- Launch offer for new Chase Aeroplan cardmembers includes two
Welcome Flight Reward Certificates worth up to 100,000 points
and Aeroplan 25K Elite
status
- Accelerated earning with 3x points on dining including
eligible delivery services, grocery stores and purchases made
directly with Air Canada, plus 500 points for every $2,000 spent
- Cardmember benefits include free checked bags, unlimited
carbon offsets for Aeroplan flight redemptions on Air Canada,
faster Aeroplan Elite status qualification and more
WILMINGTON, Del. and
MONTREAL, Dec. 2, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Today Chase, the
largest co-brand card issuer, and Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a Star Alliance founding member, launched the new
Chase Aeroplan® World Elite Mastercard® Credit Card, with
Mastercard as the exclusive payments network. Providing U.S.
cardmembers the ability to earn Aeroplan points to unlock faster
and better access to the world, Aeroplan is the industry's most
globally connected program with more than 45 partner airlines
flying to hundreds of destinations across the globe.
The new Chase Aeroplan Card, a World Elite Mastercard,
offers cardmembers:
- Opportunities to earn Aeroplan points on everyday
categories:
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- 3X points for every dollar spent on dining, takeout, and
eligible delivery services
- 3X points for every dollar spent at grocery stores
- 3X points for each dollar spent directly with Air Canada
- 1 point for each dollar spent on all other purchases
- Plus, 500 bonus points for every $2,000 spent in a calendar month (up to a maximum
of 1,500 points per calendar month)
- Carbon offsets: Aeroplan will
purchase carbon offsets to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas
emissions associated with cardmember travel when they fly Air
Canada using an Aeroplan flight reward. Applies to Chase Aeroplan
primary cardmembers and travel companions on the same reservation
for flight segments with Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air
Canada Rouge.
- Unprecedented access to Aeroplan travel benefits:
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- Free first checked bags on Air Canada flights: one free checked
bag for the primary cardmember and up to eight other travelers on
the same itinerary
- Automatically receive Aeroplan 25K Elite Status for the remainder of the first
calendar year, plus the following calendar year, allowing primary
cardmembers to enjoy benefits such as priority check-in, early
boarding, upgrades and more on Air Canada flights. Cardmembers can
requalify as follows:
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- Earn 25K Status through the next
year after spending $15,000 in a
calendar year
- Existing status holders earn a one-level status boost to
35K Status or higher for the next
year after spending $50,000 in a
calendar year
- Additional spend thresholds starting at $100,000 of spend in a calendar year will unlock
unprecedented Aeroplan redemption benefits, including 50% off
Priority Rewards and companion benefits
- $100 credit toward Global Entry,
TSA Precheck or NEXUS every four years (as reimbursement for the
application fee charged to the card)
- No foreign transaction fees
- Protection benefits, including
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- Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
- Baggage Delay Insurance
- Trip Delay Reimbursement
- Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
- Roadside Assistance
- World Elite Mastercard benefits, including
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- Complimentary 24/7 concierge service
- Access to Mastercard Priceless® Experiences
- Exclusive offers from popular brands for services like
ride-sharing, food delivery and online shopping
- Pay Yourself Back® Benefits Coming Soon: Chase Aeroplan
Cardmembers will be able to apply their Aeroplan points toward
travel purchases on any airline, including hotel, car rental, and
more at a rate of USD 1.25 cents per
point up to 50,000 points per year (US$625 of value)
Additionally, for a limited time new Aeroplan Credit Card
cardmembers will receive two Welcome Flight Reward Certificates
valid for up to 50,000 points each (up to 100,000 total points)
after spending $4,000 on the card in
the first three months. Visit ChaseAeroplanCard.com for full
details.
"We set out to create something special for our U.S. based
Aeroplan members—a card that offers immediate benefits after
signing-up, and more value the more it's used for purchases"
said Scott O'Leary, Vice President, Aeroplan at Air
Canada. "The Chase Aeroplan Card, when paired with the newly
transformed Aeroplan and our growing list of 45 airline partners,
gives our U.S. members everything they need to travel more and
travel better."
"We designed the new Aeroplan Credit Card to provide cardmembers
with incredible opportunities to earn points on everyday purchases
that they can use toward travel all across the world," said
Greg Stranz, General Manager of Air
Canada Co-Brand Cards at Chase. "We are excited about the rich
value the Aeroplan program and new card offers as more Americans
return to travel and plan for future international trips."
In August 2021, Aeroplan became a
Chase Ultimate Rewards point transfer partner.
The Chase Aeroplan Card is now available and has an annual fee
of $95 U.S. For more information
about the new Aeroplan Credit Card, visit
ChaseAeroplanCard.com.
About Chase
Chase is the U.S. consumer
and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:
JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States with assets of $3.8 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase
serves more than 60 million American households with a broad range
of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards,
mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans
and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they
want to bank: More than 4,700 branches in 48 states and the
District of Columbia, 16,000 ATMs,
mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to
chase.com.
About Air
Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest
domestic and international airline, and in 2019 was among the top
20 largest airlines in the world. It is Canada's flag
carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's
most comprehensive air transportation network.
Air Canada is the only international network carrier
in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according
to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2020, Air Canada was
named Global Traveler's Best Airline in North America for
the second straight year. In January 2021, Air Canada received
APEX's Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+
biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline
in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking.
Air Canada has also committed to a net zero emissions
goal from all global operations by 2050. For more information,
please visit: aircanada.com/media, follow Air Canada
on Twitter and LinkedIn, and join Air Canada
on Facebook.
SOURCE Air Canada