The CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege card offers several Air Canada benefits including priority boarding, free checked baggage, and Maple Leaf lounge access.
Rewards Rates
The CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege credit card accrues Aeroplan points for all purchases made on the card:
- 2 Aeroplan points for every dollar spent on Air Canada purchases, including Air Canada Vacations.
- 1.5 Aeroplan points for every dollar spent on gas, electric vehicle charging, groceries, travel, and dining.
- 1.25 Aeroplan points for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
Redeeming Aeroplan Points
Air Canada Aeroplan points are best used towards flight redemptions, whether on Air Canada or any of their partner airlines. Aeroplan bookings follow the pricing outlined in the Aeroplan Award Chart, and the best value is often found in booking partner airlines.
Flights on Air Canada can be dynamically priced, so follow our award flight booking best practices to ensure you pay the least amount of Aeroplan points possible for your next redemption.
Aeroplan points can also be redeemed for hotels, car rentals, merchandise, and gift cards. We advise against redeeming your points for these options as the value is far below what you can receive when booking flight redemptions.
Benefits
CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders receive a variety of perks related to Air Canada:
- Receive a free first checked bag on Air Canada flights. This benefit extends to up to eight guests who are traveling on the cardholder’s itinerary and is a great way to save on Air Canada baggage fees.
- Priority check-in, priority boarding, and priority baggage handling for the cardholder and up to eight guests on their itinerary.
- Complimentary Maple Leaf Lounge access to all airport lounges in the network. Complimentary access is provided for the cardholder and one guest.
- For every $5,000 in net purchases on the card, the cardholder will earn 1,000 status-qualifying miles and 1 status-qualifying segment towards Air Canada Aeroplan status.
CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders are eligible to receive complimentary membership to the Dragonpass lounge program, in addition to six complimentary airport lounge passes.
CIBC Aeroplan VIP cardholders are also eligible to receive up to $50 in NEXUS rebates every four years. This is given in the form of a statement credit when using the card to apply for or renew a NEXUS membership.
Upon spending $25,000 in an anniversary year, the cardholder will receive an Air Canada Worldwide Companion Pass. Starting at $99 (and increasing depending on destination), this pass allows the cardholder to book a cash fare on Air Canada for themselves and a companion at a discount.
Once earned, the companion pass will show up on your Aeroplan account. The cardholder will pay the full cost of the fare (taxes and fees included), while the companion will only have to pay the applicable companion ticket fee (+ any fees/taxes associated with the ticket).
Insurance Coverage
The CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege card offers ten types of insurance coverage:
- Emergency medical insurance
- Trip cancellation insurance
- Trip interruption insurance
- Rental car collision and loss damage insurance
- Common carrier accident coverage
- Flight delay and baggage delay coverage
- Hotel burglary insurance
- Purchase security
- Extended protection
- Mobile device insurance
Refer to the CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege insurance certificate for additional details, including terms and conditions for eligibility.
Top Aeroplan Cards
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85,000 Aeroplan Estimated value: $1,785 |
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40,000 Aeroplan Estimated value: $840 |
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40,000 Aeroplan Estimated value: $840 |
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