AC changes to North American fares: introduces Comfort, renames Tango to Standard
Mar 30, 2018, 12:23 am
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With branded fares, Flex is practically a fixed add-on now. It varies per route, but on a given route, it tends to be $X %...TG, and $(X+Y) for %...FL.
Mar 30, 2018, 1:08 pm
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Effective April 4, 2018, Air Canada will introduce comfort fares, positioned between Flex and Latitude, to its suite of economy fare brands available on North American markets. The introduction of this new fare brand follows the launch of Economy Basic on February 20, 2018, and will allow Air Canada to expand its suite of Fare Brands to offer its customers products that best meet their individual travel needs.
Given the ultra-low cost carrier and economy landscape, Air Canada has recognized the opportunity for additional economy fare options that allow customers to choose their travel experience while still benefitting from world-class Air Canada service at a competitive price point on select routes.
Further information on the new Comfort fare brand and its attributes will be communicated on April 4, 2018.
Given the ultra-low cost carrier and economy landscape, Air Canada has recognized the opportunity for additional economy fare options that allow customers to choose their travel experience while still benefitting from world-class Air Canada service at a competitive price point on select routes.
Further information on the new Comfort fare brand and its attributes will be communicated on April 4, 2018.
Mar 30, 2018, 2:11 pm
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The ones that have to say they are world class. Well that is another story.
Mar 31, 2018, 2:49 pm
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Mar 31, 2018, 2:58 pm
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When looking at other airlines, it's as if AC would now have one too many fare classes. Now, it does somewhat makes sense from the perspective that the preferred seat section becomes a quasi premium economy cabin for domestic/transcon.
Mar 31, 2018, 9:32 pm
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I’m still betting its bacially latitude without the refundable part. And know how great AC is it’ll be cheaper to buy a preffered seat half the time.
And less eUps and no copay. Also known as high Flex. But bookable online, via the website, sometimes.
Apr 1, 2018, 6:09 pm
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Apr 1, 2018, 7:44 pm
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Apr 4, 2018, 6:35 am
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Comfort class
- 1st checked bag free
- Free changes up to 61 days before departure
- 115% Aeroplan Miles
- Free extra legroom & standard seat selection
- Free same-day standby
So, it looks kinda like Economy Plus, with the "free extra legroom" thing, plus a few extra Aeroplan points.
Apr 4, 2018, 6:38 am
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As always, how the geniuses price it will be key.
I checked YYZ SFO, Tango is now called Standard; Comfort isn’t showing up.