Aeroplan

Aeroplan ( Groupe Aeroplan ) is a Canadian company based in Montreal.

The company operates a frequent flyer program as a service. The program was initially launched by Canadian company Air Canada in July 1984. The company is managed by Rupert Duchesne. Access to this program about 5 million members are registered. With the Aeroplan cards you can also cooperating shops Status Points or redeem. Among at Esso, Home Hardware, Sobeys, Thrifty Foods and others. Aeroplan is also accepted by Air Creebec, Canadian North, Calm Air, and First Air. Many Aeroplan members to earn Status Points with the credit cards. Credit cards were initially issued by CIBC and Diners Club / enRoute. Later, these were issued by AMEX Bank of Canada and VISA, as Diners Club withdrew from the program. In 2009, over 2.1 million of premiums were paid, including more than 1.5 million flights worldwide with Air Canada and Star Alliance partners, for over 1000 destinations. The company is represented in several countries, among others in the UK, Chile, Qatar and Italy.

History

1984, the program of Air Canada was introduced and stood until 2002 under complete control of Air Canada. In 2002 a restructuring of the company in which Air Canada 's participation has reduced the company. In June 2005, the company ACE Aviation Hold sold 12.5 % of its holding. On 20 December 2007 Aeroplan Income Fund, the Loyalty Management Group, which is responsible for the Nectar loyalty card in the UK took over. 2008 Air Canada sold the remaining stake in the company. In June 2008, the IPO and renamed Groupe Aeroplan Inc. was

Categories

Aeroplan distinguishes four stages in the frequent flyer program: Basic, elite, super elite and " Top Tier ".

  • Top Tier levels consist of three levels, allowing more free upgrades and other services including, inter alia, Lounge access at airports, priority treatment at check-in, baggage service. To be included in one of the three " Top Tier " levels, the frequent flyer must collect a certain number of Status Points in a calendar year.
  • Elite and Super Elite members have the same status as Star Alliance Gold passengers.
  • Prestige status - frequent flyer have the same status as Star Alliance Silver members.

Status Points

For air travel with Air Canada within Canada and between Canada and the United States (including Hawaii ) 25% per mile obtained in the Tango Class ( booking class ). 100 % in the Tango Plus and Executive Class (lowest ) and 150 % for Executive Class Flexible.

For travel outside of Canada and the United States is 100% mile in Tango Plus fare class, 125 % in the Executive Class (Lowest ), and 150 % is obtained in the Executive Class Flexible booking class.

In addition, you will receive up to an Aeroplan Miles when you book the flight ticket on Aircanada.com. (applies only to Canada and United States).

Airline Partner

Fully integrated partner

  • Air Canada
  • Air Canada Express

Star Alliance partner airlines

  • Air China
  • All Nippon Airways ( ANA)
  • Asiana Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • BMI Airlines
  • Egyptair
  • LOT
  • Lufthansa
  • Air New Zealand
  • Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)
  • Singapore Airlines
  • South African Airways
  • Spanair
  • Swiss International Air Lines
  • TAM Airlines
  • TAP Portugal
  • Thai Airways International
  • Turkish Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Continental Airlines
  • U.S. Airways
  • Aegean Airlines
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