How to maximize Aeroplan 25K elite status from the newly improved Aeroplan Credit Card

Air Canada has a credit card for American consumers that I've used for years, but after recently making some changes to its benefits, I'm even more thrilled to have it in my wallet.There are some excellent bonus categories available with the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card (see rates and fees). But right now, it offers a generous best-ever welcome bonus and other attractive benefits, including Aeroplan 25K elite status just for holding the card.That's right: You can automatically receive Air Canada Aeroplan elite status simply by being an Aeroplan Credit Card holder.While the annual fee jumped from $95 to $195, the elite status benefit alone more than makes up for that, in my opinion.Here's a rundown of the card's other benefits, the perks that Aeroplan 25K status confers and how to maximize them when flying Air Canada and its partner airlines.Air Canada credit card benefitsCHRIS DONG/THE POINTS GUYEven if you don't fly Air Canada on a regular basis (like me), the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan has several perks that can give travelers excellent value:An impressive welcome bonus: New cardholders can earn up to 115,000 bonus Aeroplan points: 75,000 bonus points after spending $4,0...