If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, you have access to a quick and valuable travel perk this month. 

The Air Canada Aeroplan program is offering eligible cardholders a 5,000-point flight reward certificate, which can be used toward flights on Air Canada or its extensive network of partner airlines.

The best part? 

Claiming it takes less than two minutes – but you must register by August 18, 2025. 

Once in your account, the certificate will give you a year of flexibility to save points on your next award trip.

How The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Aeroplan 5,000-Point Flight Certificate Works

This promotion is open to primary Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders only. Authorized users and business cardholders are excluded. 

The name on your Aeroplan account must match exactly with the name on your Chase Sapphire Reserve® profile for the registration to work.

Here is the step-by-step process:

• Go to the Aeroplan registration page for the promotion.
• Enter your full name, Aeroplan membership number, and the last four digits of your Chase Sapphire Reserve® card.
• Submit your registration between August 5 and August 18, 2025.

Within 14 days, a 5,000-point Aeroplan flight certificate will be deposited into your account. 

The certificate will be valid for 365 days from the date of issue, giving you time to plan a trip that maximizes its value.

Aeroplan Promotion Rules, Restrictions, And Redemption Flexibility

The rules for this offer are straightforward but important to understand:

• One Per Account. You cannot earn more than one certificate, even if you have multiple Chase Sapphire Reserve® accounts.
• New Bookings Only. The discount cannot be applied to tickets you have already reserved.
• Non-Transferable. You cannot send the certificate to another Aeroplan account, but you can use it to book travel for someone else from your own account.
• Applies Only To Points. Taxes, fees, and surcharges must still be paid separately.
• Single Redemption. You must use the full 5,000 points in one transaction; it cannot be split across bookings.

One of the best features of this promotion is that the certificate can be used for any Aeroplan award flight, including itineraries on partner airlines. 

This opens up the full Aeroplan redemption network, which includes Star Alliance carriers like United Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Singapore Airlines, and All Nippon Airways (ANA), as well as other unique partners such as Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, and Oman Air.

How To Get The Most Out Of 5,000 Aeroplan Points

At current valuations, 5,000 Aeroplan points are worth about $70, but smart travelers know that the Aeroplan award chart and partnerships can stretch that value even further.

Here are some of the best ways to use the certificate:

• Short-Haul Economy Flights. Aeroplan charges as few as 6,000 points for flights under 500 miles, such as New York to Toronto or Chicago to Washington D.C. With the certificate, you would only need to redeem about 1,000 points plus taxes.
• Stopovers. Aeroplan allows you to add a stopover to a one-way award for 5,000 points. Your certificate could make that extra city free.
• Premium Cabins. Apply the discount to business or first-class partner awards to reduce already high-value redemptions by 5,000 points.

Because Aeroplan uses dynamic pricing for Air Canada flights and a hybrid chart for partners, there are many sweet spots where 5,000 points can represent far more than $70 in real travel value.

Boosting Your Aeroplan Balance For Bigger Trips

If the award you want costs more than 5,000 points, you can easily combine the certificate with points from your Aeroplan account.

Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio, often instantly. This makes it simple to top up your balance directly from your Chase account. 

Aeroplan also partners with American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, and Mesa Points, giving you multiple ways to consolidate points into one program.

Some strategies to consider:

• Book Premium Cabins To Europe or Asia. Transfer the exact number of points you need from Chase to Aeroplan, then apply the certificate to bring the cost down.
• Leverage Transfer Bonuses. Occasionally, Chase or other transfer partners offer bonuses (e.g., 20% more Aeroplan points). When combined with the 5,000-point certificate, these can lead to exceptional value.
• Use With Family Pooling. While the certificate is tied to your account, Aeroplan allows points pooling with family members, letting you combine balances for bigger trips.

Why You Should Register Now

This is one of the easiest travel perks you will encounter as a Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholder. There is no spending requirement, no complicated redemption rules, and no downside to registering – even if you do not have immediate travel plans.

The flexibility to use the certificate on Air Canada or any partner airline makes it a virtually guaranteed win.

If you are not currently a Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholder, the timing is ideal. 

Chase is offering an all-time-high welcome bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points plus a $500 Chase Travel credit after $5,000 in spend within the first three months. 

Those points can be transferred to Aeroplan, combined with the 5,000-point certificate, and used for high-value flights.

Final Thoughts

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Aeroplan 5,000-point flight certificate is a rare, easy win. 

With a quick registration before August 18, 2025, you secure a full year to use it on Air Canada or partner flights – whether for a nearly free short-haul, a stopover, or a discount on a premium cabin ticket.

Because Aeroplan partners with Chase Ultimate Rewards and several other transferable points programs, it is easy to top up your balance and turn this small bonus into part of a bigger trip. 

Even if you are not planning immediate travel, there is no downside to claiming it now. Free points with flexible redemption options do not come around often. 

Take two minutes to register today and give yourself another tool to stretch your rewards further in the year ahead.

Kevin Zanes