American Express Aeroplan
Aeroplan1.5¢ – 4.0¢
$120 annual fee
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The mid-tier Amex Aeroplan card, earning 2x on Air Canada, 1.5x on grocery and dining, and 1x elsewhere. Includes a free first checked bag on Air Canada flights for the cardholder and travel companions, which alone can offset the annual fee for occasional flyers. Most useful for people who fly Air Canada once or twice a year.
Earn Rates
✈️ Travel2x🍽️ Dining1.5x·Everything else1x
💡 2x on eligible Air Canada purchases. 1.5x on eligible dining and food delivery in Canada.
Annual Benefits
Free Checked Bags on Air Canada Flights
Value: $150 first year
Welcome Bonus
Smart Bonus Strategy — Earn 42,500 points
Spend $7,500 within 6 months
Minimum spend bonus
Spend $7,500 in 6 months
optimal stop35,000 pts × 1.5¢+$525Min. spend earnings7,500 pts × 1.5¢+$113
Annual benefitsFree Checked Bags on Air Canada Flights+$190
Annual fee-$120
Net first-year value+$708
Not Included in Smart Bonus Strategy
10,000 after $1,000 in eligible purchases in month 13
Renewing the card unlocks this bonus — factor in whether the benefit and/or points justify paying the annual fee.
10,000 pts × 1.5¢+$150Compare to Similar Cards
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$139 annual fee
you could earn$750
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