Discover how you can get thousands more miles faster with our online booking tool. Not sure where you are booking, but if on the united site, there is a place to add your aeroplan number, youll just have to use. We recommend that you provide a valid email address that is accessible at all times, such as a personal email, instead of a business email address. Mar 19, 2019 the other singapore airlines first class route thats always available via aeroplan is the shorthaul flight from singapore to jakarta on the boeing 777 these flights are barely two hours long, but its a great way to get a taste of the famous first class experience on singapore airlines as part of a larger aeroplan first class redemption, and youll also have access to the exclusive. Members can now buy aeroplan miles and enjoy a bonus up to 115% on miles purchased through may.
If only some passengers wish to upgrade or in the case of four or more passengers on a reservation who wish to upgrade, please contact the operating carrier to divide the reservation before submitting your request. Uniteds terms explicitly allow for free checked bags on unitedoperated award flights. While aeroplan does offer an around the world rewards trip for 200,000 miles 5 stop overs and 1 open jaw. Jun 15, 2017 as united award rates start at 25,000 miles for a roundtrip economy ticket within canada and the continental u. The takeaway here is to book in advance but to keep in mind. Upgrades must apply to all passengers on your reservation. No, aeroplan isnt going away, nor is it breaking up with air canada. United awards currently unbookable with aeroplan agents.
Some routes are only serviced by air canada for example, flights within canada which is why you wont see other carriers listed there. Purchase economy plus for all available flights for an entire year. If your routing will have connections, you might have to search segment by segment with aeroplan as its not the best search engine if you need connections. Aeroplan offers you roundtrip flight rewards to over 1,300 destinations worldwide, on air canada, the star alliance member airlines, the canadian domestic partners and our other worldwide partners. The other singapore airlines first class route thats always available via aeroplan is the shorthaul flight from singapore to jakarta on the boeing 777 these flights are barely two hours long. Aeroplan miles earned will be credited to your aeroplan account. Scott dylan is a contributing writer at and has been to almost every country in north, central and south america with nothing more than a backpack, a laptop and the desire to explore. Oneway fixed mileage flight rewards require 50% of the miles listed below for roundtrip flight rewards. The 8 best ways to use aeroplan miles for maximum value 2020. A beginners guide to redeem aeroplan miles for award flights. From oneways to stopovers and more, experience a world of flexibility. As long as there is saverlevel award space available, you should be able to book united operated award flights through any star alliance loyalty program, including fan favorites avianca lifemiles, air canada aeroplan and singapore krisflyer.
Using air canada aeroplan miles, you can book star alliance award seats, with airlines like eva air, swiss, and united airlines, to every inhabited continent in the world. Learn how you can save miles and cash by booking your next united flight using aeroplan miles. Jan 09, 2018 air canada aeroplan miles are super convenient for booking award travel. How to avoid aeroplan booking fees dont call the airline. You can call their call centre if you want help looking for nonac flights, but there is a fee. Best ways to book united business class using points stepby. Specifically, canadiankms a website on travel hacking recommends that a business class ticket to europe is the way to go to get. My advice for this is to search flights on and then simply call aeroplan to book give the agent the flight numbers and they should be able to book them. Aeroplan miles earned for a car rental do not qualify as altitude qualifying miles so do not count towards air canada altitude status. As long as there is saverlevel award space available, you should be able to book unitedoperated award flights through any star alliance loyalty program, including fan. Aeroplan miles earned on all eligible united flights are also altitude qualifying miles and count towards air canada altitude status. A beginners guide to air canada ac aeroplan miles us. Aeroplan really shines when it comes to award rates for longhaul travel, but theres one important caveat that eats away at the value of the program.
Not sure where you are booking, but if on the united site, there is a place to add your aeroplan number, youll just have to use the pulldown menu to select aeroplan as the program you want to credit to, and then you should be good. Service charges may apply for booking or changing award reservations, depending on ticketing. In that case, use the award search engine, which is pretty good at showing availability. Nov 23, 2015 hi julia, you cant book an aeroplan rewards flight on delta because its not part of star alliance only united. All rewards need to be booked through aeroplans website.
I have been trying for over 24 hours to book an itinerary that included a short united segment on a transatlantic. As united award rates start at 25,000 miles for a roundtrip economy ticket within canada and the continental u. Booking aeroplan awards without fuel surcharges one mile at a. How to find award space using the aeroplan website travel. Singapore airlines miles can take you to more places than you might think. Specifically, canadiankms a website on travel hacking recommends that a business class ticket to europe is the way to go to get the most bang for your aeroplan buck. You can book united flights with aeroplan miles so long as aeroplan shows them as codeshare options. Secret tricks and tips for booking aeroplan rewards. You can book united awards online through aeroplans website. The star alliance network is the worlds first and largest airline alliance to offer customers worldwide reach.
Jun 20, 2017 when it comes to booking partner airline award tickets, theres often one confirmation code for the airline with which you book, and another confirmation code for the airline with which youre flying. With aeroplan, you are allowed to book up to 365 days ahead in advance. Today, ill examine how you can book award flights with aeroplan, continuing my series on award flight booking from previous guides for alaska, american, delta and united. How to book award flights with air canada aeroplan air. How to book united flights with american express membership. Booking a united flight with aeroplan miles flyertalk forums. These are all factors worth considering, and ive included a few others in the chart below. Aeroplan miles earned will be credited to your aeroplan account approximately 90 days after your car rental is completed.
Primary cardmember is eligible to receive applicable standard checked bags free when they use their miles. Aug 27, 2019 perhaps aeroplan offers no more value than when you book a multicity trip. Travelers can use aeroplan to book award flights with united. With 25,000 aeroplan miles, you can book a roundtrip economy flight on united within the continental u. Established in 1997, its name and emblem represent the five founding airlines air canada. It is the leading global airline networkwhen it comes to daily flights. The expertflyer or search engines might be a little easier to. Dec 16, 2017 but like united, aeroplan permits travelers to book awards a stopover or open jaw, which can allow you to visit multiple destinations, or search additional options for award travel, rather than book a simple roundtrip between the same cities. On the other hand, if you need to fly with other airlines, aeroplan works out a little cheaper than united. The best ways to maximize air canadas aeroplan program. Established in 1997, its name and emblem represent the five founding airlines air canada, lufthansa, scandinavian airlines, thai airways and united airlines.
Unless united is showing phantom award space, the main thing to keep an eye on is that united provides more award space on united flights to its own members at times. But like united, aeroplan permits travelers to book awards a stopover or open jaw, which can allow you to visit multiple destinations, or search additional options for award travel, rather than. Once you get those exact flight numbers, you can call aeroplan and book it. If only some passengers wish to upgrade or in the case of four or. While youll have to book some award seats by phone, you can book most online. The taxes and fees are fairly low because aeroplan doesnt. Book united flights for less using aeroplan miles baldthoughts. For instance, if you book last minute a lot, united charges an additional fee.
Upgrades are only available for flights booked in eligible booking classes. If you want to book multicity trips with stopovers and openjaws, you will have to call aeroplan but dont worry, because the agents are very competent. How to use amex membership rewards to fly united airlines. Selecting seats on aeroplan awards just got easier one mile.
If youre looking to book two stopovers or one stopover and one openjaw, youll have to plot out the. If youre looking to book two stopovers or one stopover and one openjaw, youll have to plot out the trip yourself and then call the aeroplan contact centre to book. I have close to 200k aeroplan miles air canada and i looked into booking a flight from. So you can redeem for the rewards you really want right.
Air canada aeroplan miles are super convenient for booking award travel. When there is saver availability on a united flight, you should be able to book the flight via aeroplan. If you are not trying to book a united flight closein and have united miles or chase ultimate rewards points, it likely makes more sense to simply book the award with united. However, because i can book united flights with aeroplan sometimes with far fewer miles as shown below, i really value the transfer potential here. Flying united to japan roundtrip in business class would require 140,000 united miles but you could book that same route with only 85,000 ana miles 55,000 fewer miles. Booking a united flight with aeroplan miles im a newbie when it comes to booking flights with pointsmiles. The latter confirmation code is the one youll need to select seats, since aeroplan cant assign you seats on their airline partners. The essential guide to aeroplan miles prince of travel. I want to try and book a one way flight using my aeroplan points. Aeroplans routing rules are the standout feature of the program. Jul 07, 2017 learning that you can book united flights via aeroplan may inspire you to try to find ways to earn more amex or spg points for future flights. Mar 05, 2020 aeroplans routing rules are the standout feature of the program.
Hi julia, you cant book an aeroplan rewards flight on delta because its not part of star alliance only united. Nov 14, 2017 my advice for this is to search flights on and then simply call aeroplan to book give the agent the flight numbers and they should be able to book them. Then use that airlines miles to book a united airlines award ticket. If you had trouble before, go ahead and give them a call to try again. Aeroplan really shines when it comes to award rates for longhaul travel, but theres one important.
As an example, united doesnt open up their calendar until 337 days in advance. For aeroplan redemption bookings, please call 18003615373. Aeroplan imposes no fuel surcharges for travel on air china and united in uschina route. How to use amex membership rewards points for united airlines. Traveling on aeroplan points using partner airlines. How do you search for flight availability with aeroplan. The fare is the base fare of the ticket plus carrierimposed surcharges, excluding any governmentimposed taxes and surcharges. Plus, half of the miles count towards accelerating your air canada altitude status with our travel at. The catch is that united will allow you to book two open jaws and a stopover. Using air canada aeroplan miles, you can book star alliance award seats, with airlines like eva air, swiss, and united airlines, to every.
You can earn aeroplan miles on most scheduled flights operated by united and. Heres where you can update your account, get transaction info, sign up to receive great offers and more. Plus, half of the miles count towards accelerating your air canada altitude status with our travel at home promotion. Effective february 1, 2017, aeroplan miles earned in basic economy for booking class n, on all eligible united flights are not altitude qualifying. Any bookings made via the call centre are not eligible for aeroplan mile accumulation. Learning that you can book united flights via aeroplan may inspire you to try to find ways to earn more amex or spg points for future flights. Aeroplans rules for stopovers and open jaw awards change depending. Log into your aeroplan account youll need your account number under use your miles select travel. How and when to book united awards through partners. Its better to transfer american express membership rewards points to one of united airlines star alliance partners, like air canada, ana, or singapore airlines. Redeem aeroplan miles for maximum value, including how to book stopovers. I found a united saver award flight from gsp to aua for 17. Guide to booking flights with aeroplan miles uponarriving.
While aeroplan does offer an around the world rewards trip for 200,000 miles 5 stop overs and 1 open jaw, theres a mini around the world alternative for only 75,000 miles but its not exactly advertised as such. For those with membership rewards, aeroplan could be your goto for booking business class united award tickets. Perhaps aeroplan offers no more value than when you book a multicity trip. If youre looking to book one stopover, you can book the ticket online using the aeroplan search engine.
Their website shows most united flights, but not all. New governmentimposed entry requirements to the united. Aeroplan passes on fuel surcharges for most partner airlines, which can get quite egregious. If you are unable to access the email address or mobile phone number provided, contact aeroplan at 1 8338351444 in order to verify your identity and update the information in your aeroplan account.
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