Core Points - Air Canada has relaunched its Aeroplan program's annual promotion, allowing participants to earn a share of a prize pool of 75 million Aeroplan points [1][8] - Participants must register for the promotion and book flights by November 30, 2025, with travel occurring between December 3, 2025, and May 31, 2026 [1][4] Promotion Details - Every participant is guaranteed a minimum of 1,000 bonus Aeroplan points, credited up to 6 weeks after travel completion [2] - The total of 75 million Aeroplan points will be divided equally among all eligible participants who register and make a new booking during the promotion period [3] - The promotion is valid from November 25, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET to November 30, 2025, ending at 11:59 p.m. PT [4] Travel Requirements - Travel must occur between December 3, 2025, and May 31, 2026, with specific blackout dates outlined [4] - To qualify, participants must complete at least one round-trip or two one-way trips [4][9] Additional Opportunities - The Chase Aeroplan® Credit Card offers a welcome bonus of 75,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, valued at approximately $1,500 [7] - Participants are encouraged to explore various ways to redeem Aeroplan points for maximum value [6]

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]