EVA Air’s Royal Laurel is one of the best-reviewed business class cabins flying. It goes nonstop from Vancouver and Toronto to Taipei, so there is no US positioning leg to book.
Taipei is EVA’s hub, so the same seat reaches deep into Asia on one ticket. Move the spend slider to see how long each card takes to earn the points. The highlighted cell is the card you’ve selected.
Board in Canada and wake up in Taiwan, no US connection to clear. 🥟 Royal Laurel is the cabin reviewers keep ranking near the top, a flat reverse-herringbone seat with direct aisle access and a footwell you can actually use. Taipei is the night markets, soup dumplings at the Din Tai Fung where it started, and hot springs in the hills a short metro ride from downtown.
~150,000 pts return Royal Laurel business · YVR or YYZ–TPE nonstop on EVA Air, booked through Aeroplan on the partner distance-based chart at roughly 75,000 pts each way from Western Canada. EVA is a Star Alliance partner; Royal Laurel is its 777-300ER business cabin on long-haul routes — confirm aircraft type when booking. EVA partner awards through Aeroplan carry no fuel surcharges; taxes and fees are the only cash cost. Aeroplan partner pricing is distance-based and dynamic; the eastern routing sits in a higher band. Market business fares on this routing run ~$6,000–$8,500 CAD return. Saver space is limited; verify at aircanada.com/aeroplan.
Taipei is EVA’s hub, so the same Royal Laurel seat carries you deeper into Asia on one ticket. 🏝 Bangkok for the street food and the temples along the river. Singapore for the hawker centres and an airport that is a destination in itself. Bali for the rice terraces and a slower week. One business class fare, one of Asia’s best route networks.
~175,000 pts return business class · Canada–TPE on EVA Air, connecting to Bangkok, Singapore, or Denpasar on EVA or a Star Alliance partner, booked through Aeroplan on the partner distance-based chart. The longer North America–Southeast Asia distance band costs more points than Taipei alone. EVA partner awards carry no fuel surcharges; taxes and fees are the only cash cost. Market business fares for this routing run ~$7,500–$10,000 CAD return. Saver-level partner space is limited and books up fast. Verify at aircanada.com/aeroplan.
Aeroplan lets you stop in one city for up to 45 days mid-journey for 5,000 points. 🌏 Fly Royal Laurel to Taipei, stay a month for the night markets and the mountains, then carry on to Bangkok or Singapore on a Star Alliance partner. Two countries on one award, and the long-haul leg is still among the best business class seats flying.
~185,000 pts return business class with a Taipei stopover · Canada–TPE (Royal Laurel, EVA)–onward to BKK or SIN on a Star Alliance partner, all on one Aeroplan award. Aeroplan permits one stopover of up to 45 days for an extra 5,000 points on a round-trip partner award. Onward pricing reflects the higher North America–Southeast Asia distance band. EVA partner awards carry no fuel surcharges. Market business fares for this routing run ~$8,500–$11,000 CAD. Stopover and routing rules change; verify at aircanada.com/aeroplan.
| Category | Rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada ($500/mo) | 2.0× | — |
| Travel, dining, telecom ($2,000/mo) | 1.5× | — |
| Other ($2,500/mo) | 1.0× | — |
| Annual earn | — | |
| Category | Rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada & ACV ($500/mo) | 3.0× | — |
| Hotels & car rentals ($750/mo) | 2.0× | — |
| All other ($3,750/mo) | 1.25× | — |
| Annual earn | — | |
TD split: 10% Air Canada direct (2×), 40% travel, dining, telecom & transit (1.5×), 50% general (1×). Amex Reserve split: 10% Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations (3×), 15% hotels and car rentals (2×), 75% everything else (1.25×). Both cards earn Aeroplan points directly — no transfer step required. The earn crossover where Amex’s higher rate covers its $450 fee premium occurs at approximately $10,400/month in total spend.
Both cards earn Aeroplan directly on the same Air Canada flights and the same partner redemptions, including EVA. The difference is earn rate, Air Canada perks, and the cost of carrying the card.
| TD Aeroplan Visa Business | Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | ||
| Annual fee | $149 | $599 |
| Supplementary card fee | $49 each · first two waived year 1 | $199 each · or add a no-fee Aeroplan Business card at $0 |
| Welcome Bonus | ||
| Maximum bonus | Up to 60,000 pts | Up to 90,000 pts |
| Bonus structure | 10K on first purchase + 30K at $15K in 180 days + 20K at $25K in 365 days | 65K after $10,500 in first 3 months + 25K after $3,500 in month 13 |
| Earn Rates | ||
| Air Canada & Air Canada Vacations | 2 pts/$1 | 3 pts/$1 |
| Hotels & car rentals | 1.5 pts/$1 (travel category) | 2 pts/$1 |
| Travel, dining, telecom, transit | 1.5 pts/$1 | 1.25 pts/$1 (general rate) |
| All other purchases | 1 pt/$1 | 1.25 pts/$1 |
| Earn cap (bonus categories) | $80,000/yr on bonus-rate categories | None stated |
| Air Canada Perks | ||
| Free first checked bag | Yes · cardholder and up to 8 on same booking | Yes · cardholder and up to 8 on same booking |
| Maple Leaf Lounge access | 1 pass per $10,000 spend · max 4 per year | Unlimited · North America · cardholder + one guest |
| Air Canada Café access | — | Included · North America |
| Priority Pass membership | — | Complimentary membership · 1,200+ lounges (visit fees apply) |
| Status Qualifying Miles | 1,000 SQM per $20,000 spend · max 25,000/yr | 1,000 SQM + 1 SQS per $10,000 spend · 2× faster |
| Annual companion pass | — | Yes · economy companion at $99 base fare after $25,000 annual spend |
| Other Perks | ||
| NEXUS application fee rebate | Up to $100 CAD every 48 months | — |
| Avis Preferred Plus | Yes | Yes |
| Insurance | ||
| Emergency travel medical | Up to $2M · first 15 days of trip | Up to $5M · first 15 days of trip |
| Trip cancellation | Yes | Up to $1,500 per person |
| Trip interruption | Yes | Up to $1,500 per person |
| Flight delay & baggage | Yes (9 coverage types) | Yes · up to $1,000 for delays of 4+ hours |
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TD earn cap applies to bonus-rate categories combined. Amex companion pass applies to Air Canada economy cash bookings worldwide. Verify current welcome offers, earn rates, and terms directly with TD and American Express before applying.
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