Aug 21, 2021, 5:45 pm
Last edit by: Adam Smith
This thread originally contained any and all information relating to flying with AC in the times of COVID. As travel has picked up, much of the discussion has been moved to dedicated threads to make topics easier to follow. Threads that may be of particular interest to those travelling during COVID:
Meal threads:
Schedule changes/refunds - temporary COVID-related policies:
The above threads are in the process of winding down as AC moves away from temporary COVID-related policies. Most questions on schedule changes/refunds should be directed to the thread on AC's new permanent schedule change policies
Other AC-related threads:
Pre-travel e-mails:
Information on immigration rules and procedures, and other government requirements, from the Canada forum:
Airport-related threads containing information that may be relevant to AC passengers, but that are not specific to AC (there are many others in the Canada forum; these are a few that have come up frequently):
(Other threads with immigration/government-related questions not specific to AC can be found on the Canada forum, and experiences and questions on those topics should be posted there)
Meal threads:
- Air Canada Meals (Jul 2021 - ???) - Business Class - North America
- Air Canada Meals (Jul 2021 - ???) - Premium Economy - North America
- Air Canada Meals (Jul 2021 - ???) - Economy - North America
- Air Canada Meals (Jul 2021 - ???) - Business Class - International
Schedule changes/refunds - temporary COVID-related policies:
- Master thread COVID-19/Coronavirus; travel waivers, route changes, AC impacts
- Master thread Air Canada Refunds vs credits; Class action lawsuit filed
The above threads are in the process of winding down as AC moves away from temporary COVID-related policies. Most questions on schedule changes/refunds should be directed to the thread on AC's new permanent schedule change policies
Other AC-related threads:
- Air Canada Clean Care+ program
- MLLs in the time of COVID - re-openings, food, distancing, etc
- Upload your COVID documents online (trial)
Pre-travel e-mails:
Information on immigration rules and procedures, and other government requirements, from the Canada forum:
- Canada entry rules changing; fully vaccinated air travelers allowed
- Canada Will Require Negative COVID-19 Test 72 Hours Before Arrival
- Federal government to require vaccinations for all air and train passengers
Airport-related threads containing information that may be relevant to AC passengers, but that are not specific to AC (there are many others in the Canada forum; these are a few that have come up frequently):
- Flying through YYC 2021 Q3/Q4 (security, connections, construction impact, etc)
- YYZ International Arrivals
- Recent/Current YYZ-USA Preclearance Weekday morning times
(Other threads with immigration/government-related questions not specific to AC can be found on the Canada forum, and experiences and questions on those topics should be posted there)
Is anyone actually flying AC domestic or international in these Covid-filled days?
Sep 14, 2022, 3:38 pm
#1741
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 4,417
They did not check the bags. Just attached the red sticker which I guess means its ok for carry on bag.
Sep 14, 2022, 3:40 pm
#1742
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
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Is EF wrong or are the flights really all full.
YVR-YYZ for 15 Sept. One flight has J3, everything else is either J1 or J0 and PE is the same. R is obviously 0 for the entire day.
My upg did not clear as a SE on the way to YYZ and does not look it will clear on the return either.
YVR-YYZ for 15 Sept. One flight has J3, everything else is either J1 or J0 and PE is the same. R is obviously 0 for the entire day.
My upg did not clear as a SE on the way to YYZ and does not look it will clear on the return either.
Sep 14, 2022, 4:34 pm
#1743
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
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Posts: 16,743
Is EF wrong or are the flights really all full.
YVR-YYZ for 15 Sept. One flight has J3, everything else is either J1 or J0 and PE is the same. R is obviously 0 for the entire day.
My upg did not clear as a SE on the way to YYZ and does not look it will clear on the return either.
YVR-YYZ for 15 Sept. One flight has J3, everything else is either J1 or J0 and PE is the same. R is obviously 0 for the entire day.
My upg did not clear as a SE on the way to YYZ and does not look it will clear on the return either.
Sep 14, 2022, 5:21 pm
#1744
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: YYZ
Programs: SE100K, Bonvoy Ambassador, National Executive
Posts: 175
Anyone else sick of cabin crew darkening the windows on day flights? I always book the window so I can see the views., Going into Calgary recently there was a gorgeous sunset over the rockies that I could only see from the small window in the door at the back of the plane and yesterday flying into Vancouver I wanted to see the mountains and the window was locked in the darkest position. Both these flights left YYZ early afternoon, not a time I am normally sitting in the dark
I assume the crew is feeling lazy and hope everyone will just go to sleep and leave them alone
I assume the crew is feeling lazy and hope everyone will just go to sleep and leave them alone
Sep 16, 2022, 6:30 pm
#1745
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 57
I tossed an air tag in my bag and can usually see if it’s made it to the gate before the door closes.
Sep 30, 2022, 10:36 pm
#1747
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,216
Sep 30, 2022, 11:14 pm
#1748
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Now that the "true" COVID changes are ending, is this going to become a thread of "when will service go back to 2019 levels"?
Oct 1, 2022, 2:27 am
#1749
Join Date: May 2017
Programs: MH Gold, AC Super Elite, UA Platinum, Accor All Gold, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 497
My feeling recently has been crew rush through 1 or 2 catering services and don't care to be visible for the remainder of the flight. This indeed includes pre-landing checks.
Oct 1, 2022, 5:36 am
#1750
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto - YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan/Hilton Gold/Marriott Bonvoy Titanium/Accor/Hyatt Gold Passport
Posts: 5,899
It was also required to ensure that shades at Row 1 were fully open on the CRJ when we operated that aircraft.
Last edited by ACYYZ/SD; Oct 1, 2022 at 8:32 am
Oct 1, 2022, 8:30 am
#1752
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto - YYZ
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Posts: 5,899
That would have been a <bonus> announcement. I realize some airlines highlight window shades. It is not SOP and is not mandated.
Oct 1, 2022, 11:46 am
#1753
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Posts: 4,565
Oct 1, 2022, 3:15 pm
#1754
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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