Aeroplan Partners with Club Avolta: Earn Points at 1,900 Airport Shops and Restaurants – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Airport spending has long represented a missed opportunity for many loyalty program participants. A new partnership changes that equation by allowing Aeroplan members to collect points on purchases they already make while traveling. The arrangement covers a wide network of retail and, eventually, dining outlets operated under major airport concession brands.
The development arrives at a time when airlines and their affiliated programs seek to deepen engagement through everyday transactions rather than solely through flights. Travelers who pass through participating locations can now treat routine stops for snacks, reading material, or souvenirs as opportunities to build their point balances.
Why the Change Matters for Frequent Travelers
Many passengers already allocate time and money to airport retail during layovers or before departures. Converting those expenditures into loyalty points removes the need for separate earning strategies and aligns spending patterns with program goals. The scale of the network amplifies the effect, reaching locations across numerous countries and terminals.
Participants benefit from a straightforward earning rate that applies uniformly at covered outlets. This consistency simplifies planning for members who move through multiple airports in a single journey. Over repeated trips, the accumulated points can contribute meaningfully toward future redemptions without requiring additional outlays.
Participating Brands and Current Coverage
The partnership includes well-known airport retailers such as Hudson and Dufry, along with other outlets under the same operating umbrella. These locations handle a broad range of products, from convenience items and travel essentials to duty-free selections. Members earn one point for every two dollars spent, a rate that applies across the retail network.
Expansion plans call for dining options to join later in 2026 through the HMSHost brand. Until then, the focus remains on retail transactions. The total footprint reaches approximately 1,900 shops and restaurants worldwide, giving members access in a large number of major and secondary airports.
Practical Steps for Aeroplan Members
Members should present their Aeroplan number at checkout when making purchases at participating locations. Digital wallets or linked accounts may also facilitate earning in some terminals, though staff can confirm eligibility on site. Tracking occurs through the standard Aeroplan statement cycle, allowing members to monitor progress alongside flight activity.
Those who travel regularly through airports with these outlets stand to gain the most immediate value. Occasional travelers can still benefit on longer journeys that involve multiple connections. The program requires no separate enrollment beyond existing Aeroplan membership.
What Matters Now
The partnership integrates airport retail into an established loyalty framework, giving members a low-friction way to earn on spending they would make anyway. Implementation for dining remains scheduled for later in 2026, while retail coverage is already active.
Over time, such arrangements may encourage programs to pursue additional non-flight partnerships that capture more of a traveler’s total journey spend. For now, the immediate effect is expanded earning potential at scale across a global network of airport locations.
