If you've been sitting on Aeroplan miles and eyeing a summer trip to London, this is a straightforward opportunity worth considering. Chicago O'Hare to London Heathrow is available on July 16, 2026, with plenty of seats showing at the lower award rate. The $80 in taxes and fees is reasonable for a transatlantic ticket, especially compared to British Airways redemptions that often carry fuel surcharges in the hundreds.

This pricing represents genuine value. The same route in economy typically books at around 50,000 Aeroplan miles, so you're saving roughly 17,500 miles per ticket. For a family of four, that adds up to 70,000 miles back in your pocket for future travel.

Aeroplan is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One, and Chase Ultimate Rewards, so you have multiple options for topping off your balance if needed. Transfers from Amex and Chase are instant, while Capital One can take a day or two.

One practical tip: July is peak summer travel season, and award space at this price point tends to disappear quickly once it gets attention. If your dates are flexible, search a few days on either side to see if similar availability exists.

How to book

Search and book directly through Air Canada Aeroplan at aircanada.com.