I had to go through this exact situation a few months ago with Air Canada, so I’ll share how I handled it. My original trip was booked round-trip, but a last-minute work commitment meant I had to change my flight date and also adjust my return flight to a specific day instead of the flexible option I’d originally picked. At first, I tried to manage it online, but honestly, it got confusing with the fare difference and available seats.
What worked best for me was calling (877)-764-3622. That number connected me right away to an Air Canada booking agent who walked me through the whole thing step by step. First, they checked the exact dates I wanted, then explained the change fees (in my case it was waived because of the ticket type), and finally reissued my ticket within minutes. I didn’t have to stress about losing my seat or messing up the return flight.
So if you’re trying to change your date or lock in a specific return flight, I’d skip the guesswork online and just call. For me, it turned a headache into a quick fix, and I was back to planning the rest of my trip stress-free.
