Aeroplan updates the average values ​​in the flight rewards chart

Earlier this year, Aeroplan made the biggest modifications to its system Trip reward scheme Since its relaunch in fall 2020.

As part of the changes, you’ll now find average values ​​listed for flights with Air Canada and/or select partners, including United Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Canadian regional partners, and more.

Aeroplan updates these average values ​​on a quarterly basis, and as the latest update becomes effective, We can now compare what has changed from the July 2025 and October 2025 versions of the Aviation Rewards Scheme.

Let’s take a look to see which values ​​increased, which decreased, and which stayed the same, as well as any insights we can extract from the data.

to understand Trip reward scheme This is key to determining how Aeroplan works and how to get the most out of the software.

As a reminder, Aeroplan uses dynamic pricing for redemptions on Air Canada flights, as well as for flights with select partners (Emirates, Flydubai, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, Calm Air, Bearskin Airlines, PAL Airways and Canada North). This means that the cost of points for flights with these airlines varies, while the cost is fixed for redemption with other partner airlines.

As part of the March 2025 update to its Aviation Rewards Chart, Aeroplan has introduced average values ​​(calculated from redemptions over the previous four quarters) as a way to show a more realistic expectation of what you can expect to find when shopping for flights.

On the first page of the Airline Rewards Chart, you can see the year and month it was last updated.

At Prince of Travel, we have kept copies of previous iterations of the Aviation Rewards Chart, which we will use on an ongoing basis to monitor changes in average values.

Below you will find charts showing the changes (if any) in the average values ​​of redemptions with Air Canada and/or selected partners, separated by class of service.

Updated average values ​​for economy in Aeroplan

Updated average values ​​for Aeroplan premium economy

Updated average values ​​for Aeroplan Business Class

This is the second update to the average values ​​since they were originally published in March 2025.

Personally, I find these average values ​​useful in helping to interpret the redemption value of dynamically priced flights.

If I can find flights with Air Canada and/or select partners at a price close to the “start at” values ​​or the listed cost of other partner airlines, I know I’m getting a great deal.

In some cases, the average values ​​are also close to the “start from” values, and in these cases, I know I’ll also be getting a great deal if I come across flights at those prices.

In general, if you find an available flight near the average value, you can estimate that you are getting what most other people are getting for the same itinerary.

In other cases, the average values ​​are much larger than the “start at” values. If that’s the case for the flight I’m looking at — or if the cost is significantly higher than the average value — I’ll probably consider my other options as well.

Analysis of changes in average values ​​of the economy

When it comes to recovering the economy this time,… The only noticeable increase is flights between the North America and Pacific regions in the first distance range (+4000 points).

To my knowledge, the vast majority of destinations in the Pacific region are within the second or third distance when departing from North America.

Air Canada’s flights between Vancouver and Tokyo or Osaka fall within this range, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all to see the average value rise given how popular Japan is as a destination.

The median value for Air Canada flights in this distance range is 49,000 points, which is 14,000 points more than you’d have to pay with ANA (35,000 points from Seattle or Vancouver to Tokyo), if you can find availability.

Meanwhile, the only one The most notable decrease in the average values ​​of economy recoveries is for short-haul flights within North America. The median value for flights between 0 and 500 miles decreased from 12,900 points to 12,000 points.

Analysis of changes in average values ​​of the premium economy

once again, Most of the fluctuations in average values ​​this time came with recoveries in the premium economy.

As a reminder, Aeroplan Premium Economy redemptions are currently only available on Air Canada flights, although you can also combine a Premium Economy flight with Air Canada with a flight in other classes of service with partner airlines.

In this regard, my understanding is that these values ​​should be mostly influenced by Air Canada’s dynamic pricing, and not as much influenced by prices from other selected partners for economy and business class redemption.

Just as with the last update, we see relatively dramatic shifts in both directions, although it’s worth noting that they’re not as significant as last time:

• +3700 points Within a third of the distance on transatlantic routes
• +2900 points Within the fourth distance on transatlantic routes
• +10,300 points In the first distance range on trans-Pacific routes
• -7,100 points Within a third of the distance on trans-Pacific routes
• -2300 points Within the fourth distance on trans-Pacific routes

As we saw with the economy refunds, the largest jump in the median value of the first distance band occurred on trans-Pacific flights, which again should only cover flights between Vancouver and Tokyo or Osaka (which is not surprising).

Long-haul flights to Asia or Oceania saw a decline in the average premium economy value, while higher-distance routes on transatlantic routes saw a modest increase.

When I look at Air Canada flights with Aeroplan, I always consider options in premium economy, because I know I’ll have the best chance of clearing the e-upgrade queue if I’m booked in premium economy initially.

In the past year or so, I’ve successfully booked premium economy and business class travel via premium economy jet exchanges and e-upgrades from Vancouver to Osaka, Vancouver to Manila, Montreal to Vancouver, and several flights between Vancouver and Toronto.

This will remain my strategy in 2026 and beyond.

When it comes to business class recoveries, there has been a fairly dramatic movement in some of the average values ​​in both directions.

In terms of increases, we saw modest increases in the top three distance ranges for flights within North America (+1,100–1,900 points), Relatively large increases in the first and third distance bands in South America (+5,500 and +27,300 points respectively), And a significant enhancement of the first distance range on Pacific voyages (+11,200 points).

At the same time, there was a significant decrease in the mean values ​​as well. Distance range IV on trans-Pacific routes He lost 52,500 points Fourth distance range on transatlantic flights It fell by 24,800 points The third distance range is for transatlantic flights Decreased by 7500 points.

What stands out to me most this time is that flights within the first distance range (0-5,000 miles) in the “Inter-North America-Pacific” section of the Airline Rewards chart saw increases in average values ​​across all classes of service.

Again, my understanding is that this is largely due to Air Canada’s redundancies between Vancouver and Tokyo/Osaka, with most other trans-Pacific routes falling within the 2nd, 3rd or 4th distance ranges.

In fact, this distance range is where we see the biggest discrepancy between “all other partners” pricing and “Air Canada and/or select partners” pricing in the entire airline rewards chart.

This is especially the case with business class redemptions, with other partners’ rates (which will be with ANA only) capped at 55,000 points (if you can find availability), while the average price on Air Canada flights is now 170,400 points (or just over three times the price).

If you have your heart set on visiting Japan, you might have better luck taking the long route through Europe (with better partner award availability), or by setting your sights on other destinations in Asia (such as Manila) and then heading to Japan on a regional flight (with higher award availability).

conclusion

Aeroplan has published the latest quarterly changes in the average values ​​of redemptions with Air Canada and/or selected partners on the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart.

As you might expect, many values ​​remained the same or saw minor changes, while others showed a significant increase or decrease in prices.

We expect the next update to occur around the beginning of 2026, and we’ll be sure to update this article with new insights when the time comes.