Air Canada now offers Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic fares, providing more options for booking our premium cabins. These new fare options respond to the increasing demand for premium leisure travel and ensure Air Canada remains aligned with our partners and industry trends.

Both the Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic fares share many of the key features of our Economy Basic product, with some unique attributes tailored to the premium experience.

Note for seating, baggage, and lounge access: Aeroplan Elite Status members, Star Alliance Status members, and Aeroplan premium credit card holders who are entitled to these benefits will continue to receive them, regardless of the fare purchased.

Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic fare brands are now available on the following markets: Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, South America, and our transatlantic Joint Venture markets (excluding Iran, Israel and the UAE).

For full detailed information on fare attributes and comparisons, please visit our fare options page.

Identifiers for Premium Fare Brands

The updated Fare Basis Code (FBC) can be identified in your GDS using the following suffixes:

• Business Class Basic: Identified by suffix EB / BZ
• Premium Economy Basic: Identified by suffix PB / BO