How to earn Air Canada Aeroplan points

Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program remains a favorite in the loyalty world. In addition to its distance-based award charts (Air Canada and select partner charts operate dynamically), it offers several customer-friendly features, such as a low-priced stopover perk and minimal fees on award tickets. This can be especially useful when booking Star Alliance partner award flights.Plus, Aeroplan points are easy to earn; whether you leverage transferable points and miles programs or make purchases with nontravel partners, you don't have to fly with Air Canada to earn this valuable currency.Keep reading to find out easy ways to earn Aeroplan points to book your next award flight.Earn Aeroplan points by flying Air CanadaSEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUYOn eligible Air Canada flights or ticket numbers starting with "014," basic members will earn 1 point per Canadian dollar (about 70 cents) spent on the base fare and carrier surcharges (you do not earn points on taxes and fees).If you hold elite status with Aeroplan, you will earn at the following rates:Aeroplan 25K: 2 points per dollar spentAeroplan 35K: 3 points per dollar spentAeroplan 50K: 4 points per dollar spentAeroplan 75K: 5 points per d...