Air Canada
Date Change Policy: Complete Rescheduling Guide

Changed your plans? This guide breaks down Air France’s flexible booking policies, including how to change your flight online, what fees to expect, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Many tickets allow fee-free changes under promotional policies, though fare differences may apply .

Air Canada's Flight Change Guidelines

Eligibility
  • Basic Fares (e.g., Economy Basic): Non-changeable or incur high fees.  
  • Flexible Fares (e.g., Economy Flexi, Business Plus): No change fees during promotions, but fare differences apply.  
  • Refundable Tickets: No change fees or fare differences for changes to same-fare-class flights.  
Cut-off Times
  • Changes must be made before scheduled departure. Post-departure changes are not permitted .  

Fees
  • Domestic/International: No change fees for eligible fares during promotions.  
  •  Same-Day Changes: Fees may vary based on fare type and status.  
Process

How to Change Your Flight Date: Complete Process

Rescheduling your Air France flight is straightforward if you follow these steps:  

Access Your Booking
  1. Visit the Air France website and navigate to Manage My Booking.
  2. Enter your booking reference and last name to retrieve your itinerary.
Select 'Change Flight'
  1. Once your trip is displayed, click on the “Change Flight” button.  
  2. Note that Basic Economy tickets may not have this option available.
Choose New Flight Dates
  • Use the calendar interface to select new travel dates. The system will display available flights and updated prices.  
  • Compare options, as fare differences can vary significantly depending on the new date and time. 
Review and Confirm Changes
  • The system will show a breakdown of costs: any fare difference (no change fees during promotions).  
  • If the new fare is lower, you will receive the difference as a travel credit valid for one year.  
  • Confirm the changes and proceed to payment if additional funds are required.
Receive Updated Itinerary
  • Once processed, you will receive a new confirmation email. Ensure all details are correct before traveling .  

Important Notes:
  • If you encounter errors online, call Air France at +1 (866) 240-3931 for assistance.
  • Changes must be completed before the scheduled departure of your original flight.
  • For flights cancelled by Air France, rebooking or refunds are free.

Air France Date Change Fees

Ticket Type Change Fee Fare Difference
Economy Basic Not allowed Applicable
Economy Flexi $0 Applicable
Business Plus $0 Applicable

Example Scenario: Changing a domestic flight from June 15 to June 20 with a $50 higher fare would cost $50 total (no change fee). If the new flight is $30 cheaper, you would receive $30 in travel credits.

Key Restrictions and Considerations

Fare Differences

Passengers must pay any increase in fare when changing to a more expensive flight.  

Travel Credits

Valid for one year from issuance if issued due to schedule changes.

No-Show Policy

Customers who fail to cancel before departure forfeit ticket value.

How We Facilitate Flight Changes

Need Help Rescheduling Your Air France Flight? Our services include:  

  • Finding the lowest fare differences for new dates  
  • Processing changes and standby requests  
  • Handling complex itinerary changes 

You must make changes before your originally scheduled flight departs. Post-departure changes are not permitted .  

Yes. If the new flight is more expensive, you pay the difference. If cheaper, you receive the difference as a travel credit .  

If the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight, you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking per regulations .

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Disclaimer: Policies and fees are subject to change. This information is provided as a guide and does not constitute legal advice. Passenger rights may apply in cases of significant schedule changes or cancellations initiated by the airline. 

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