Air Canada Aeroplan runs a buy-miles promotion from October 14 to October 29, 2026.
You can view the offer page here to check your account-specific bonus before buying.
Accounts commonly see 50% bonus for 5,000-25,000 base miles, 75% bonus for 30,000-70,000 base miles, and up to 90% bonus for 80,000-plus base miles.
You can buy up to 500,000 base miles per transaction and up to 1,000,000 base miles per year; bonus miles usually post within 72 hours and do not count toward elite status.
Promotion Dates And Account Targeting
Offer Window
Start: October 14, 2026.
End: October 29, 2026.
Some accounts may see a higher bonus or a discount.
Always open the Aeroplan buy-points page after login.
Why Tiers Vary
Aeroplan buy promotions are often account-specific.
Your bonus depends on the offer loaded to your member profile.
If you were already signed in, refresh the buy-points page.
Use the highest qualified tier for your mileage gap.
Bonus Tiers And Miles Received
50% Bonus Tier
Buy 5,000 base miles, receive 7,500 miles.
Buy 10,000 base miles, receive 15,000 miles.
Buy 25,000 base miles, receive 37,500 miles.
Best for small top-ups and short award segments.
75% Bonus Tier
Buy 30,000 base miles, receive 52,500 miles.
Buy 50,000 base miles, receive 87,500 miles.
Buy 70,000 base miles, receive 122,500 miles.
Best for two-person long-haul economy or partial business top-ups.
Up to 90% Bonus Tier
Buy 80,000 base miles, receive 152,000 miles.
Buy 100,000 base miles, receive 190,000 miles.
Buy 500,000 base miles, receive 950,000 miles.
Best for Star Alliance business, partner premium cabins and family awards.
| Base miles | Bonus | Received example | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000-25,000 | 50% | 10k base = 15k total | Short hops, one-way economy, small gaps |
| 30,000-70,000 | 75% | 30k base = 52.5k total | Long economy, two passengers, some business top-ups |
| 80,000+ | Up to 90% | 80k base = 152k total | Star Alliance business, Emirates/Etihad/Gulf, family awards |
Cost Examples And When To Buy
Reference Cost By Tier
The 90% tier is widely reported around 1.38-1.39 US cents per mile.[2](@ref)
The 75% tier is widely reported around 1.50 US cents per mile.[7](@ref)
The 50% tier is widely reported around 1.75 US cents per mile.[7](@ref)
Your final price depends on account currency, taxes and payment card.
Buy Only The Gap
Search the award seat first.
Note the total miles required.
Subtract your current Aeroplan balance.
Buy only the missing base miles in the cheapest qualifying tier.
Currency And Taxes
Purchases are usually processed through Points.com.
Canadian billing addresses may see taxes or GST/HST.
US or other billing addresses may see different settlement currency.
Check the checkout screen before paying, not after.
Purchase Limits And Posting
Transaction And Annual Limits
Promo per-transaction base limit: 5,000-500,000 miles.
Self-purchase annual base limit: 1,000,000 miles.
Buy or gift for another member: up to 500,000 base miles per year.
Bonus miles do not count toward transaction or annual base limits.
Posting And Elite Status
Bought and bonus miles usually post within 72 hours.
Bonus miles do not count as SQC.
Bonus miles do not count toward Aeroplan elite qualification.
Use them for awards, not for status earning.
Best Redemption Ideas With Bought Miles
Star Alliance Long-Haul
Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Air New Zealand and United can be booked with Aeroplan for many routes.[7](@ref)
Long-haul business is the most common high-value use.
Check partner award charts before buying large amounts.
Non-Star Partners
Aeroplan also covers Emirates, Etihad and Gulf Air among selected partners.[7](@ref)
Some routings allow connections under one award.
Premium-cabin partner awards often justify the 90% tier.
Family And Multi-Passenger
Pool miles across family bookings when the rules allow.
Buy one 90% transaction for a big joint gap.
Split smaller 50% or 75% transactions for separate short trips.
Step-By-Step Purchase Plan
Step 1: Check Your Bonus
Log in to Aeroplan.
Open the buy-points section.
Record whether you see 50%, 75% or 90%.
Step 2: Check Award Availability
Choose route, date and cabin.
Write down total award miles.
Subtract existing miles to find the base gap.
Step 3: Buy And Redeem
Small gap: use 50% tier.
Medium gap: use 75% tier.
Large gap: use 90% tier.
You can view the offer page here to compare tiers and complete checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can existing reservations use bought miles?
Bought miles post to your account first, then you redeem awards.
Cash tickets usually cannot be paid directly with bought miles.
For award travel, buy early so the seats are still available.
What if my account shows a different bonus?
Use your targeted offer as shown.
If a household member has a higher tier, compare before buying.
For gifting, use the recipient buy/gift flow and annual limits.
Is it better to wait for credit card points?
If you already have transferable points, compare transfer bonuses first.
If award seats are confirmed and you only lack a small base amount, buy during this promo.
Do not buy speculatively without a fixed redemption.
Start Your Aeroplan Top-Up
The October 14-October 29, 2026 window is strongest for the 90% tier.
Check Star Alliance and partner award space before paying.
Buy only the base miles needed for the booking.
You can view the offer page here to see your account bonus and complete the purchase.