The best place to save this Cyber Monday is at aircanada.com! Take advantage 15% off worldwide destinations with Tango or Flex fares before they take off at midnight. Use coupon code CYBERMONDAY.
The offer applies exclusively on new bookings made at aircanada.com on all Air Canada published fares and cannot be combined with any other discount offer. The discount applies to the base fare only, which form part of the applicable air transportation charges. Surcharges, which are also included in the air transportation charges, as well as applicable taxes, fees and charges are not discounted. Book by December 1, 2014 at 11:59 pm from your city of departure in Canada. Valid for travel from January 12 to June 15, 2015. Canada, U.S and sun destinations: Blackout dates apply from April 1 to April 7, 2015. Maximum of 9 passengers per booking. The discount applies to the base fare only, as displayed on the Review Page of the booking process. An advanced purchase may apply. All other air transportation charges, including surcharges, and applicable taxes, fees and charges are not discounted. This offer is valid on Air Canada operated flights as indicated only.
As much as I love travel hacks and points, sometimes you need to actually book a flight.
Here are some tips that will help you navigate the Air Canada website to possibly save some money on your next flight.
Seat Sale!
Air Canada has a free service called Fare Alerts. You just put in your desired itinerary and set your budget, and they will let you know via email as soon as a fare reaches or drops below that mark. They scan fare prices available over the next two months at aircanada.com.
Fare Alerts are available for travel to or from cities across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.
webSaver weekly deals
Air Canada has a free email service that sends you exclusive offers, seat sale fares, vacation packages, car and hotel deals, travel tips, and more.
Learn to navigate the website
Before you start searching for your flights, take a close look at the website, and check the right-hand column for deals.
Air Canada highlights promotions and coupon codes on the right side of the page, so it is worth it to check out prior to booking your travel plans.
Air Canada Lowest Price Guarantee
If, within 24 hours after completing a purchase on aircanada.com or aircanada.com/agent, you find a price for the exact same Air Canada flight that’s at least $5 less, Air Canada will offer you a credit of $50 plus the price difference, per passenger.
You’ll receive your Air Canada Lowest Price Guarantee credit in the form of a promotion code, which you can then easily apply toward a future travel purchase on aircanada.com or aircanada.com/agent.
Last Minute Upgrade Purchase
Did you know that when you check in online, on your mobile device, or at a self-service Check-in Kiosk, on an Air Canada flight that you could be offered a Last Minute Upgrade Purchase to the Executive cabin.
Some of the advantages of Executive travel, include:
priority security clearance
priority boarding
access to the Maple Leaf Lounge at the airport from which your upgraded flight segment departs
lie-flat beds on most international flights
premium wines, spirits and cuisine
What you need to know is that the price of the Last Minute Upgrade is based on the flight segment for which the upgrade is being selected and for flights operated by Air Canada or Jazz departing from Canada or United States.
A Last Minute Upgrade Purchase is not available for:
Air Canada codeshare flights or flights operated by other airlines;
Bookings with more than one passenger, if one of the passengers does not want to purchase an upgrade
Bookings with more than one passenger, when not all the passengers can be confirmed in the Executive cabin.
Introducing redemptions to Premium Economy
In early 2015, Aeroplan members will be able to redeem their Aeroplan Miles for Premium Economy seats on Air Canada. Details will be forthcoming soon.
250 Mile Minimum
For travel as of March 1, 2015, miles earned will be based on the actual distance flown and the fare option purchased for each flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada rouge and Star Alliance™ member airlines. Mileage accrual will no longer be rounded up to a 250 Mile minimum. This change includes Rapidair flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montreal or Ottawa, or between Toronto City Centre Airport and Montreal.
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You’ll save 15% on flights to worldwide destinations with Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada rouge. This offer is only available here at aircanada.com until October 24, 2014. Book now to take advantage of this sale!
Total prices displayed include air transportation charges, including taxes, fees and charges, as well as surcharges. Seats are limited. Flight restrictions may apply. Complete fare rules including; day-of-week restrictions, departure dates, travel days, advance purchase and minimum and maximum stays are displayed by clicking on the price. Seats are limited on peak travel days. Additional restrictions are listed below.
All fares displayed on this page are in Canadian dollars, per person. Tickets must be purchased by 23:59 EST/20:59 PDT on the ticketing deadline date. Fares are valid at time of transmission and apply to new bookings only. Price is subject to change without prior notice and for representative information ONLY. All taxes, fees, charges and surcharges are subject to change. Please refer to the booking flow by clicking on the search option in order to see the final price/breakdown or contact Air Canada reservation at 1-888-247-2262. Certain international destinations may have tax, fee or charge that must be paid at the point of origin or at departure. Please contact the nearest foreign government office of the country you plan to visit for definitive, up-to-date information. Country-specific and interactive passenger-specific information is also available at www.iatatravelcentre.com and www.voyage.gc.ca. Fees for optional services, such as itinerary changes, additional baggage, advance seat selection, or certain special service requests, may increase overall cost, for more information, please consult: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/products_services.html. All seats are limited and subject to availability. Certain flights may not be offered on each day of the week. The fares indicated are not valid on seasonal route past the last date the flight operates. Certain flights may be operated by other carriers on a codeshare basis.
Air Canada Earn Your Wings is back! Available exclusively for Air Canada Altitude members, this third edition offers you the opportunity to earn tons of Bonus Aeroplan Miles. Land in one of the coveted “Top 20” spots on the leaderboard, and earn your share of 10,000,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles.
You’ll earn Wings for all of your flights with Air Canada (including flights operated by Air Canada Express) and Air Canada rouge™, as well as for staying at Fairmont hotels, renting vehicles through Avis™, and completing certain challenges. The more badges and Wings you collect, the more Bonus Aeroplan Miles you’ll earn.
After registering, book your travel between August 25 and October 3, 2014 inclusively, and fly by November 30, 2014.
Earn 500 Wings simply for having Air Canada Altitude status upon registration.
Earn a minimum of 100 Wings for every take off and for every landing on any Air Canada (including flights operated by Air Canada Express) and Air Canada rougeTM flight. This translates to a minimum of 200 Wings per flight segment. There are 62 airports that will earn a higher amount of Wings for every take off and every landing. Refer to the list of cities that will earn Destination badges.
Earn extra Wings by collecting badges (see Collect Badges).
Finish in the Top 20 and earn your share of 10,000,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles.
Air Canada or WestJet both have 15% Off Promo Codes for travel within Canada or to the U.S. Air Canada also includes their Sun Destinations.
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Talk about our Canadian copycat promotions!
Air Canada:
Save 15% on Tango and Flex fares for travel within Canada, to the U.S. and sun destinations on flights operated by Air Canada and Air Canada rouge. Book with the promotion code by August 14, 2014!
Promotion Code:SUPER15
About this offer:
Book by August 20, 2014, at 11:59 pm EST
Valid on Tango and Flex Fares
Travel from September 3 – February 12, 2015
Maximum 9 passengers per booking
Blackout dates apply: Travel within Canada and to sun destinations from Oct. 10 – Oct. 13 and Dec. 15 – Jan. 7, 2015 Travel to the U.S. from Oct. 10 – Oct. 13, November 26 – November 30 and Dec. 15 – Jan. 7, 2015
Valid on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge
Codeshare flights are not eligible
This exceptional offer applies to the following routes:
All Canada – All Canada
All Canada – All sun destinations
Western Canada(All of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Northwest Territories) – Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Eastern Canada(All of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, P.E.I.) –Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa, West Palm Beach)
WestJet
Promo code:
WJP56
Coupon code:
7XQDKWU
Book by:
August 20, 2014 (9:59 p.m. MT)
Travel from:
September 3, 2014
Travel until:
February 12, 2015
Blackout dates from:
For travel within Canada – October 10 – 13, 2014, and December 15, 2014 – January 7, 2015
For travel between Canada and U.S. – October 10 – 13, 2014; November 26 – 30, 2014; and December 15, 2014 to January 7, 2015
How to get this offer:
To redeem this offer on westjet.com, enter the promo code in the booking widget, click ‘Get flights’, then enter the coupon code once prompted. Both the promo code and coupon code are required at time of booking. Percentage is applied to base fare excluding taxes, fees and charges. Taxes, fees and charges are extra. Promo code may also be applied on a return flight with the same restrictions. Discount can only be applied towards fares displayed in the Econo and Flex category.
Perhaps one of my favourable lounge experiences yet is the Maple Leaf Lounge in Toronto. Keep in mind business travel was not on the agenda when I spent my time waiting for my connecting flight from Victoria, BC – Thunder Bay, ON.
As a solo traveller with an infant there are different criteria that parents need. Since having my baby I’m not checking out the bar as often although trip it was hard not to miss with the selection of alcohol available. After a long flight any parent travelling solo would appreciate the Bailey’s on the rocks! Okay, it is still at the top of the list just not number 1.
The reason this lounge ranks so high in my opinion was mainly because of the quite private space and the facilities. This makes napping especially achieved, a parents worst nightmare when travelling with young infants and toddlers. My child was able to nap and I was able to refresh, shower and enjoy my Baileys on the rocks.
The other reasons was the selection of alcohol and food.
I did walk around the lounge to check out why it’s an award winning lounge. The private business facilities once again was outstanding with offering an unrivalled level of service in welcoming and comfortable environment. Definitely not like some of the other lounges I’ve encountered with Alaska Airlines. This Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Toronto offered a variety of amenities required for the business traveller even conference rooms.
I sat back to enjoyed my visit while my daughter napped all afternoon and I watching television, admiring the airport views and surfed the net.
Air Canada has opened its latest International Maple Leaf Lounge at London Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2, also known as The Queen’s Terminal, Departures Area 2B.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Terminal 2 Heathrow.
Located at Star Alliance’s largest airport hub and Air Canada’s largest international station, Air Canada’s London Heathrow Maple Leaf Lounge is a “serene, stylish oasis where eligible Air Canada and Star Alliance customers can rest, refuel or refresh before their flight in an inspiring, contemporary environment that is a celebration of Canadian design, artistry and craftsmanship.”
Designed by Bennett Lo Toronto’s award-winning firm dialogue 38 who also designed Air Canada’s Frankfurt Maple Leaf Lounge, AC’s Heathrow 700-square-metre Maple Leaf Lounge is described as a home away from home prior to flight, featuring:
A Quiet Zone comprising three reclining pods equipped with personal satellite-fed TV screens, USB ports and Sony noise-cancelling headsets;
Spa-inspired shower area featuring showers with large rain-shower heads, ambient music;
Business Centre equipped with individual flat-screen Dell PCs, colour laser printing and scanning;
Complimentary wireless high speed Internet access throughout;
A cooking station with chef to prepare meals upon request;
Tended bar with Molson Canadian beer on tap along with a large selection of wines, beer and spirits;
Bistro-style dining area offering a selection of hot and cold food items;
Showcasing Canadian art and products from 2Loons a Toronto based design and production house, laminated glass art walls from Accura Glass, Concord, Ontario and Cloud lamp by Frank Gehry among others.
Air Canada will begin offering WiFi on North American flights next month with a plan to offer the service on all its North American narrow-body aircraft by the end of next year.
The airline has two Airbus A319 planes offering WiFi now in a test project and has hooked up with in-flight WiFi provider Gogo to equip 29 aircraft this year and the rest of its Airbus, Embraer and Bombardier planes by 2015.
“In today’s connected world, our customers want to access e-mail, mobile device applications and the Internet wherever they are, both to increase their work productivity and expand their leisure options,” Ben Smith, Air Canada executive vice-president and chief commercial officer said in a statement Wednesday.
The deal with Gogo includes testing a WiFi system for international flights, Air Canada said.
Gogo Inc., based in Itasca, Ill., said about 2,000 aircraft now use its service.
WestJet Airlines Ltd., said in February that it has signed a deal with Panasonic Corp. of Japan to offer a new entertainment system on its Boeing 737 aircraft that allows passengers to watch television and movies and gain access to the Internet with their electronic devices.
As well as a marketing tool, the move to offer WiFi will also boost Air Canada’s revenue.
Charging for WiFi service is part of the effort by all airlines to raise ancillary revenue, or funds generated from services or other fees in addition to airfares.
The direct charge for the services is one way of raising money, but airlines also encourage passengers to shop online and onboard for boutique items such as perfume and chocolate.
