Aeroplan: Reward flight change, cancellation and refund fees

May 7, 2024

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Tutorials Aeroplan: Reward flight change, cancellation and refund fees

To the point Here are all the fees and rules you need to know to change or cancel an Aeroplan Reward and get a refund from Air Canada.

Aeroplan lets you:

cancel flight rewards within 24 hours of booking without any charge
cancel or change a flight reward up to two hours before departure

Here are the Aeroplan Reward change/cancellation fee tables:

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Aeroplan’s Economy Flex fare option includes waived change fees, as do Economy Latitude, Economy Privilege (flexible), Business Class (flexible) and First Class (flexible).
Economy Standard, Premium Economy (lowest), Business Class (lowest) and First Class (lowest) fare options allow changes alongside a CDN $100 anytime change fee (per direction, per ticket).
Aeroplan Super Elite members enjoy waived change and cancellation fees across all fare options for flight rewards redeemed from their accounts.

Flight changes with Aeroplan and Air Canada

How and when can I change the dates of my plane ticket?

To modify or change the dates of your flight ticket, you can do so online on the Air Canada website or with an agent up to two hours before departure. Modification rules vary according to the fare category of your ticket.

How can I change an Air Canada Aeroplan flight without paying any fees?

You must have booked a ticket with Aeroplan’s Flex Economy fare option to change a flight without paying a change fee. This option allows you to make changes free of charge, either before or on the day of your flight. Other fare options may incur change fees, depending on fare category and ticket class.

How much does it cost to change an Air Canada Aeroplan ticket?

The price of modifying an airline ticket with Aeroplan points depends on several factors, including the fare category of the ticket, the class of flight when you wish to make the modification and your destination.

Change fees are as follows, depending on the fare category of the ticket booked and the destination:

WHEN	CHANGE FEES
Before the day of the flight	$0 to $100
On the day of the flight	$0 to $150

Here are the fees for changing an Aeroplan flight reward, per direction, per ticket, in economy:

Class	Price	Before the day of the flight	On the day of the flight
Economy	Standard	$100	$50 to $150
Economy	Flex	No fee	$50 to $100
Economy	Latitude	No fee	No fee

Here are the fees for changing an Aeroplan flight reward, per direction, per ticket, in premium economy:

Class	Price	Before the day of the flight	On the day of the flight
Premium Economy	Lowest price	$100	$50 to $100
Premium Economy	Flexible	No fee	No fee

Here are the fees for changing an Aeroplan flight reward, per direction, per ticket, in business class:

Class	Price	Before the day of the flight	On the day of the flight
Business	Lowest price	$100	$50 to $100
Business	Flexible	No fee	No fee

Here are the fees for changing an Aeroplan flight reward, per direction, per ticket, in First class:

Class	Price	Before the day of the flight	On the day of the flight
First class	Lowest price	$100	$0 to $100
First class	Flexible	No fee	No fee

Aeroplan Flight Reward Cancellation and Refund

When can I cancel an Aeroplan reservation with Air Canada?

You can change or cancel your flight ticket up to two hours before departure. However, if you wish to make changes or cancel without charge, we recommend that you do so as soon as possible, especially within 24 hours of booking, to benefit from free cancellation or other advantages depending on your fare category.

You may cancel and receive a full refund of an Aeroplan Reward at NO CHARGE within 24 hours of booking.

It’s handy if you’ve made a mistake or discovered another available flight!

How much does it cost to cancel an Aeroplan flight with Air Canada?

Once the 24 hours have passed, the cancellation fee will range from $0 to $175, depending on the fare paid and the method of cancellation.

Here are the Aeroplan Flight Reward cancellation/refund fees, per ticket, in economy:

Class	Price	Cancellation through aircanada.com	Cancellation through Aeroplan Contact Center
Economy	Standard	$150	$175
Economy	Flex	$75	$125
Economy	Latitude	No fee	No fee

Here are the Aeroplan Flight Reward cancellation/refund fees, per ticket, in premium economy:

Class	Price	Cancellation through aircanada.com	Cancellation through Aeroplan Contact Center
Premium Economy	Lowest price	$150	$175
Premium Economy	Flexible	No fee	No fee

Here are the Aeroplan Flight Reward cancellation/refund fees, per ticket, in business class:

Class	Price	Cancellation through aircanada.com	Cancellation through Aeroplan Contact Center
Business	Lowest price	$150	$175
Business	Flexible	No fee	No fee

Here are the Aeroplan Flight Reward cancellation/refund fees, per ticket, in First Class:

Class	Price	Cancellation through aircanada.com	Cancellation through Aeroplan Contact Center
First class	Lowest price	$150	$175
First class	Flexible	No fee	No fee

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Jean-Maximilien Voisine is the President and Founder of Milesopedia and a leading expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel across Canada, France, and the U.S.A. Now 40 years old and a father of two, he has explored more than 100 countries—many of them alongside his wife Audrey and their children. Specializing in loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Flying Blue, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, Jean-Maximilien helps travellers unlock the full potential of their points and benefits. His mission: empower others to travel better and smarter across North America and Europe.

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