Chase just dropped a 20% transfer bonus to Aeroplan, stacking to 30% for Aeroplan credit card holders transferring at least 50,000 points. The promotion runs through April 30, 2026. That turns 42,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards into 54,600 Aeroplan points.
Do the math and sweet spots appear. Star Alliance business class to Europe on partners like Lufthansa, SWISS, or Austrian often prices at 70,000 Aeroplan points one-way in the 4,001-6,000 mile band. With the bonus, you need roughly 53,800 Chase points. Some shorter or promotional redemptions dip to 55,000-60,000 Aeroplan, landing you in a lie-flat seat for about 42,000-46,000 Chase points.[[1]](https://awardtravelfinder.com/award-charts/aeroplan)[[2]](https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/loyalty-content/documents/flight-rewards-chart-en.pdf)
United MileagePlus charges dynamic prices that routinely hit 80,000 miles or more for the same Polaris business class seats to Europe. On identical routes and dates, Aeroplan frequently saves you 25,000+ points. The product is comparable—same aircraft, same hard product when booking Lufthansa Group metal—yet one program gouges while the other plays nice. For now.[[3]](https://awardtravelfinder.com/award-charts/united)
The Window Is Closing
Aeroplan’s partner award chart remains fixed for most carriers, delivering these predictable prices. Recent shifts toward dynamic pricing on select partners like United have already raised some costs, and the program’s 2026 revenue-based earning overhaul signals Air Canada is squeezing value everywhere else. Rumors of broader spring adjustments have circulated, though nothing is confirmed yet. Waiting feels like playing chicken with a program that has quietly increased medians before.
This 20-30% bonus expires in four weeks. Transfer bonuses this size don’t appear monthly, and Aeroplan rarely advertises when it plans to torch a band. If you’ve been eyeing a summer or fall trip to Frankfurt, Zurich, or London in business class, the current chart is your friend. Book the award first if possible, then transfer only what you need. Points don’t transfer back.
Yes, taxes and fees still sting on some routings—expect €100-200 round-trip on European carriers versus United’s domestic surcharges. But the points delta more than compensates. Flying Lufthansa business from the East Coast for 52,500 effective points beats staring at United’s 80k+ calendar any day.
Why This Beats Most Other Options
Virgin Atlantic still has its 50,000-point Delta one-way sweet spots, but availability is lottery-tier. ANA charges more for its own metal. Air France/KLM Flying Blue’s promo awards are nice when they exist. Aeroplan delivers reliable Star Alliance availability on multiple carriers with a simple zone chart that hasn’t fully dynamic-ified yet.
The edgier truth: most premium card holders sit on unused Chase points while complaining about award space. This bonus hands you a legitimate arbitrage before Air Canada potentially aligns pricing closer to reality—or closer to United’s. Programs devalue. They always do. The only question is whether you act before the next chart update makes 70k feel nostalgic.
Check availability today on routes you actually want to fly. Major U.S. gateways to Germany, Switzerland, and Scandinavia show the best saver-level space. Position if you must; the points savings justify the JetBlue Mint ticket.
Action item: Log into your Chase account, search Aeroplan for specific business class dates to Europe before April 30, confirm the exact points required, then transfer only the precise amount needed (factoring your card’s 10% bonus if applicable). Book the award immediately after the points post. Don’t overthink it—52,500 points in business beats another year in domestic first.