{"id":254407,"date":"2025-06-04T11:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T15:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/choosing-air-canada-fare\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:38:23","slug":"choosing-fare-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/choosing-fare-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada&#8217;s Different Fare Classes: How to Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: You can also use this guide to make your choices with other airlines.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s often said that on the same flight, there are almost as many different prices paid as there are seats available.<\/p>\n<p>The price of a seat is influenced by several factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How long before the flight was the booking made?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Is it a one-way or a round-trip flight?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Is this flight part of a larger itinerary?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Is the ticket paid in cash or points?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Who issued the ticket?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, there&#8217;s the <strong>fare grid<\/strong> you have to choose from when booking, which can make the same seat cost anywhere from a fraction to five times as much, depending on the options selected.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, you will find the information you need to make the right decision for your situation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Parameters of Fare Class&#8221; el_id=&#8221;parameters_of_fare_class&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Whether you use your Aeroplan points or pay in cash, there are several options available to you. These options will affect several characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Before the flight: For example, <strong>cancellation and change policies<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/air-canada-same-day-standby\/\">same-day standby<\/a> options.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">During the flight: Such as carry-on luggage, <strong>checked baggage<\/strong>, and <strong>seat selection<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">After the flight: For example, the number of <strong>Aeroplan points<\/strong> earned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;448157&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;448152&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cancellation and Change Policies&#8221; el_id=&#8221;cancellation_and_change_policies&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For most travellers, this is the most important criterion.<\/p>\n<p>Between an option that allows cancelling or changing a ticket without fees and one that permits no changes, there is a significant margin.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the fare class, changes or cancellations can be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free,<\/li>\n<li>With a fee,<\/li>\n<li>Or simply not possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Determine the Cost of Fees&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;determine_the_cost_of_fees&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Calculating fees is quite complex, as they vary based on the ticket type, destination (Canada, US, International, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/12-best-vacation-all-inclusive-sun-winter\/\">sunny destinations<\/a>), carrier (Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge), number of segments in the journey, time before the flight, mix of fare classes, etc. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option 1: Check Price Charts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For award tickets, the available information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/aeroplan\/legal\/aeroplan-flight-reward-policy.html#\/\">Aeroplan\u2019s website<\/a> gives a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;358470&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>For cash tickets, information is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/book\/fare-options-and-fees.html#\/\">the Air Canada website<\/a>, but there are many options.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;448140&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option 2: Run a Simulation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The simplest method is to run a simulation on Air Canada&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, simply select a fare.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;448147&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Then navigate to the summary page and click on &#8220;View Fare Rules.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;448145&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Review the cancellation and change policies, baggage allowances, and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/earn-aeroplan-points-flights\/\">Aeroplan points accumulation<\/a> rules.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;448149&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_message]<\/p>\n<p>Please note: If it&#8217;s a round-trip ticket and the fare class is not the same for both the outbound and return flights, the less favorable fare rules will apply.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Making the Right Choice&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;making_the_right_choice&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The first question to ask is, \u201cDo we need this flexibility?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong> Unforeseen events<\/strong> can prevent us from travelling, such as the death of a family member, illness or disaster.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these conditions may already be covered by your <strong>group insurance<\/strong> or <strong>credit card<\/strong>.<\/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=\"195766\"\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_message]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> credit card travel cancellation insurance is not insurance if you change your mind. The <strong>conditions are very strict<\/strong> and cover only unforeseen events.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The next question is about the risk premium. If there\u2019s a chance the trip won\u2019t happen or if you think you might cancel or change dates, how much are you willing to pay?<\/p>\n<p>At this point, you need to calculate the <strong>additional premium<\/strong> you&#8217;ll have to pay to <strong>cover this risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Example of a round trip Montreal-Paris with an Aeroplan award ticket:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Economy fare<\/td>\n<td>Return fare<\/td>\n<td>Change fees<\/td>\n<td>Cancellation fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">80,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flex<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">100,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Latitude<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">140,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This will provide, among the different options:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Fare difference<\/td>\n<td>Return fare<\/td>\n<td>Change fee difference<\/td>\n<td>Cancellation fee difference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Flex\/Standard<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">20,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">($100)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">($75)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Latitude\/Flex<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">40,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">($75)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Since, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/points-miles-value-canada\/#compagnies-aeriennes\">our valuation<\/a>, 20,000 Aeroplan points have a value of around $400, in this example we can ask ourselves the following question:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Am I spending 20,000 Aeroplan (\u00b1 $400) to potentially save $100 in case of a change or $75 in case of a cancellation?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Example of a round trip Montreal-Paris in cash:<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, the same questions will arise with cash fares, especially since some fares offer no options for cancellation or modification.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Fare<\/td>\n<td>Return fare<\/td>\n<td>Change fees<\/td>\n<td>Cancellation fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Basic<\/td>\n<td>$1,200<\/td>\n<td>$1,200<\/td>\n<td>$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>$1,300<\/td>\n<td>$150<\/td>\n<td>$1,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flex<\/td>\n<td>$1,900<\/td>\n<td>$0<\/td>\n<td>$300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Latitude<\/td>\n<td>$3,700<\/td>\n<td>$0 <\/td>\n<td>$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>So, the fare differences:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Fare difference<\/td>\n<td>Return fare<\/td>\n<td>Change fee difference<\/td>\n<td>Cancellation fee difference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard\/Basic<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">($1,050)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flex\/Standard<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$600<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">($150)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">($1,000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Latitude\/Flex<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$1,800<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">$0<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">($300)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Seat Selections and Checked Baggage&#8221; el_id=&#8221;seat_selections_and_checked_baggage&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Checked baggage fees can quickly increase the overall cost of your trip.<\/p>\n<p>For flights to <strong>Canada, the United States, and the South<\/strong>, we&#8217;re talking about an <strong>additional $30 per one-way<\/strong> ticket for checking a first piece of luggage.<\/p>\n<p>This rule also applies to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/airlines\/air-canada-charge-baggage-seats-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">basic economy class, which does not include carry-on baggage<\/a>. You will need to check in your carry-on bag and pay the fee.<\/p>\n<p>For <strong>international flights<\/strong>, if the fare option selected does not include checked baggage, please allow <strong>$70 one-way<\/strong> ($140 round-trip).<\/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=\"421226\"\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_custom_heading text=&#8221;Travelling with Children&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;travelling_with_children&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For seat pre-selection, please note that if the reservation includes a child <strong>under 14<\/strong>, Air Canada <strong>will automatically allocate<\/strong> generic seats before check-in <strong>at no extra charge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also bring one stroller per child in addition to your baggage allowance.<\/p>\n<p>All the details can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/ca\/en\/aco\/home\/plan\/special-assistance\/travelling-with-children.html#\/\">Air Canada website. <\/a><\/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=\"236544\"\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_custom_heading text=&#8221;Benefit from Your Credit Card&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;benefit_from_your_credit_card&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Some of these fees may be covered by your credit card<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Several <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-credit-card-comparison\/\">Aeroplan-affiliated credit cards offer the <strong>first checked baggage for free<\/strong><\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Many credit cards offer an annual credit that can be used to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/annual-credits\/\">reimburse <\/a><\/strong>these fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"175297\"\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_custom_heading text=&#8221;Leveraging Aeroplan Status&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;leveraging_aeroplan_status&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Some Aeroplan status holders may also enjoy benefits such as seat selection or additional checked baggage allowance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;448143&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Identify the Benefits You Already Have?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_to_identify_the_benefits_you_already_have_&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>On the Aeroplan website, you can find the benefits applicable to your profile in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircanada.com\/aeroplan\/member\/dashboard\/benefits\">&#8220;Benefits&#8221; section of your profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;251379&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; 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