Aeroplan Announces New Partnership With Hertz

Aeroplan, Canada's leading travel loyalty program, has announced a new strategic partnership with Hertz, one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies.

Points Earning:
- Aeroplan members earn 2 points per $1 spent on rentals with Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty.
- Elite tiers earn more:
- 25K, 35K, 50K → 3 points per $1
- 75K → 4 points per $1
- Super Elite → 5 points per $1

Status Qualifying Credits (SQC):
- For every 5 Aeroplan points earned, members receive 1 SQC, helping them progress toward Aeroplan Elite Status.

Hertz Gold+ Loyalty Benefits:
- Elite 25K–50K members & Core Credit Cardholders → Five Star® status
- Elite 75K & Super Elite members & Premium Credit Cardholders → President’s Circle® status

Preferred Pricing:
- All Air Canada customers get special rates when booking Hertz rentals via aircanada.com.

Why It Matters
This partnership expands Aeroplan’s ecosystem beyond flights and hotels, making car rentals a rewarding part of the travel journey. It ties loyalty benefits directly to everyday travel needs, offering both points acceleration and premium perks.

Strategic Impact
- Strengthens Aeroplan’s value proposition by extending rewards “from the air to the road.”
- Enhances Hertz’s reach by tapping into Aeroplan’s 10+ million members.
- Creates a seamless loyalty experience across airlines, hotels, and now car rentals.