I had to figure this out the hard way a few months back when I booked an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Vancouver. At first, I just grabbed the cheapest economy seat without thinking much about it. But a week before my trip, I realized I really wanted an aisle seat closer to the front since I had a tight connection on arrival.
The process was actually smoother than I expected. I logged into my Air Canada account, pulled up my reservation, and saw the seat map right there. You can click on any available seat and pay the difference if it’s considered “preferred.” In my case, I moved up about ten rows for a small fee.
What I didn’t know is that if you’ve already checked in or run into glitches (like I did once when the website froze), you can call Air Canada directly. I dialed (877)-764-3622, and honestly, that was the fastest way to get it handled. The agent switched me in less than five minutes and even re-sent my boarding pass.
So, step-by-step: log in, find your booking, select “manage seats,” pay the fare difference if needed—or just call that number for instant help.
