Aeroplan Elite Status: Guide to Qualifying and Privileges

Aeroplan Elite Status is Air Canada’s elite program for its most frequent flyers. There are many opportunities to earn and benefit from status, which can help to make your travels more elevated and seamless.

Having a thorough understanding of the program will benefit you greatly, whether you’re seeking to earn Aeroplan Elite Status for the first time or maximize it year-after-year.

This article will guide you through the Air Canada’s elite status program, including how to qualify for Aeroplan Elite Status, and the privileges that come with each tier.

How to Qualify for Aeroplan Elite Status

To qualify for Aeroplan Elite Status, you’ll need to be familiar with three factors, which we’ll explore in detail below:

• Status Qualifying Miles (SQM)
• Status Qualifying Segments (SQS)
• Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD)

You can earn SQM, SQS, and SQD on paid flying activity, and it’s also possible to earn SQM and SQS (but not SQD) through credit card spending on an Aeroplan co-branded credit card.

Prior to going over the status tiers and their associated benefits, let’s first take a look at SQM, SQS, and SQD, since it’s important to have a thorough understanding of what they are and how they work.

Status Qualifying Miles

Status Qualifying Miles are earned as a percentage of the actual distance flown and the fare purchased. Lower fares offer a reduced percentage of SQM accrued, while higher fares offer up to 150% SQM.

Economy (Basic) fares aren’t eligible for SQM accumulation, which is an important factor to consider if you’re interested in earning Aeroplan Elite Status. 

Otherwise, you’ll accumulate SQM at the following rates with each eligible fare:

• Economy (Standard): 50% accumulation
• Economy (Flex): 100% accumulation
• Economy (Comfort): 115% accumulation
• Economy (Latitude): 125% accumulation
• Premium Economy (Lowest/Flexible): 125% accumulation
• Business Class (Lowest/Flexible): 150% accumulation

To illustrate how many SQM you’d earn on the same flight booked with different fares, let’s suppose that you fly from Vancouver to Toronto. The distance between the two cities is 2,085 miles, according to Great Circle Mapper.

Depending on which fare you book, you’d earn the following amounts of SQM:

• Economy (Basic): 0 SQM (ineligible fare)
• Economy (Standard): 1,043 SQM (50% accumulation)
• Economy (Flex): 2,085 SQM (100% accumulation)
• Economy (Comfort): 2,398 SQM (115% accumulation)
• Economy (Latitude): 2,606 SQM (125% accumulation)
• Premium Economy (Lowest/Flexible): 2,606 SQM (125% accumulation)
• Business Class (Lowest/Flexible): 3,128 SQM (150% accumulation)

To estimate the distance between two cities, you can use a tool such as Great Circle Mapper, or you can plug your itinerary information into Cowtool.

You can also earn SQM on flights booked as part of an Air Canada Vacation Package; however, the rate at which you earn SQM is different than the earning rates for flight-only bookings with Air Canada.

Economy (Standard), Economy (Flex), Economy (Comfort), and Economy (Latitude) Air Canada Vacations packages earn 50% SQM, which Premium Economy (Lowest and Flexible) earns 125% SQM, and Business Class (Lowest and Flexible) earns 150% SQM.

Earning Aeroplan Elite Status through Status Qualifying Miles is often easier for those who tend to fly longer distances, especially if you book Economy (Flex) fares and up.

Keep in mind that the amount of Aeroplan points you earn on a paid flight booking largely mirrors the amount of SQM earned, although it’s important to point out that these are two very different things. 

Status Qualifying Segments

Status Qualifying Segments are determined by the amount of actual flight segments you have on a particular booking. Each separate flight you take counts as a single Status Qualifying Segment.

Economy (Basic) fares aren’t eligible for SQS accumulation, but all other fares earn the same 1 Status Qualifying Segment per eligible flight.

For example, if you were to fly from St. John’s to Toronto on a non-stop flight, you’d earn 1 SQS, but if you were to fly St. John’s–Montreal–Toronto, you’d earn 2 SQS (since you’d have two separate flight segments.

In some cases, it can be worthwhile to book “milk-run” routes in order to earn more SQS, especially if you’re close to crossing a status threshold. 

Qualifying for Aeroplan Elite Status through SQS can be easier for people who tend to fly more short-haul flights, or for those who always require a connecting flight to a major airport hub to get to their destination. 

For example, if you don’t live in a city with a major airport, you’d then have to connect through a larger hub to get to your destination. Therefore, you’ll always have at least two segments on a booking, and sometimes even more.

If you tend to qualify for status through SQS instead of SQM, you can consider booking Economy (Standard) fares, since you’ll always earn 1 SQS per flight. However, you’ll want to be mindful of the other benefits of higher fares, such as accumulating Aeroplan points, which could be worth paying for a higher fare if you fly a lot.

Earning Status Qualifying Miles and Status Qualifying Segments through Credit Card Spending

If you’re an Air Canada frequent flyer, there’s a strong argument to be made for also having an Aeroplan co-branded credit card. 

That’s because you’re able to earn both SQM and SQS through credit card spending, which helps you reach and maintain status faster.

You’ll earn 1,000 SQM and 1 SQS for every $5,000 spent on a premium Aeroplan credit card or 1,000 SQM and 1 SQS for every $10,000 spent on a core or small business Aeroplan credit card.

If you tend to be a big spender, you’ll be rewarded with easier qualification for Aeroplan Elite Status if you put a significant amount of spending on a co-branded credit card each year. The SQM and SQS earned through credit card spending also count towards Threshold Rewards.

Another benefit of holding a premium Aeroplan co-branded credit card is that you can rollover up to 200,000 unused Status Qualifying Miles each year. You’ll need to have a card by December 15 to benefit from the rollover, which happens early in the next year.

Status Qualifying Dollars

Status Qualifying Dollars are earned based on the amount of base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges paid for your Air Canada flight.

You can also earn SQD on Star Alliance airlines ticketed on Air Canada 014 stock, Flight Pass purchases, Air Canada Vacation packages, and on eUpgrade add-on fees.

For example, in the below screenshot of a fare breakdown on an Air Canada flight from the Air Canada website, the total ticket cost is $873.73. However, you’d only earn $800 SQD, which is the sum of the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges.

To earn SQD on flights with Star Alliance-member airlines, you must have an Air Canada ticket number that begins with the numbers “014”. This means that you have to buy your ticket through Air Canada, and not through other airlines.

For example, if you buy a ticket for a Lufthansa flight from Toronto to Frankfurt on the Air Canada website, you’ll earn SQD on that flight, since your booking is made on Air Canada ticket stock. However, if you book the same flight on the Lufthansa website, you won’t be eligible to earn SQD, since you’ll have a Lufthansa ticket number.

For eUpgrade add-on fees, you’ll earn the full amount of SQD for your add-on fee, and only if your eUpgrade is confirmed. For example, if there’s an add-on fee of $75 and your eUpgrade is confirmed, you’ll earn $75 SQD.

SQD may also be earned on Flight Passes. If you purchase a fixed amount of flight credits, you’ll earn a fixed amount of SQD each time you use a Flight Pass segment. The amount of SQD earned excludes government-imposed taxes and fees.

If you purchase an Unlimited Flight Pass, you’ll earn SQD on the date of purchase, and then on each monthly installment for the duration of your unlimited Flight Pass. The amount of SQD earned corresponds to the price paid before sales taxes.

For Air Canada Vacations packages, you’ll earn 25% SQD based on the total cost of an eligible vacation package per member, inclusive of taxes and fees. An eligible Air Canada Vacations package means one consisting of a package with flights included, or a Flight & Cruise package with travel completed by the member.

Except for the case of Unlimited Flight Passes, SQD are posted after the date flown, not on the date of purchase. Economy (Basic) fares are not eligible for SQD accumulation.

There are currently no other ways to earn SQD (e.g., through credit card spending) other than by spending on eligible flights, eUpgrade add-on fees, Flight Passes, and Air Canada Vacations.

Aeroplan Elite Status Requirements

Now that you understand the differences of Status Qualifying Miles, Status Qualifying Dollars, and Status Qualifying Segments, let’s take a look at the requirements for earning Aeroplan Elite Status.

Air Canada has five published Aeroplan Elite Status tiers: 25K, 35K, 50K, 75K, and Super Elite, which have the following SQM, SQS, and SQD thresholds:

• Aeroplan 25K: 25,000 SQM or 25 SQS, and $3,000 SQD
• Aeroplan 35K: 35,000 SQM or 35 SQS, and $4,000 SQD
• Aeroplan 50K: 50,000 SQM or 50 SQS, and $6,000 SQD
• Aeroplan 75K: 75,000 SQM or 75 SQS, and $9,000 SQD
• Aeroplan Super Elite: 100,000 SQM or 100 SQS, and $20,000 SQD

To obtain status, you need to fulfill either the SQM or SQS requirements, and the corresponding SQD requirement, in a calendar year.

In other words, you need to earn enough Status Qualifying Miles or Status Qualifying Segments, as well as enough Status Qualifying Dollars, for any given tier. If you earn enough SQM/SQS but not enough SQD, you won’t have qualified for status.

For example, to reach Aeroplan 35K status, you need to either obtain either 35,000 SQM or 35 SQS in a calendar year, as well as reach a minimum $4,000 SQD.

This all needs to happen between January 1 and December 31 to qualify for status, since Air Canada uses the calendar year for status qualification.

Everyday Status Qualification

The Aeroplan Everyday Status Qualification feature allows you to earn Aeroplan 25K status without ever having set foot on a plane.

Simply earn 100,000 Aeroplan points in a calendar year through eligible sources, and you’ll enjoy Aeroplan 25K status. 

Eligible sources include the points you earn from spending on a co-branded Aeroplan credit card, flying with Air Canada and partner airlines, and earning through travel and retail partners, such as the Aeroplan eStore.

If you time some of your online purchases with eStore promotions, you can earn up to 10 Aeroplan points per dollar spent (or more), which can help you fast track your way to earning the required 100,000 points in a calendar year.

It’s important to note that credit card welcome bonuses and points transfers from other programs (e.g., American Express Membership Rewards) don’t count towards Everyday Status Qualification. 

Chase Aeroplan Card + Elite Status Level Up

The US-issued Chase Aeroplan Card brings an exciting angle to earning and levelling up your Aeroplan Elite Status strategy.

Upon signing up for the card, Aeroplan members automatically receive Aeroplan 25K status.

Moreover, after the first year(s) of instant 25K status, cardholders are able to retain 25K status every year by spending $15,000 (USD) on the Chase Aeroplan Card during a single calendar year. 

Cardholders can also earn an Elite Status Level Up to Aeroplan 35K status or higher upon spending $50,000 (USD) in the calendar year. 

The Elite Status Level Up takes into consideration whatever status level you’ve organically earned during the year of hitting the $50,000 (USD) spending threshold. Then, your status will be bumped up one level higher for the following year.

For example, if you organically earn Aeroplan 75K status through earning 75,000 SQM or 75 SQS and $9,000 SQD, and then if you spend $50,000 (USD) on your Chase Aeroplan Card in the same year, you’ll enjoy top-tier Super Elite status the following year.

Indeed, this represents the fastest way to earn Air Canada’s top-tier elite status.

Aeroplan Elite Status Extended Status Validity Period

Once you’ve reached Aeroplan Elite Status for a given year, you’ll enjoy it through to the end of the next calendar year and up to January 31 of the following year.

This extended validity period was introduced to ensure the continuity of Aeroplan Elite Status benefits through the holiday travel period.

For example, if you qualify for Aeroplan 50K status in August 2025, you’ll enjoy the status benefits through to January 31, 2027. 

Aeroplan Elite Status Early Recognition

If you qualify for a status tier that’s higher than the one you currently hold throughout the year, you’ll enjoy the Early Recognition benefit.

You’ll be able to choose a batch of Select Benefits for your new status tier before the end of the year, and then you’ll get another set of Select Benefits early in the following year.

For example, if you currently have Aeroplan 35K status, and you cross the Aeroplan 50K status threshold on October 1, you’ll enjoy Aeroplan 50K status through to the end of the year, and you’ll get to choose Select Benefits shortly after October 1. Then, you’ll get to choose another set of 50K Select Benefits early in the new year.

If you’re eligible for Early Recognition, be sure to consider which Select Benefits would be most useful, since you can get another batch in the next benefit year. For example, you may want to select a Wi-Fi plan as an Early Recognition Select Benefit as a 75K or Super Elite.

Note that the eUpgrade Select Benefit will only be 10 under the Early Recognition period for all members, and you’ll only receive 1,500 bonus SQM when choosing the one-time SQM bonus Select Benefit during Early Recognition.

Aeroplan Elite Status: Core Benefits and Select Benefits

Now that we’ve explored how to qualify for Aeroplan Elite Status, let’s explore what you get for all of your hard work. 

There are two sets of perks that are available to Aeroplan Elite Status members: Core Benefits and Select Benefits.

Aeroplan Elite Status Core Benefits

Core Benefits do not need to be chosen, and you’re automatically afforded a range of perks that depend on the status tier reached. The full range of Core Benefits can be found on the official Aeroplan Elite Status website, and the main ones will be highlighted in the discussion below.

All Aeroplan Elite Status members receive the following Core Benefits upon qualifying for any tier of status:

• 20 eUpgrade credits
• eUpgrades and bonus SQM for eligible Flight Pass activity
• Priority services with Air Canada (check-in, call centre, boarding, etc.)
• 2 extra Aeroplan points per dollar spent at the Aeroplan eStore
• Earning a minimum of 250 Aeroplan points on eligible Air Canada and Star Alliance flights

In order to enjoy status benefits on a flight, be sure to attach your Aeroplan number to your flight. You can do this during the booking process, or afterwards on the “Manage My Booking” page.

Aeroplan Elite Status Select Benefits

Select Benefits are bundles of options that must be selected by each Aeroplan Elite Status member once per year. We’ll explore the options in the below section, as they’re different at each tier.

Select Benefits must be chosen by December 31 each year. To choose them, login to your Aeroplan account, select the “Benefits” tab, look for the “Choose button, and then proceed with your selections.

If you neglect to select them by the deadline, you’ll forfeit them for the remainder of the benefit validity period.

If you choose to receive bonus Aeroplan points as one of your Select Benefits, it will apply retroactively to flights taken prior to your selection at the status level you hold at the time of choosing your Select Benefits.

For example, if you flew on a number of eligible paid flights between January and July, and choose bonus Aeroplan points for eligible paid flights as one of your Select Benefits in July, you’ll earn bonus Aeroplan points on all eligible flights taken between January and July, as well as any eligible paid flights through to the end of the year.

Therefore, by waiting to choose your Select Benefits, you won’t lose out on any bonus Aeroplan points you’d earn through the bonus Aeroplan points Select Benefit.

Aeroplan 25K Status

The lowest status tier, Aeroplan 25K, is reached by earning either 25,000 SQM or 25 SQS, as well as a minimum of $3,000 SQD in a calendar year.

You can also earn Aeroplan 25K status through Everyday Status Qualification, which requires you to earn 100,000 Aeroplan points in a calendar year.

While the range of perks is limited as compared to higher tiers, there’s definitely value to be found with the status, especially since you can reach this tier without flying at all.

In terms of Core Benefits, beginning with this level, you’ll enjoy a number of priority services with Air Canada: front-of-the-line call centre access, a separate check-in area or queue at the airport, and boarding the plane before most people.

25K members can enjoy complimentary Preferred Seats at check-in, subject to availability, on all fares except for Economy (Basic). These include exit-row seats and seats at the front of the economy cabin, which typically come with a fee.

Furthermore, if a flight is full, you’ll have priority standby over others without status if you have purchased an eligible fare. 

You’ll also enjoy two free 23kg checked bags on Air Canada flights, and complimentary handling of your sports equipment. So, for your winter ski trips or your summer cycling or surfing trips, you won’t have to shell out extra money to bring your gear with you.

20 eUpgrades are automatically be deposited into your account as a Core Benefit, which you can use to upgrade to a higher class of service on a booking. We’ve written extensively about eUpgrades, and I encourage you to review the information to maximize the value you can get from them.

If you earn a Priority Reward as a 25K member, it’ll be valid for use on economy class bookings in Canada and the United States. As a reminder, Priority Rewards knock 50% off the cost of an Aeroplan redemption, which can be very valuable.

You’ll also get Star Alliance Silver status, which extends your priority reservations waitlist and priority airport standby benefits to flying with other Star Alliance partners in any class of service, but doesn’t really offer much else.

For Select Benefits, Aeroplan Elite 25K members have the option of choosing two of the following: 

• 25% bonus Aeroplan points with Air Canada and select airline partners
• 5 eUpgrade credits
• 2 Maple Leaf Lounge one-time guest passes

From these, the best options are generally the 25% bonus Aeroplan points and the five eUpgrade credits. If you neither travel often nor hold a credit card that offers free lounge access, the Maple Leaf Lounge passes could be worth considering.

Aeroplan 35K Status

Aeroplan 35K is reached when you obtain 35,000 SQM or 35 SQS, as well as a minimum of $4,000 SQD in a calendar year. In addition to the aforementioned Core Benefits for 25K, there are a few additional perks that come with 35K.

At this level, members enjoy priority security clearance via dedicated lanes in many airports worldwide. While this can also be obtained with a business class ticket or by holding a premium Aeroplan co-branded credit card, it can be a very useful perk when flying during peak travel season or in providing a streamlined travel experience.

Two one-time Maple Leaf Lounge passes are automatically deposited to your Aeroplan account, and these may be transferred to anyone of your choosing, or used for yourself.

Your complimentary baggage allowance also increases to three checked bags at 32kg each, and they’ll be marked with priority tags. This can be a big money saver if you tend to fly with a lot of luggage, or even if you’re moving across the country or overseas.

As with 25K members, 35K members may select Preferred Seats at no cost at the time of check-in for all flights and all fares except for Economy (Basic) fares.

Priority Rewards earned by Aeroplan 35K members are valid for 50% off Aeroplan redemptions in economy and premium economy across North America, including Sun destinations.

For Select Benefits, 35K members can choose one of the following:

• 35% bonus Aeroplan points with Air Canada and select airline partners
• 15 eUpgrade credits

Between these, you’ll want to weigh up how much you value having some extra Aeroplan points in your account, or how much use you can get out of an extra 15 eUpgrade credits. Since you can only choose one, consider which benefit you’re likely to get more value from.

When used strategically, eUpgrades can be quite valuable for saving on Air Canada business class.

Aeroplan 50K Status

Aeroplan 50K is reached when you earn 50,000 SQM or 50 SQS, as well as at least $6,000 SQD. If you’re a member of the Air Canada Million Miler program, you’ll also enjoy this status for the rest of your life, no matter how little or how much you fly.

In addition to the aforementioned Core Benefits for 25K and 35K members, 50K gives you Star Alliance Gold status.

This extends many of your elite privileges when you’re flying with other Star Alliance airlines, including priority airport check-in, baggage handling, boarding, and access to all Star Alliance lounges worldwide for yourself and one guest.

At 50K, you can also enjoy unlimited complimentary access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Cafés. You may also invite immediate family members (your spouse plus up to five dependent children) and one guest with you at no charge. 

You’ll also get 3 Maple Leaf Lounge one-time passes to give away to friends or family members.

50K and higher members also enjoy complimentary access to Virgin Australia lounges when travelling on an Air Canada or Virgin Australia flight, as well as Emirates Business Class Lounges when travelling on an Air Canada or Emirates flight out of Dubai (DXB).

Aeroplan 50K members may select Preferred Seats at no cost at any time for flights within North America, and at the time of check-in for all other flights, on all fares except for Economy (Basic) fares. This affords you a bit of extra legroom and access to the front of the economy cabin without any extra charges.

If you earn a Priority Reward as a 50K member, it’s valid for 50% off Aeroplan redemptions in economy class or premium economy within North America and to Sun destinations. Note that this is the same as the benefit offered to Aeroplan 35K members.

At 50K, you’ll also have access to Threshold eUpgrades and gifts. These are earned when you cross an additional SQM or SQS threshold between tiers.

For example, after reaching 60,000 SQM or 60 SQS, you’ll receive an additional 10 eUpgrades, 2,500 rollover SQM, and 2,500 bonus Aeroplan points.

For Select Benefits, 50K members can choose two of the following:

• 50% bonus Aeroplan points with Air Canada and select airline partners
• 20 eUpgrade credits
• One-time bonus of 5,000 SQM and 5 SQS
• 2 Status Passes

From these choices, I’d consider the 50% bonus Aeroplan points and the 20 eUpgrade credits as the most valuable options. After all, if you’re flying 50,000 or more miles per year, a 50% bonus is a nice boost to your Aeroplan balance, while the 20 eUpgrades can offer great value when used strategically to access higher classes of service. 

Status Passes may be a good option to give to a group of people travelling on the same booking, but you’re likely to find better value in the other two options.

If you choose the one-time SQM/SQS bonus, you’ll receive a boost of 5,000 SQM and 5 SQS to your account. 

Keep in mind that you can earn 1,000 SQM and 1 SQS for every $5,000 spent on a premium Aeroplan co-branded credit card, or for every $10,000 spent on a core Aeroplan co-branded credit card. Therefore, you may be able to get the same benefit offered by lower requalification through credit card spending, and you could benefit more from the other options.

However, if you’re someone who struggles to meet the SQM or SQS requirements for 50K status (or higher), the one-time SQM/SQS bonus paired with the SQM/SQS boost offered through co-branded credit card spending could be the easiest way to bring yourself across the thresholds.

Aeroplan 75K Status

The second-highest tier, Aeroplan 75K, is reached when you earn 75,000 SQM or 75 SQS, as well as at least $9,000 SQD in a calendar year. While the benefits for 75K largely mirror those of 50K members, there are a few additional perks in which some people may find extra value.

Aeroplan 75K members can choose Preferred Seats at no cost at any time for all flights and all fares, excluding Economy (Basic) fares.

At this level, Priority Rewards are valid for 50% off an Aeroplan redemption in economy class and premium economy worldwide.

For Select Benefits, 75K members can choose two of the following six options:

• 75% bonus Aeroplan points with Air Canada and select airline partners
• 35 eUpgrade credits
• One-time bonus of 5,000 SQM and 5 SQS
• Aeroplan 35K status for a friend
• 12-month Wi-Fi plan
• 3 Status Passes

The Select Benefits at 75K get a bit more interesting. Prior to making your selection, it would be wise to review your past, current, and future travel plans to see where you can extract the most value. 

For many, the 75% bonus Aeroplan points and the 35 eUpgrade credits could offer the most value; however, the 35K status for a friend or the 12-month Wi-Fi plan options could be valuable choices, too. 

Gifting 35K status could be put to good use for someone who flies frequently with Air Canada throughout the year. For couples or families, this could also be a strategic choice for increasing the number of eUpgrades at your household’s disposal, since the 35K giftee would enjoy 20 eUpgrades as a Core Benefit, as well as 15 bonus eUpgrades is chosen as a Select Benefit.

If you tend to work when you fly, the Air Canada Wi-Fi pass would save you around $800 as compared to buying a monthly plan.

And if you know a group of people travelling together, the Status Passes could help them elevate their travel experience and save money on baggage fees, too. 

As for the one-time SQM/SQS bonus, the same approach described for the 50K status applies here, too. 

Aeroplan Super Elite Status

Air Canada’s highest status (that can be earned) is Aeroplan Super Elite. This status level is obtained by earning 100,000 SQM or 100 SQS, as well as earning at least $20,000 SQD, in a calendar year. 

In addition to all aforementioned benefits, Super Elites are afforded several additional perks for being the airline’s most loyal customers, including the following:

• Super Elites get complimentary Preferred Seats on all fares anywhere Air Canada flies.
• Super Elites and one guest can also access the Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow.
• Free cancellation and free changes to all Aeroplan bookings. 
• Super Elites receive a free beverage (including alcohol) and a free snack when travelling in economy class on Air Canada flights.
• An eUpgrade nominee, who may use the Super Elite’s eUpgrades when travelling separately
• 2 Status Passes, which can be gifted to anyone of their choosing

Further, Super Elite Priority Rewards are valid towards 50% off a redemption in business class on Air Canada and any partner airline worldwide. We’ve outlined how to maximize this perk in detail, and it can indeed be a very powerful and valuable benefit.

Perhaps the most intriguing benefit for Super Elites is the Air Canada Concierge service. These employees offer a personalized, bespoke service to Super Elites, which includes handling special requests, proactively monitoring flight cancellations and connections, and ensuring your travel experience is as comfortable as possible. 

We have heard from some Super Elites who have remarked at the lengths to which the Concierge has gone to assist. This includes digging through the bowels of airports to locate missing luggage, meeting you at a gate with a buggy for a tight connection, and developing a personalized experience unavailable to most travellers.

For Select Benefits, Super Elites can choose two of the following six options:

• 100% bonus Aeroplan points with Air Canada and select airline partners
• 50 eUpgrade credits
• One-time bonus of 5,000 SQM and 5 SQS
• Aeroplan 50K status for a friend
• 12-month Wi-Fi plan
• 4 Status Passes

As with the Select Benefits for 75K members, the best value will depend on your individual preferences.

Your Aeroplan balance will expand very quickly with a 100% bonus. And if used in conjunction with a Priority Reward, your points are even more valuable.

50 eUpgrade credits can save you thousands of dollars if used strategically to upgrade to a higher class of service, especially since you’ll be at the top of the eUpgrade waitlist.

50K status is a very generous gift for a friend or family member, especially if the giftee can leverage the generous lounge access benefits and eUpgrade allotment.

As for Wi-Fi, since you spend so much time in the skies as a Super Elite, you could save around $800 by choosing it. On the other hand, you’re likely to get more tangible value out of the other benefits.

Again, the one-time SQM/SQS boost may be a good option if you need some help crossing the finish line; however, the other Select Benefits are likely to be more valuable, and you can use co-branded credit card spending for a similar outcome.

Lastly, since you get 2 Status Passes as a Core Benefit as a Super Elite, choosing an extra four as a Select Benefit likely isn’t the most valuable option.

Conclusion

The Aeroplan Elite Status program rewards Air Canada’s most frequent travellers with a variety of perks and privileges.

Core Benefits offer a range of priority services and enhanced travel options, while Select Benefits cater to individual preferences.

No matter how you prefer to engage with Air Canada and Aeroplan, having status can help you get more out of the program.