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Air Canada·Star Alliance
Change a Air Canada booking: change fees, fare difference rules, same-day change and standby, the 24-hour rule, and what happens if you no-show.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Basic is non-changeable. Standard and Flex change for a fee; Latitude changes free. Fare difference applies throughout.
Same-day changes are available on eligible fares for a fee, free for higher Aeroplan tiers.
Air Canada permits cancellation within 24 hours of booking for a full refund on tickets booked at least two days before departure — applied broadly, including Basic.
No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels onward segments.
Basic — No checked bag, no changes, no refunds, no seat selection, and no Aeroplan status qualifying. Flex — Checked bag still charged on North American routes. Signature Class — Narrowbody transcontinental Business is a recliner, not lie-flat.
aircanada.com and the Air Canada app handle changes, seats and refunds.
Basic is non-changeable. Standard and Flex change for a fee; Latitude changes free. Fare difference applies throughout.
Air Canada permits cancellation within 24 hours of booking for a full refund on tickets booked at least two days before departure — applied broadly, including Basic.
No-show forfeits restricted fare value and cancels onward segments.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.