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 26, 2021, 3:49 pm
#1276
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC*SE100K 1MM, Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
Posts: 735
This seems to be pretty common. My family came back from LA and we’re kept on board for 45 minutes due to busy customs hall.
Sep 26, 2021, 4:19 pm
#1277
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AC E35K, NEXUS
Posts: 4,368
My first flight since teh rabies.
Jumping in off the deep end, TATL.
Pleased with the lack of lines and that the MLL is back open, but I feel that 19/20 sentences out of my mouth are "I can see you are talking to me but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"
Give him credit, the Priority check-in guy wrote down everything, which is more than I can say for any other encounter I had this week, and sent me over to Aisle 3 for "assistance". I would have skipped it but I thought maybe it would expedite the Xray step }:-) There wasn't any wait but I am not sure there was a regular screening station where there is a wait. Out the other side of Xray, the agent with the corral of wheelchairs wanted to know if I wanted a ride, because that's what Assistance is, I guess. (Preferred to walk, and keep my distance.) Enjoying a glass of wine in the MLL after (counts on fingers AND toes) 19 months.
Jumping in off the deep end, TATL.
Pleased with the lack of lines and that the MLL is back open, but I feel that 19/20 sentences out of my mouth are "I can see you are talking to me but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"
Give him credit, the Priority check-in guy wrote down everything, which is more than I can say for any other encounter I had this week, and sent me over to Aisle 3 for "assistance". I would have skipped it but I thought maybe it would expedite the Xray step }:-) There wasn't any wait but I am not sure there was a regular screening station where there is a wait. Out the other side of Xray, the agent with the corral of wheelchairs wanted to know if I wanted a ride, because that's what Assistance is, I guess. (Preferred to walk, and keep my distance.) Enjoying a glass of wine in the MLL after (counts on fingers AND toes) 19 months.
Sep 27, 2021, 4:05 pm
#1279
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan 50K/Star Alliance Gold, Accor Gold, base level Marriott/Hyatt/Hilton
Posts: 658
Sep 27, 2021, 4:10 pm
#1281
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
Sep 27, 2021, 4:47 pm
#1282
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan 50K/Star Alliance Gold, Accor Gold, base level Marriott/Hyatt/Hilton
Posts: 658
I hadn’t really used the AC app up until this year, so I’m not sure, but I guess they would if you were already checked in.
No, it only works within 24h of the first leg (regardless of the dep time of subsequent legs), at least in my experience.
No, it only works within 24h of the first leg (regardless of the dep time of subsequent legs), at least in my experience.
Sep 28, 2021, 4:49 am
#1283
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
Get this error msg in APP:
Sep 28, 2021, 11:25 am
#1284
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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: 44,354
So I noticed that my SFO-YYZ for Thanksgiving is J2. I figured I'd check the loads for AC 740 for every day between now and the 8th (my flight).
They're all 16J 7M8s.
The emptiest J cabin is J6.
Mean is 2.8
Median is 3
Three flights are full in J.
Overall load factors range from 70% to high 90s.
It certainly seems like people are flying, and I think this flight could support a 788.
They're all 16J 7M8s.
The emptiest J cabin is J6.
Mean is 2.8
Median is 3
Three flights are full in J.
Overall load factors range from 70% to high 90s.
It certainly seems like people are flying, and I think this flight could support a 788.
Sep 28, 2021, 8:09 pm
#1285
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: YYG
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Club Accor Gold
Posts: 441
Just popping in after a long absence from FT since I wasn't flying anywhere. I was booking a last minute trip to YVR for Friday, and one of the options included a trip on an 220 as well as a refurbished 330. Unfortunately I would have had a 40 minute connection in Montreal, and if the two flights were at opposite ends of the airport (I don't know what gates 220s use in Montreal; the satellite terminal?) I would be running to make my connection if the first flight was delayed.
Another time, I guess.
Another time, I guess.
Sep 29, 2021, 5:33 am
#1286
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 51
Just popping in after a long absence from FT since I wasn't flying anywhere. I was booking a last minute trip to YVR for Friday, and one of the options included a trip on an 220 as well as a refurbished 330. Unfortunately I would have had a 40 minute connection in Montreal, and if the two flights were at opposite ends of the airport (I don't know what gates 220s use in Montreal; the satellite terminal?) I would be running to make my connection if the first flight was delayed.
Another time, I guess.
Another time, I guess.
Sep 29, 2021, 6:06 am
#1287
Join Date: May 2020
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE, AA PlatPro, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Plat & LT Gold, Hilton Gold, National EE
Posts: 878
Sep 29, 2021, 8:37 am
#1288
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Programs: Marriott Ambassador Elite, UA Silver, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 72
Correct, however there are 2 gates with bridges that could be used for up to B737. First Air and Air Inuit come to mind when i pass through. I'm not sure if there has been a gate fit for the BCS3. But AC wouldn't be using them anyway unless it's a last resort.
Sep 29, 2021, 1:07 pm
#1289
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: 16,779
I just came in at one of the bridge gates a couple hours ago, and the 223 is definitely included on the list of aircraft types and which position to park them at.
Last edited by Adam Smith; Sep 30, 2021 at 8:13 am Reason: Corrected typo
Sep 30, 2021, 7:45 am
#1290
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: YOW
Programs: AC 75K
Posts: 583
Just got off 8900 (YUL-YQM) on an E75. Boarded from gate 17 at the satellite using the jet bridge. There was an Air Inuit 737-300 parked next door but couldn’t see if they had the bridge hooked up. 8900 was pretty light this morning, only 3 in J and maybe 25% full in Y. Flew it as part of a segment run YOW-YUL-YQM-YYZ-YOW.
Has anyone ever connected at YQM? Doesn’t seem like there’s any option for airside connection? Had to exit and re-clear security. FWIW, nobody from NB Health was checking for travel authorizations / vaccine status.
Has anyone ever connected at YQM? Doesn’t seem like there’s any option for airside connection? Had to exit and re-clear security. FWIW, nobody from NB Health was checking for travel authorizations / vaccine status.