Soon after launching a partnership with SunExpress and teasing its next one, Aeroplan announced that Bamboo Airways will become its newest partner. Bamboo Airways joins as Aeroplan’s 46th airline partner, which brings the number of partners closer to 50 than 40.
Vietnam-based Bamboo Airways is not only a new partner that adds new routes and destinations to Aeroplan’s flight network, but the airline also has a lie-flat long-haul business class product. Let’s dive in to all the details.
A Short Recap…
As a reminder, when announcing the partnership with SunExpress last week, Aeroplan teased their next partner:
They serve a particular, amazing aspirational destination and are the only one serving it on a scheduled basis with jet aircraft. In fact, the aircraft they use on this route is a fleet type they added specifically to serve this market!
Our guess was Air Greenland, which was perhaps a bit ambitious.
Bamboo Airways has a much farther reach than our guess, due to its wider route network and aspirational business class product. Here’s how Aeroplan solved the riddle:
It was Bamboo Airways that took on the Embraer 190 fleet type specifically to serve the islands of Con Dao (VCS) – a gorgeous destination noted for its coral reefs, stunning beaches and clear waters. VCS is not yet able to handle the Airbus aircraft, hence the addition of the 190, which enables Bamboo to provide the only scheduled jet service there.
Redeem Aeroplan Points on Bamboo Airways
Similar to the previous partnerships, Aeroplan redemptions on Bamboo Airways follow all of the principles set out by Aeroplan:
- Bamboo Airways flights will be priced based on Aeroplan’s pricing for partner airlines.
- Members will be able to book Bamboo Airways flights online and over the phone.
- Bamboo Airways flights can be combined with flights operated by Air Canada and other international airline partners.
- A $39 partner booking fee will apply.
The partnership officially launches on November 8, and Bamboo Airways flights will be bookable through the usual mediums of the Air Canada website, the Air Canada app, or the Aeroplan contact centre.
Bamboo Airways Destinations
Before we look at what it will cost in points, let’s take a look at Bamboo Airways’s route network. They have been expanding aggressively, and have already launched international flights to London, Paris, Sydney, and Melbourne.
Their future…
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