Aeroplan wins three Freddie Awards

Air Canada’s Aeroplan has won three awards at the 35th annual Freddie Awards in the Americas region.

The loyalty program was named Program of the Year and also won Best Redemption Ability and Best Promotion for its Accelerate Your Way to Status campaign.

It marks Aeroplan’s fourth consecutive winning year at the Freddie Awards.

"We’re incredibly proud to be recognized once again at the prestigious Freddie Awards," said Scott O’Leary, vice president, loyalty & product at Air Canada. 

"This honour is especially meaningful to us because it’s voted on by our members whose loyalty and feedback continue to guide us. This is also a testament to our dedicated Aeroplan team, whose tireless work and commitment ensure we continue to deliver a best-in-class program for our members."

The Freddie Awards recognize travel loyalty programs, with winners selected through votes from frequent flyers around the world.

Founded in 1988 by Inside Flyer’s Randy Peterson and named for British aviation pioneer Sir Freddie Laker, the awards recognize loyalty programs for customer service, value and innovation.

This year’s winners were announced on the Miles to Go podcast on May 29, 2026.

“Air Canada Aeroplan won recognition from frequent flyers for offering the Best Promotion, Best Redemption Ability, and was voted Program of the Year in the Americas,” said Gary Leff, co-organizer of the Freddie Awards. 

“On a consistent basis, Aeroplan provides reasonably priced awards. They don’t add fuel surcharges to Air Canada redemptions, and you can easily book your awards on their website. They even have more airline partners to redeem with than anybody else. Their members clearly recognize the outstanding value in being a part of the Aeroplan program."

Air Canada says the Program of the Year win reflects Aeroplan’s digital tools and global partner network.

The Best Redemption Ability award recognizes access to flight rewards, including every available seat on Air Canada flights with no blackouts or carrier surcharges.

The Best Promotion award recognized Aeroplan’s Accelerate Your Way to Status campaign, which offered members a way to earn rewards and achieve elite status.

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