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?
Jul 2, 2020, 8:18 pm
#196
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,438
Flew YCD YVR so far today, DH4 had 35 pax. Still got that awful "eco" sanitizer, but the gloves were now blue (!). 
YVR has a few departures yet (YYC WS/AC, YYZ WS/AC, YEG, YYJ, YLW, YXE, YQR, YUL) but it is very quiet. WS to YYC seemed incredibly empty - a handful of pax. Joe and the Juice is open, but only serving shakes and sandwiches (no beer!! - she said they have it in the mornings...), StarBucks closed, two of the convenience outlets are open but the one closest to security closed. Pretty poor experience killing 2 hours in an airport with nothing to do...
YVR has a few departures yet (YYC WS/AC, YYZ WS/AC, YEG, YYJ, YLW, YXE, YQR, YUL) but it is very quiet. WS to YYC seemed incredibly empty - a handful of pax. Joe and the Juice is open, but only serving shakes and sandwiches (no beer!! - she said they have it in the mornings...), StarBucks closed, two of the convenience outlets are open but the one closest to security closed. Pretty poor experience killing 2 hours in an airport with nothing to do...
Jul 2, 2020, 9:02 pm
#197
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
Jul 2, 2020, 9:37 pm
#198
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,438
Jul 2, 2020, 9:45 pm
#199
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,438
On the note of nothing to do at YVR, there is a pub and dimsum place at the marine drive skytrain station. I just miss the luggage storage at the MLL.
Jul 2, 2020, 10:32 pm
#200
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: 6,232
Jul 2, 2020, 11:15 pm
#201
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,438
Jul 3, 2020, 3:54 am
#202
Formerly known as newbie elite
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: YUL
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, Accor Platinum, AC50K
Posts: 2,927
They were flying a lot of YUL-TLV cargo flights up until a couple of weeks ago, perhaps cargo is keeping YYZ-TLV afloat as well. Speculation of course.
Jul 3, 2020, 8:49 am
#205
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,675
What are Trans-Atlantic flights like these days?
Folks, if anybody is flying Trans-Atlantic these days, can you share your experiences? I am looking for impressions regarding loads, ability to distance, other COVID-related safety, especially in the back of the bus.
Context: I am considering a YYZ-MUC / CDG-YYZ in the first half of August. No, it is not essential. Yes, I am aware of the GOC global travel advisory.
Please, let's not make this thread about the reasonability of the advisory as it stands, or about whether it is wise or foolish to travel, given the advisory.
Context: I am considering a YYZ-MUC / CDG-YYZ in the first half of August. No, it is not essential. Yes, I am aware of the GOC global travel advisory.
Please, let's not make this thread about the reasonability of the advisory as it stands, or about whether it is wise or foolish to travel, given the advisory.
Jul 3, 2020, 9:49 am
#206
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,774
Economy...flew the route last year when BA was on strike...wondering what the new Covid reality looks like these days in terms of food and amenities or lack thereof. I find it odd that AC can make the route work from a passenger load perspective...that many Canadians with dual citizenship travelling YYZ to TLV and return?
Also keep in mind that in addition to traffic from across Canada, AC has built a lot of business the past few years on carrying Americans on TATLs via YYZ/YUL and TPACs via YVR. The AC TLV flights may be convenient for those living in US cities without direct service to Israel. And AC often offers attractive prices to Americans even in big airline hubs like NYC.
Jul 3, 2020, 11:08 am
#208
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: 6,232
Jul 3, 2020, 11:56 am
#210
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: YYC - not the centre of the universe
Programs: AC*S100K 1MM, LH FTL, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat
Posts: 4,768
Evening flight YVR-YYC yesterday had 30 pax. Very quiet, but I should note the last YVR-YYC of the day is often (relatively) empty even in "normal" times.
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Good news for YYC red-eye pax - Chili's was open even at 11:30 pm.
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Good news for YYC red-eye pax - Chili's was open even at 11:30 pm.