Air Canada Expands Complimentary Preferred Seat Selection for Aeroplan Elite Members

Air Canada has expanded the complimentary Preferred Seat selection benefit to include all travellers with Aeroplan Elite Status.

Depending on which status you hold, the type of fare purchased, and your destination, you’ll now be able to enjoy complimentary Preferred Seat selection for yourself and up to eight travellers on the same reservation, either prior to or during check-in.

The improved seating benefits came into effect on October 2, 2023, and will be rolled out on the Air Canada website in the very near future.

Air Canada Expands Complimentary Preferred Seat Selection for Aeroplan Elite Members

Air Canada has expanded the complimentary Preferred Seat benefits available to passengers with Aeroplan Elite Status.

As a reminder, Preferred Seats are seats at the front of the economy cabin or in exit rows, which typically come with a fee of $20–199 (CAD), depending on your fare and destination.

With Preferred Seats, you’ll enjoy some extra space, and you’ll also be amongst the first to exit the aircraft upon arrival, if you choose seats at the front of the cabin.

As of October 2, 2023, all Aeroplan Elite members can choose Preferred Seats at no cost; however, it’s important to note that the time frame during which you can select Preferred Seats without a fee depends on your status, fare, and destination.

Aeroplan 25K and 35K members are now able to select Preferred Seats at no cost at the time of check-in for all flights and all fares except for Economy (Basic) fares.

Aeroplan 50K members may select Preferred Seats at no cost at any time for flights within North America, and at the time of check-in for all other flights, on all fares except for Economy (Basic) fares.

Aeroplan 75K members can choose Preferred Seats at no cost at any time for all flights and all fares, excluding Economy (Basic) fares.

In addition to complimentary access to Preferred Seats across the board, Aeroplan 50K and 75K members now have complimentary standard seat selection at the time of booking for all flights and all fares, except for Economy (Basic) fares. This really only affects Economy (Standard) fares, since complimentary standard seat selection is already included with Economy (Flex) fares and above.

As always, Aeroplan’s top-tier Super Elite members can choose Preferred Seats at no cost at any time…