Chase is kicking off the fall travel season with a significant incentive for travelers. Beginning Thursday, September 18, new applicants for the Aeroplan® Credit Card* can earn an elevated welcome offer of up to 100,000 bonus points after meeting minimum spending requirements.
Until now, new cardholders could collect 75,000 points after spending a minimum of $4,000 within the first three months. The refreshed promotion sweetens the pot: Spend $20,000 in the first year and tack on an additional 25,000 points, bringing cardholders up to the six-figure mark.
Where 100,000 Aeroplan Points Can Take You
Aeroplan is the loyalty program run by Air Canada but supported by more than 45 airline partners. Cardholders can book flights to more than 1,300 destinations, whether flying Air Canada or partners like United, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines.
Beyond airfare, Aeroplan points can be used for hotel stays, rental cars and complete vacation packages, allowing travelers to build trips on their own terms.
And with the new bonus, you could cover a round-trip flight from New York to Paris in business class or multiple economy trips closer to home. In an era of rising fares, that’s no small perk.
Everyday Earning That Keeps Adding Up
In addition to the welcome offer, the Aeroplan® Credit Card* has bonus categories that make everyday spending more rewarding. Cardholders earn:
- 3X points on Air Canada purchases
- 3X points on groceries
- 3X points on dining, including takeout and delivery
- 1X point on all other purchases
On top of that, the card offers a unique 500 bonus points for every $2,000 spent in a calendar month, capped at 1,500 points per month. Unlike many travel programs, Aeroplan points don’t expire as long as your account stays open.
Pay Yourself Back® Expands Flexibility
Not every traveler wants to funnel points into airfare. Chase has been steadily expanding its Pay Yourself Back® program, and Aeroplan® Credit Card* holders are now benefiting from a broadened lineup.
Pay Yourself Back® allows cardholders to use points as a credit toward recent purchases. Instead of being locked into using points only for flights, hotels or gift cards, you can go back through recent purchases—like groceries, gas and dining—and erase part of the bill with your points. So far in 2025, points can offset purchases at:
- Home improvement stores and gas stations (since April)
- Select department stores and utilities (since July)
- Amazon.com (launching October)
In these categories, 100 points equal 80 cents toward a statement credit, valid through the end of 2025. That may not be as strong as redeeming for flights, but it gives cardholders more flexibility to make points work in daily life.
Travel Extras Sweetening the Deal
Chase and Air Canada clearly designed this card with frequent flyers in mind. Cardholders also get:
- Automatic 25K Elite Status, with perks like priority check-in, early boarding and upgrade eligibility
- A complimentary first checked bag on Air Canada flights for the primary cardholder, plus up to eight companions
- Up to $120 credit every four years toward Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS fees
Add that to no foreign transaction fees, and it’s a strong travel card for cross-border and international trips.
Bottom Line
With holiday travel prices climbing and international demand strong, Chase’s boosted Aeroplan bonus lands at the right moment. A 100,000-point welcome offer can unlock significant value on flights, hotel stays or everyday spending through Pay Yourself Back®.
For travelers looking to stretch budgets and lock in flexibility, the Aeroplan® Credit Card*’s new offer could be the ticket to turning fall spending into 2026 adventures.
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