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Aug 28, 2017 | 11:26 am

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24left

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[MENTION=1973]iahphx[/MENTION] and others who bought these fares but didn't know things are "different" with Air Canada...

Yesterday, I posted this info as part of a reply in another thread. My point follows

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Originally Posted by 24left

Just pointing out for those who may not post here but have the same question.......

1. No one has an idea when there will be a sale. If and when AC announces a sale, that's when it appears.

2. Some people are constantly looking for what they consider great fares to their preferred destinations, using Google Flights, ITA Matrix, Air Canada's own website, OTAs etc.

3. Then you have things like these on the FT Premium Fares thread. And yes, not all are TO Europe.

(Note Fare Deal threads are always in USD unless otherwise specified)

Posted today just after 8:00 am ET

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...r-p-class.html

Posted today just after 10:00am ET

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...dg-1414-a.html

Posted today before 8:00am ET

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premi...-business.html

Then, pretty quickly, the bloggers re-post

Amazing: ~$900 Business Class Fares From The US To Europe On Air Canada

AUGUST 27, 2017 BY LUCKY
.......
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...ss-class-sale/

.......

Incredible Deal Alert: US Cities to Tel Aviv From $203 Round-Trip on Air Canada

August 27, 2017

https://thepointsguy.com/2017/08/dea...israel-203-rt/

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Here's the thing - not one of the posts in the FT Premium Fares threads that mentioned the deals, nor the posts I read from some of the bloggers who reposted the deal, ever mentioned the costs of seat selection. Perhaps had it been mentioned, then those who are unfamiliar with AC but bought it anyway, would have known in advance.

Either way, AC has a 24 hour cancellation policy, so for anyone who bought a $200 international fare but didn't want to pay for their seat, had the option of cancelling.

And while the WSJ and other travel publications may be praising the virtues of travel with AC - or any other airline - it requires effort on the part of the flier to know exactly what they get for what they buy.

Hope you have a great trip.

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