Skip to main content
Back to All Cards

Affiliate disclosure. AirportLounge.com may earn a commission when readers apply for cards through links on this page. Editorial recommendations and the information presented here are independent of any commercial relationship. Read the full policy.

American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card
Visit issuer site

You will be redirected to the card issuer's official website.

American ExpressCanada

American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card

Annual Fee
CA$599/ year

Premium business travel card with extensive Air Canada benefits, lounge access, and faster path to Elite Status.

This credit card includes airport lounge access through participating lounge programs. Access eligibility, guest policies, and lounge availability vary by airport and may change over time. Credit card lounge access is not guaranteed and may be subject to capacity limits or restrictions. Learn how credit cards provide lounge access. In summary, lounge access depends on your card, the lounge network, and the specific airport. Learn more about airport lounges.

Last reviewed: . Card information is reviewed against the issuer's official benefit pages periodically; verify all terms on the issuer's site before applying.

The Good

  • Welcome Bonus: Up to 90,000 Aeroplan Points
  • Comprehensive Air Canada Travel Benefits (Priority Services)
  • Worldwide Airport Lounge Access (Priority Pass + Maple Leaf)
  • Annual Worldwide Companion Pass (on $25k spend)
  • Extensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Trip Cancel/Delay, etc.)

The Bad

  • High Annual Fee ($599)
  • High Interest Rate (21.99% on purchases)
  • Additional Employee Card fee ($199 for full benefits)
  • Companion Pass requires $25k annual spend

Lounge Access

2 lounge networks included

Guest Policy

Free access for Cardmember + guest in Air Canada Cafés & Maple Leaf Lounges (NA)

Purchase APR

21.99% (Purchases) / 21.99% (Advances)

Credit Score

Excellent

Is the annual fee worth it for you?

Set how often you would use a lounge and what one visit is worth to you. We compare that against this card's real CA$599 annual fee. This counts lounge value only, not credits, points, or other perks.

040+

Starting point is a typical day-pass or guest fee. Adjust to match the airports you use.

Estimated lounge value
CA$520/yr
Annual fee
CA$599/yr
Net for your usage
-CA$79

At CA$65 per visit, you cover the fee at about 10 visits per year. This card opens 344 lounges we track.

Estimate only, not financial advice. It uses values you enter and excludes statement credits, points, taxes, and guest fees. Lounge access and day-pass prices change; verify with the issuer and lounge before you rely on these numbers.

Limited Time Offer

Up to 90,000 Welcome Bonus Aeroplan Points

Offer Terms & Eligibility:

65k pts (Spend $10.5k in 3 mo) + 25k pts (Spend $3.5k in month 13). New members only.

Lounge Networks

2 Included
Priority Pass
Included
Maple Leaf Lounge
Included

Additional Travel Perks

Priority Check-In, Boarding & Baggage Handling
Free First Checked Bag (up to 8 companions)
Priority Pass Membership (Pay-Per-Entry: USD $35/visit)
Pearson Priority Security & Valet Service
$100 NEXUS Card Statement Credit (every 4 years)
Annual Worldwide Companion Pass (Spend $25k)
Rollover SQM & eUpgrade Validity Extension
Comprehensive Travel Insurance Suite

Lounges American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card Opens

344 lounges tracked across 172 airports, derived from this card's network coverage.

View all 344 lounges

Showing top 12 airports by lounge count. 160 more airports also have at least one lounge this card opens.

Coverage is derived from the lounge networks listed on this card and the lounges AirportLounge.com tracks. Specific lounge access can change without notice; verify on the operator's app or site before you travel.

Popular Airports With Lounges

Priority Pass and Maple Leaf Lounge lounges are available at hundreds of airports worldwide

*Card information is accurate as of 2026. Annual fees and benefits are subject to change by the issuer. Please verify all terms and conditions on the issuer's website before applying.

We use optional cookies to credit affiliate referrals and improve the site. Decline and everything still works. Cookie policy