{"id":225201,"date":"2023-02-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=225201"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","slug":"aeroplan-points-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-points-cash\/","title":{"rendered":"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You will face four different ways to book an award ticket, with varying proportions of <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you search for an <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a> award, a cost in Aeroplan points + cash is displayed on the search results. This cost equals the lowest fare in points + airport taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then be taken to the purchase confirmation page once you have selected the flight you want. This is where you will have to choose between four different payment methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-2.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - argent-2\" class=\"wp-image-225121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-2-450x107.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-2-1024x244.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-2-200x48.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-2-768x183.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-different-options-of-aeroplan-cash-points\">The different options of Aeroplan + cash points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The payment options are&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The regular number of <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> (taxes and fees) required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Aeroplan points + $0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80% of regular points + 20% of required points converted to cash + cash (taxes and fees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60% of regular points + 40% of required points converted to cash + cash (taxes and fees)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, here is what the search for a flight to Los Angeles yields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301sultats-de-recherche.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - Re\u0301sultats de recherche\" class=\"wp-image-225104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301sultats-de-recherche.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301sultats-de-recherche-450x205.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301sultats-de-recherche-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301sultats-de-recherche-200x91.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301sultats-de-recherche-768x350.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We can see that the cost displayed in <strong>Aeroplan points + money<\/strong> is 11,500 points + $74.94 on the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, on the confirmation page, the following four options are proposed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - argent\" class=\"wp-image-225092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-450x216.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-1024x491.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-200x96.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Diffe\u0301rences-options-points-Aeroplan-argent-768x368.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I Granted, these options are not well positioned on the website for easy explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we need to locate the cost that was displayed on the search result page, which was 11,500 points and $74.94; this rate is the regular number of <strong>points<\/strong> <strong>Aeroplan + cash<\/strong> required, which will be called the &#8220;true cost&#8221; of the airfare, and the cash amount to be paid is only the cash taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you click on the link &#8220;View price breakdown&#8221;, you can see that you only pay the actual airport fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/De\u0301tails-de-la-re\u0301partition-des-prix.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - De\u0301tails de la re\u0301partition des prix\" class=\"wp-image-225090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/De\u0301tails-de-la-re\u0301partition-des-prix.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/De\u0301tails-de-la-re\u0301partition-des-prix-450x110.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/De\u0301tails-de-la-re\u0301partition-des-prix-1024x250.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/De\u0301tails-de-la-re\u0301partition-des-prix-200x49.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/De\u0301tails-de-la-re\u0301partition-des-prix-768x188.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The two options on the left are 60% and 80% of the regular number of points. In these cases, you are buying some of the Aeroplan points deliberately or because you lack the points to choose the &#8220;true cost&#8221; of <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong>. You can see the different amounts that are added to your bill when you look at the details of your selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301partition-60-.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - Re\u0301partition 60&nbsp;%\" class=\"wp-image-225102\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301partition-3e-option.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - Re\u0301partition 3e option\" class=\"wp-image-225100\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then on the right, we find the price entirely in points. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aircanada.com\">Air Canada<\/a> will redeem points to pay the taxes and fees in this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have enough points, you will be unable to select these options. You must have a minimum of 60% of the standard cost of the flight to use the <strong>Aeroplan + Cash points<\/strong> feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1283\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Options-Points-Aeroplan-argent-disponible.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - argent disponible\" class=\"wp-image-225094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Options-Points-Aeroplan-argent-disponible.jpg 1283w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Options-Points-Aeroplan-argent-disponible-450x90.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Options-Points-Aeroplan-argent-disponible-1024x204.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Options-Points-Aeroplan-argent-disponible-200x40.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Options-Points-Aeroplan-argent-disponible-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1283px) 100vw, 1283px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the jargon of the travel hacker, we always say that you should take the third option; it is the &#8220;true cost&#8221; and the most optimal <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong>. In the application, the &#8220;true cost&#8221; is displayed second on the list to mix you up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301sultats-mobile.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - Re\u0301sultats mobile\" class=\"wp-image-225108\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Re\u0301sultats-mobile-2.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - Re\u0301sultats mobile 2\" class=\"wp-image-225106\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understand-the-implication-of-each-option\">Understand the implication of each option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here is a quick summary of the different <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong>options for this flight from Montreal to Los Angeles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60% of the standard cost in Aeroplan points: you pay 4,600 fewer points and make up for it by paying $117.06 more (purchase value 1 point = 2.54\u00a2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80% of the standard cost in Aeroplan points: you pay 2,300 points less and make up for it by paying $71.26 more (purchase value 1 point = 3.10\u00a2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard cost of Aeroplan points + cash: 11,500 points and $74.94 in taxes and fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Points only: Air Canada will convert $74.94 in taxes into 7,494 points (sales value 1 point = 1\u00a2)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-calculate-the-value-of-aeroplan-points\">Calculate the value of Aeroplan points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Milesopedia <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/points-miles-value-canada\/\">estimates the value of<\/a> an Aeroplan point at 2\u00a2. So, by purchasing your ticket entirely with points, you must use an additional 7,494 Aeroplan points to cover the $74.94 in taxes and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these points are valued at $149.88; this is a less than optimal use of the points, as you could use the excess points for many other situations where they will be worth more than $74.94.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you are short on points or choose the 60% or 80% <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> options, you will pay more to get those points than their actual value. In fact, 4,600 points equals $92, but Air Canada charges you $117 to make up that number of points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-currency-exchange-travel\/\">currency exchanges<\/a> where the bank sets the rates, the general rule of thumb for the <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> exchange rate is&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u00a2 per point if you sell the points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a2 per point if you buy the points<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a marketing strategy to make you feel good about not having to pay a single dollar out of pocket or part with fewer points. Do the math! <em>(or follow our advice and always select the famous 3rd option<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>When you buy points, the average rate is 2\u00a2 per point, but it varies. Many factors affect the rate at which <strong>Aeroplan + cash points<\/strong> are calculated, such as the discounted value of the points by Air Canada at the time of redemption, the flight route, taxes on the purchase of points, etc.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"207228\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-we-use-the-aeroplan-points-cash-function\">Should we use the Aeroplan points + cash function?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have just demonstrated, the best way to pay for a flight is with the actual cost in <strong>Aeroplan points + cash;<\/strong> that is to say the 3rd option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-disadvantageous-situations-of-aeroplan-cash-points\">The disadvantageous situations of Aeroplan + cash points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aeroplan points are straightforward to collect, especially with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/travel\/\">many generous welcome bonuses<\/a>. A credit card like the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/td-aeroplan-visa-infinite-card\/\">TD<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Aeroplan<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a> can give you enough points to go on a long <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/new-york-ultimate-guide\/\">weekend in New York<\/a> with your family, and then the annual fee is waived for the first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">Free points<\/a> are better than points charged at 2\u00a2 per point with the <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"100492\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, on a day-to-day basis, you can earn lots of Aeroplan points with your <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/td-aeroplan-visa-infinite-card\/\">TD<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Aeroplan<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a> on expenses like <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/visa-credit-card-costco\/\">Costco<\/a>! Also, you will always be entitled to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-credit-card-free-checked-bag\/\">one free bag<\/a> on Air Canada flights with this card.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"130606,175297\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, if you don&#8217;t want to apply for a new credit card, there are often <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/offers\/buy-points\/buy-aeroplan-points-bonus\/\">discounted point purchase promotions<\/a>. The opportunity to purchase points at 1.75\u00a2 comes a few times a year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you choose to pay only with points, you cannot take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/travel-insurance-credit-cards\/\">coverages of some credit cards<\/a> that require you to charge &#8220;a certain amount&#8221; on the card. For example, you are eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/best-cards-credit-rewards-insurance\/\">travel insurance<\/a> from National Bank&#8217;s World Elite Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/bmo-ascend-world-elite-mastercard\/\">BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard<\/a> travel insurance with a simple charge such as taxes<em>(minimal for the 3rd option<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it&#8217;s a huge incentive to use the 3rd <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> option to get coverage at a low price!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22672,401432\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The option to pay only with points is the least advantageous of the four alternatives, as you give up valuable points at a lower value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not convinced and decide to go with this option, you&#8217;ll be covered by travel insurance on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">an Aeroplan co-branded credit card<\/a> since you paid in points. Make sure you have one of these credit cards!<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"87931\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-advantageous-situations-of-aeroplan-cash-points\">The advantageous situations of Aeroplan + cash points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you don&#8217;t have enough points right away, the 60% or 80% <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> option may be an excellent way to <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">purchase your airfare<\/span> and secure your seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, prices for Air Canada flights are dynamic. So, it may be best to buy a few 2\u00a2 points to guarantee this rate as it may jump by the time your welcome bonus arrives or your points transfer on the statement date.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"192385\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, flights with partners are available in minimal quantities; these flights may not be available in the future. It would be a shame to let one of those rare <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/flights\/paris-abu-dhabi-on-etihad-in-first-class-b777\/\">First Class seats on Etihad<\/a> slip away, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Situations-avantageuse-pour-points-Aeroplan-argent.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - argent\" class=\"wp-image-225110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Situations-avantageuse-pour-points-Aeroplan-argent.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Situations-avantageuse-pour-points-Aeroplan-argent-450x213.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Situations-avantageuse-pour-points-Aeroplan-argent-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Situations-avantageuse-pour-points-Aeroplan-argent-200x94.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Situations-avantageuse-pour-points-Aeroplan-argent-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>See an excellent first-class flight <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/guides\/tutoriels\/partir-aux-maldives-miles-aeroplan\/\">to the Maldives<\/a> for 130,000 points when you only have 105,000 in the bank? Paying $525 with the <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> option to get your hands on this $20,000 seat may be worth it. It all depends on your goals, but it can be a small price to pay to ensure you&#8217;re on a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/flights\/paris-abu-dhabi-on-etihad-in-first-class-b777\/\">First Class<\/a> flight, a superior product to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/flights\/etihad-airways-787-business\/\">Business Class<\/a>, for 13 hours <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/choose-your-aircraft-element-consider\/\">in a 787<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-EY.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - Cou\u0302t en argent EY\" class=\"wp-image-225086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-EY.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-EY-450x222.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-EY-1024x506.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-EY-200x99.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-EY-768x380.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, it depends on how you look at it, but paying $500 or $900 for the opportunity to fly to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/japan-modern-authentic\/\">Japan<\/a> in First Class on All Nippon Airways is a suitable way to treat yourself when the equivalent airfare is worth over $20,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, it&#8217;s not a dilemma for me if I don&#8217;t have enough points; I would have paid that cost to get to Tokyo since it&#8217;s a lesser amount than a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/pay-points-or-cash\/\">class economy<\/a> flight segment purchased! It&#8217;s all relative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And even if it was <em>only<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/flights\/ana-class-business-b787\/\">business class<\/a>, it already retails for over $8,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tokyo-1ere.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - Tokyo 1ere\" class=\"wp-image-225115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tokyo-1ere.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tokyo-1ere-450x211.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tokyo-1ere-1024x481.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tokyo-1ere-200x94.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tokyo-1ere-768x361.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-NH.jpg\" alt=\"Aeroplan points + cash: the different redemption options - Cou\u0302t en argent NH\" class=\"wp-image-225088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-NH.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-NH-450x106.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-NH-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-NH-200x47.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cou\u0302t-en-argent-NH-768x182.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it&#8217;s up to you to consider all the different elements of whether or not the combination of <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> can be advantageous to you; indeed, with time on your hands, it&#8217;s better to accumulate points through a bonus or on your organic spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, your organic spending (everyday expenses) can be enough to quickly accumulate a large number of points with a card like the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> which gives 5X <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">Privilege points<\/a> per dollar on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/grocery\/\">groceries<\/a> and anything else purchased at the grocery store, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-credit-cards-gas\/\">gas<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/5-points-stores\/\">Amazon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/points-gift-cards-strategy\/\">gift cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These privilege points <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/liste-principaux-programmes-transfert-points-canada\/\">transfer<\/a> to the Aeroplan program at parity, which translates into 5 Aeroplan points per dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"64086,143408\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> feature is essential to understand, as you can save valuable points or dollars for your next adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the combination of <strong>Aeroplan points + cash<\/strong> can give us a small and reasonable financial boost for particular situations such as securing a fare or a seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I repeat the golden rule: always choose the 3rd option when available (or the 2nd option if you book through the application).<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div 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