Introducing Air Canada Basic Economy
Nov 16, 2023, 6:50 pm
#286
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan;KLM;UA
Posts: 112
Hi all - a couple of basic questions for economy basic, YYZ - AMS:
1.Am I allowed one carryon PLUS a personal item? Or just a carryon with no personal item? AC specifies "1 free carry-on", but it also says that for regular economy, which I know is a standard carryon + personal item.
2. Can I select a seat for free at OLCI, or do I have to take whatever seat AC assigns me?
Thanks in advance.
1.Am I allowed one carryon PLUS a personal item? Or just a carryon with no personal item? AC specifies "1 free carry-on", but it also says that for regular economy, which I know is a standard carryon + personal item.
2. Can I select a seat for free at OLCI, or do I have to take whatever seat AC assigns me?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by JeffersonCampervan; Nov 16, 2023 at 6:55 pm
Nov 16, 2023, 8:07 pm
#287
Join Date: May 2023
Location: YUL find me in Montreal
Programs: Air Canada SE, Bonvoy Gold, Hotels.com Gold
Posts: 669
Hi all - a couple of basic questions for economy basic, YYZ - AMS:
1.Am I allowed one carryon PLUS a personal item? Or just a carryon with no personal item? AC specifies "1 free carry-on", but it also says that for regular economy, which I know is a standard carryon + personal item.
2. Can I select a seat for free at OLCI, or do I have to take whatever seat AC assigns me?
1.Am I allowed one carryon PLUS a personal item? Or just a carryon with no personal item? AC specifies "1 free carry-on", but it also says that for regular economy, which I know is a standard carryon + personal item.
2. Can I select a seat for free at OLCI, or do I have to take whatever seat AC assigns me?
As for seat selection, again, all tickets can choose seats at check-in for free.
Check-in opens 24 hours before departure time.... if you've got your eye on particular seats, check in right at the 24 hour point. It'll help you maximize the chances of getting what you want.
Nov 17, 2023, 5:02 am
#288
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: YUL
Posts: 1,001
There have been many stories of people with basic fares getting standby when they OLCI. SO be sharp, check in right at 24 hours, minimise that chance. Of course, if you do not get to board, they do owe you $$$.
Mar 16, 2024, 7:36 am
#289
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: PA
Programs: EB Diamond (SK*G), Accor Platinum
Posts: 71
Hi! I am a *G passenger and bought a basic economy Air Canada ticket. I know AC gives me one free check-in bag but the problem is my first leg is SWISS.
When I bought my ticket from United, even though United basic eco gives me one free check-in baggage, Lufthansa group always ignored it. I don't know if it's also the same for this SWISS leg on Air Canada ticket (all the other international legs are AC).
At least I could see the status on AC website states I have one free check-in baggage for the whole journey but I am afraid if it's not the case with SWISS. Is there anybody who had the same situation?
When I bought my ticket from United, even though United basic eco gives me one free check-in baggage, Lufthansa group always ignored it. I don't know if it's also the same for this SWISS leg on Air Canada ticket (all the other international legs are AC).
At least I could see the status on AC website states I have one free check-in baggage for the whole journey but I am afraid if it's not the case with SWISS. Is there anybody who had the same situation?
Apr 24, 2024, 2:52 am
#290
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond (SK); Hilton Diamond + few others
Posts: 172
Hi! I am a *G passenger and bought a basic economy Air Canada ticket. I know AC gives me one free check-in bag but the problem is my first leg is SWISS.
When I bought my ticket from United, even though United basic eco gives me one free check-in baggage, Lufthansa group always ignored it. I don't know if it's also the same for this SWISS leg on Air Canada ticket (all the other international legs are AC).
At least I could see the status on AC website states I have one free check-in baggage for the whole journey but I am afraid if it's not the case with SWISS. Is there anybody who had the same situation?
When I bought my ticket from United, even though United basic eco gives me one free check-in baggage, Lufthansa group always ignored it. I don't know if it's also the same for this SWISS leg on Air Canada ticket (all the other international legs are AC).
At least I could see the status on AC website states I have one free check-in baggage for the whole journey but I am afraid if it's not the case with SWISS. Is there anybody who had the same situation?
Apr 24, 2024, 9:36 am
#291
Join Date: Sep 2023
Posts: 378
Seeking this info as well. I'm afraid that Air Canada has the same policy as LH and they don't give 1st checked bag free anymore if you are on a Basic Economy ticket (regardless of Star Gold status with partners). It would be great if someone could clarify or confirm. Thx.
