When life's unpredictability strikes, altering travel plans with Air Canada necessitates understanding their intricate flight change policies. Whether you're holding a Standard, Flex, Comfort, or more elite fare, each tier comes with its own set of guidelines and potential fees.
Air Canada Flight Change Policy OverviewBasic Economy Tickets: Immutable beyond the initial 24-hour grace period.
Standard Fares: Post the 24-hour window, a $100 fee applies for flights departing within 60 days, while a $25 fee is levied for those beyond. Any fare upgrade will require payment of the price difference.
Flex Fares: Changes within 60 days incur a $50 fee, and a $25 fee for later changes. Fare upgrades follow the same rule as Standard.
Comfort Fares: A uniform $25 fee applies regardless of the departure date. Fare upgrades necessitate additional payment.
Latitude, Premium Economy, and Business Class: No change fee, though fare differences must be settled. Downgrades result in refunds to the original payment method.
Award Tickets: Modifications are permissible up to 2 hours before departure, with a standard fee of $100 per direction, reducing to $75 for Aeroplan Diamond members, and fee exemption for Altitude Super Elite 100k members.
Same-Day Change PolicyDesire to hop on an earlier or later flight on your travel day? Air Canada facilitates same-day changes for a flat fee, simplifying your travel flexibility:
Basic Fares: Excluded from same-day changes.Standard and Flex Fares: Changes incur a fee of $125 and $100 respectively.
Premium Economy, Comfort Class, and Business Class: Enjoy complimentary same-day changes.
Mileage Members: Exempt from same-day change fees if changes commence 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
Steps to Change Your Air Canada FlightVisit Air Canada’s Official Website: Open the web browser and navigate to Air Canada's homepage.
Access 'Manage Bookings': Located under the 'Book' option in the main menu.
Enter Booking Details: Provide your booking reference number and last name to retrieve your ticket.
Make Desired Changes: Modify the source, destination, or travel date as required.
Confirm Changes: Save and submit the new details. A confirmation will be sent via email or text.
Use the E-Ticket: Utilize the updated e-ticket for online or airport check-in.
Terms and ConditionsIssuance: Tickets must be issued on or before April 30, 2021.
Travel Window: Original travel between March 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022.
Change and Completion: New travel must be completed within 24 months from cancellation. No change fee applies.
Direct Booking with Air Canada: Convert ticket value to a fully transferable, non-expiring Air Canada Travel Voucher or Aeroplan points with a 65% bonus. No change fee applies.
Cancellation: Changes or cancellations must be made up to 2 hours before departure. Refunds follow fare rules, with potential cancellation fees.
Cost to Change Air Canada Flight
Basic Economy: Changes not permitted.
Standard Fares: $150 change fee ($100 for specific routes).
Flex and Comfort Fares: $75 change fee (waived for specific routes).
Latitude, Premium Economy, and Business Class: No change fee.
Award Tickets: $100 per direction, reduced to $75 for Aeroplan Diamond members and waived for Altitude Super Elite 100k members.
For further inquiries or assistance, contact Air Canada at
+1(888) 748-0704.
FAQsCan I change my Basic Economy ticket?
Ans. No, Basic Economy tickets are non-changeable after the 24-hour window.
What if my new flight is more expensive?
Ans. You will need to pay the difference in fare.
How do I know if my change is confirmed?
Ans. A confirmation will be sent to your email or via text message.
Understanding Air Canada flight change policy
+1(888) 748-0704 ensures you are prepared for any adjustments to your travel plans, offering peace of mind and clarity in the face of unforeseen changes.