Mr. Scott O'Leary reports

AEROPLAN MEMBERS GET REWARDED FOR COVETED DINING RESERVATIONS AND EXPERIENCES VIA EXPANDED DINR PARTNERSHIP

Air Canada's Aeroplan and DINR have expanded their partnership to reward Aeroplan Members for dining at select, sought-after restaurants, and enjoying exclusive culinary experiences and chef collaborations booked through DINR and, specifically, the DINR Premium membership. A first-of-its-kind dining membership in Canada, DINR Premium combines exclusive benefits and personalized service with new opportunities to earn Aeroplan points.

• DINR Premium gives Aeroplan Members priority access to hard-to-book reservations, first access to culinary event tickets, reserved inventory and distinctive culinary experiences.
• Aeroplan members can now earn 1,000 bonus Aeroplan points when they subscribe to a DINR Premium membership, and 100 Aeroplan points on each eligible, completed DINR reservation as a DINR Premium member plus earning opportunities on culinary experiences and events.

"Air Canada has long championed exceptional culinary experiences that connect Canadians with memorable dining moments," said Scott O'Leary, vice-president, loyalty and product, at Air Canada. "Aeroplan's partnership with DINR helps Aeroplan Members go from discovering remarkable restaurants to experiencing them firsthand, while earning rewards along the way."

Unlock exceptional experiences at top eateries

DINR Premium brings a range of added benefits to culinary enthusiasts in Canada and beyond, including:

• Priority reservations at select acclaimed, in-demand restaurants, including same-day and exclusive inventory, at select restaurants;
• Ticketing for select private dining events, chef collaborations, culinary retreats and special events;
• Dedicated personal booking assistance from DINR when seeking reservations at select restaurants;
• First access to DINR Supper Club dinners and other intimate, member-first events;
• Curated culinary content, including long-form stories, chef features and expert-led recommendations.

"DINR Premium was built to fundamentally change how people experience the best of Canadian hospitality," said Jennifer Tremblay, chief executive officer of DINR. "Our Premium members already enjoy first access to some of the country's most sought-after restaurants and culinary experiences, personal booking assistance for hard-to-get tables, and a growing collection of benefits across dining, travel and lifestyle. We're proud to be the first and only dining reservation platform to offer Aeroplan points, adding another powerful layer of value for our community. It's not just an incredibly exciting step for our DINR Premium members, but also for the industry, giving Canada's best restaurants a differentiated platform that rewards discovery and loyalty, drives engagement, and connects them with one of the country's most valuable communities of travellers and diners."

DINR Premium members earn with each eligible, completed reservation, experience and more

Whether they are at a favourite restaurant close to home or exploring a new culinary destination as they travel, Aeroplan Members can now earn points through DINR Premium:

• Earn 1,000 bonus Aeroplan points when they purchase a DINR Premium membership;
• Earn 100 Aeroplan points with every completed reservation with a DINR Premium membership;
• Earn Aeroplan points on select culinary events and more when purchased via DINR as a DINR Premium member.

The new earn structure builds on Aeroplan's strategic partnership with DINR which launched in October, 2025.

About Aeroplan

Air Canada's Aeroplan is Canada's leading travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million active members worldwide. Aeroplan members can earn or redeem points with over 50 airlines to 1,300-plus destinations globally, without blackouts or surcharges. Redeem for one-way short-haul flights starting at 6,000 points, Air Canada Vacations packages and 9,000-plus hotel partner properties, or shop brands like Amazon, Apple and Dyson via the Aeroplan e-store, with redemptions starting at 3,500 points.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Headquartered in Montreal, Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and internationally on six continents. It holds a four-star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million members worldwide. Members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of more than 50 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers a selection of vacation and flight and hotel packages, tours, cruises, car rentals, and experiences. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada's climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.