A Guide To Collecting Air Miles In Canada
Aeroplan points will expire if you have no qualifying activity for the previous 18 months. To prevent points from expiring, earn, redeem, donate, transfer, or convert at least 1 point in a 12-month period. Check out our guide to when frequent flyer miles expire for more information.
A Guide to Collecting Air Miles in Canada
Many airlines offer loyalty programs where customers are rewarded with points to use towards air miles. The points generally correspond to the distance flown, so a longer flight will give greater rewards. Several credit and debit cards offer air miles when the card is used to make purchases. The important thing to remember is that without being a scheme member, you cannot collect points or air miles. So sign up for the reward schemes with the airlines that you use most often to start collecting, and redeeming, points! However, keep in mind that some frequent flyer programs have expiration dates for air miles, so make sure to use them before you lose them.
In short, collecting air miles is a great idea and can really help you to save money on flights. They are not, though, always the best way to get cheaper flights. A quick comparison of flights will set you on the way to making sure that you are not spending money unnecessarily and that you really are getting the very best prices for your trip.
If you are collecting Air Miles cash miles, you can redeem them for purchases at in-store retailer partners and for eVouchers. Cash miles can be redeemed at a rate of 95 miles for $10 CAD.
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