Air Canada Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy have just expanded their partnership. It has long been possible for Bonvoy members to transfer points to Aeroplan, and as of recently, it’s possible for Aeroplan elite members to transfer points to Bonvoy. We’re now seeing the introduction of reciprocal elite status between programs, which is pretty cool.
Aeroplan & Bonvoy roll out reciprocal elite status
Higher tier Air Canada Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy members can now take advantage of elite status matches with the other program:
- Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Super Elite members, can receive complimentary Marriott Gold status
- Marriott Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members can receive complimentary Aeroplan 25K status
The joint members must link their Air Canada Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy accounts to take advantage of this. This is an ongoing perk with no published end date, so this isn’t a one-time thing.
Marriott Gold status offers perks like late check-out subject to availability, enhanced room upgrades subject to availability, 25% bonus Bonoy points, and more. Meanwhile Air Canada Aeroplan 25K status offers priority airport services, two complimentary checked bags, eUpgrade credits, complimentary preferred seats, and more.
It’s always nice to see more reciprocal opportunities
It’s not uncommon to see airline and hotel loyalty programs partner, given that those who frequently stay at hotels are also more likely to frequently fly.
Marriott Bonvoy has close partnerships with a couple of airlines, including the carrier’s Rewards Plus partnership with United MileagePlus, and Your World Rewards partnership with Emirates Skywards. Now we’re seeing closer ties with yet another airline.
This partnership won’t change your life, but if you’re loyal to one of the brands and travel with the other brand with any frequency, this offers some solid incremental perks. Given that something is being added without anything being away, it’s entirely positive. Then again, I suppose when everyone is elite, no one is elite. 😉
Bottom line
Air Canada Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy have expanded their partnership. Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Super Elite members, can now receive complimentary Marriott Gold status, while Marriott Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members can now receive complimentary Aeroplan 25K status. It’s nice to get status at no opportunity cost, so I’m a fan!
What do you make of this expanded Air Canada and Marriott partnership?
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