The flight that starts a new chapter ✈️ Lie-flat across the Atlantic 🌙 A weekend from your new front door 🌹 All on Aeroplan.
Aeroplan's Star Alliance Gold transfers directly to ITA. Priority boarding and an extra checked bag on the overnight to Rome, plus lounge access at Fiumicino once you're based there. No fuel surcharges on any redemption: you pay government taxes only, roughly $250 one way. Hit 80K SQC and Priority Reward cuts the points cost in half.
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Twelve hours overnight from Toronto ✈️ ITA's own metal, direct to Fiumicino. Land at dawn, city just waking up. One-way ticket, one checked bag, new chapter.
ITA Airways Toronto (YYZ) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) direct. Economy estimate ~37,500 pts one-way; business class estimate ~80,000 pts one-way. Aeroplan zone-based partner pricing (post June 1, 2026 rate; economy to Europe unchanged; business class increased ~20% effective June 1, 2026). Cash economy fare ~$1,200–$1,600 CAD; business class ~$2,500–$3,500 CAD (May 2026). Taxes and fees ~$250 CAD estimate. Verify at time of booking as ITA Airways fuel surcharge policy is subject to change. Always verify current Aeroplan award pricing at aircanada.com/aeroplan before booking.
A two-hour flight from Fiumicino 🌹 The Barri Gòtic, the Boqueria, the seafront. Once you live in Rome, Barcelona is a weekend. ITA connects the two cities directly, and the same Aeroplan points you earned in Canada cover the fare.
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Barcelona El Prat (BCN). Economy return ~20,000 pts estimate; business class return ~35,000 pts estimate. Aeroplan intra-European short-haul partner pricing. Cash equivalent: economy ~$400 CAD return, business class ~$700 CAD return (May 2026). Taxes and fees additional at booking. Verify current Aeroplan intra-Europe award chart at aircanada.com/aeroplan before booking.
Both earn Aeroplan directly on the same program and the same redemptions. The Privilege earns faster and includes Air Canada lounge access and a companion pass. The higher annual cost reflects it.
| TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite | TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | ||
| Annual fee | $139 | $599 |
| Welcome bonus | ||
| Bonus points | ~20,000 pts | ~50,000 pts |
| Toward business class to Rome | 25% of the redemption | 63% of the redemption |
| Earn rates | ||
| Air Canada purchases | 1.5 pts / $1 | 2 pts / $1 |
| Groceries & gas | 1.5 pts / $1 | 2 pts / $1 |
| Dining & travel | 1 pt / $1 | 1.5 pts / $1 |
| Everything else | 1 pt / $1 | 1.25 pts / $1 |
| Air Canada perks | ||
| Free first checked bag | ✓ cardholder + up to 8 on same booking | ✓ cardholder + up to 8 on same booking |
| Preferred Aeroplan pricing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority boarding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maple Leaf Lounge access | — | ✓ unlimited · cardholder + one guest |
| Priority Pass | — | ✓ complimentary membership |
| Worldwide Companion Pass | — | ✓ Air Canada cash economy · $99 base fare after $25K annual spend |
| Insurance | ||
| Emergency travel medical | Up to $2M · first 21 days | Up to $5M · first 31 days |
| Trip cancellation & interruption | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligibility | ||
| Minimum personal income | $60,000 | $100,000 (personal) or $200,000 (household) |
Companion pass applies to Air Canada cash economy bookings worldwide. It does not apply to Aeroplan points redemptions. Verify current earn rates, bonus offers, income thresholds, and full terms at td.com before applying.