The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) is celebrating a 10-year milestone as Aeroplan's primary credit card issuer.
The first TD Aeroplan credit cards were issued in January 2014.
According to Air Canada, more than 1 million Canadians have earned travel benefits and redemption options ever since its inception, which include:
- TD Aeroplan credit cardholders have travelled to over 1,800 destinations worldwide with Air Canada and 45+ partners
- Aeroplan members earned over 300 billion Aeroplan points on TD Aeroplan credit cards
- TD Aeroplan credit cardholders have redeemed more than 6 million rewards.
"We're thrilled to have achieved this significant milestone with Air Canada. Canadians have come to rely on TD Aeroplan credit cards as one of the fastest ways to earn rewards, and enjoy benefits to help them travel better," said Meg McKee, Senior Vice President of Canadian Card Payments, Loyalty & Personal Lending. "Whether it's the ever popular free first checked bag, Maple Leaf Lounge TM access or Priority Airport Services that come with select cards, TD Aeroplan cardholders are enjoying a travel loyalty program experience that only teaming up with Canada's flag carrier can bring."
Reflecting on this 10-year milestone, Air Canada and TD revealed emerging travel trends that are expected to continue into 2024:
- Going Further, Staying Longer: Travellers are checking more off their bucket list with extended stays at destinations like Thailand, Australia and Singapore. "They're investing more, but also using features, like Aeroplan's a 4th Night Free, to make extended stays more affordable."
- Chasing Stars: Pop culture is influencing destination choices. "Whether they're jet setting off to an arena concert or visiting the shoot location of their favourite hotel-based drama series, show business inspiration is bringing travellers to a wider range of destinations."
- More Exploring: Cultural exploration is on the rise. "Canadians are using gateway destinations, like Singapore, Bangkok, São Paulo and Dubai, to broaden their horizons and explore new cultures."
- Multi-Gen Travel: Tracing the family history in places like Portugal, Greece and Scotland, "or simply looking to spend more quality time bonding on the beach, are both ways in which we're seeing more families travel together to make up for time lost during the pandemic."
"Together with TD, we're bringing more travel to Canadians through their everyday spending activities," said Scott O'Leary, Vice President of loyalty and product at Air Canada. "Over the last decade, we've brought together the best of our worlds to create the ultimate travel companion - and we couldn't be prouder."
TD Aeroplan's current sign-up offer:
- Earn up to 40,000 Aeroplan points and no annual fee for the first year with the TD® Aeroplan Visa Infinite; the offer ends on 04MAR, 2024. Conditions Apply. Visit TD.com/Aeroplan for more details.
Current TD Aeroplan cardholders who have held their card since its launch in 2014 should watch for exclusive offers throughout 2024 in appreciation of 10 years of loyalty.
