Earlier this year rumors floating around on the web suggested that American Express was going to release a new card modeled after the popular CHASE Aeroplan Card in the US that offers richer benefits and higher status earning.

The benefits of the new American Express® Air Canada® are fantastic to say the least. Here’s the rundown:

| Access to Air Canada Ground Services

Before you’ve even left the airport this new American Express card is going to next-level spoil you with access to Air Canada Concierges and ALL Air Canada lounges worldwide.

Yup. ALL LOUNGES! That includes the Air Canada Signature Suite for you (the cardemember) and one guest when flying on an AC ticketed flight.

| Aeroplan Elite 50K Status

This benefit is free for the first year. After that you’ll have to meet the minimum $50k spend to maintain it. This shouldn’t be a problem for anyone who is focused on winning the points game.

What does Aeroplan Elite 50K Status get you?

Before you fly:

• Priority call centre access
• Priority watilist for full flights
• Priority seat selection: take a seat at the front of the Economy cabin on any flight

At the airport:

• Priority check-in
• Priority stand-by
• 3 free checked bags !
• Priority baggage handling…your bags get to the carousel first!
• Sports equipment handling fees waived
• Free Maple Leaf Lounge access in Canada, LAX, LGA and EWR
• 3 Maple Leaf Lounge one-time guest passes
• Access to Air Canada Cafe
• Complimentary access to Star Alliance Gold lounges
• Priority security clearance for you and up to 9 companions on the same reservation
• Priority boarding

During your flight:

• 20 eUpgrade Credits
• 20 additional eUpgrade Credits
• Free preferred seats on Flex fares in NA, 50% off in international markets

These are just some of the sweet perks that come with Elite 50K status. Head of to AirCanada.com to see all of the other rewards, offersnad status matching that Elite 50K status gives you.

| Exclusive Invite Only

The new American Express Air Canada card isn’t something you can apply for — it’s invite only.

No details are available yet on who will be targeted for this card. As soon as we know we’ll be sharing it right away so be sure to follow our facebook, twitter, instagram as well as sign up for our newsletter.

| Bottom Line

The new American Express Air Canada card offers amazing benefits for big spenders who don’t fly enough to earn Elite status.

If you love upgrades, lounges and free travel on points you’d be crazy to ignore this offer. But the devil is always in the details. We definitely want to see what’s “under the hood’ of this new American Express card.

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