In 2026, you can achieve Aeroplan 25K Status without ever stepping on a plane through the Everyday Status Qualification (EDQ) program. To qualify, you must earn 100,000 base Aeroplan points within a single calendar year (January 1 to December 31). These points must come from "everyday" sources, which include spending on an Aeroplan co-branded credit card (like the TD or Amex Aeroplan cards), shopping via the Aeroplan eStore, or earning points through partners like Starbucks, Uber, and LCBO. It is a peer-to-peer essential to know that "bonus" points from credit card welcome offers or points transferred from Amex Membership Rewards do not count toward the 100,000 EDQ goal—only the base points earned from your actual spending count. Once you hit the 100,000-point threshold, your 25K status is typically granted within a few weeks and is valid through the end of the following year, giving you perks like a free first checked bag, priority boarding, and a small allotment of eUpgrades.