Ep 051 - Canadian Aeroplan Cards: Changes Inbound

In episode 51 of Miles Ahead: The Canadian Points Podcast, Daniel, Jeff, and Josh from FrugalFlyer.ca review upcoming changes to Canadian Aeroplan credit cards, including new benefits and higher annual fees, effective in January 2027. New benefits across all cards include 15% off Aeroplan flight rewards on Air Canada aircraft, semi-annual Air Canada wallet credits ($100/year premium; $50/year core), fourth night free on hotel redemptions, fourth day free on car rentals, and vague “priority security” at select airports; premium cards also add expanded Maple Leaf Lounge access in Frankfurt, London Heathrow, and Paris with one guest. The team discusses the benefits that they think will have value and the ones they view as hard to use, flags the 15% discount as a possible cause for concern, and calls out major annual fee increases. The Amex Aeroplan Reserve card gains a $200 annual dining credit, Priority Pass visits, and Aspire Lounge visits, while the Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve just might be the biggest loser amongst all of these changes.