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It’s a good day for Aeroplan members. Aeroplan Family Sharing is back after a year and a half of hiatus due to concerns about fraud and misuse. Aeroplan’s popular Family Sharing feature is again open for new enrollments and now requires member verification.
Aeroplan Family Sharing is Back, with Member Verification
Family Sharing makes it easier to accumulate points together and redeem them for travel and other Aeroplan rewards sooner. In a nutshell;
- Up to 8 verified family members can join together to share points–while keeping their own Aeroplan accounts.
- All points earned, including their existing balances, are added to the shared pool.
- Members with redemption privileges can use points from the shared balance to redeem rewards.
- A Primary Aeroplan Credit Cardholder in the family pool means everyone enjoys their preferred pricing benefit!
- As of February 2025, you must be a Verified Aeroplan Member to be eligible to create, join or invite others to join or change permissions within an Aeroplan Family Sharing pool.
Account verification is a one-time process which includes verifying your mobile number and setting up 2FA before successfully completing one of the following verification options;
- Automatic Verification if;
- Already flown on two separately booked Air Canada-operated flights in the past five years.
- Are the primary cardholder of an Aeroplan credit card linked to and bearing the same name as your own Aeroplan account
- Visit select airports to verify your identity with an Airport Customer Experience Manager.
- Identity using facial biometrics
Important rules on Eligibility & Setting Up a Family Sharing Pool
To participate in an Aeroplan Family Sharing pool, members must:
- Be an Aeroplan member for at least 6 months
- Not have been part of another Family Sharing pool in the past 6 months
- Be a Verified Aeroplan Member (as of February 2025, verification is required)
- To leave a pool, the member must call the Aeroplan Contact Centre (the Family Lead can request removal for another member).
- A Family Sharing pool dissolves when all members leave or are removed.
Takeaway
The long wait is over, and Aeroplan members can make the most of their points through Aeroplan Family Sharing again! Whether your family members earn points frequently or occasionally, the program ensures everyone benefits from combined earning power and gets to their next reward faster.
