American Express® Aeroplan®* Card

Canadian Flag American Express® Aeroplan®* Card

Annual Fee: $120

Issuer: American Express

Policy Version: July 2025

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: https://info.submitclaims.client.insure
  • phone domestic: 1-800-243-0198
  • phone international: 905-475-4822

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Cardmember, Spouse, Dependent Children

Coverage Summary

Coverage Area Covered? Limit Conditions Exclusions
emergency medical
❌ No
travel accident Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500,000
  • Death or dismemberment must occur within 100 days of accident
  • Must be riding as a passenger on a Common Carrier (plane, train, ship)
  • Fare must be charged to the American Express Card
  • Includes exposure to elements and disappearance (presumed dead after 52 weeks)
  • Suicide or self-inflicted injury
  • War or acts of war
  • Commission of a criminal offense
  • Serving as operator or crew member
  • Alcohol or drug use unless prescribed
trip cancellation
❌ No
trip interruption
❌ No
trip delay Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500
  • The flight departure is delayed for 4 hours or more
  • Denied boarding due to overbooking and no alternative transport within 4 hours
  • Missed connection due to delay of incoming flight and no alternative transport within 4 hours
  • Coverage includes reasonable living expenses (meals, accommodation, taxi)
  • 100% of the ticket cost must be charged to the Card
  • Alternate travel arrangements like new airline tickets (except local taxi/rideshare)
  • Illegal activity or criminal acts
  • War, hostilities, or terrorism
  • Failure of any device to correctly read date/time data
lost baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500
  • Baggage must be checked-in with a scheduled or charter airline
  • Carry-on baggage is covered when the person boards the aircraft
  • Coverage covers loss or damage to owned or borrowed baggage
  • Full fare of the ticket must be charged to the Card
  • Eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses
  • Electronics including cameras, laptops, cell phones, MP3 players
  • Cash, securities, tickets, or documents
  • Sports equipment (except golf clubs, skis, and racquets)
  • Fragile items like china, glass, or antiques
  • Illegal activity, war, or confiscation by authorities
delayed baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500
  • Baggage is not delivered within 6 hours of arrival at outbound destination
  • Purchases must be for essential clothing and sundries
  • Expenses must be incurred within 4 days of arrival
  • Full fare of the ticket must be charged to the Card
  • Delay occurring on a flight returning to the place of residence
  • Illegal activity or fraud
  • War, hostilities, or terrorism
rental car Start Claim
✅ Yes
Actual Cash Value
  • Must decline the rental agency's Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
  • Full cost of rental must be charged to the Card (or Points + Card)
  • Only one vehicle rented at a time is covered
  • Must initiate and complete the rental with the same Card
  • Trucks, pick-up trucks, or vehicles reconfigurable into pick-ups
  • Off-road vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds
  • Trailers, campers, recreational vehicles
  • Vehicles with MSRP over $85,000
  • Intoxicated driving or illegal narcotics
  • Wear and tear, mechanical breakdown
cell phone protection
❌ No
purchase protection Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000
  • Covers direct physical damage or theft
  • At least a portion of the purchase price must be charged to the Card
  • Coverage is in excess of other insurance
  • Items given as gifts are covered
  • Wear and tear
  • Theft from a motor vehicle
  • Mysterious disappearance (lost items)
  • Consumables (perfume, food) and living plants
  • Jewelry in baggage unless hand-carried
  • Motorized vehicles and business property
extended warranty Start Claim
✅ Yes
$10,000
  • Doubles original manufacturer warranty up to one additional year
  • Original warranty must be 5 years or less
  • Entire purchase price must be charged to the Card
  • Valid in Canada or the United States
  • Used, rebuilt, or refurbished items
  • Motorized vehicles (cars, boats, etc.)
  • Business fixtures
  • Items with warranties longer than 5 years
  • Perishables and living plants

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