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 20, 2020, 6:00 pm
#451
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Flying Blue Gold, Accor Silver, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 662
With these 8 zones of boarding being used right now, as a P25 and also having an Aeroplan infinite privilege credit card (both offering priority boarding), do they still provide Zone 2?
Also anyone have the “tool” to check the actual load in 870 on 10/3? Thanks. Seat map looks empty, but we know this doesn’t reflect unassigned seats.
thanks!
Also anyone have the “tool” to check the actual load in 870 on 10/3? Thanks. Seat map looks empty, but we know this doesn’t reflect unassigned seats.
thanks!
Sep 26, 2020, 9:24 am
#453
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,382
Regardless of what all your friends tell you, or what the menu says, SFO-YVR has bubbly 
The brie is actually VERY good. Not wine-and-cheese-bar good, but very good.
The brie is actually VERY good. Not wine-and-cheese-bar good, but very good.
Sep 27, 2020, 5:35 pm
#454
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM SK EBG LATAM BL
Posts: 23,317
[QUOTE=cur;32704897
I am going to get a car in Edmonton and just do the drive to Toronto..[/QUOTE]
I've done a lot to avoid flying AC - but that would be a line I'd draw
I hope you dont plan on doing the ~36 hours of driving in one go .....
I am going to get a car in Edmonton and just do the drive to Toronto..[/QUOTE]
I've done a lot to avoid flying AC - but that would be a line I'd draw
I hope you dont plan on doing the ~36 hours of driving in one go .....
Sep 29, 2020, 3:26 pm
#455
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,567
I just did my first flights since March
YYZ-YUL and home.
Definitely felt surreal . YYZ (and to a lesser extent) YUL felt quiet...yet busy.
I was in J for the flight out and it was me and mostly uniformed AC staff. One thing I need to get used to is the lack of frequency in the current Rapidair. I finished my meeting early but there is a big hole from 10am to 2pm for the next flight back to YYZ.
YUL had one sitdown and a bunch of take away options opened (Starbucks is closed).
Flew home with my own private O cabin. I forgot how quickly and easily I can nap on those flights.
It was nice to get back in the air. I have no idea when I will be doing it again.
YYZ-YUL and home.
Definitely felt surreal . YYZ (and to a lesser extent) YUL felt quiet...yet busy.
I was in J for the flight out and it was me and mostly uniformed AC staff. One thing I need to get used to is the lack of frequency in the current Rapidair. I finished my meeting early but there is a big hole from 10am to 2pm for the next flight back to YYZ.
YUL had one sitdown and a bunch of take away options opened (Starbucks is closed).
Flew home with my own private O cabin. I forgot how quickly and easily I can nap on those flights.
It was nice to get back in the air. I have no idea when I will be doing it again.
Oct 3, 2020, 6:02 pm
#457
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,441
Currently airborne on AC244 YVR-YEG, A319 service in J. I am very pleased to announce that onboard service seems to have resumed on these short flights. We were provided with a snack (salad with Feta and hummus), and I'm drinking Bottega Gold. Pics will follow.
Edit: wanted to include load info, I arrived YVR on AC8070. 41 PAX according to PIL including at least 5 non revs. AC244 is between 50-60 PAX according to me.
Edit: wanted to include load info, I arrived YVR on AC8070. 41 PAX according to PIL including at least 5 non revs. AC244 is between 50-60 PAX according to me.
Oct 3, 2020, 6:11 pm
#458
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,441
Oct 6, 2020, 8:19 pm
#459
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Ottawa and Montreal
Programs: SPG Gold / IHG Spire / Emerald Executive Elite
Posts: 457
FWIW, just got an email from AC.
My AC781 YUL --> SFO on December 17th changed from a 737Max8 (whatever...) to an A220-300.
Obviously very happy to fly the A220.
My AC781 YUL --> SFO on December 17th changed from a 737Max8 (whatever...) to an A220-300.
Obviously very happy to fly the A220.
Oct 7, 2020, 5:42 pm
#461
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: HHonors Silver, AC Altitude 35K, AAdvantage, SkyMiles, Bonvoy Silver and a few more
Posts: 565
Flying YYZ-YYJ and back for the long weekend. Flying direct on AC vs Rouge and the plane looks rather empty. Here's hoping for my own row !
Oct 7, 2020, 5:48 pm
#462
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Oct 7, 2020, 8:51 pm
#463
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: HHonors Silver, AC Altitude 35K, AAdvantage, SkyMiles, Bonvoy Silver and a few more
Posts: 565