Aeroplan Round-the-World on Star Alliance
Aeroplan allows multi-city bookings across Star Alliance that effectively function as a round-the-world. Example: NYC-LHR-DXB-SIN-NRT-NYC in business class for around 180,000-220,000 points plus taxes. No single RTW product, but the stopover policy enables it. Transfer 1:1 from Chase, Amex, Capital One, or Bilt.
Why this redemption is worth chasing
At 11.1¢ per point, this redemption is in the top tier of value across the entire points world. 11.1¢ means each point is worth roughly 11 times what you'd get redeeming for cash back. The cash ticket runs around $20,000, but the points cost is just 180,000, about one credit-card sign-up bonus on a premium travel card.
How to earn 180,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points
Air Canada Aeroplan accepts transfers from these credit cards. One sign-up bonus from any of them gets you most or all of the way to this redemption.
How to book this redemption
- 1Confirm award space first. Star Alliance award seats can disappear in minutes. Search for the specific dates you want directly on the Air Canada Aeroplan website (or use our sweet-spot library to compare programs side-by-side first).
- 2Earn or transfer the points. If you don't already have 180,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points, transfer from a flexible bank-points card (e.g. Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve). Transfers usually complete within minutes.
- 3Book immediately after the transfer lands. Award seats can vanish between your transfer and your booking. Have the search results open when you transfer.
- 4Pay any fuel surcharges or taxes. Most awards carry $50-$300 in cash fees on top of the miles. Check the estimate before you transfer, it should still be a fraction of the cash ticket.
Common questions
- How many points do you need to fly Star Alliance business class to Global?
- 180,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points one-way for business class on Star Alliance. Cash equivalent runs around $20,000, putting this redemption at roughly 11.1 cents per point.
- Is 180,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points a good redemption?
- Yes, at 11.1¢ per point this beats the typical 1¢ baseline by 1010%. It's one of the highest-value uses of these points.
- What credit cards transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan?
- Air Canada Aeroplan accepts transfers from major flexible-points programs. Check the program's transfer partners on each bank's portal. Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One Miles, and Bilt Rewards each partner with different airline programs.
- When should I transfer points to Air Canada Aeroplan?
- Transfer only after you've confirmed award space on the specific date you want. Transfers are non-reversible. Air Canada Aeroplan can devalue their award chart at any time, so if you have the points and the seat is available, book the same day you transfer.
Award pricing is set by Air Canada Aeroplan and can change with little notice. The 180,000-point figure reflects the most recent published award chart we've verified. Confirm live pricing inside your Air Canada Aeroplan account before transferring, transfers are non-reversible.