Aeroplan has announced that it is adding a new airline partner as of 27JUL: Eurowings Discover.
Eurowings Discover is the new leisure carrier of the Lufthansa Group with operating bases in Frankfurt and Munich, Germany. It services international destinations in Africa, North America, the Indian Ocean, and the Caribbean. Through the end of 2021, the airline will also expand its network to medium haul destinations in Europe and northern Africa.
Eurowings Discover offers amenities such as a premium leisure experience with lie-flat business class seating, a premium economy cabin, as well as full meal service in all classes.
The carrier is Aeroplan's seventh new airline addition to the program since JUN 2020, following Etihad, Azul, Vistara, Air Serbia, Virgin Australia, and Air Dolomiti.
Aeroplan notes that members can earn Aeroplan points based on distance flown on all scheduled flights operated by Eurowings Discover. It also notes that members can earn Status Qualifying Miles (SQM) and Status Qualifying Segments (SQS), as well as Status Qualifying Dollars (SQD) on flights ticketed by Air Canada.
Aeroplan also notes the following for Aeroplan Flight Rewards on their new partner's Eurowings Discover Flights:
- 4Y flights will be priced based on Aeroplan’s pricing for partner airlines.
- Members will be able to book 4Y flights online at aircanada.com, through the Air Canada mobile app, or via Aeroplan’s Contact Centre.
- 4Y flights can be combined with flights operated by Air Canada and our other international airline partners.
- 4Y flights are eligible for redemption in Business and Economy classes.
- The partner booking fee will apply for flight rewards which include travel on 4Y.
Aeroplan's accrual chart for flights operated by Eurowings Discover can be found below:
Intra Europe
Cabin | Booking Class | Points Accrual % | Minimum Points for Elite members with Elite Status |
Business | J, C, D , Z | 150% | 375 |
P | 50% | 125 | |
Economy | Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L | 50% | 125 |
Ineligible for accrual | I, O, R, X, A, K | 0% | 0 |
Rest of the World
Cabin | Booking Class | Points Accrual % | Minimum Points for Elite members with Elite Status |
Business | J, C, D , Z | 150% | 375 |
P | 100% | 250 | |
Premium Economy | G, E | 125% | 313 |
N | 100% | 250 | |
Economy | Y, B | 125% | 313 |
M, U, H, Q, V | 100% | 250 | |
W, S, T, L | 50% | 125 | |
Ineligible for accrual | I, O, R, X, A, K | 0% | 0 |