Air Canada Recognizes Pilot Deal with Unlimited 25% Off Global Flights and Twenty Five hundred Bonus Points to Win Back Loyal Travelers

Air Canada is offering a 25% discount on new bookings for economy (Standard), premium economy (Lowest), and business-class (Lowest) fares. To take advantage of this offer, reservations must be made by September 18, 2024, at 11:59 PM local time in your Canadian departure city. The eligible travel dates span from September 28, 2024, to May 31, 2025.

Blackout dates to keep in mind include:

Only the base fare qualifies for the discount, with taxes, fees, and surcharges payable in full. The promotion applies to flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express, and Rouge. Codeshare flights are excluded, except for certain partner flights operated by Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Discover Airlines when booked under an Air Canada flight number.

In addition to the fare discount, Aeroplan members can earn 2,500 bonus points for each new booking made by September 18, 2024, at 11:59 PM PDT. Eligible travel dates for earning the bonus points are between September 28, 2024, and May 31, 2025, with no blackout dates for the points.

Both one-way and round-trip flights qualify for the bonus points, but the flights must depart from Canada. Bonus points will be credited within six weeks of completing the eligible flights. However, flights on partner airlines, even if booked under an Air Canada flight number, do not qualify. Additionally, modified existing bookings are ineligible for bonus points.

With the agreement now in place, Air Canada has avoided a potentially crippling strike that could have led to significant travel disruptions and economic repercussions across Canada. Covering over 5,200 pilots from Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, this deal addresses key concerns around pay, retirement, and work rules.

For passengers, the deal brings much-needed relief, ensuring smooth operations moving forward. The promotion, tied to the successful conclusion of these labor negotiations, is a timely way for Air Canada to reward its loyal customers.

The agreement between Air Canada and its pilots is not only a win for the airline but also for travelers across Canada and beyond. A strike could have caused widespread travel disruptions, affecting everything from supply chains to tourism, and the Canadian economy as a whole. Organizations like the Canadian Chamber of Commerce had voiced serious concerns about the potential fallout from a work stoppage.

Be sure to book your flights by September 18, 2024, and travel between September 28, 2024, and May 31, 2025, to take full advantage of this exciting promotion.