How can I select a seat with Air Canada?
Air Canada allows seat selection during booking, through the Trips area after booking, or during check-in for eligible Air Canada-operated flights. A charge can depend on fare, seat and flight; codeshare flights are excluded from Air Canada's seat-selection tool. Third-party bookings may require the Air Canada booking reference, while other cases may need the original travel agent.
Important exceptions
- Air Canada's reviewed tool applies to eligible Air Canada-operated flights and excludes codeshare flights.
- A displayed seat and charge remain subject to the current flight and available inventory.
More booking questions
When can I open Air Canada's seat map?
Air Canada allows seat selection during booking, through the Trips area after booking, or during check-in for eligible Air Canada-operated flights.
Confirm before booking
- Confirm for this trip: Operating carrier.
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Why can an Air Canada codeshare require a different seat-selection path?
A charge can depend on fare, seat and flight; codeshare flights are excluded from Air Canada's seat-selection tool.
Confirm before booking
- Confirm for this trip: Booking reference.
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What do I need for a third-party Air Canada booking?
For a third-party ticket, first obtain the Air Canada booking reference; if the trip cannot be serviced in Air Canada's Trips area, return to the original travel agent.
Confirm before booking
- Confirm for this trip: Selection channel.
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Sources and last checked
- Air Canada advance seat selectionhttps://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/ado/home/fly/onboard/preferred-seats/online-advance-seat-selection.html