Question:

Will my Aeroplan Miles ever expire?

Answer:

Aeroplan, like almost all loyalty and frequent flyer programs, does have a mileage expiry policy, Mileage will expire in accounts that have had no accumulation or redemption activity in the previous 12 months (1 year). In other words, you must accumulate or redeem miles in your account at least once a year to ensure that your account stays active.

Also note that starting January 1, 2007, accumulated miles will be available for redemption for 7 years following the accumulation date. For example, if you earn 500 miles in February 2007, you will be able to redeem these miles until February 2014. Miles unredeemed after 7 years from accumulation will be removed from the account. Please note that all miles in your account at the end of 2006 will be given an accumulation date of December 31, 2006 regardless of their actual accumulation date, meaning that these miles will be available for redemption until December 31, 2013. conditions.



Are there any exceptions to this policy?

Accounts belonging to minors are exempt from the expiry policy. Once the member turns 18, they will have 12 months to continue their engagement with Aeroplan prior to account expiry. Likewise, miles accumulated in the minor member’s account prior to their 18th birthday will be given an accumulation date equal to their 18th birthday, regardless of actual accumulation date. From this point the member has 7 years to redeem their miles, as long as they remain active as per the terms of the new policy. A second exception is for Air Canada Top Tier members. While the member has Top Tier status, their account does not expire. If, however, a Top Tier member has been inactive for 12 consecutive months and reverts to Basic status, the account will expire at that time. Air Canada Top Tier members have 7 years to redeem their miles from date of accumulation, just like all other members.

Is it realistic for me to accumulate enough miles in 7 years to be able to redeem?

On average, Aeroplan members redeem their miles every 2.5 years. Aeroplan regularly introduces new reward options at various mileage levels to ensure that you have a choice of rewards when you wish to redeem your miles.


What happens if my miles do expire?
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