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Booking your Air Canada flight by phone? That'll be $30 extra — per passenger

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 21). Booking your Air Canada flight by phone? That'll be $30 extra — per passenger. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/booking-your-air-canada-flight-by-phone-that-ll-be-30-extra-per-passenger/article_6380f52b-d4df-50ad-9c93-c361b9b0d048.html

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Air Canada implemented a new policy starting October 15 requiring customers to pay $30 per passenger for bookings made by phone. This fee aligns with practices already in place at airlines like WestJet and United, as well as several low-cost carriers.

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As of October 15, Air Canada began charging a $30 per passenger fee for bookings made by telephone, adding to existing reservations, travel disruptions, or other inquiries where personalized support is needed. This new policy applies only to calls and does not affect bookings through the airline’s website or mobile app. The charge aligns with practices already in place for Aeroplan flight reward bookings and follows similar policies adopted by airlines like WestJet and United Airlines, as well as numerous low-cost carriers, that also impose non-refundable phone booking fees. Air Canada emphasizes that digital tools help reduce wait times, allowing customer service agents to focus on more complex issues requiring personalized support.

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Air Canada customers who book their flights by phone are now paying $30 per passenger for the privilege. asserted

who → book → privilege

The country’s largest airline says the policy came into force on Oct. 15, placing it alongside WestJet, United Airlines and the numerous low-cost carriers that charge non-refundable phone booking fees. asserted

that → say → fees

Booking your Air Canada flight by phone? That'll be $30 extra — per passenger

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