- Multi-year partnership between Aeroplan and Uber Canada launches today
- Aeroplan members can now earn points with Uber and Uber
Eats
- Extra bonus points for new Uber customers
MONTREAL, Dec. 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Aeroplan is pleased
to announce an expanded loyalty partnership with Uber Canada, giving Aeroplan members in
Canada the opportunity to earn
points on Uber Eats and Uber Rides
purchases when they link their accounts.
Starting today, Aeroplan members based in Canada will be able to earn the following when
linking their Aeroplan and Uber accounts:
- 1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on
eligible Uber Eats orders over $25 in
Canada;
- 1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on
Uber Airport Rides (all ride types including Uber X) and Premium
Rides (including, UberXL, Uber
Comfort, Uber Black, Uber
Select etc.) in Canada and the
U.S.;
- 2 Aeroplan points per $1 spent on
Uber Premium Airport Rides in Canada and the U.S.;
- Plus, every time Aeroplan members take 10 Uber rides in
Canada or the U.S., they'll
receive a $20 CAD Air Canada
flight credit.
This partnership is an extension to September's announcement,
where Aeroplan Credit Cardholders received a free Uber Pass membership, unlocking unlimited
$0 Delivery Fees on eligible food and
grocery orders, ride discounts and additional perks with a free
Uber Pass membership.
"We are thrilled to team up with Uber
Canada to build a more rewarding program for our members,"
said Scott O'Leary, Vice President,
Aeroplan at Air Canada. "Whether you're enjoying a night in or
going out on the town, Uber and Aeroplan will bring you one step
closer to your next reward."
"Our expanded partnership is the ultimate win-win experience for
Aeroplan members," said Lola Kassim,
GM of Uber Eats Canada. "Every trip taken or meal ordered has the
added benefit of helping members book their next adventure. This,
along with perks from Uber Pass,
sets a new standard for loyalty programs."
Additional Partnership Benefits:
- New Uber Eats users get an extra 1,000 Aeroplan bonus points
for their first order;
- New Uber riders will get an extra 1,000 Aeroplan bonus points
for their first ride;
- All Aeroplan members can redeem their points for Uber gift
cards and a 3-month Uber Pass
membership at the Aeroplan eStore. Linked members can redeem for
both at a discounted number of points;
- Aeroplan credit cardholders get a free Uber Pass membership for 3, 6 or 12 months.
How to link your Aeroplan and Uber accounts:
- Open the Uber or Uber Eats app and tap the menu on the top left
corner;
- Tap 'Settings,' and scroll down to tap 'Aeroplan' under the
Rewards section, then tap 'Link Account' and then log into your
Aeroplan account;
- Once accounts are linked, you will start earning points on
qualifying Uber Eats orders and qualifying rides.
How to activate your free Uber
Pass membership:
- Open the Uber or Uber Eats app and tap the menu on the top left
corner;
- Add your eligible Aeroplan credit card to your Uber
account;
- Activate your free Uber Pass membership and use your
Aeroplan credit card when paying for qualifying purchases (the same
one used to activate your free membership).
For more information on the partnership, please visit:
www.aircanada.com/uber.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and
international airline, and in 2019 was among the top 20 largest
airlines in the world. It is Canada's flag carrier and a
founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most
comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada is
the only international network carrier in North
America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to
independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2020, Air Canada was
named Global Traveler's Best Airline in North America for
the second straight year. In January 2021, Air Canada received
APEX's Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+
biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline
in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking.
Air Canada has also committed to a net zero emissions
goal from all global operations by 2050. For more information,
please visit: aircanada.com/media, follow Air Canada
on Twitter and LinkedIn, and join Air Canada
on Facebook.
About Uber
Canada
Uber's mission is to create opportunity
through movement. Co-founded by Calgarian entrepreneur Garrett Camp, Uber started in 2010 to solve a
simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a
button? More than 25 billion trips later, Uber is building products
to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how
people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform
that opens up the world to new possibilities. For more information,
visit uber.com.
SOURCE Air Canada