Aeroplan Stopover Trick: Two Cities for One Award
Add a stopover of any length to an Aeroplan award for just 5,000 points extra. Visit two cities for the price of one — fly NYC → Frankfurt → stopover → Bangkok with one redemption.
Why this redemption is worth chasing
At 30¢ per point, this redemption is in the top tier of value across the entire points world. 30¢ means each point is worth roughly 30 times what you'd get redeeming for cash back. The cash ticket runs around $1,500, but the points cost is just 5,000 — about one credit-card sign-up bonus on a premium travel card.
How to book this redemption
- Confirm 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 award search to compare programs side-by-side first).
- Earn or transfer the points.If you don't already have 5,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points, transfer from a flexible bank-points card. Transfers usually complete within minutes.
- Book immediately after the transfer lands. Award seats can vanish between your transfer and your booking. Have the search results open when you transfer.
- Pay 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 Multiple?
- 5,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points one-way for business class on Star Alliance. Cash equivalent runs around $1,500, putting this redemption at roughly 30 cents per point.
- Is 5,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points a good redemption?
- Yes — at 30¢ per point this beats the typical 1¢ baseline by 2900%. 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 5,000-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.