Accepted Forms of Payment at Airports in the U.S. as of Jan 8 2019
Jan 7, 2019, 6:00 pm
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Accepted Forms of Payment at Airports in the U.S. as of Jan 8 2019
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...yment-usa.html
"Effective January 8t, 2019 cash payments will no longer be accepted at Air Canada airport counters in the United States. Customers will have the option of paying for tickets as well as baggage and other fees with any major credit.
A reminder that you have the option to pre-pay baggage and other fees online at time of check-in from 24 hours before your flight up until the check-in deadline.
Air Canada went cashless for in-flight purchases several years ago. We are now doing the same at the airport, creating a faster and more efficient airport experience for our customers. In fact, you may already know that the Air Canada counters at the following Canadian airports are already cashless: Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Ottawa (YOW) and Winnipeg (YWG).
Cash conversion to a prepaid credit card
If you don't have a credit card, ReadySTATION kiosks are available at most airports and offer cash conversion to a prepaid credit card.
Where such kiosks are not available, an alternative solution is to purchase a prepaid credit card at the Airport Currency Exchange or at other convenience stores. If you do choose this option, please make sure to keep your prepaid credit card (even if its value has reached zero) until all travel associated with the card has been completed. In the event of a refund, this will allow us to return the amount to your original form of payment."
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"Effective January 8t, 2019 cash payments will no longer be accepted at Air Canada airport counters in the United States. Customers will have the option of paying for tickets as well as baggage and other fees with any major credit.
A reminder that you have the option to pre-pay baggage and other fees online at time of check-in from 24 hours before your flight up until the check-in deadline.
Air Canada went cashless for in-flight purchases several years ago. We are now doing the same at the airport, creating a faster and more efficient airport experience for our customers. In fact, you may already know that the Air Canada counters at the following Canadian airports are already cashless: Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Ottawa (YOW) and Winnipeg (YWG).
Cash conversion to a prepaid credit card
If you don't have a credit card, ReadySTATION kiosks are available at most airports and offer cash conversion to a prepaid credit card.
Where such kiosks are not available, an alternative solution is to purchase a prepaid credit card at the Airport Currency Exchange or at other convenience stores. If you do choose this option, please make sure to keep your prepaid credit card (even if its value has reached zero) until all travel associated with the card has been completed. In the event of a refund, this will allow us to return the amount to your original form of payment."
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Jan 7, 2019, 7:03 pm
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https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...yment-usa.html
"Effective January 8t, 2019 cash payments will no longer be accepted at Air Canada airport counters in the United States. Customers will have the option of paying for tickets as well as baggage and other fees with any major credit.
A reminder that you have the option to pre-pay baggage and other fees online at time of check-in from 24 hours before your flight up until the check-in deadline.
Air Canada went cashless for in-flight purchases several years ago. We are now doing the same at the airport, creating a faster and more efficient airport experience for our customers. In fact, you may already know that the Air Canada counters at the following Canadian airports are already cashless: Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Ottawa (YOW) and Winnipeg (YWG).
Cash conversion to a prepaid credit card
If you don't have a credit card, ReadySTATION kiosks are available at most airports and offer cash conversion to a prepaid credit card.
Where such kiosks are not available, an alternative solution is to purchase a prepaid credit card at the Airport Currency Exchange or at other convenience stores. If you do choose this option, please make sure to keep your prepaid credit card (even if its value has reached zero) until all travel associated with the card has been completed. In the event of a refund, this will allow us to return the amount to your original form of payment."
(and the "h" is missing)
"Effective January 8t, 2019 cash payments will no longer be accepted at Air Canada airport counters in the United States. Customers will have the option of paying for tickets as well as baggage and other fees with any major credit.
A reminder that you have the option to pre-pay baggage and other fees online at time of check-in from 24 hours before your flight up until the check-in deadline.
Air Canada went cashless for in-flight purchases several years ago. We are now doing the same at the airport, creating a faster and more efficient airport experience for our customers. In fact, you may already know that the Air Canada counters at the following Canadian airports are already cashless: Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Ottawa (YOW) and Winnipeg (YWG).
Cash conversion to a prepaid credit card
If you don't have a credit card, ReadySTATION kiosks are available at most airports and offer cash conversion to a prepaid credit card.
Where such kiosks are not available, an alternative solution is to purchase a prepaid credit card at the Airport Currency Exchange or at other convenience stores. If you do choose this option, please make sure to keep your prepaid credit card (even if its value has reached zero) until all travel associated with the card has been completed. In the event of a refund, this will allow us to return the amount to your original form of payment."
(and the "h" is missing)
Jan 17, 2019, 11:20 am
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Just saw this announcement today whilst checking for flight pass options.
The announcement doesn't specifically call out YXU, YYZ and YUL (airports I depart from fairly frequently). Does that mean I can still pay cash at those airports?
I still remember the good ol' days of stopping my car at the departure level of YYZ, running in to the terminal, buying a cash fare for a fellow pax, giving them the ticket then driving back to the office. Would be a pity if that goes away!
-James
The announcement doesn't specifically call out YXU, YYZ and YUL (airports I depart from fairly frequently). Does that mean I can still pay cash at those airports?
I still remember the good ol' days of stopping my car at the departure level of YYZ, running in to the terminal, buying a cash fare for a fellow pax, giving them the ticket then driving back to the office. Would be a pity if that goes away!
-James
Jan 17, 2019, 1:40 pm
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[QUOTE=Bohemian1;30625113Another one of my money laundering options gone.[/QUOTE]
Need to find other ways to help your maffia friends (or yourself)
Need to find other ways to help your maffia friends (or yourself)
Jan 17, 2019, 2:40 pm
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A friend who is a long-time FA told me that the reason for "no cash payments on board" was due to the frequent problem of "cashbox shrinkage". Could this be one of the reasons for extending the policy to airports as well?
Jan 17, 2019, 3:56 pm
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-James
Jan 17, 2019, 4:17 pm
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99% is a little exaggerated. Lol! You're forgetting the whole group of people who have: Declared bankruptcy, bad credit, no credit (students, and those who never needed credit before), rejected credit (no longer want to have cc's - like my dad used to), or lost wallets. It's quite a lot. There are so many other reason but I do agree that the main reason is probably AML measures and security along with theft. It's hard to keep track of cash when you're busy getting people ready to board a flight and balancing must have been a nightmare.
Jan 17, 2019, 4:21 pm
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99% is a little exaggerated. Lol! You're forgetting the whole group of people who have: Declared bankruptcy, bad credit, no credit (students, and those who never needed credit before), rejected credit (no longer want to have cc's - like my dad used to), or lost wallets. It's quite a lot.
-James
Jan 17, 2019, 4:23 pm
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Oh, so you mean all of the Rouge Y pax?
Last edited by Bohemian1; Jan 17, 2019 at 4:27 pm Reason: Apologies to James
Jan 17, 2019, 4:26 pm
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Jan 17, 2019, 4:28 pm
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https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...t-methods.html
Originally Posted by ac.com
Payments Options at Air Canada Airport Counters
Major credit cards and other forms of payment are accepted at Air Canada airport counters around the world. Payment options include debit and prepaid credit cards, Visa Debit, Air Canada Gift Cards and cash.
Exception: In an effort to streamline your airport experience and optimize processing times, cash payments are not accepted at:
Please note that cash payments are not accepted at:
Air Canada airport counters in the United States
Air Canada counters located at the following Canadian airports:
Calgary (YYC)
Edmonton (YEG)
Halifax (YHZ)
Ottawa (YOW)
Quebec City (YQB)
Saskatoon (YXE)
St. John’s (YYT)
Vancouver (YVR)
Victoria (YYJ)
Toronto Island (YTZ)
Winnipeg (YWG)
Jan 17, 2019, 4:29 pm
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Most likely now. Cash is very expensive for companies to deal with. This was the main reason why cash is no longer used on board aircraft.
Jan 17, 2019, 4:38 pm
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-James