Air Canada’s latest Aeroplan points promotion flashes a headline‑grabbing “up to 110% bonus,” but the details are a bit messier. The top‑line math suggests you could pay as little as 1.27 cents per point, according to one source, while another places the cost at about 1.33 cents per point. Both figures assume you receive the full 110% boost, which isn’t guaranteed for every member.
The promotion runs through August 12, 2026, and is delivered as a targeted offer. Most members will see a straight 100% bonus—effectively doubling the points they buy. Aeroplan Credit Card holders are the only segment mentioned as potentially receiving a higher bonus, but the exact increment isn’t spelled out.
Who should consider buying?
- Members with a concrete redemption. If you’ve identified a flight that costs 70‑90k points, buying the points at roughly 1.3 cents each can be cheaper than paying cash for the ticket.
- Aeroplan Credit Card owners. The extra boost for cardholders could push the effective price even lower, making the promotion more attractive.
- Cash‑rich, point‑poor travelers. When you have cash to spare but a thin points balance, this is a way to convert cash into travel value without blowing a large budget.
But the “up to” language matters. If you fall outside the targeted segment, you may only get the baseline 100% bonus, which still halves the price you’d pay without a promotion but isn’t the full 110% boost. Also, the promotion doesn’t specify a minimum purchase amount, so you’ll need to check the official portal for any floor.
Bottom line: If you have a specific redemption that sits in the 70‑90k‑point range and you’re comfortable spending a few hundred dollars, the Aeroplan points bonus can make sense—especially if you qualify for the higher‑tier bonus. If you’re buying points on a whim hoping for future deals, the uncertainty around the bonus amount makes it a gamble.