Per the Air Canada missed flight policy, you can rebook a another flight at no charge within five days of the scheduled departure. You can also call the toll-free number 1888-247-2262, which will connect you with specialists who will provide you with live answers to resolve the issue completely.

If the flight has been missed, the next flight will be offered, but it depends on the seat's availability. If you get the seat, then you need to pay the fare difference and up charges.

Sometimes, the airline provides the label for this kind of ticket as a no-show and cancels the entire itinerary.

Does Air Canada charge for a missed flight?

Yes, Air Canada charges for missed flights, but the condition is that the airline observes that the passenger is missing the flight purposely, which is known as skip lagging. That means the passenger makes the reservation with no intention of taking the other itinerary of a trip in order to secure the cheaper fare.

Will the passenger get a refund for the missed flight?

You generally cannot get a refund for a missed flight, whether intentionally or accidentally. The airline authority may arrange an alternate flight for booking, but flight change fees will be applied.

What is better, canceling a flight or not showing up at the time of boarding?

If the passenger is sure about not making it to the airport to catch the flight, then it is better to cancel the flight instead of being a no-show. In case you cancel, you might receive a partial or whole credit for the fare purchased to be applied to a future flight.

If you get an alternative flight after missing the booking, the fare difference will be charged, and after making an alternative booking, the charge will be around $200.

It has been suggested that passengers cancel the flight in order to get away from the fare segment at least 10 minutes prior to the flight departure schedule. In case passengers do not board the flight, they will be considered no-shows, and the remaining unused funds will be forfeited.

What should we do if the flight gets missed because of the late arrival of passengers?

It is better to inform Air Canada immediately in case the passenger is late for the flight and misses it. The earlier the airline authority knows, the more options there will be for fixing it and for less money.

Airlines have an informal flat-tile rule that permits passengers to ask for an alternative flight option, but only if they have a good reason for getting late for the flight. If it is a connected flight, then the rules will be more flexible, and there will be no fees as long as both routes are booked on the same ticket.

In case the passenger misses the second flight on the connecting flight ticket, the team will help make an alternative arrangement with just one call to Air Canada's missed flight number that is available 24 hours to get your work done and provide necessary information as per the needs.