Aeroplan just opened up one of the most unusual redemptions in the program: you can now use Aeroplan points to book seats on Harbour Air, the Vancouver-based seaplane carrier. As of October 28, 2026, Harbour Air became the first seaplane airline — and the first regional B.C. carrier — in the Aeroplan network to accept point redemptions, not just earning. Here’s exactly how it works, what it costs, and whether it’s worth your points.
⚡ Aeroplan + Harbour Air — Quick Facts (2026)
What Changed: Aeroplan Redemptions on Harbour Air
Harbour Air and Aeroplan have actually had a relationship since December 10, 2025, when the seaplane airline joined the Aeroplan network and members started earning points on paid Harbour Air fares. At the time, Air Canada said redemptions were coming “sometime in early 2026.” It took a little longer than that, but on October 28, 2026, Aeroplan flipped the switch: members can now spend points — not just earn them — on eligible Harbour Air scheduled flights.
That makes Harbour Air the first regional seaplane operator anywhere in Aeroplan’s partner network to offer reward redemptions, sitting alongside Aeroplan’s roughly 45 other airline partners on the “Select Partners” chart.
How to Book a Harbour Air Flight With Aeroplan Points
Harbour Air reward flights are bookable directly through Air Canada’s own channels — you don’t need to go to harbourair.com for the points redemption itself.
- Log in to aircanada.com or the Air Canada mobile app with your Aeroplan account.
- Search using the seaplane-specific airport codes rather than the regular airport codes — for example, CXH (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) instead of YVR, and YWH (Victoria Harbour) instead of YYJ. Searching by city name (e.g., “Vancouver — All Airports”) will usually surface both the Air Canada and Harbour Air options together.
- Choose between the two reward fare types: Economy Standard or Latitude.
- Pay with Aeroplan points plus a flat $39 partner booking fee (this covers most of the taxes/fees on a short seaplane hop).
Make sure your Aeroplan number is also linked to your free Harbour Air Club profile — that’s a separate step from booking, but it’s what lets you keep earning Club Credits and Aeroplan points on top of each other on future paid Harbour Air flights.
Harbour Air Points Pricing
| Fare Type | Points (one-way) | Taxes/Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Standard | From 9,000 points | $39 partner booking fee |
| Latitude | From 14,000 points | $39 partner booking fee |
Because Harbour Air sits on Aeroplan’s Select Partners chart, pricing can vary a bit by route and date rather than following the fixed distance-based chart Air Canada itself uses. Early reports (and our own search) found plenty of availability on short hops like downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria for 9,000 points plus the $39 fee.
Where You Can Fly
Harbour Air flies up to 200 scheduled flights a day across roughly 15 destinations in coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, mostly from its downtown Vancouver terminal and from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Destinations that have been named as part of the Aeroplan partnership include:
- Vancouver (Harbour / CXH and YVR South Terminal)
- Victoria (Harbour / YWH)
- Nanaimo
- Comox and Campbell River
- Tofino and Ucluelet
- Powell River and Sechelt
- Salt Spring Island (Ganges Harbour)
- Whistler
- Seattle (Lake Union), cross-border
Some of these routes run year-round, while others are seasonal, so availability will shift depending on when you’re searching. Only scheduled flights are part of the Aeroplan program — Harbour Air’s scenic tours and private charters are excluded.
Baggage Allowance and Fees
Each Aeroplan reward booking on Harbour Air includes 25 lb (about 11 kg) of baggage per passenger, with extra weight purchasable at check-in. That’s actually more generous than Harbour Air’s cheapest cash fare (Light), which includes only 10 lb total (carry-on included), with extra weight billed at roughly $3/lb — something worth factoring into your value comparison below.
What You Can’t Do (Yet)
- No mixed-carrier itineraries: at launch, a Harbour Air reward segment can’t be combined with another airline’s flight (including Air Canada) on the same Aeroplan award ticket. If your trip needs a connecting seaplane hop, book it as its own separate reward.
- No scenic flights or charters: only scheduled point-to-point service counts.
- No reciprocal elite benefits — yet: Aeroplan Elite Status doesn’t currently unlock any extra perks on Harbour Air, and Harbour Air Club tier benefits (like free baggage or priority service) are separate from the Aeroplan redemption itself. Both companies have said more integration could come later.
Earning Aeroplan Points on Paid Harbour Air Flights
Redemptions are the new part, but earning has been live since December 2025. If you’re paying cash for a Harbour Air flight, join the free Harbour Air Club and add your Aeroplan number to your profile — points are credited per flight segment, by fare class:
| Fare Class | Aeroplan Points per Flight |
|---|---|
| Flex | 200 points |
| Comfort | 150 points |
| Value | 100 points |
| Light | 0 points |
Harbour Air’s Commuter Pass and Unlimited Explorer Pass also earn points, since both book into the Value fare bucket. A round trip earns points on each segment, so book Comfort or Flex if points-earning matters to you — Light fares earn nothing.
Is It Worth It?
Short answer: it depends what you’re comparing against. Against Harbour Air’s cash Comfort fare, a 9,000-point Economy Standard redemption works out to roughly 2.2 cents per point — a solid redemption by Aeroplan standards. Against the bare-bones Light fare, the math is closer to 0.66 cents per point, which is a weak use of points on its own — though that comparison ignores the extra 25 lb of baggage you get with the reward fare that Light doesn’t include.
Our take: always price out the cash fare first. If you’re a frequent flyer on routes like Vancouver–Victoria or Vancouver–Nanaimo and have points sitting unused, this is a fun, easy way to put them to work on short regional hops — just don’t expect the outsized value you’d get redeeming Aeroplan points on a long-haul Star Alliance business class seat.
How to Get the Points
- American Express Membership Rewards (from the Amex Gold Rewards or Platinum Card) transfer to Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio.
- Aeroplan co-branded cards — TD, CIBC, and American Express Aeroplan cards — earn Aeroplan points directly on everyday spending, and often come with sizeable welcome bonuses that alone can cover a round trip or two on Harbour Air.
- Keep earning on paid Harbour Air flights themselves once you’ve linked your Aeroplan number, using the fare-class table above.
FAQ: Aeroplan and Harbour Air
When did Aeroplan redemptions on Harbour Air start?
Redemptions launched on October 28, 2026. Earning Aeroplan points on paid Harbour Air flights has been available since December 10, 2025, when the two companies first announced their partnership.
How many Aeroplan points does a Harbour Air flight cost?
Redemptions start at 9,000 points one-way for the Economy Standard fare and 14,000 points one-way for Latitude, plus a flat $39 partner booking fee. Exact pricing can vary by route and date since Harbour Air is a Select Partner rather than using Air Canada’s fixed distance-based chart.
Where do I book a Harbour Air reward flight?
Through aircanada.com or the Air Canada mobile app, using your Aeroplan login. Search using the seaplane terminal codes (CXH for Vancouver Harbour, YWH for Victoria Harbour) or search by city to see Harbour Air options alongside Air Canada flights.
Can I combine a Harbour Air reward flight with an Air Canada flight on the same ticket?
Not yet. At launch, Harbour Air reward segments must be booked as their own separate Aeroplan redemption and can’t be mixed with another airline’s flights on one itinerary.
How much baggage is included on a Harbour Air Aeroplan reward flight?
25 lb (about 11 kg) per passenger is included with the reward fare, with extra weight purchasable at check-in.
Can I earn Aeroplan points on a Harbour Air scenic tour?
No. Both earning and redemption apply only to Harbour Air’s scheduled point-to-point flights — scenic tours and private charters are excluded from the Aeroplan partnership.
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