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What to expect flying Air Canada economy class

Air canada economy vs. premium economy, ways to get good value on air canada, air canada's economy class, recapped.

Air Canada's Aeroplan , its frequent flyer program, updated its award charts in September 2022. The resulting changes are a mixed bag. Some North American routes might increase in cost up to 10%, but economy awards aren't going up. Plus, short-haul award flights between North America and South America are decreasing by up to 33% because of a new distance band.

If you’re looking to book economy flights on Air Canada, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your booking.

Air Canada introduced basic economy back in 2018, but unlike other airlines, the difference between basic and standard economy amenities isn’t very drastic. Air Canada charges for checked bags and advanced seat selection in both bundles.

Other, more expensive options include Flex, Comfort and Latitude, which offer free bags, better amenities and discounts.

Award bookings

Booking an Air Canada economy class award ticket puts you into standard economy, although you have an option to pay more points for booking into Flex, Comfort or Latitude.

Air Canada seats in economy are inconsistent across the fleet. Seat sizes and pitch (distance between the seats) vary, not only between narrow-body aircraft (A320 and B337) and wide-body (A330 and B787), but also within the same group of aircraft.

While you’re more likely to enjoy more comfortable seats on wide-body jets, a few Air Canada Rouge narrow-body A320 aircraft have spectacular 34-inch pitch, versus the 31-inch on A330. On the other end of the spectrum, there are seats with a dreadful 29-inch pitch.

As to the onboard service, Air Canada has received a number of accolades from airline rating company Skytrax , including Best Airline in North America (eight times in 10 years), Best Airline Staff in Canada and Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness in North America.

Other features of Air Canada’s economy class

Other features for both basic and standard economy include:

Bag allowance: Carry-on only.

Boarding: No priority boarding.

Food: Available for purchase (free with a Latitude ticket).

Paying to upgrade from economy class to Air Canada premium economy might be an interesting proposition for longer flights. So, what is the difference between Air Canada economy versus premium economy?

In short, premium economy passengers receive perks in the airport and on the plane. They receive expedited check-in and priority baggage services, early boarding and larger, more comfortable seats — which also have more legroom. Premium economy passengers board in Zone 2 of 6, whereas economy flyers typically board in Zones 4, 5 or 6.

The general Air Canada economy class experience varies by destination.

International economy flyers get complimentary wines, spirits and meals and a personal touch screen entertainment center. A pillow and blanket are also offered for free.

North America and Caribbean economy flyers, meanwhile, only get a personal touch screen entertainment center. No snacks or sleeping comforts are provided for free.

Book with points on short hauls, especially when cash fares are high

Use Air Canada points on short but often expensive routes up to 500 miles. Unlike some airlines using fully dynamic pricing, Air Canada still has caps on maximum pricing, so paying 6,000 to 10,000 points for a flight that could otherwise cost hundreds of dollars is a good deal.

Here are some example flight routes in the 500-mile band:

Seattle or Portland, Oregon, to Vancouver.

New York to Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal.

Also keep in mind that some short, domestic Air Canada flights can be expensive; consider using your Aeroplan points when you’re traveling within Canada, too.

» Learn more: Sweet spots of the new Aeroplan program

Book your Air Canada flight with United miles

If you have United MileagePlus miles, booking an Air Canada economy flight with United miles (United and Air Canada are Star Alliance partners), may cost you less than booking directly on Air Canada.

For a November flight between Miami and Vancouver, it would cost only 14,000 United miles as compared to the 17,500-25,000 required for the 2,800+ mile flight using Air Canada’s Aeroplan points.

» Learn more: Great ways to earn United MileagePlus Miles

It’s not always this way, so make sure you check the rates for your desired flight on both the Air Canada and United website.

Consider the Aeroplan® Credit Card , if you're a regular traveler

If you fly Air Canada regularly, the Aeroplan® Credit Card can easily return enough value to make the $95 annual fee a relative bargain. The free checked bag benefit alone can cover the cost with one or two round trips a year. The card earns:

3 points per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Air Canada.

3 points per dollar spent on groceries.

3 points per dollar spent at restaurants (including takeout and eligible delivery services).

1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.

500 bonus points for every $2,000 spent in a month (up to a maximum of 1,500 points per month).

Other benefits include:

Sign-up offer: Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. .

First checked bag free on Air Canada flights for you and up to eight other passengers on the same reservation. This benefit applies regardless of what class of economy you travel in.

Automatic 25K status in the first year, which gives you perks like priority check-in, priority boarding and upgrades.

Earn a one-level status boost to 35K Status or higher when you spend $50,000 or more on your card in one year.

Reimbursement for the application fee for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or NEXUS .

Preferred pricing , which may allow you to redeem fewer points for award flights (depending on itinerary).

Pack only a carry-on, and bring your own snacks

Checking a bag will cost you around $24 ($30 CAD) unless you book a more expensive Flex, Comfort or Latitude ticket (or you pay with the Aeroplan® Credit Card . If you can do with just a carry-on, that’ll save you nearly $50 ($60 CAD) per round trip.

The Air Canada Bistro meal box costs over $8 ($10.49 CAD). Taking your snack on board can not only save you more than $16 ($21 CAD) per round trip, but can also give you control of what you want to eat.

» Learn more: Checked baggage vs. carry-on: What you need to know

Air Canada economy seats may not be consistent across the fleet, but that also means you can be in for a nice surprise, since some aircraft offer very generous legroom. Plus, you can expect solid service from Air Canada, which Skytrax named Best Airline in North America.

Unfortunately, the new award chart has made the cost of your award ticket generally more expensive; however, you can still get good value by redeeming your points on short flights or booking Air Canada flights with United miles. You can also save some money by not checking a bag and by packing your own food.

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are our picks for the best travel credit cards of 2024 , including those best for:

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

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The big red bar that says "manage seats"??

No big red bar :( i was kind of hoping maybe it wasn't actually intuitive rather than just not there.

It's a code share. I called and talked to someone but I'm skeptical and want to see it for myself. It's a LONG trip and my seat mate will also be unhappy if I'm in the middle (since I'll have to climb him/her on a very regular basis....)

Just do at quof says, and log in using a web browser. You can definitely do it there.

You can change seat selections on the app. Don't think it works for codeshares though. You do have to add the trip manually with the 6 digit PNR, and from there you can change/look at seats if it is AC booked.

Codeshare may be different.

You all are awesome! So it is definitely not in the app. Even on the website it was really tricky. I could not find/change my seats but did find a page where I could print out a confirmation with them listed. So they are there! Thanks again!

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Air Canada (AC) fleet seat map(s)

Founded on April 10, 1937, Air Canada is Canada's flagship carrier and largest airline by the number of passengers and fleet size. Air Canada is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec. The company's main hubs are Calgary, Montréal-Trudeau, Toronto-Pearson, Vancouver. The company performs scheduled and charter transportation of passengers and cargo to 207 destinations worldwide. Air Canada's fleet size is 316. In addition, the company has a frequent-flyer program - Aeroplan.

Here at seatmaps.com we have compiled the most comprehensive database of airline seatmaps in the industry. Please click on the links below to see the extensive variety of seatmaps within the entire fleet of aircraft that Air Canada operates.

• Airbus A220-300 1 type
• Airbus A319 2 types
• Airbus A321 4 types
• Boeing 737 MAX 8 1 type
• Bombardier CRJ-200 1 type
• Bombardier CRJ-900 1 type

De Havilland

• De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 3 types
• Embraer E175 1 type

Check in rules

Check-in takes place 24 hours before Air Canada departure at online check-in and 12 hours before departure at one of the self check-in kiosks. Arrive at the airport 120 minutes in advance, check-in and baggage drop-off deadline 45 minutes, boarding deadline 30 minutes, boarding gate closes 15 minutes

Maximum Air Canada dimensions include wheels and handles: for standard: height-55cm, width-23cm, length-40cm, for personal: height-33cm, width-16cm, length-43cm . Hand luggage is not subject to weight restrictions. To determine the free checked baggage allowance and any additional charges, if exceeded, you can use the calculator (https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html#/)

Unaccompanied minors

The Unaccompanied Minor Air Canada service is mandatory for unaccompanied children between the ages of 8 and 11. Only adult passengers (16 years of age or older) may serve as accompanying adults for minors (under 12 years of age). An optional service is required for teenagers ages 12 to 17 traveling alone.

Infants are considered to be children under the age of 2 years. Children may fly without a seat on the Air Canada plane. For safety reasons, Air Canada recommends the use of a child restraint on board the aircraft rather than holding a child on your lap. For children over 2 years of age, you must buy a seat on the plane. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a passenger age 16 or older. The accompanying adult must occupy a seat in the same cabin and sit next to the young child.

A small dog or a cat can be taken in the Air Canada cabin. A place for a pet must be booked in advance, as the number of seats is limited. An unaccompanied minor cannot take a pet. Only one cat or small dog per passenger is allowed in the cabin. The pet must be at least 12 weeks old. A pet will count as one standard carry-on bag allowed on board. Maximum size of the container: hard - 23 cm height, 40 cm width, 55 cm length; soft - 27 cm height, 40 cm width, 55 cm length. Must arrive a full 30 minutes before the start of the recommended check-in time for your flight.

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• Airbus A319-100 (319)

Air Canada Seat Maps

• Airbus A220-300 (CS3)
• Airbus A320-200 (320)
• Airbus A321-200 (321) Layout 1
• Airbus A330-300 (333) Layout 1
• Airbus A330-300 (333) Layout 2
• Beechcraft 1900D
• Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8)
• Boeing 767-300ER (763)
• Boeing 777-200LR (77L) Three Class
• Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class Layout 1
• Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three Class Layout 2
• Boeing 787-8 (788)
• Boeing 787-9 (789)
• Bombardier CRJ-100/200
• Bombardier CRJ-705
• Bombardier CRJ-900
• Bombardier Q400
• Embraer E-175
• Embraer E-190
• de Havilland Dash 8 (100)
• de Havilland Dash 8 (300)
• rouge - Airbus A319-100 (319)
• rouge - Airbus A320-200 (320)
• rouge - Airbus A321-200 (321) Layout 1
• rouge - Airbus A321-200 (321) Layout 2
• rouge - Boeing 767-300ER (763)

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In-flight amenities

Each seat features in-seat Audio Video OnDemand (AVOD) including 50 hours of audio. Audio Listings

Each seat features in-seat Audio Video OnDemand (AVOD) including 80 hours of video. Movie Listings

Power ports are accessible from every seat in Business Class. In Economy, power ports are located two per triple (seats A,B and D,E).

Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi access is available on select flights within Canada, the continental U.S., the Caribbean, Mexico and select long-haul international flights. Various time and cost plans are available. Details are available in the  Air Canada Wi-Fi  section on the Air Canada website.

For domestic and transborder flights over 90 minutes, Air Canada operates its Onboard Cafe in Economy Class and charges for alcoholic beverages, snacks and meals. As of May 1 2010, Air Canada only accepts credit cards onboard. Economy Class passengers purchasing a Latitude fare (full Economy) may show their boarding card for complimentary drinks, snacks or meals. Vouchers may be purchased in advance of flight which provide a 20% savings. Business Class passengers receive free bar and meal service. More Information

This aircraft type is used on transborder and domestic routes. There are 35 A319 in the Air Canada fleet.

This aircraft features seat back televisions and audio at each seat, even for short domestic services. Passengers should bring their own headphones to avoid the $3CAD charge.

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