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Definition: An Aeroplan award-redemption feature allowing holders to add a stopover (24+ hours) at any Star Alliance partner hub for an additional 5,000 miles. Combined with Aeroplan's distance-based chart, the Stopover Reward is one of the most flexible stopover features in any major frequent-flyer programme.
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Term at a glance
| Term | Stopover Reward (Aeroplan) |
|---|---|
| One-liner | An Aeroplan award-redemption feature allowing holders to add a stopover (24+ hours) at any Star Alliance partner hub for an additional 5,000 miles. Combined with Aeroplan's… |
| Where it matters | Premium-cabin booking decisions, fare-rules interpretation, airline-product comparison. |
| Related concepts | Stopover Program · Excursion Perk · Award Chart · Distance-Based Award Chart · Aeroplan |
| Last verified | 2026-05-07 |
The Stopover Reward is an Aeroplan-specific award-redemption feature: a holder can add a stopover (24+ hours) at any Star Alliance partner hub on a one-way award redemption for an additional 5,000 miles fee.
How it works: - **Add a stopover** at any Star Alliance partner hub on a one-way award - **Stopover duration** can be from 24 hours to up to 45 days - **Additional cost**: 5,000 miles per stopover (fixed fee; not distance-based) - **Multiple stopovers** are permitted on a single redemption (each adds 5,000 miles) - **Combined with Aeroplan's distance-based chart**, the underlying redemption cost remains predictable
Sweet-spot applications: - **North America to Asia with Tokyo stopover** — 75,000 miles + 5,000 stopover fee = 80,000 miles for SFO → HND (5-day stopover) → SIN - **Europe to Asia with Frankfurt stopover** — Aeroplan partner-award rate + 5,000 = European stopover before continuing to Asia destination - **South America trips with Panama City or Lima stopover** — 50,000 + 5,000 = 55,000 miles for an Americas-Pacific stopover combination - **Multiple-stopover round-the-world style** — 2 stopovers add 10,000 miles, opening up complex routings at modest premium over single-segment redemption
Practical advantages: - **Predictable cost** — fixed 5,000 miles per stopover, no calendar-driven variability - **Generous stopover duration** — up to 45 days is unusual among major programmes - **Multiple stopovers permitted** — most other programmes allow at most 1 stopover per redemption - **Combined with Aeroplan's clean cash-fee structure** on partner awards — particularly Star Alliance partners with low YQ surcharges
Compared to United's Excursion Perk (free stopover, 1 per redemption) and Avios's short-haul-friendly chart (no native stopover concept; segment redemptions instead), Aeroplan's Stopover Reward is the most flexible stopover-redemption tool in the major Star Alliance ecosystem.
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At a Glance
| Term | Quick definition | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Stopover Program | An airline-offered benefit allowing passengers to stop in a connecting hub city for an extended period… | Read |
| Suite | An airline suite is a premium cabin seat enclosed by walls and a closing door, offering a private room-like… | Read |
| Stopover | A stopover is a deliberate break in a journey at an intermediate point lasting more than 24 hours for… | Read |
| Sweet Spot | An award-chart redemption where the combination of cabin product, mileage cost, and cash fees aligns… | Read |
| Status Match | A status match is when an airline grants you equivalent elite status in their frequent flyer programme based… | Read |
| Throne Seat | A throne seat is a premium cabin seat in the centre of a row that benefits from extra width and storage… | Read |
Related Terms
An airline-offered benefit allowing passengers to stop in a connecting hub city for an extended period (typically 24 hours to 7 days) at no additional fare. Iceland, Singapore, Qatar, Turkish Airlines, and several others offer flagship stopover programs that effectively give travelers two destinations on one ticket.
An airline suite is a premium cabin seat enclosed by walls and a closing door, offering a private room-like experience at 40,000 feet. Suites are found in both first class and modern business class products.
A stopover is a deliberate break in a journey at an intermediate point lasting more than 24 hours for international flights (or more than 4 hours for domestic flights), allowing passengers to explore a connecting city.
An award-chart redemption where the combination of cabin product, mileage cost, and cash fees aligns favorably for the holder — typically a partner-metal redemption priced at a published rate that is materially below the cash-fare equivalent. Sweet spots are programme-specific and shift over time as charts restructure.
A status match is when an airline grants you equivalent elite status in their frequent flyer programme based on elite status you hold with a competing airline, allowing you to enjoy benefits without starting from scratch.
A throne seat is a premium cabin seat in the centre of a row that benefits from extra width and storage because it has no neighbour on either side, creating an exceptionally spacious and private experience.
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