Air Canada Fare Classes: Aeroplan Points and SQC
Type the booking class letter from your Air Canada ticket to see its cabin, then see the Aeroplan points and Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) the ticket earns, as published by Air Canada.
Air Canada fare classes
Air Canada does not publish its own booking-class table for Aeroplan, because an Air Canada ticket earns on the fare paid and the fare brand, not the class. The classes and cabins below are as published in United MileagePlus's Air Canada chart, with the share of the distance flown that MileagePlus pays when you credit the flight to United instead.
| Fare | Cabin (United MileagePlus) | MileagePlus miles |
|---|---|---|
| Business | ||
| J | Business | 200% of distance |
| C | Business | 200% of distance |
| D | Discount Business | 175% of distance |
| Z | Discount Business | 175% of distance |
| P | Deep discount Business | 150% of distance |
| Premium Economy | ||
| O | Premium Economy | 125% of distance |
| E | Premium Economy | 125% of distance |
| A | Discount Premium Economy | 100% of distance |
| Economy | ||
| Y | Full-fare Economy | 125% of distance |
| B | Full-fare Economy | 125% of distance |
| M | Economy | 100% of distance |
| U | Economy | 100% of distance |
| H | Economy | 100% of distance |
| Q | Discount Economy | 75% of distance |
| V | Discount Economy | 75% of distance |
| W | Discount Economy | 75% of distance |
| S | Deep discount EconomyUnited: 50% internationally, 25% on domestic flights. | 25% to 50% of distance |
| T | Deep discount EconomyUnited: 50% internationally, 25% on domestic flights. | 25% to 50% of distance |
| L | Deep discount EconomyUnited: 50% internationally, 25% on domestic flights. | 25% to 50% of distance |
| K | Deep discount EconomyUnited: 50% internationally, 25% on domestic flights. | 25% to 50% of distance |
| G | Deep discount EconomyUnited: 50% internationally, 25% on domestic flights. | 25% to 50% of distance |
| Not credited by United MileagePlus | ||
| F | Not listed by cabinUnited MileagePlus gives no miles for this class. | None |
| I | Not listed by cabinUnited MileagePlus gives no miles for this class. | None |
| N | Not listed by cabinUnited MileagePlus gives no miles for this class. | None |
| R | Not listed by cabinUnited MileagePlus gives no miles for this class. | None |
| X | Not listed by cabinUnited MileagePlus gives no miles for this class. | None |
Booking classes as published in United MileagePlus's Air Canada chart, for Air Canada flights on a ticket not issued by United. MileagePlus pays its percentages of the distance flown; United Premier members also get their status bonus. Aeroplan does not use this table on Air Canada tickets.
Calculate what this ticket earnsAeroplan points
For travel from January 1, 2026, an Air Canada flight earns 1 Aeroplan point per C$1 spent on the base fare plus carrier-imposed surcharges, without taxes, fees and third-party charges. Every fare brand, Basic included, earns points. The Elite Points Multiplier, set by your status at the time of flight, raises the total:
| Aeroplan status | Points per C$1 | On a C$1,000 fare |
|---|---|---|
| Member | 1 | 1,000 |
| 25K | 2 | 2,000 |
| 35K | 3 | 3,000 |
| 50K | 4 | 4,000 |
| 75K | 5 | 5,000 |
| Super Elite | 6 | 6,000 |
- Where the multiplier applies: on Air Canada flights, and on Air Canada-ticketed (014) flights operated by Star Alliance partners.
- Other currencies: a fare paid in US dollars or another currency is converted to Canadian dollars at an industry-standard rate, and points are paid on the CAD amount.
- Before 2026: travel on or before December 31, 2025 earned by distance, on Air Canada's earlier chart.
Status Qualifying Credits (SQC)
On a ticket issued by Air Canada (ticket number starting 014), on Air Canada or a Star Alliance partner, SQC are earned on the same fare and set by the fare brand. Status does not change them, and there is no cap.
| Fare brand | SQC per C$1 | On a C$1,000 fare |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 0 | 0 |
| Standard | 2 | 2,000 |
| Flex | 4 | 4,000 |
| Comfort | 4 | 4,000 |
| Latitude | 4 | 4,000 |
| Premium Economy | 4 | 4,000 |
| Business | 4 | 4,000 |
Status thresholds
Aeroplan Elite Status is earned with SQC within a calendar year:
| Status | SQC in a calendar year |
|---|---|
| 25K | 25,000 |
| 35K | 35,000 |
| 50K | 50,000 |
| 75K | 75,000 |
| Super Elite | 125,000 |
- Milestone perks: Aeroplan gives a milestone perk every 10,000 SQC.
- Super Elite is the top tier.
Tickets not issued by Air Canada
- Air Canada flights on another airline's ticket: 2 SQC per C$1 in Economy, 4 SQC per C$1 in Premium Economy and Business.
- Star Alliance partner flights on a partner's ticket: Aeroplan points by distance, on the partner's own chart, and 1 SQC for every 5 of those points, up to 25,000 SQC.
These are not in the calculator, which covers Air Canada-ticketed (014) fares.
Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations packages earn a fixed number of Aeroplan points by region and cabin instead of points per dollar:
| Region | Economy | Premium Economy | Business or Premium Rouge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 500 | 600 | 1,000 |
| Atlantic | 700 | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| Pacific | 1,500 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
Good to know
- How many Aeroplan points does an Air Canada flight earn?
- Since January 1, 2026, Air Canada flights earn on the fare paid, not the distance: 1 Aeroplan point per Canadian dollar of base fare plus carrier-imposed surcharges. The Elite Points Multiplier raises that to 2 points per dollar for 25K, 3 for 35K, 4 for 50K, 5 for 75K and 6 for Super Elite. Every fare brand, Basic included, earns points.
- How many Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) does an Air Canada ticket earn?
- On a ticket issued by Air Canada (ticket number starting 014), Standard fares earn 2 SQC per Canadian dollar, and Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy and Business earn 4 SQC per dollar. Basic fares earn no SQC.
- How many SQC do I need for Aeroplan Elite Status?
- In a calendar year, 25,000 SQC for 25K, 35,000 for 35K, 50,000 for 50K, 75,000 for 75K and 125,000 for Super Elite, the top tier. Aeroplan also gives milestone perks every 10,000 SQC.
- Does the booking class change what I earn with Aeroplan?
- Not on an Air Canada ticket. Aeroplan pays by the fare paid, the fare brand and your status, so the booking class does not change it. The class matters when you credit the flight to another program, such as United MileagePlus, which pays a percentage of the distance by class.
- I paid in US dollars. How are my points worked out?
- Air Canada converts a fare paid in US dollars or another currency to Canadian dollars at an industry-standard rate, and pays points and SQC on the CAD amount.
Source: Air Canada. Earning on Air Canada flights | Aeroplan status | Fare brands. Booking classes: United MileagePlus, earning on Air Canada.
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