Aug 26, 2022, 5:21 pm
Last edit by: Adam Smith
AC link:
UPDATED HERE January 2, 2022
Boarding Process
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...g-by-zone.html
Pre-boarding: Customers who have requested wheelchair assistance
Zone 1: J and SE customers
Zone 2: 75K, 50K, 35K, 25K, Star Alliance Gold, Premium Economy, Latitude and Primary or Secondary Cardholder on Aeroplan black credit cards
Zone 2.5:
- Passengers travelling with children under the age of 6 or who require additional time to board the aircraft
- Passengers travelling with a musical instrument as part of their carry-on baggage
Zone 3: Comfort fares, passengers who purchased preferred seats in advance
Zones 3, 4 and 5: General boarding (back to front). AC Express flights will not have Zone 5.
Zone 6: Economy Basic
Companions travelling on the same PNR as an Aeroplan Elite/*Gold member will receive the same priority boarding zone.
UPDATED HERE January 2, 2022
Boarding Process
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...g-by-zone.html
Pre-boarding: Customers who have requested wheelchair assistance
Zone 1: J and SE customers
Zone 2: 75K, 50K, 35K, 25K, Star Alliance Gold, Premium Economy, Latitude and Primary or Secondary Cardholder on Aeroplan black credit cards
Zone 2.5:
- Passengers travelling with children under the age of 6 or who require additional time to board the aircraft
- Passengers travelling with a musical instrument as part of their carry-on baggage
Zone 3: Comfort fares, passengers who purchased preferred seats in advance
Zones 3, 4 and 5: General boarding (back to front). AC Express flights will not have Zone 5.
Zone 6: Economy Basic
Companions travelling on the same PNR as an Aeroplan Elite/*Gold member will receive the same priority boarding zone.
Original thread covering 2014-2019 can be found here
Zoned Boarding (2020 onwards)
Apr 3, 2023, 1:40 pm
#631
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 3,099
Apr 8, 2023, 2:58 pm
#632
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
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AC 121 YYZ-YVR departing D39.
I arrived around the time they were calling zone 4, and I went to the dedicated zone 1 line, which pointed basically at the podium.
The podium where there was a family with a stroller doing something, blocking any real access I had.
At some point, an agent went around from the podium and started policing the 3-6 line, only letting zone 4 through.
Meanwhile I'm still standing there in the zone 1 line, unable to move.
I arrived around the time they were calling zone 4, and I went to the dedicated zone 1 line, which pointed basically at the podium.
The podium where there was a family with a stroller doing something, blocking any real access I had.
At some point, an agent went around from the podium and started policing the 3-6 line, only letting zone 4 through.
Meanwhile I'm still standing there in the zone 1 line, unable to move.
Apr 8, 2023, 3:20 pm
#633
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YLW
Programs: AC- SE100 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, National Executive, Nexus/GE
Posts: 4,318
AC 121 YYZ-YVR departing D39.
I arrived around the time they were calling zone 4, and I went to the dedicated zone 1 line, which pointed basically at the podium.
The podium where there was a family with a stroller doing something, blocking any real access I had.
At some point, an agent went around from the podium and started policing the 3-6 line, only letting zone 4 through.
Meanwhile I'm still standing there in the zone 1 line, unable to move.
I arrived around the time they were calling zone 4, and I went to the dedicated zone 1 line, which pointed basically at the podium.
The podium where there was a family with a stroller doing something, blocking any real access I had.
At some point, an agent went around from the podium and started policing the 3-6 line, only letting zone 4 through.
Meanwhile I'm still standing there in the zone 1 line, unable to move.
Apr 8, 2023, 11:48 pm
#634
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 23
AC 121 YYZ-YVR departing D39.
I arrived around the time they were calling zone 4, and I went to the dedicated zone 1 line, which pointed basically at the podium.
The podium where there was a family with a stroller doing something, blocking any real access I had.
At some point, an agent went around from the podium and started policing the 3-6 line, only letting zone 4 through.
Meanwhile I'm still standing there in the zone 1 line, unable to move.
I arrived around the time they were calling zone 4, and I went to the dedicated zone 1 line, which pointed basically at the podium.
The podium where there was a family with a stroller doing something, blocking any real access I had.
At some point, an agent went around from the podium and started policing the 3-6 line, only letting zone 4 through.
Meanwhile I'm still standing there in the zone 1 line, unable to move.
That's so frustrating!
May 1, 2023, 2:09 pm
#635
Join Date: May 2023
Programs: aeroplan
Posts: 1
Boarding Zone Question
Hello All,
1st time poster!
My family is flying to Paris in August...YOW-YYZ-CDG.
My wife and I are in J and 2 adult kids in Y.
My question is...Can we all board in Zone 1 together even though they are travelling in Y and on different ticket?
Thanks in Advance!
Pete
1st time poster!
My family is flying to Paris in August...YOW-YYZ-CDG.
My wife and I are in J and 2 adult kids in Y.
My question is...Can we all board in Zone 1 together even though they are travelling in Y and on different ticket?
Thanks in Advance!
Pete
May 1, 2023, 2:12 pm
#636
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YXE
Programs: AC Lifetime 50K MM / DL Lifetime Silver MM / Marriott Lifetime PE / IHG Lifetime Gold / SQ / CX
Posts: 11
I'm pretty sure there shouldn't be any issues. I've done that many times before when travelling with a colleague w/o status. As a courtesy, you may want to go to the podium and ask if they can board with you, but it shouldn't be a problem,
May 1, 2023, 2:50 pm
#637
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Location: LAX/TPE
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Posts: 42,222
I wouldn’t even ask, just have all of you show up together at the podium to scan boarding passes and if the agent says something, tell them you’re traveling together.
May 1, 2023, 3:01 pm
#638
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,428
Commonly known as the Jetway Jesus miracle among us FFs.
Yes.
And welcome to FT with your first post.
And welcome to FT with your first post.
Last edited by Adam Smith; May 14, 2023 at 9:52 am Reason: Merge consecutive posts by same user
May 14, 2023, 7:02 am
#639
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Canada's worst airport....YYJ
Programs: AC: E75K, Marriott :Titanium, National: EXEC ELITE
Posts: 596
YYJ this morning, Q flight to YVR, they boarded breeders and mobility issues prior to zone 2. I hope this is just the usual YYJ nonsense, as opposed to a policy change.
This airport is the worst. Everyone acts like they’ve never flown before, which makes no sense, as 1/2 the population probably saw the Wright brothers first flight.
Another one of the “island tax” penalties for living here I guess…still worth it.
This airport is the worst. Everyone acts like they’ve never flown before, which makes no sense, as 1/2 the population probably saw the Wright brothers first flight.
Another one of the “island tax” penalties for living here I guess…still worth it.
May 14, 2023, 9:12 pm
#641
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,759
YYJ this morning, Q flight to YVR, they boarded breeders and mobility issues prior to zone 2. I hope this is just the usual YYJ nonsense, as opposed to a policy change.
This airport is the worst. Everyone acts like they’ve never flown before, which makes no sense, as 1/2 the population probably saw the Wright brothers first flight.
Another one of the “island tax” penalties for living here I guess…still worth it.
This airport is the worst. Everyone acts like they’ve never flown before, which makes no sense, as 1/2 the population probably saw the Wright brothers first flight.
Another one of the “island tax” penalties for living here I guess…still worth it.
May 15, 2023, 5:01 am
#642
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: YUL
Posts: 1,001
Such a weird bribe. Offer me free booze instead and maybe I'd jump. Though likely not. Get on plane early, without a bag needing overhead space, nope. Were there any takers?
May 15, 2023, 9:00 am
#643
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SEMM / HH Diamond
Posts: 3,167
May 15, 2023, 10:08 am
#644
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Posts: 44,353
May 15, 2023, 10:29 am
#645
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: YSC (and all its regularly scheduled flights)
Posts: 2,521
Agreed. Once I'm not worried about space, there is absolutely no rush for me to board! When I travelled when I was young and always checked a bag, I used to try to be last on the plane - not first. No need to spend extra time in those (larger at the time) seats than needed!