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Air Canada has one of the most sophisticated fare systems in the airline business, with five economy classes and separate premium economy and business class cabins. Knowing exactly what cabin class you buy at Air Canada is important because the services you receive differ significantly depending on the fare class, despite their sounding similar:

• Basic: The least expensive method to travel on Air Canada, but the least flexible. For travel within Canada and to the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, Basic Fares will be restricted to a personal item only, with roller bags and carry-on luggage requiring a paid check-in.
• Standard: A bit more flexible than Basic, Standard offers a full carry-on bag and a personal item, as well as the chance to choose your seat in advance. Check-in luggage will continue to have a charge on North American destinations, while changes will cost a change fee plus a fare differential.
• Flex: Designed for passengers with a Plan B, Flex fares mean there is no charge for changing your flight, so the only charge is the difference in fare. A free checked bag will be included on most routes, as well as the chance for same-day standby on eligible North American flights.
• Comfort: This class of fare includes extra legroom seating, priority boarding, a free checked bag, and no change fees or same-day change fees. It is targeted towards passengers wanting an improved journey experience without going into Premium Economy.
• Latitude: This is the most versatile (and costly) Economy ticket. It features a fully refundable price in most cases, unlimited free changes, priority services, and the most advantageous conditions for cancellations offered by the airline.
• Premium Economy: The Premium Economy fare is available in two variations - Saver and Flex fares. It provides an extra-wide seat, increased reclining possibilities, enhanced dining services, priority check-in and boarding, and two free checked bags.
• Business Class (Signature Class): The Signature Suite with lie-flat capability, direct aisle access, premium dining prepared by recognized chefs, amenity kits, lounge access, and priority handling at the airport are features of the Business Class fare on long-haul international widebodies.

Notice: Ticket prices for the same Air Canada flights may vary drastically according to the date of purchase and the booking site, while one specific travel aggregating website has been providing the lowest prices.

Instead of having a network spread very thin, Air Canada focuses all of its widebody international flights and connections through three major gateways along with some secondary focus cities that complete the network:

• Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): The airline's biggest airport, which connects to over 150 destinations in Canada and overseas. It serves as the primary gateway for flights to Asia, South America, as well as emerging Europe. It has the most extensive number of connections to smaller Canadian cities.
• Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL): The carrier's primary gateway for Europe, including the francophone countries, where the majority of the carrier's connections go towards France, but with an increasing number to secondary European cities, such as Catania and Palma de Mallorca.
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR): The primary gateway of the airline from the west coast to Asia-Pacific destinations as well as the connection for Western Canadian and U.S. West Coast destinations.
• Calgary International Airport (YYC): A significant focus city in Western Canada, which has good domestic connectivity and an expanding number of U.S. and international seasonal flights.
• Ottawa and Halifax: Secondary focus cities that complete Air Canada's Eastern Canada network, with Halifax now having access to long-haul international services to Europe.
• Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express: Rouge handles leisurely services to sun destinations and second-tier international airports, whereas Express (operated by Jazz Aviation and PAL Airlines) connects the hubs with regional Canadian and cross-border traffic.