American Airlines and Hyatt aren’t the only airline/hotel combo announcing reciprocal benefits today. Air Canada Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy have launched a new partnership which offers status holders in one program status in the other.
The Deal
- Aeroplan and Marriott Bonvoy members can match their status with the other program.
- Direct link to registration for those with Aeroplan status.
- Direct link to registration for those with Marriott Bonvoy status.
Key Terms
- Must have eligible status in one of the programs.
Quick Thoughts
This is a great new opportunity to expand your status if you have status with one or the other programs. For those with Aeroplan 50K, 75K or Super Elite status, you can link your account with your Marriott account to receive Gold status. For those with Marriott Titanium or Ambassador status, you can link that with your Aeroplan account to receive 25K status.
Marriott Gold status isn’t a very meaningful status. Although you’re eligible for late checkout, room upgrades, etc., I wouldn’t count on receiving much seeing as many properties will likely have Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador members to prioritize above Gold members.
Earning 25K status for being a Marriott Titanium or Ambassador member though is potentially much more rewarding. That’s because it includes two free checked bags, priority check-in, preferred seating and more; you can find the full list of benefits here.
What’s particularly useful about this partnership is that you’ll maintain the reciprocal status for as long as you have status in the other program – it’s not some kind of short term status match or status challenge.
I have Titanium status with Marriott and so linked that to my Aeroplan account. The confirmation message stated that it could take a couple of days to see that reflected on my account, but within about 30 minutes I received an email confirming my Aeroplan status had been upgraded. Sure enough, when logging in it’s showing that I have 25K status through the end of 2025.
I’ve no idea how much I’ll be able to make use of 25K status, but getting it for free is better than nothing, plus it might open up another status match opportunity in the future with a different airline. As a result, if you’re eligible for one of these matches, it’s worth linking your two accounts.
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