American Express
Aeroplan Reserve Card
11
Lounges in network
6
Airports worldwide
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Free intl visits/year
How to access lounges
Apply & Activate Card
Get your Aeroplan Reserve Card and activate it.
Enjoy Lounge Access
Swipe card or use Priority Pass at participating lounges.
Your access
Domestic
Unlimited
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Cafés in Canada and the US on a same-day Air Canada flight.
Guest Policy
1 guest per visit.
What you get inside
Available facilities vary by lounge — confirm on each lounge page.
Pros
- Highest Air Canada earn rate of the Aeroplan cards — 3x
- Unlimited Maple Leaf Lounge access with a guest
- From 2027 adds 6 Priority Pass and 8 Aspire lounge passes a year
Cons
- Annual fee rises to C$799 from the first billing date after 12 Jan 2027
- No lounge access outside the Air Canada network until 2027
- Amex is accepted at fewer Canadian merchants than Visa
Eligibility
Canadian resident with good to excellent credit
Best for
Heavy Air Canada spenders who want the highest Aeroplan earn rate
How you earn points
Aeroplan points
sourceEarn rates only — we don't print a per-point cash value, since that depends on how you redeem.
Other benefits
How it compares
AM Aeroplan Reserve Card(this card) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fee What the bank charges you every year to hold this card. | C$599/year | C$599/year | C$599/year |
| Access programme Which lounge network this card's access rules route through. | Aeroplan Premium Credit Card | Aeroplan Premium Credit Card | Aeroplan Premium Credit Card |
| Lounges in network How many lounges in Loungely's directory currently accept this card's access programme. | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Spend condition Some cards require a minimum spend before domestic lounge access unlocks. Miss the target and access is blocked that period, even with the annual fee paid. | None No minimum spend to keep domestic access. | None No minimum spend to keep domestic access. | None No minimum spend to keep domestic access. |
| Guest policy Whether you can bring someone into the lounge with you, and what it costs them. | 1 guest per visit. | 1 free Maple Leaf guest per visit until 31 Dec 2026; otherwise C$59 per guest. | 1 free Maple Leaf guest per visit until 31 Dec 2026; otherwise C$59 per guest. |
| Best for The type of traveller who gets the most value from this card. | Heavy Air Canada spenders who want the highest Aeroplan earn rate | Canadians flying Air Canada regularly who want unlimited Maple Leaf Lounge access | CIBC customers flying Air Canada who want unlimited Maple Leaf Lounge access |
Explore comparisons
How does the Aeroplan Reserve Card compare to the Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege?
The Aeroplan Reserve Card carries the same annual fee than the Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege. Both cards route lounge access through Aeroplan Premium Credit Card. See the full comparison table on this page for eligibility and guest-policy differences.
How does the Aeroplan Reserve Card compare to the Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege?
The Aeroplan Reserve Card carries the same annual fee than the Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege. Both cards route lounge access through Aeroplan Premium Credit Card. See the full comparison table on this page for eligibility and guest-policy differences.
Aeroplan Reserve Card — frequently asked
Does the Aeroplan Reserve Card include Maple Leaf Lounges?
The Aeroplan Reserve Card unlocks lounge access via Maple Leaf Lounges — unlimited (Canada & US) (Aeroplan Premium Credit Card network). Depending on tier and issuer, that can mean unlimited Priority Pass visits, complimentary Amex Centurion access, or a limited quota of domestic visits per year. See the card's access-terms section for exact quotas.
How many lounges can I enter with the Aeroplan Reserve Card?
Loungely tracks 11 lounges across 6 airports in 1 country that accept the Aeroplan Reserve Card. Full list on this page — every row shows the specific access rule, guest policy, and last-verified date.
Can I bring guests with the Aeroplan Reserve Card?
1 guest per visit.
What is the annual fee for the Aeroplan Reserve Card?
C$599/year per year, issued by American Express. Eligibility: Canadian resident with good to excellent credit.
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Aeroplan Reserve Card
Unlimited Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and Café access in Canada and the US, plus one guest, on a same-day Air Canada flight
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