Preferred Seats

Relax with a Preferred Seat

Enjoy some extra space

  • Get up to 10 cm (4 in) of extra space between seats
  • Bulkhead row seats offer more knee space than regular seats
  • Get earlier access to overhead bin space with Zone 3 boarding
  • On arrival, exit sooner and get on your way quicker

How to purchase Preferred Seats

Preferred Seat prices range from $20 to $199 CAD/USD*. Aeroplan Elite Members and customers travelling on a Latitude or comfort fare can select a Preferred Seat at no extra cost on select routes.

  • Preferred Seat
  • Standard Seat
  • Occupied Seat


Options to purchase Preferred Seats


  1. When booking a new flight
    Select your Preferred Seat from the seat map when you reach the Seat Selection screen.
  2. After booking
    From the My Bookings tab below, sign in and then look for the Change Seats link. Booked with another airline? No problem, just make sure to have your Air Canada booking reference.

It is recommended to purchase your Preferred Seat early in advance as availability is limited! Alternatively, you can select your Preferred Seat when you check in for your flight online, on your mobile device, or at an airport check-in kiosk.

* Seat map prices shown above are for illustrative purposes. You’ll see the exact seat fee (inclusive of taxes) on the seat map for your flight as you make your seat selection. Fees apply to flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or an Air Canada Express carrier and are per passenger, per one-way flight segment. Flight segments are identified by a change in flight number, with each new flight number representing a flight segment.


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FAQ

FAQ

Which flights offer Preferred Seats?
Subject to availability, you can purchase Preferred Seats on any of our flights.
Preferred Seats are in exit rows, in select bulkhead rows and in the first few rows of the cabin on some flights.
Preferred Seats are not available on flights operated by our Star Alliance or other airline partners.

Can anyone sit in an exit row?
For safety reasons, not everyone can sit in an exit row. Exit row seating restrictions are detailed in our Terms and Conditions.

What if I have special seating requirements because of a medical condition or physical disability?
If you require special seating because of a justified medical condition or physical disability and you are given a Preferred Seat, the related seat charges will not apply. Find out more about special seating and how to request it.

Can Flight Pass or Aeroplan Flight Reward customers purchase Preferred Seats?
Definitely! Once you’ve completed your reservation, go to My Bookings to retrieve it and access the seat selection link to purchase your Preferred Seat.
Note that Preferred Seats are complimentary for Aeroplan Super Elite Members travelling on an Aeroplan Flight Reward.

Can I use my Aeroplan points to purchase a Preferred Seat?
It’s not possible right now to purchase Preferred Seats using Aeroplan points, but you do collect Aeroplan points on your Air Canada flights