Air Canada Aeroplan
How it works
Aeroplan's distance-based chart spans Star Alliance plus a uniquely broad set of non-alliance partners, and it passes through fuel surcharges only on a handful of carriers (notably not on most). A paid stopover (+5,000 points) lets you tack on a second city. Strong availability and predictable pricing make it one of the best all-round Star Alliance currencies.
- Add a stopover for 5,000 points to turn one award into two cities.
- Surcharges are passed through on some partners (e.g. Lufthansa, ANA) — route around them.
- Distance bands are global, so long Australia–Europe redemptions are well priced.
- Transfer 1:1 from Amex, Chase, Capital One, Bilt and Marriott — easy to top up.
Sweet spots
1Aeroplan business Australia → Europe
Aeroplan's distance-based chart prices the 9,000–11,000-mile Australia–Europe band around 110k points in business across Star Alliance, and a paid stopover (+5k) lets you tack on an extra city. Predictable pricing and broad partner access make it a workhorse.
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Estimates only — award pricing, transfer ratios and surcharges change frequently. Always confirm live pricing and availability with the program before transferring points.