(TAN): Air Canada and Emirates said in a news release that they have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits. Aeroplan Members will also benefit from earning and redeeming points on all flights operated by Emirates — with access to more than 130 destinations across six continents — via the airline’s home and hub, Dubai. Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by Air Canada, accessing a network of more than 220 destinations worldwide.
The agreement was signed last week by Nejib Ben Khedher, divisional SVP Emirates Skywards, and Mark Youssef Nasr, SVP, product, marketing, e-Commerce, Air Canada and president, Aeroplan, at the Emirates Group headquarters in Dubai.
“The two most recognized loyalty programmes in their respective regions, provided by the two most recognized airlines in their respective regions, are coming together to offer something truly great,” Nasr said.
“We’re very pleased to be enhancing our partnership with Air Canada and officially kicking off our joint loyalty programme offering. Together, close to 40 million frequent flyer members will be able to earn and redeem miles across a joint network of more than 350 destinations and enjoy selected benefits such as lounge access,” Khedher said.
The latest deal will enable Emirates Skywards members to earn miles on all eligible Air Canada flights. Skywards members will also be able to redeem miles for reward tickets across Air Canada’s network. Flight rewards will start from 8,000 miles for a one-way reward ticket in Economy Class and 16,000 miles for a one-way reward ticket in Business Class.
Aeroplan members will be able to earn Aeroplan Points on all eligible Emirates-operated flights based on the fare type purchased, as well as redeem Aeroplan Points on Emirates flights.
Aeroplan members will be able to redeem Points for flights on Emirates Economy Class and Business Class, starting at 15,000 Points one-way with no carrier surcharges, as well as the ability to combine with Aeroplan’s extensive network of airline partners on a single ticket to create countless reward possibilities. The ability to redeem Aeroplan points for flights in Emirates First Class will be introduced in early 2023.
Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members travelling in Economy Class with Air Canada or Emirates will also enjoy complimentary access to Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson along with one guest.
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In Dubai, Aeroplan Elite 50K, 75K and Super Elite members travelling in Economy Class with Emirates will enjoy complimentary access to the Emirates Business Class Lounge along with one guest.
