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Air Canada’s Aeroplan Program Announces New Partnership with Hertz

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program has today announced a new partnership with Hertz.  Members can now earn up to five Aeroplan points per dollar spent with Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty car rentals.


Air Canada's Aeroplan Loyalty Program Partners with Hertz, Giving Members Additional Earnings Opportunities and New
Air Canada's Aeroplan Loyalty Program Partners with Hertz, Giving Members Additional Earnings Opportunities and New

On Wednesday (May 6, 2026), Air Canada announced that their Aeroplan loyalty program has launched a new partnership with Hertz, one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies.  This collaboration extends across Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, and is the latest example of Aeroplan’s commitment to expanding its partner ecosystem.  In addition to new earning opportunities, this partnership unlocks preferred pricing for all Air Canada customers, when reserving car rentals through the Air Canada website and app.


In Wednesday’s announcement, Air Canada’s VP – Loyalty & Product, Scott O’Leary, said,


“Car rentals are a natural part of the travel journey, and we’re thrilled to give Aeroplan members more ways to earn and redeem points, while unlocking new benefits along the way.  Partnering with Hertz is one of the ways we are delivering on the promise we made when we redesigned Aeroplan, providing choice, convenience, and value that extends their loyalty from the air to the road.”


Also commenting on the new partnership, Hertz’ EVP – Global Sales and Partnerships, Laura Smith, said,


“We’re delighted to partner with Air Canada to deliver even more value to Aeroplan members when they rent from Hertz, Dollar or Thrifty.  Together, we’re providing premium benefits that will make for a more seamless and rewarding travel experience all around.”


Aeroplan Members can now earn 2 points per $1 spent on car rentals with Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty, while Aeroplan Elite 25K, 35K, and 50K members earn 3 points per $1 spent on Hertz car rentals, Elite 75K members earn 4 pts per $1 spent on Hertz car rentals, and Super Elite members earn 5pts per $1 on Hertz car rentals.  Members also receive 1 Status Qualifying Credit (SQC) for every 5 Aeroplan points earned on car rentals.  Additionally, Aeroplan Elite 25K, 35K, and 50K members, along with Aeroplan Core Credit Cardholders, receive complimentary Five Star status in the Hertz Gold+ program.  Aeroplan Elite 75K and Super Elite members, along with Aeroplan Premium Credit Cardholders, also receive complimentary President’s Circle status in the Hertz Gold+ program (T&Cs apply).


Air Canada’s Aeroplan is widely regarded as one of the leading travel loyalty programs in North America. Aeroplan Members can earn or redeem points on more than 50 airlines to 1,300+ destinations globally.  Members can redeem points for flights with no blackouts or surcharges, access thousands of hotel properties via Aeroplan HotelSavers, or shop for brands like Amazon and Apple at the Aeroplan eStore.



Source: Air Canada / Globe Newswire

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