Upcoming Changes to Aeroplan Credit Card [Effective Jan. 2026]

Changes to Aeroplan Credit Card - Chase announced changes to the Aeroplan® Credit Card effective January 1, 2026, impacting how cardholders earn elite status [1][2] - Cardholders will still need to spend $15,000 annually to retain Aeroplan Elite 25K status, but the requirement to qualify for Elite 35K status will increase to $75,000 [2][9] - The previous Level Up benefit, which allowed cardholders to boost their elite status by spending $50,000, will be discontinued starting in 2026, although it can still be utilized until the end of 2025 [3][9] Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) - Starting January 1, 2026, cardholders can earn up to 25,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) annually by spending up to $50,000 [4][9] - The breakdown of SQC earnings includes 5,000 SQC as a bonus each year, an additional 10,000 SQC for spending $25,000, and another 10,000 SQC for spending $50,000 [6][7] Benefits Retained - Aside from the changes in elite status earning, all other benefits of the Aeroplan card will remain unchanged, including earning 3x points on specific purchases and various travel protections [8][10]