The Preferred seat charge is per passenger and applies to each individual one-way flight segment in your itinerary. Flight segments are identified by a change in flight number, with each new flight number representing a flight segment. Preferred seat selection does not apply to codeshare flights.

Please note that you may be moved from your Preferred seat without notice in the event of an involuntary schedule or airport change (e.g. flight disruption, cancellation), to accommodate a passenger with a disability, or for any other reason that requires Air Canada to move you prior to departure or during the flight. If you are moved from your Preferred seat for one of these reasons, you may request a refund for your Preferred seat charges.

Your Preferred seat charge will not be refunded, in whole or in part, if:

you change your seat selection in a way that results in a lower Preferred seat charge;
you change your seat selection from a Preferred to a Standard seat;
you cancel your reservation more than 24 hours after booking