American Express released new welcome offers for their trio of Aeroplan co-brand cards today. You'll see that all cards have moved away from offering the bonus Buddy Pass to now offering bonus Aeroplan points for Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations, hotels, and car rental purchases on top of the other points bonuses these cards have been offering for the last little while. With the switch from the Buddy Pass to just a bonus containing points solo travellers can rejoice as you'll be able to take full advantage of any of these welcome offers.
American Express® Aeroplan®* Card
Annual Fee: $120
Additional Card Fee: $120 for each Additional Aeroplan®* Card to share some of the benefits and earn Aeroplan points faster or $0 for each Additional Aeroplan®* No Fee Card to earn points faster
This card sees it base welcome bonus boosted to 15,000 Aeroplan points bonus when you spend $1,500 in the first three months and retains the 2,500 bonus points per month in each month that you spend $500 on the card during the first 12 months. Combined that gives you 45,000 Aeroplan Points as the welcome bonus but there is one more part to the welcome bonus that has replaced the Buddy Pass and that's the limited time travel accelerator. New cardmembers will earn 5x Aeroplan Points for Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations, hotels, and car rental purchases for the first 6 months up to a combined maximum of 15,000 Aeroplan points. If you can max out that last part of the offer you'll earn 60,000 Aeroplan Points as your total welcome bonus
Here are the card details:
- New American Express® Aeroplan®* Cardmembers can earn up to 60,000 Aeroplan points:
- Earn 15,000 Aeroplan points after spending $1,500 in net purchases on your Card within the first three months of Cardmembership
- Plus, earn 5X the points on eligible Air Canada®*, Air Canada Vacations®*, hotels, and car rental purchases for the first 6 months of Cardmembership, up to a combined maximum of 15,000 Aeroplan points
- Plus, you can also earn 2,500 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $500 in purchases on your Card for the first twelve months of Cardmembership. That could add up to 30,000 Aeroplan points
- New Cardmembers: Earn up to $1,300 in value within your first year. Spend applies to bonus point offers valued at up to $1,200
- Eligible cardmembers get a FREE Uber Pass membership for 6 months. Including unlimited $0 delivery fee on eligible restaurant orders of $15 or more, 5% off eligible restaurant orders over $15, and exclusive Rides Perks
- Standard Earn Rate: Earn 2X the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®* and Air Canada vacations®* when your Welcome Offer ends.
- Standard Earn Rate: Earn 1.5X the points on eligible Dining and Food Delivery purchases in Canada
- Standard Earn Rate: Earn 1X the points on everything else
- Enjoy your first checked bag free (up to 23kg/50lb) for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada®* flights
- Earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Status Qualifying Segment for every $10,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card
- As an American Express Aeroplan Cardmember, you can often book flight rewards for even fewer points with preferred pricing
- American Express® Experiences: From music and movies, to specially curated dining and online shopping opportunities, stay connected with all that we have to offer from the comfort of your own home
- Enjoy an array of travel related insurance benefits such as Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance and up to $500,000 in Travel Accident Insurance
- 24/7 Customer Service and Emergency Card Replacement
- • As part of our commitment to sustainability, the American Express® Aeroplan®* Card has been made with 70% reclaimed plastic
- No pre-set spending limit on purchases gives you flexibility. Using a charge card is a great way to manage your finances as the balance must be paid in full each month*
- American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information click the Apply now link. Conditions apply.
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American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card
Annual Fee: $599
Additional Card Fee: $199 for each Additional Aeroplan®* Reserve Card to share some of the benefits and earn Aeroplan points faster $0 for each Additional Aeroplan®* Reserve No Fee Card to earn points faster
Annual interest rate 19.99% on purchases and 21.99% on funds advances
This card sees it base welcome bonus drop to 20,000 Aeroplan points bonus when you spend $3,000 in the first three months but it does retain the 5,000 bonus points per month in each month that you spend $1,000 on the card during the first 12 months. Combined that gives you 80,000 Aeroplan Points as the welcome bonus but this card also has the limited time travel accelerator replacing the Buddy Pass. New cardmembers will earn 10x Aeroplan Points for Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations, hotels, and car rental purchases for the first 6 months up to a combined maximum of 30,000 Aeroplan points. If you can max out that last part of the offer you'll earn 110,000 Aeroplan Points as your total welcome bonus
Here are the card details:
- New American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Aeroplan points:
- Earn 20,000 Aeroplan points after spending $3,000 in net purchases on your Card within the first three months of Cardmembership
- Plus, earn 10X the points on eligible Air Canada®*, Air Canada Vacations®*, hotels, and car rental purchases for the first 6 months of Cardmembership, up to a combined maximum of 30,000 Aeroplan points.
- Plus, you can also earn 5,000 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $1,000 in purchases on your Card for the first twelve months of Cardmembership. That could add up to 60,000 Aeroplan points
- New Cardmembers: Earn up to $3,200 in value within your first year. Spend applies to bonus point offers valued at up to $2,200
- Eligible cardmembers get a FREE Uber Pass membership for 12 months. Including unlimited $0 delivery fee on eligible restaurant orders of $15 or more, 5% off eligible restaurant orders over $15, and exclusive Rides Perks
- New Cardmembers: Receive up to $100 CAD in statement credits every four years when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to your American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
- Standard Earn Rate: Earn 3X the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®* and Air Canada Vacations®* when your Welcome Offer ends
- Standard Earn Rate: Earn 2X the points on eligible Dining and Food Delivery purchases in Canada
- Earn 2X the points on eligible purchases with Rocky Mountaineer®**. Plus, you could receive a Complimentary Hotel Room Category Upgrade, on the first and last night, and a Complimentary Upgrade from SilverLeaf to GoldLeaf class of service when you book directly with Rocky Mountaineer using your Aeroplan Reserve Card
- Standard Earn Rate: Earn 1.25X the points on everything else
- Get through the airport quicker with Air Canada Priority Check-In, Air Canada Priority Boarding and Air Canada Priority Baggage Handling
- Receive one Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases prior to your Card anniversary date; your Pass entitles you to buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of $599 CAD (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
- Enjoy access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf LoungesTM* and Air Canada Cafes in North America, with a same day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance flight
- Enjoy your eligible first checked bag free for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada flights
- Roll over any unallocated Aeroplan EliteTM* Status Qualifying Miles and unused eUpgrade Credits to the following year to enjoy during your travels
- American Express® Experiences opens doors for you to access a number of special events, including special dining experiences, VIP parties, advance film screenings and more
- Get more from your travel experience at Toronto Pearson International Airport with:
- Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane
- Complimentary valet service at the Express Park and Daily Park
- 15% discount on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park
- 15% discount on Car Care Services
- Get access to more than 1,200 Priority Pass airport lounges and enjoy an oasis of comfort before your flight, regardless of your airline or cabin class
- Insurance Coverage: whether you’re shopping nearby or travelling abroad, you can feel confident knowing you can be taken care of
- American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card is made from precision cut and engraved 13g metal – it’s the perfect companion on your next exceptional journey
- American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information click the Apply now link. Conditions apply
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American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card
Annual Fee: $599
Additional Card Fee: $199 for Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Cards to share some of the benefits and earn Aeroplan points faster, $0 for Aeroplan®* Business Reserve No Fee Cards to earn points faster
Annual interest rate 16.99% on purchases and 21.99% on funds advances
The Business Reserve card also sees it base welcome bonus drop to 20,000 Aeroplan points bonus when you spend $3,000 in the first three months but retains the 5,000 bonus points per month in each month that you spend $1,000 on the card during the first 12 months. Combined that gives you 80,000 Aeroplan Points as the welcome bonus but this card also has the limited time travel accelerator replacing the Buddy Pass. New cardmembers will earn 10x Aeroplan Points for Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations, hotels, and car rental purchases for the first 6 months up to a combined maximum of 30,000 Aeroplan points. If you can max out that last part of the offer you'll earn 110,000 Aeroplan Points as your total welcome bonus
Here are the card details:
- American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card can earn up to 110,000 Welcome Bonus Aeroplan®* points
- Earn 20,000 Aeroplan points after spending $3,000 in purchases within the first three months of Cardmembership.
- Plus, you can earn 5,000 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $2,000 in purchases on your Card for the first twelve months of Cardmembership. That could add up to 60,000 Aeroplan points.
- Plus, earn 10X the points on all eligible direct purchases with Air Canada®* and Air Canada Vacations®* and eligible hotels and car rentals for the first six months of Cardmembership, up to a maximum of 30,000 points.
- Eligible cardmembers get a FREE Uber Pass membership for 12 months. Including unlimited $0 delivery fee on eligible restaurant orders of $15 or more, 5% off eligible restaurant orders over $15, and exclusive Rides Perks.
- Earn 2X the points on eligible purchases with Rocky Mountaineer. Plus, you could receive a GoldLeaf Service Upgrade, and a hotel room upgrade.
- Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations, 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible hotels and car rentals, and 1.25 points for every $1 spent on everything else
- Your American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card gives you access to more than 1,200 Priority Pass airport lounges around the globe. That means an oasis of comfort before your flight—regardless of your choice of airline or cabin class
- Enjoy access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges™* and Air Canada Cafes™ in North America, with a same day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance flight
- You and up to eight companions will enjoy Priority Check-In, Priority Boarding, and Priority Baggage Handling when you fly with Air Canada.
- You and up to eight companions travelling on the same reservation will all enjoy your first checked bag free (up to 23kg/50lb) when your travel originates on an Air Canada flight
- Receive one Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases prior to your Card anniversary date; your Pass entitles you to buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of $599 CAD (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
- Pay with your American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card and present your Aeroplan Membership Card at over 170 Aeroplan partner brands and 120 online retailers via the Aeroplan eStore to earn points twice
- If you’re departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, enjoy the benefits of being an American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Cardmember. Get more from your travel experience with access to Pearson Priority Security Lane, complimentary valet service, 15% discount on parking rates, and 15% discount on Car Care Services
- Roll over any unallocated Aeroplan Elite™ Status Qualifying Miles and unused eUpgrade Credits to the following year to enjoy during your travels
- Enjoy priority access to the standby list and eUpgrades. Get prioritized on the standby waitlist for an Air Canada flight and higher priority when you request an eUpgrade
- Earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Status Qualifying Segment for every $5,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card
- Book flight reward tickets for even fewer points with Air Canada. In addition to flights, you can also redeem for hotel stays, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise and more
- Make the most of a suite of business management tools that give you more control over your business anytime and anywhere
- Leverage your cash flow with the option of carrying a balance or paying in full each month • American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card is made from precision cut and engraved 13g metal – it’s the perfect companion on your next exceptional journey
- American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information click the Apply now link. Conditions apply
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Wrapping it up
With these latest offers we say goodbye to the Buddy Pass on American Express cards and hello to these the new travel accelerators. If you know you can spend $3,000 on Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations, Hotels and/or Car Rentals in a 6 month period then you definitely have a compelling reason to consider getting one of these cards to earn as much as 110,000 Aeroplan Points over the course of a year.
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