Aeroplan vs Miles & More — compared in 2026
Air Canada Aeroplan and Lufthansa Miles & More are both in Star Alliance and book many of the same flights. Compare where award prices, fees, family rules and expiry differ.
| Feature | Aeroplan | Miles & More |
|---|---|---|
| Official transfer | ja | ja |
| Family pooling | ja | nein |
| Gift points | ja | ja |
| Award for others | ja | ja |
| Processing time | Transfers are usually instant. | Award bookings for others are instant. |
| Transfer fees | Aeroplan point transfers cost a fee (indicative: about CAD 0.01 per point plus a fixed transaction fee). Family Sharing is free. | Direct mileage transfers to another member have not been possible since early 2023. Booking an award for another person is free; the traveller pays taxes and surcharges. |
| Minimum transfer | 1,000 points | Not applicable (no direct mileage transfer) |
| Expiry rules | Points expire after 18 months without earning or redeeming activity. | Miles normally expire 36 months after crediting; status and HON members and credit card holders have different rules. |
| Currency | Points | Miles |
| Region | North America | Global |
Our verdict
For Star Alliance flights it pays to compare both, since Aeroplan has its own award charts and fees. Aeroplan offers free household pooling through Family Sharing, while Miles & More no longer allows direct mileage transfers.