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Air Canada Aeroplan
Aeroplan is widely considered one of the best-structured frequent flyer programs in the world after its 2020 redesign. Miles never expire as long as your account is active, and the program offers free stopovers on one-way awards — letting you visit two destinations for the price of one. All five major U.S. flexible currency programs transfer 1:1, and Star Alliance membership gives access to 26 airlines. Aeroplan is particularly powerful for routing through Europe and Asia with stopovers.
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Program Details
- Miles ExpiryNo expiry with any account activity
- AllianceStar Alliance (26 airlines)
- Award PricingDistance-based with stopovers allowed
- Transfer SourcesChase UR, Amex MR, Cap One, Citi TY, Bilt — all 1:1
- Free StopoversOne free stopover on one-way awards
- Key PartnersUnited, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Turkish, ANA
- Best ForMulti-city routing; Star Alliance international business
Stopover Sweet Spot
Book a one-way from the U.S. to Asia and add a free stopover in Europe — e.g., NYC → Copenhagen (explore for days) → Tokyo Business Class, all for the price of one award. No other major program offers this as simply.
Best Cards to Earn Aeroplan Miles
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Transfers 1:1 to Aeroplan. Earn 3× on dining & travel. 60,000-point bonus = 60,000 Aeroplan miles toward multi-city Star Alliance awards.
Pro Strategy: Aeroplan is the only program that lets you book Lufthansa First and Business Class at reasonable rates and accepts transfers from all 5 major U.S. flexible currencies. It's the most versatile Star Alliance program available to U.S. cardholders.