Air Canada·Star Alliance
Air Canada Seat Selection & Upgrades
Air Canada Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary
How Air Canada seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Choosing a seat: Charged on Basic and Standard; included on Flex and above and for Aeroplan elites..
- Extra legroom: Preferred seats offer more legroom or better location for a fee..
- Upgrades: Aeroplan eUpgrade credits for elites, plus cash and points upgrades at booking and check-in..
- Seating children with a parent: Air Canada seats children 13 and under with an accompanying adult free of charge, including on Basic fares..
Choosing a seat
Charged on Basic and Standard; included on Flex and above and for Aeroplan elites.
Extra legroom
Preferred seats offer more legroom or better location for a fee.
Upgrades
Aeroplan eUpgrade credits for elites, plus cash and points upgrades at booking and check-in.
Seating children with a parent
Air Canada seats children 13 and under with an accompanying adult free of charge, including on Basic fares.
Cabins available
Air Canada operates: Basic, Standard, Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy, Signature Class.
Air Canada seats & upgrades — common questions
Do I have to pay to choose a seat on Air Canada?
Charged on Basic and Standard; included on Flex and above and for Aeroplan elites.
Can my child sit with me on Air Canada?
Air Canada seats children 13 and under with an accompanying adult free of charge, including on Basic fares.
How do I upgrade on Air Canada?
Aeroplan eUpgrade credits for elites, plus cash and points upgrades at booking and check-in.
More Air Canada help
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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.