American Express · American Express · Aeroplan

Reviewed 2026-07-05 · By The Points Standard editorial team

Amex Aeroplan Reserve Card

7.7/10 · Excellent$599/yrLounge access

The premium Aeroplan card with the largest bonuses in the program. Elevated offers make the first year exceptional; ongoing value depends entirely on AC loyalty.

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Standard Score breakdown — Excellent

Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 7.65/10 Standard Score above.

Component (weight)RatingContributes
First-year value (30%)
9.52.85
Ongoing value (20%)
7.01.40
Flexibility (15%)
6.00.90
Perk usability (15%)
8.01.20
Low friction (10%)
5.50.55
Strategic fit (10%)
7.50.75

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The numbers

Annual fee$599
Welcome bonusUp to 150,000 Aeroplan points (70,000 on $7.5K/3 mo + 40,000 on $45K in the first year + 40,000 in months 15-17) — offer ends July 28, 2026
Est. bonus value$3,150
First-year net value$1,710

Earn rates

Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations3x
Dining and food delivery2x
Everything else1.25x

Why it earns its score

  • Maple Leaf Lounge access when flying Air Canada
  • Priority check-in, boarding, and free first checked bag on AC
  • $100 NEXUS credit and annual Uber One membership

Where it loses points

  • $599 fee only makes sense for regular Air Canada flyers
  • Amex acceptance gaps on everyday spend

Who it's for

Frequent Air Canada flyers who want lounge access and the biggest Aeroplan welcome bonuses.

Who should skip it

You fly AC a few times a year or less — the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite covers the basics for a quarter of the fee.

Included insurance

Travel medical · Trip cancellation/interruption · Flight/baggage delay · Rental car coverage

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