Late 2020 saw the announcement of a new partnership between Air Canada Aeroplan (Canada) and Chase. An exciting news update is available on this front. As of today, Chase Ultimate Rewards can be transferred to Air Canada Aeroplan. The waitlist for Air Canada's new credit card in America has opened. This will offer an additional bonus if you are added to the list.Aeroplan joins Chase Ultimate RewardsToday, August 3, 2021, the Air Canada Aeroplan program was added to Chase Ultimate Rewards as a transfer partner. This is a great addition to the program. Points can be transferred at a 1:1 ratio.For some context:Air Canada is now the latest Chase Ultimate Rewards partnerThis adds to Ultimate Rewards' value. Although I love Ultimate Rewards points and I do enjoy them, the program's value has declined since Korean Air SkyPass was discontinued as a partner some years ago.United MileagePlus is the only transfer partner Chase has that is unique compared to other programs. World of Hyatt and World of Hyatt are the others. United MileagePlus has very few benefits that are comparable to other programs. However, I love World of Hyatt and my Chase points most go there.World of Hyatt has been my preferred Chase transfer partnerAeroplan, Chase and Mastercard launch US credit cardsIn partnership with Chase and Mastercard, Air Canada Aeroplan will soon launch a credit card in America. The card is not yet available to applicants. However, you can join the waitlist to receive 10,000 bonus Aeroplan Miles in addition to the launch offer. It is simple to join the waitlist. All you need is your first name, email address and password.You'll have to wait to see the details, but it is something I look forward to, especially considering the excellent co-brand Chase travel credit cards.Aeroplan's leadership is brilliant and great at engaging members. I hope we can see more creativity when it comes to benefits for cardmembers.I believe that Chases may view this card in a similar way to cards for foreign carriers like Aer Lingus or British Airways.Some travel benefits for Air Canada passengers are a must. Personally, I would like to be able to redeem Priority Reward vouchers. These vouchers offer 50% off an award flight for one person (not including on partner airlines).You could possibly earn one for spending a certain amount. This could be a great deal as it could give you a significant discount on Air Canada or partner award redemptions.Aeroplan Credit Card: Can you earn Priority Reward vouchers with the Aeroplan card?Why I love Air Canada AeroplanAir Canada Aeroplan was updated in late 2020. I believe the program offers a unique value proposition compared to Star Alliance programs.Award tickets are free of fuel surchargesFor an additional 5,000 miles, the program allows you to stopover on a one way awardAeroplan is more frequent flyer than any other program. In addition to Star Alliance airlines, Aeroplan also has access to partner airlines such as Azul, Etihad and Vistara.Aeroplans online award booking is great. You can even assign seats to most partners through Air Canada's website. This is something that no other program offers.Aeroplan has more airline partners that any other programBottom lineAir Canada Aeroplan has launched the first phase in their partnership with Chase. You can now transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points into Air Canada Aeroplan. A co-branded credit card should be launched in the United States this year. You can get 10,000 bonus miles if you sign up for the waitlist right away.What do you think of the Air Canada Aeroplan & Chase partnership.
