Give the gift of better travel with a Status Pass
With a Status Pass, eligible Aeroplan Elite Status Members can treat anyone they like! A relative, friend or even a colleague – as long as they have an upcoming reservation. The recipient, along with their travel companions, will then enjoy premium travel services throughout their entire journey with Air Canada.
Getting access to Status Passes
Aeroplan Elite 50K, 75K and Super Elite Members have the following Status Passes available to them:
How to send a Status Pass
Status Passes expire 12 months from the date they were issued. They can be applied to any Air Canada flights, by following the steps below. If the flights are part of an Air Canada Vacations package, members must contact Air Canada Reservations. Once assigned, a Status Pass can be revoked up until 6 hours before the flight.
1 Sign in to your Aeroplan account.
2 Redeem the Status Pass Benefit found under the Benefits tab.
3 Input the booking reference and last name of one of the customers on the itinerary to share the pass.
4 Ready to go! The Status Pass is applied to the specified booking and the recipient will be able to enjoy better travel on all their associated Air Canada flights.
Travel benefits included with a Status Pass
Status Pass recipients can enjoy many travel perks throughout their trip when departing on a flight operated by Air Canada. As Status Passes are associated to a booking number, your boarding pass will be the key to enjoying the following benefits:
3 complimentary checked bags
Enjoy three checked bags, each free of charge (32 kg per bag).
Priority Airport Check-in
Go to the Air Canada Priority line at the counters for a faster and more convenient check-in experience.
Priority Security Clearance
Enjoy faster access to security screening where dedicated lanes are available.
Maple Leaf Lounge & Air Canada Café access
Simply present your boarding pass to enter*, then enjoy the amenities of our award-winning lounges and Cafés.
*Guest access is not included. Minors must always be accompanied by an adult with lounge access.
Priority Boarding
Board the flight first through a Priority Boarding zone and dedicated lane.
Priority Baggage Handling
With Priority tags, baggage will be among the first on the carousel upon arrival at set destination.
Frequently asked questions
I'm a Super Elite Member. Will my Status Pass recipient be able to access Concierge services?
No, the Aeroplan Elite Status level of the gifting member does not carry over to the recipients of the Status Pass. The recipients of the Status Pass receive the defined benefits outlined on this page for Air Canada-operated flights only.
Status Passes remain valid for 12 months from the date they were issued; passes will expire if not used by the date noted on the pass itself. A Status Pass can be added to a booking containing flights departing before or after its expiry date.
How many checked bags can each traveller check-in?
Each customer on bookings with a Status Pass is entitled to 3 checked bags (up to 32kg/70lb each) when departing and checking in for Air Canada-operated flights.
Which Maple Leaf Lounges can members access?
Access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and to the Air Canada Café is granted exclusively when departing on an Air Canada-operated flight. Bookings with a Status Pass will include a Maple Leaf Lounge indicator on the boarding pass. Access is not valid for contracted lounges (e.g. Star Alliance* or other airline partner lounges). Access is not valid for the Air Canada Signature Suite. No lounge guest access is permitted.
*Exception: Access valid at the United Club located in Terminal A of Newark Liberty International Airport.
How do travellers access Priority Security Clearance?
Bookings with a Status Pass will include a Priority Security Clearance indicator on the boarding pass. Priority Security is not offered at all airports.
Bookings must include at least one Air Canada-operated flight. Status Pass entitles the recipient to premium travel services prior to and on Air Canada-operated flights only. These benefits do not extend to flights operated by another airline.
What types of bookings can Status Passes be applied to?
Status Pass can be applied to unused revenue and redemption bookings through the member dashboard or Air Canada Contact Center. Status Pass can be applied to partially used revenue and redemption bookings through the Contact Center only. The recipients of the Status Pass do not have to be Aeroplan Members.
Can a Status Pass be sent to someone who booked with Air Canada Vacations?
Status Pass can be only applied to Air Canada Vacations bookings through the Air Canada Contact Centre.
How many Status Passes do I need for my Air Canada Vacations package?
Your Air Canada Vacations package can contain more than one flight reservation. One Status Pass is required for each of those flight reservations.
What happens if I want to send a Status Pass to someone who already has access to these benefits?
For bookings that already include enhanced benefits (e g. Business Class bookings, recipient holds Aeroplan Elite Status higher than Aeroplan 50K), Status Pass can only be applied through the Air Canada Contact Center.
How many travellers can enjoy the benefits of a Status Pass?
One Status Pass covers up to 9 passengers on the same flight reservation. It can't be used for group bookings with more than 9 passengers.
If passengers are on separate reservations, each booking needs its own Status Pass for everyone to enjoy the perks.
Can I cancel an already sent Status Pass?
Unused Status Passes can be cancelled up to 6 hours prior to travel through the Aeroplan Member dashboard. The Status Pass is considered used and cannot be refunded once travel has commenced.
If I remove the Status Pass from the recipient's booking, will it be refunded?
If removed from an unused booking prior to the pass' expiry, it will be refunded to your account. If removed from an unused booking after the pass' expiry, it will be forfeited.
Must travel commence before the expiry of my Status Pass?
No. While the Status Pass must be applied to a booking before its expiry, travel can take place at any time.
How do I know if the Status Pass was added successfully to a booking?
The person granting the pass will see the pass applied in the Benefits section under Status Pass. An applied Status Pass will appear in the “Sent Passes” section.
So long as travel has not commenced, the Status Pass has not expired, and is removed at least 6 hours prior to departure, it will be refunded. The Status Pass can’t be refunded from a booking that is upgraded within 6 hours to flight departure.
The recipient will see a note when viewing their booking details on aircanada.com and on the Air Canada app. After checking in for an Air Canada flight, "STPA" will be printed on their boarding pass along with the Lounge indicator, Priority Security and Priority Boarding zone. Benefits will be granted by presenting the Air Canada boarding pass.
A Status Pass only grants benefits when departing on an Air Canada-operated flight.
Status Pass benefits will not be granted prior to your departure from Toronto on the Lufthansa flight. You will enjoy all the available defined benefits outlined on this page prior to your return Air Canada-operated flight from Frankfurt.
For the safety of our younger guests, each lounge strictly adheres to local laws and regulations regarding the serving of alcoholic beverages. To enter one of our Maple Leaf Lounges, minors must be accompanied by an adult lounge guest.