Aeroplan and Atmos Card Updates: What Cardholders Should Track
Air Canada announced new Canadian Aeroplan card benefits for January 2027, while Alaska says eligible Bank of America card products will be able to transfer points to Atmos in 2027.
TL;DR
Air Canada says Canadian Aeroplan credit cards will add new benefits on January 12, 2027, including 15% savings on Air Canada flight rewards.
- Air Canada says Canadian Aeroplan credit cards will add new benefits on January 12, 2027, including 15% savings on Air Canada flight rewards.
- Alaska says eligible Bank of America card products should be able to transfer points into Atmos Rewards in 2027, but cards, ratios, and launch dates are still missing.
- Do not update a tracker from headlines alone: Aeroplan tier rules are detailed, while Atmos transfer mechanics are still a watch item.
What changed
Air Canada announced a Canadian Aeroplan co-branded card refresh on September 29, 2026. The new Aeroplan benefits start January 12, 2027, and include 15% savings on eligible Air Canada flight rewards, AC Wallet flight benefits for some tiers, broader premium airport benefits, and 4th-night or 4th-day redemption savings.
Alaska also announced a separate Atmos Rewards update the same day. The card-relevant part is more preliminary: in 2027, Alaska plans to let customers with eligible Bank of America card products transfer points into Atmos Rewards. Alaska also says the Atmos Rewards Visa Business Card, issued by Bank of America, should be refreshed in late 2026.
Key details to check
| Category | Confirmed detail | What to track |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Aeroplan flight rewards | Starting January 12, 2027, primary Aeroplan credit cardholders get 15% savings on eligible Air Canada flight rewards. Air Canada says the savings apply to the base fare, not taxes, fees, surcharges, or other charges. | Whether your card is Canadian, active, linked to your Aeroplan account, and eligible for FLY15OFF at booking. |
| Aeroplan AC Wallet flight benefit | Premium and Business Premium cards get up to $100 CAD per year as two $50 CAD benefits. Core and Business Core cards get up to $50 CAD per year as two $25 CAD benefits. Benefits are issued January 15 and July 15 and each is valid for 6 months. | Expiry dates, whether the benefit can apply to your cash booking path, and the fact that Air Canada says it cannot be applied to flight rewards. |
| Aeroplan premium airport benefits | Premium cardholders gain Maple Leaf Lounge access worldwide with one guest and priority security at select airports for up to eight companions on the same reservation. | Boarding-pass display, same-day eligible flight rules, companion limits, and card tier. |
| Aeroplan hotel and car redemption benefits | Aeroplan credit cardholders get a 4th Night Free hotel redemption benefit and a 4th Day Free car rental redemption benefit on eligible single reservations of at least four consecutive nights or days. | Participating providers, cancellation rules, no combining separate bookings, and whether a modified trip must be canceled and rebooked. |
| Bank of America to Atmos | Alaska says eligible Bank of America card products should be able to transfer points into Atmos Rewards in 2027. | Eligible cards, transfer ratio, minimum transfer amount, launch date, and whether transfers earn status points. |
| Atmos Rewards Visa Business Card | Alaska says the BofA-issued business card refresh is planned for late 2026 with 10x points on eligible Atmos Rewards for Business purchases, lounge passes, free same-day confirmed flight changes, and more. | Full card terms, annual fee, caps, lounge-pass quantity, and same-day change restrictions. |
These are the decision-changing details to keep separate in your tracker.
Who should care
Canadian Aeroplan cardholders have the most concrete action item. The 15% flight-reward savings can be valuable, but it is not a blanket 15% discount on every cost in an award booking. The AC Wallet benefits also have semiannual timing, 6-month validity, and tier differences that are easy to miss.
U.S. readers should treat the Atmos news as a watch item, not a finished tracker entry. The transfer idea could make some Bank of America points much more useful, but Alaska has not published the eligible card list, ratio, or exact launch date.
What to do next
- If you hold a Canadian Aeroplan card, check your issuer notice before January 12, 2027 for card-specific fee and agreement changes.
- Add January 15 and July 15 reminders only if your card tier receives an AC Wallet flight benefit.
- Keep FLY15OFF separate from taxes and fees when valuing Aeroplan award bookings.
- For Bank of America, wait for official eligible-card and transfer-ratio terms before moving Atmos into a rewards-transfer tracker.
- Save screenshots of account-side terms when these benefits appear, especially if your annual-fee decision depends on them.
Sources
Official Aeroplan sources: Air Canada's September 29 announcement and new card benefits page. American Express Canada also published Aeroplan card refresh details.
Official Atmos and Bank of America sources: Alaska's Atmos Rewards expansion announcement and Bank of America's earlier Alaska partnership extension. Additional coverage: NerdWallet's Atmos Rewards update.
Related Perkmon reading: Bank of America Travel Center changes, Bank of America Premium Rewards benefits tracker, and how to track credit card benefits.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the new Aeroplan benefits for U.S. Chase Aeroplan cardholders?
This Air Canada September 29 announcement is about Canadian Aeroplan credit cards. U.S. Chase Aeroplan cardholders had a separate 2026 refresh, so do not copy the Canadian tier table onto the U.S. card.
Can Bank of America cardholders transfer points to Atmos today?
Not based on the public announcement. Alaska says eligible Bank of America card products should be able to transfer points into Atmos Rewards in 2027, but the eligible cards, ratio, and launch date are not yet published.
Before you act
- Issuer, loyalty-program, and partner terms can change.
- Verify current terms directly with Air Canada, Aeroplan, Alaska, Bank of America, and your own account before acting.
- This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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