve created a dedicated section with detailed questions and answers.
More details about Aeroplan Elite
How can I accumulate Status Qualifying Credits (SQC)
as of January 1, 2026?
SQC with Air Canada are accumulated based on how much members spend, and the type of fare purchased. SQC are accumulated on Standard fares and above only, with Flex and above accumulating twice the SQC. There is no limit to the number of SQC you can accumulate for travel with Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations.
- 4 SQC/$1 spent on base fare and carrier surcharges (excluding applicable taxes, fees, and third-party charges) are awarded on Flex fares and above
- 2 SQC/$1 spent on base fare and carrier surcharges (excluding applicable taxes, fees, and third-party charges) are awarded on Standard fares & eUpgrade Add-ons
- 1 SQC/$1 spent is awarded on Air Canada Vacations packages
There are also other ways to recognize activity across Air Canada and Aeroplan:
- Spending on Aeroplan premium and core credit cards can award up to a combined total of 25,000 SQC per member per year
- Accumulating Aeroplan points with over 40 partners, including eligible partner airlines and travel & everyday partners, can also contribute up to an additional 25,000 SQC per member per year
- We’re introducing a new perk for Aeroplan premium credit cards in 2027: at the start of each benefit year in February, eligible Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders who requalify for Aeroplan Elite Status will get a 10% Head Start toward qualification, based on the total SQC they accumulated the year before.
How can I reach Aeroplan Elite Status?
To reach Aeroplan Elite Status for 2027 and beyond, members will need to accumulate SQC between January 1st and December 31st. Upon meeting the SQC requirements for a Status in a given calendar year, members will unlock Core Benefits for that Status for the remainder of that year and until the end of the following year:
- Aeroplan 25K Status = 25,000 SQC
- Aeroplan 35K Status = 35,000 SQC
- Aeroplan 50K Status = 50,000 SQC
- Aeroplan 75K Status = 75,000 SQC
- Aeroplan Super Elite Status = 125,000 SQC
For information on achieving 2026 Aeroplan Elite Status based on 2025 activities, visit this page.
How are benefits awarded?
Core Benefits such as Priority Check-in, Priority Boarding and Maple Leaf Lounge access will be awarded upon status qualification, and for the duration of status validity. eUpgrade credits are also awarded as a Core Benefit and the amount received differs depending on the Aeroplan Elite Status.
- Aeroplan 25K: 5 eUpgrade credits
- Aeroplan 35K: 10 eUpgrade credits
- Aeroplan 50K: 15 eUpgrade credits
- Aeroplan 75K: 20 eUpgrade credits
- Aeroplan Super Elite: 30 eUpgrade credits
For details on the Core Benefits offered for each status, visit the Core Benefits page.
In addition, Milestone Benefits allow Aeroplan Elite Status Members to unlock extra perks throughout the year:
- For every 10,000 SQC up to 200,000 SQC, and for every 20,000 SQC accumulated thereafter, Aeroplan Elite Status Members can unlock additional benefits to complement their Core Benefits.
- All SQC accumulated by the member count toward those rewards, including those from Aeroplan partners and Aeroplan credit cards.
- Milestone Benefits either consist of a choice benefit, an auto-issuance of eUpgrade credits, or a combination of both.
- Only Aeroplan Elite Status Members are eligible for Milestone Benefits, from the moment they qualify for a Status onwards, as they cross SQC Milestones.
How do I qualify for Air Canada Million Mile?
To learn more about Air Canada Million Mile qualification and benefits, visit the Air Canada Million Mile page.
More details about accumulating SQC
Are Aeroplan Points and SQC the same?
No, they are not the same.
While both can be accumulated with Air Canada, Aeroplan credit cards and everyday partners like Uber, LCBO, Starbucks and others, they are separate:
Aeroplan points can be exchanged for rewards such as flights, hotel stays, and more.
SQC are accumulated within a calendar year and enable Aeroplan Elite Status qualification and Core Benefits such as Complimentary Checked Bags, Priority Boarding, and lounge access when you travel. They also unlock Milestone Benefits for status members. SQC are not redeemable or exchangeable.
Will what I accumulate vary based on how I book my
flights, and
with what airline I travel?
Yes – for travel on or after January 1, 2026:
|
Ticket Issued by Air Canada (014) |
Ticket Issued by Other Airlines (non-014) |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Flights operated by Air Canada |
Aeroplan Points: Based on the amount spent on the Air Canada ticket* + the Elite Points Multiplier SQC (unlimited):
|
Aeroplan Points: Based on the amount spent on the Air Canada ticket* + the Elite Points Multiplier SQC (unlimited):
|
|
Flights operated by Star Alliance partners*** |
Aeroplan points: Based on the amount spent* + the Elite Points Multiplier** SQC (unlimited):
|
Aeroplan points : Based on the distance travelled SQC (up to a maximum of 25,000 SQC): 5 Aeroplan points = 1 SQC |
|
Flights operated by other airline partners |
Aeroplan Points Based on the amount spent* SQC: N/A |
Aeroplan Points Based on the distance travelled SQC: N/A |
*The amount spent includes base fare and airline surcharges but excludes applicable taxes, fees and third-party charges on eligible Air Canada flights.
** Aeroplan Elite Status Member will earn bonus Aeroplan points with the Elite Points Multiplier Core Benefit when the flights are ticketed/issued by Air Canada (014 ticket stock) and operated by a Star Alliance member airline
*** Aeroplan Elite Status members will also accumulate SQC when the flights are ticketed/issued by Air Canada (014 ticket stock) and operated by Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Discover Airlines, and Lufthansa City, Olympic Air, and Virgin Australia (for Domestic Australia flights only).
Will I get SQC if I book a ticket as part of an Air
Canada Flight Pass?
If you book a ticket using a Limited-Credit Flight Pass, the price of the pass will be distributed equally across all your flight credits, and you will get SQC for each flight individually. However, while the sales taxes are paid upfront at the time of purchase, other fees—such as government-imposed taxes and airport fees—are only calculated when you book a flight using your credits. These fees vary depending on the specific flight and route you choose, which means the exact dollar value attributed to the base fare and carrier-surcharges will be determined at the time of booking. As a result, the exact number of SQC you get will also depend on the flight(s) you select. The SQC will be deposited into your account after the completion of the flight.
For an Unlimited Flight Pass, you'll earn Aeroplan points based on the pre-tax amount of your monthly installment. The SQC will be deposited into your account at that time.
Please note there are no additional Aeroplan Base points, Status Qualifying Credits (SQC), Lifetime Qualifying Miles (LQM) or Everyday Qualification (EDQ) credited for individual flight activities booked with an Unlimited Flight Pass.
Will I accumulate SQC with the purchase of an Air
Canada Vacations package?
Yes, you will accumulate SQC based on the total cost of the Air Canada Vacations package per member, including taxes and fees. Each Aeroplan Member will be awarded 1 SQC per $1 dollar spent on their individual portion of the trip. There is no limit to the SQC you accumulate with Air Canada Vacations packages.
SQC will be deposited once the last flight of the entire package is flown, however the activity date associated will be that of the first flight.
For example, for an Air Canada Vacations package with its first departing flight on June 15, 2026, and its last return flight on June 22, 2026, the SQC will be credited on June 22, 2026, with an activity date of June 15, 2026.
For added clarity, Air Canada Vacations packages with their first departing flights in 2026 and last return flights in 2027 will accumulate SQC with an activity date of 2026, and any related adjustments to status will be retroactive and automatic.
Will I accumulate SQC for eUpgrade add-ons?
Yes, members will accumulate 2 SQC per $1 spent on eUpgrade Add-ons. SQC will be credited based on the date of travel and be awarded to the person who sponsored the upgrade – i.e., the member whose account the eUpgrade credits were deducted from. Members will accumulate SQC for their own individual eUpgrade add-ons, and not for the add-ons of travel companions that they sponsor.
More details about Aeroplan Elite qualification
Can I still qualify for Aeroplan 25K Status by
accumulating 100,000 EDQ?
Yes, you will continue to accumulate 1 EDQ for every eligible Aeroplan point you earn. Upon reaching 100,000 EDQ, you will qualify for Aeroplan 25K Status.
However, accumulating SQC is the only path to reaching a higher Aeroplan Elite Status and unlocking Milestone Benefits.
Why am I accumulating both SQC and EDQ with Aeroplan
travel & everyday partners?
You will accumulate both SQC and EDQ for eligible Aeroplan travel and everyday partner activities, as they track to different qualification paths:
- Accumulate 1 SQC for every 5 base Aeroplan points earned, per transaction,
with travel
partners such as our member-exclusive
booking platform for hotels and car rentals, Mariott and Avis, and
with everyday
partners such as Uber, Starbucks, LCBO and Bell.
SQC that may be accumulated in this category is limited to 25,000 SQC annually, per member. These SQC will be added to your total and will help you reach any Aeroplan Elite Status and its associated Core Benefits and will unlock Milestone Benefits.
Aeroplan points converted from another program or earned through the Aeroplan eStore, through bonus offers or through promotions, are not eligible for SQC unless otherwise specified. - Accumulate 1 EDQ for every 1 eligible Aeroplan point earned with Aeroplan partners, including the Aeroplan eStore. Once you accumulate 100,000 EDQ in a calendar year, you will reach Aeroplan 25K Status and its associated Core Benefits. However, even as an Aeroplan 25K Member, you will not unlock Milestone Benefits unless you cross an SQC Milestone.
More details about Aeroplan Elite benefits
Why were the “Aeroplan Elite Status for a
Friend”
nominations made in 2025 extended?
If you requalified for your Aeroplan 75K or Super Elite Status for 2026, and you nominated a friend for Aeroplan Elite Status in 2025, your friend's status was extended through the duration of the 2026 benefit year. This is meant to help the transition to Milestone Benefits introduced in 2026. For example:
- If an Aeroplan Super Elite Status Member selected Aeroplan 50K Status for a Friend as part of their 2025 Select Benefits, and requalified for their 2026 Super Elite Status, their friend's Aeroplan 50K Status was extended accordingly.
- If an Aeroplan 75K Status Member selected Aeroplan 35K Status for a Friend as part of their 2025 Select Benefits and requalified for 2026 Aeroplan 75K Status or Super Elite Status, their friend's Aeroplan 35K Status was extended accordingly.
- Friends of Aeroplan Super Elite status members who were gifted status through a Chase credit card benefit in 2025 also had their status extended, provided the gifting member requalified for their 2026 Super Elite Status.
- The friend’s status was not extended if a member:
- Did not choose Status for a Friend in 2025; or
- Did not share Status for a Friend in 2025; or
- Did not requalify for their status in 2026.
What should I know about the Banked Aeroplan Super
Elite Status
benefit?
Banked Aeroplan Super Elite Status provides an automatic one-year status extension of Aeroplan Super Elite Status the first time your status falls below that level, allowing you to continue enjoying Core Benefits, including Concierge Service and 6x Aeroplan points on Air Canada flights.
When a Banked Super Elite Status earned prior to December 31, 2025, is used to extend your status, you’ll also receive additional perks, deposited by February of that year:
- 20 eUpgrade credits; and
- The ability to nominate a friend to Aeroplan 50K Status*.
However, Banked Aeroplan Super Elite Statuses chosen through Milestone Benefits in 2026 and beyond will not include these additional perks when used to extend status
For example:
- If your Banked Aeroplan Super Elite Status was granted on or before December 31, 2025, you’ll receive Super Elite Core Benefits, an additional 20 eUpgrade credits and the opportunity to nominate a friend to Aeroplan 50K Status*.
- If your Banked Aeroplan Super Elite Status was chosen through Milestone Benefits on or after January 1, 2026, you’ll receive the Super Elite Core Benefits only.
*The nomination must be completed by December 30th of the year in which the benefit was awarded; once nominated, the recipient’s status will remain valid through the end of that benefit year.
What happened to the Aeroplan Elite Wi-Fi plan benefit
for
Aeroplan 75K and Aeroplan Super Elite members?
Our teams are working hard to make sure our members can enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi as soon as possible. We plan to expand complimentary Wi-Fi to international routes by the end of 2026.
Aeroplan 75K and Aeroplan Super Elite members who selected the Aeroplan Elite Wi-Fi 12-month plan as part of their 2025 Select Benefits, and who requalified for their status in 2026, had their Wi-Fi plan automatically extended through 2026.
For example:
- If an Aeroplan Super Elite Status Member selected the Aeroplan Elite Wi-Fi plan as part of their 2025 Select Benefits and requalified for 2026 Aeroplan 75K Status or Super Elite Status, their plan was extended.
- If an Aeroplan 75K Status Member selected the Aeroplan Elite Wi-Fi plan as part of their 2025 Select Benefits and requalified for 2026 Aeroplan 75K or Super Elite Status, their plan was extended.
- The Aeroplan Elite Wi-Fi plan was not extended if the member:
- Did not choose Aeroplan Elite Wi-Fi in 2025; or
- Did not requalify for Aeroplan 75K or Super Elite Status in 2026.
More details about Aeroplan credit cards
This section applies to U.S.-issued Aeroplan credit cards
How is my Chase Aeroplan Card helping me achieve
Aeroplan Elite Status?
Your Chase Aeroplan Card awards you Aeroplan 25K Status if you spend $15,000 each calendar year and allows you to unlock SQC for spend. You also have the ability to unlock up to a combined total maximum of 25,000 SQC per Aeroplan member per calendar year across all Aeroplan Credit Cards , including on your Chase Aeroplan Card. This will directly contribute to reaching a higher Aeroplan Elite Status and unlocking Milestone Benefits.
| Thresholds | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Every Year | 5,000 SQC |
| Spend $15,000 | Aeroplan 25K Status |
| Spend $25,000 | 10,000 SQC |
| Spend $50,000 | 10,000 SQC |
| Spend $75,000 | Aeroplan 35K Status |
What if I cancel my Chase Aeroplan Card?
If your Chase Aeroplan Card is closed for any reason, the 5,000 annual Status Qualifying Credits deposited for the current Elite Year will be removed from your Aeroplan account and any status and/or benefits given as a result may also be rescinded.
What happens to the Elite Status Level Up for the 2026
Status Year?
If you are an existing Chase Aeroplan cardmember and spent $50,000 within the 2025 calendar year, you are eligible for the Aeroplan Elite Status Level Up benefit once more in 2026. The Aeroplan Elite Status Level Up will be based on the highest status you achieved for 2026. The update will be completed by the end of March 2026, and your Aeroplan Elite Status will be valid through January 31, 2027.
Starting in 2026 and going forward, your Chase Aeroplan credit card spend will contribute based on the new structure above, and the Aeroplan Elite Status Level Up benefit will no longer be in effect.