Air Canada loyalists should seriously consider the Aeroplan® Credit Card, which offers bonus points in a variety of spend categories, as well as 500 bonus points for every $2,000 you spend in a calendar month up to 1,500 points per month. With other perks like free checked bags on Air Canada flights and 25K elite status, this card is for anyone who’s looking for a co-branded airline card with a variety of benefits.
Rewards: Earn 3 points per dollar spent on dining, takeout and eligible delivery services, grocery stores and each dollar spent directly with Air Canada and 1 point per dollar for all other eligible purchases.
Welcome offer: Earn 70,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Annual fee: $95
Other benefits and drawbacks: Status members who spend more than $50,000 in a calendar year can get a bump to one tier higher status with Air Canada. However, for those in it for the long game, cardholders are awarded 25K elite status for the calendar year they’ve applied for the card, plus the following year. After that, they’ll have to spend at least $15,000 on the card to maintain the same status.
