Absolutely, I’ve been in that exact situation with Air Canada before — so here’s how it went for me. Last year, my flight from Toronto to Vancouver got canceled due to bad weather, and I initially panicked because I had an important meeting the next day. I contacted Air Canada’s customer support right away, and they explained that when the airline cancels a flight, you’re automatically entitled to either a full refund or a travel credit — your choice.
Here’s what I did: first, I checked my booking through the Air Canada app, where the “Manage My Trip” section showed the cancellation notice. From there, I selected the refund option (you can also choose a future flight credit if you plan to travel soon). It took around five business days for the refund to show up on my card.
If you ever face something similar, act quickly — contact Air Canada directly, confirm your refund or rebooking option, and keep your confirmation email safe. In my experience, the process was smoother than expected once I reached out right away. It’s definitely worth checking both email and spam folders for their updates, as they send real-time alerts after cancellations.
