{"id":226524,"date":"2022-09-01T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/wait-air-canada-day-meme\/"},"modified":"2024-06-29T13:48:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T17:48:00","slug":"air-canada-same-day-standby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/air-canada-same-day-standby\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada&nbsp;: How Air Canada same-day standby works"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/canadian-airports-current-situation-tips\/\">airport crowds<\/a> caused by staffing shortages and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=216355\">high volumes of travellers<\/a>, the &#8220;<strong>Air Canada Same-Day Standby<\/strong>&#8221; feature is a stress reliever worth considering.<\/p>\n<p>The chaos happening now was definitely not on your mind when you booked your plane tickets, 6, 9, or 12 months ago! Here&#8217;s how to try to extend your match time to give you more leeway in case of a problem.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;warning&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Same-day standby is subject to availability. To guarantee an earlier departure, you can book accordingly with a longer connection time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_single_image image=&#8221;193018&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What is the Air Canada Same-Day Standby?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what_is_the_air_canada_same-day_standby_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Same-day standby<\/strong> is not new to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/aircanada.com\">Air Canada<\/a>. This feature allows us to be put on standby on an earlier flight if there is space available.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the pandemic, we often used same-day standby to change our itinerary depending on how our day was going.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216706&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For example, before the introduction of <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/air-canada-montreal-tokyo-affairs\/\">direct flights between Montreal and Tokyo<\/a>, it was necessary to stop over in Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto. When I returned from my trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/disney-tokyo-tips-family\/\">Tokyo Disneyland<\/a>, I found myself at the gate of my flight from Toronto to Montreal 3 hours before my departure (my initial connection was 5 hours, as it was the least expensive option).<\/p>\n<p>However, there are flights between Toronto and Montreal every hour, so I was able to use the <strong>Air Canada same-day standby<\/strong> to get home faster than expected.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can also use this option without having a stopover. If you just want to leave earlier to have more time at your destination, you can ask to be put on standby.<\/p>\n<p>However, there has to be room on the desired flight for this to work. It is subject to availability and confirmation is usually done at the gate about 45-60 minutes before the flight, sometimes only at the end of boarding!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;warning&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You keep your confirmed seat on the original flight until you are assigned a seat on the earlier flight. At this point, you will be confirmed on the new flight and the system will remove you from your original flight. It is therefore very important to show up on time for the first flight or you have yourself a <em>no-show<\/em> situation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In the event that the same-day standby is unsuccessful, you will keep your seat on your original flight.<\/p>\n<p>These days, <strong>same-day Air Canada standby<\/strong> is more attractive because:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>we can take an earlier flight and extend our connection time to hopefully forgo the delays<\/li>\n<li>we can rely more on flights at the beginning of the day since they are less likely to be <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/flight-delays\/\">delayed<\/a> or cancelled<\/li>\n<li>we can avoid bad weather like thunderstorms in the evening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;warning&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of a same-day standby, there must be flights earlier in the day and you must not have already checked in any luggage.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_single_image image=&#8221;211830&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/tutoriels\/change-time-flight-rights-compensation\/\">Flight schedules<\/a> are structured to keep aircraft in the air as much and as long as possible. Therefore, your airplane will rarely be on the ground for a long period of time unless there is an exception, such as early morning flights.<\/p>\n<p>In the afternoon and evening, there are more delays because they take on the delays accumulated throughout the day. For example, it is often the same aircraft that makes the round trip between Montreal and Toronto&#8230; so a glitch in the morning causes the delays to pile on!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216686&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216684&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"191690\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How much does a same-day standby cost?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_much_does_a_same-day_standby_cost_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The ability to go on <strong>same-day Air Canada standby<\/strong> depends on the fare class of your ticket; there is no charge for this feature, but some routes will be restricted depending on the fare class paid.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216660&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Passengers who purchase their tickets with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan points<\/a> have the same access to this benefit as those who pay with cash. However, when paying in cash, the basic economy rate does not allow for same-day standby.<\/p>\n<p>Since this fare does not exist for award tickets, all flights booked with Aeroplan points can be put on hold the same-day, although the route restriction remains. This is an added incentive to collect and choose <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/pay-points-or-cash\/\">Aeroplan points<\/a> when booking!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"194291\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Aeroplan points are among the easiest to earn in Canada with the many <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan credit cards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/amex\/\">American Express credit cards<\/a> with their <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/liste-principaux-programmes-transfert-points-canada\/\">transferable Aeroplan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">Membership Rewards points<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/\">welcome bonuses<\/a> are very generous and it is often possible to get a plane ticket quickly!<\/p>\n<p>Plus, since <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=107986\">these cards are travel oriented<\/a>, there are often <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=216558\">promotions<\/a> where you can earn more points on your vacation!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"100492\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What are the restrictions of a same-day standby?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what_are_the_restrictions_of_a_same-day_standby_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can see in this screenshot that same-day standby on the standard economy fare is limited to certain routes, unlike the Latitude fare.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216664&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Permitted routes (when there are restrictions) are flights that operate between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa<\/li>\n<li>Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary<\/li>\n<li>Toronto and New York (LaGuardia or Newark)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You must remain in the same group of cities when you there are restrictions; a same-day standby can be done on a flight between Montreal and Toronto, but not between Montreal and Vancouver on standard economy and flex fares.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, for the more expensive rates, you can see they mention &#8220;included&#8221; and there are no route constraints. Then you can request a same-day standby between Montreal and Vancouver, for example, if your ticket is a Latitude economy fare.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;175461&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Are there any special tricks to know with this feature?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;are_there_any_special_tricks_to_know_with_this_feature_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada&#8217;s award pricing is dynamic, so flights that are in higher demand will be more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Since a <strong>same-day Air Canada standby<\/strong> is free of charge, you may find good deals to travel on another flight that was more expensive than when you booked.<\/p>\n<p>Fares with no route restrictions allow you to use this feature on the entire Air Canada network.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In the following example, we can see that there are two links between <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/paris-montreal-air-canada-business-class-aeroplan\/\">Montreal and Paris<\/a>. However, the late evening flight is less expensive than the business class flight. The 7 pm flight is close to being sold out with its 3 remaining seats, which is why the price is so high. That&#8217;s one heck of a difference.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216670&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>So, you can book the business class seat on the 9:05 p.m. departure and proceed with the <strong>Air Canada same-day standby<\/strong> if the 7:00 p.m. flight was initially more suitable but too expensive. This also applies to tickets paid in cash; a good way to save money or points!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;warning&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, if you ultimately don&#8217;t have a seat on the 7:00 p.m. flight, you&#8217;ll keep your original 9:05 p.m. flight.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To determine your chances of getting a seat from a same-day standby, you can look at advance availability on the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Expertflyer\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/use-expertflyer-flights-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ExpertFlyer<\/a> tool. In this situation, we can see that there are still 3 seats available in business class on the 7:00 p.m. flight and 6 seats on the 9:05 p.m. flight (the reason why the latter is less expensive: less demand on that day)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216656&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Without ExpertFlyer, you&#8217;d find out the day of your flight!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"224940\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there must be more than one connection between two destinations per day to proceed with a same-day standby! In Canada and the U.S., this is not a problem, as there are many flights between the major city centers each day.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, in terms of international flights, multiple connections within the same day are rare. While it can be done on routes like <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/paris-montreal-air-canada-business-class-aeroplan\/\">Paris<\/a> or London, it would be surprising if Air Canada scheduled more than one flight a day between <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/flight-ac12-shanghai-montreal-in-class-business-on-air-canada\/\">Montreal and Shanghai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216682&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216680&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How do I go on same-day standby?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_do_i_go_on_same-day_standby_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>First, you must complete your check-in online or on the Air Canada app. Then, by clicking on &#8220;Standby for Earlier Departure&#8221;, you will be able to scroll through the flights available for standby the same day.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216648&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In this situation, the original flight was at 8:00 a.m. between Montreal and Toronto. There are three flights that leave earlier, but there was only availability on the 7:00 a.m. flight at the time of selection. 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Generally, you will automatically receive a new boarding pass on your Air Canada app or the counter agent will call you to give you your new seat.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;216646&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The final number of available seats changes quickly and is worth trying whether you are traveling alone or in a group. Indeed, with all the current delays and cancelled flights, the number of passengers who miss their flights is very high. Therefore, it is often these seats that become available even though the flight was full at the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Again, if you are confirmed on an earlier departing flight due to same-day standby, you cannot change your mind and you must show up. 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