How to Book a Bereavement Flight with Air Canada?

Very few airlines offer bereavement flights. Air Canada not only provides you a bereavement flight but it also has a bereavement policy. You may get a discounted fare on all routes. To get the special rates meant for those traveling due to a relative or a near one about to die or already dead, you must qualify for the bereavement flight. Here are the steps you will have follow to book a bereavement flight.

• Call Air Canada's customer service or reservations. 
• Inform them about yourself and your relationship with the deceased.
• Give them the name of the hospital, address, and doctor attending the patient.
• Inform them about the date of the memorial or funeral service.

Air Canada has full sympathy with those requiring a bereavement flight. But it will need to verify the details both before departure and arrival. If you’re not able to satisfy the airline with supporting documents, you may be asked to pay the fare difference of a regular ticket. Our Flyostudio blog will give you a complete overview of how to book Air Canada bereavement flights.

Can I Book Bereavement Flight of Air Canada Online?

As of now, you are required to contact Air Canada to book a bereavement flight. You can find out the exact process by calling the customer care. All tickets with special fares which are not published on website will require you to contact Air Canada. Travel agents may have access to special fares. You may call us on +1-844-414-9223 for assistance. Here are a few tips you will find handy with booking Air Canada bereavement flights.

• Fare types you can book - In North America, you may book Economy Standard, Flex, Comfort and Latitude fares.
• Details needed immediately - Preliminary details will be enough to book your bereavement flight.
• Bereavement discount requests after completion of journey - Air Canada will not accept such requests.

Air Canada states clearly that you don’t get refunds on bereavement flights. Applying for discount after undertaking the journey is, thereby, out of question. You must book a bereavement flight to get the discounted fare. For details or assistance you may contact Air Canada or Flyostudio on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-888-247-2262. 

How do you Qualify for a Bereavement Flight on Air Canada?

Bereavement flights on Air Canada may only be booked for imminent death or death of relatives accepted by the airline. Those who qualify include spouses, children, parents, siblings or a legal guardian. Here are a few things you must remember about bereavement airfare with Air Canada.

• Submit a proof after you have completed the journey - Within 7 days of returning from bereavement travel you will have to submit a supporting document. Acceptable ones include a death certificate or statement from the treating doctor.
• Economy Basic tickets may not be booked in North America - Outside North America, bereavement flights in Economy Basic are allowed.
• Same-sex partners - In-laws of same-sex partners will also qualify for a bereavement flight.
• Only ‘AC’ flights will qualify - Flights marketed and operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, or Air Canada Express having the initial letters AC will qualify.

Can I Book a Bereavement Flight in any Cabin on Air Canada?

Premium Economy and Business class can’t be chosen for bereavement flight bookings. Tickets must be booked only in Economy class. The available fare types in North America are Standard, Flex, Comfort and Latitude. Outside North America you may book a ticket in Economy Basic also. Here are a few things you must remember about eligible flights.

• AC bereavement flight should be operated and marketed by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or Air Canada Express.
• Flights marketed by Air Canada but operated by any of partners will also qualify.
• Flights booked online will not be considered for bereavement fare.

What Discount do you Get on Bereavement Flights of Air Canada?

Air Canada doesn’t disclose the discounts you get on bereavement flights. According to reliable sources, Air Canada bereavement flight fares may be up to 10-20% less compared to regular fares. You will be considered for this discount only if you can qualify.

• Bereavement fares are available only for relatives recognized by Air Canada - Stepchildren, grandparents or in-laws will also qualify.
• Get discount only on flights with AC initials - Codeshare flights of Air Canada with ‘AC’ will also qualify.
• Book your ticket with just the name of the person and your relationship - After returning you will have to submit supporting documents.

Supporting documents may be emailed to the airline within 7 days of return from bereavement travel. The documents which may be accepted include funeral director’s statement and coroner’s statement. You will have to pay the regular fare price difference if your supporting document is not accepted. For details or assistance, you may contact Flyostudio or Air Canada on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-888-247-2262.