April 1, 2025
The Time of Ticketing program is confidential and is distributed via Agent Reference in the Air Canada direct booking channels for the intention of eligible travel agents based in Canada. Terms and conditions and all information included in the program cannot be shared or disclosed to any third party.
Terms and Conditions applicable for All Services
Terms and Conditions applicable for all Services
Applicable Carriers
Air Canada Carriers
Air Canada and any carrier with whom Air Canada has a capacity purchase or wet lease agreement who operates on behalf of Air Canada under the “Air Canada”, the “Air Canada Rouge” or the “Air Canada Express” brands, as well as The Landline Company Inc. in its capacity as an operator of ground transportation on behalf of Air Canada.
Transatlantic Joint Venture Carriers (JV)
Air Canada Carriers, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Austrian Airlines Inc., Swiss International Airlines Limited, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Discover Airlines, United Airlines Inc., and any carrier which has a wet lease agreement whereby they operate on behalf of said carriers.
China Joint Venture Carriers (JV)
Air Canada Carriers and Air China LTD
Time of Ticketing APPLIES to:
- Original tickets and the additional collection of ticket exchanges.
- Base fare, surcharge, stopover charges and elements shown in the fare box and the fare calculation box of the ticket.
- Published fares sold as one-way, round-trip, open jaw, side trip and end-on-end as per fare rules.
- Groups booked in Air Canada’s group booking tool (G-Cubed) using published fares for travel within Canada and between Canada and the United States.
- Meetings and Conventions tickets.
- Flight Passes purchased at aircanada.com/agents, including those with a PN, SMB, Air Canada or joint venture corporate contract number in the client identifier box.
Time of Ticketing DOES NOT apply to:
- Change fees, seat selection fees, meals, upgrades, and all other optional products and services fees
- All net fares, including Leisure/ Group net fares and IT/BT (no fare ticketing)
- Small and medium enterprise tickets identified with a PN # or any other account number
- Corporate contract tickets identified with an Air Canada or a joint venture corporate contract number or any other corporate contract number in the tour code box, including tickets with no corporate discount applied.
- Aeroplan redemption tickets, industry reduced rates, Air Canada Vacations air-only tickets, Bereavement travel and any other discount program fares
- Taxes, surcharge and any fees/charges entered in the tax boxes
- Groups booked bookings in Air Canada’s group booking tool (G-Cubed) using published fares for travel to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, Transatlantic, mainland China and Transpacific
- Round the World RTW fares
- Infant fares not occupying a seat
- Tickets issued via the Air Canada web link
- Retroactive Time of Ticketing; it is the responsibility of the travel agent to claim the correct time of ticketing upon ticket issuance
Booking and Ticketing
| Booking Channels | aircanada.com/agents, GDS, NDC certified channels |
| Tour Code | Must be entered in the tour code box of GDS tickets at time of ticketing for all services except North America and Sun: |
| Commission Box and Payment |
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| Combination of booking classes |
When the ticket includes more than one booking class:
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| Combination of services |
Permitted only with service Canada Examples: Transatlantic/Transpacific combinations permitted (refer to Transatlantic/Transpacific section) |
| Stopover |
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| Refunds | Time of Ticketing is recalled. |
| Taxes, Surcharges, Fees/Charges |
Agency is responsible for collection of all applicable taxes, fees/charges and surcharges valid at time of ticketing. |
| Split Ticketing | When a customer has requested a round-trip, Agency shall not issue two one-way tickets in lieu of one round-trip ticket |
North America
Additional Terms and Conditions applicable to North America; No Tour Code
| Booking Classes | Online Rate |
|---|---|
| Business/Premium Economy: J, C, D, Z, P, O, E, A | 4% |
| Economy: Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | 4% |
| Economy Standard: classes with fare basis ending in TG | 3% |
| Economy Basic: classes with fare basis ending in BA | 0% |
| Group Travel | 5% |
| Flight Passes | 4% |
Origin – Destination
Within Canada and between Canada - United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)
Plating Air Canada 014
Permitted Carriers
Air Canada Carriers
All segments of the ticket must be marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier
Additional Permitted Carriers
Air Creebec, Bearskin, Canadian North, Central Mountain Air, PAL Airlines and Pascan Aviation are permitted within Canada provided that one segment is marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier.
For Transborder itineraries, Air Canada marketed flights operated by United Airlines or United Express on segments within the United States are permitted provided the transborder segment is marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier.
Online routing Example: YYZ DFW AC DFW IAH AC*UA (AC marketed, UA operated) - IAH DFW AC*UA DFW YYZ AC
Refer to Terms and Conditions applicable for All Services
Sun
Additional Terms and Conditions applicable to Sun;
| Booking Classes | Online Rate |
|---|---|
| Business/Premium Economy: J, C, D, Z, P, O, E, A | 4% |
| Economy: Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | 4% |
| Economy Standard: classes with fare basis ending in TG | 3% |
| Economy Basic: classes with fare basis ending in BA | 0% |
| Flight Passes | 4% |
Origin – Destination
Between Canada - Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Travel via the United States is not permitted.
Eligible Countries
Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Maarten, St. Kitts and Nevis, St-Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Subject to change based on Air Canada schedule.
Plating Air Canada 014
Permitted Carriers
Air Canada Carriers
All segments of the ticket must be marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier
Additional Permitted Carriers
Air Creebec, Bearskin, Canadian North, Central Mountain Air, PAL Airlines and Pascan Aviation are permitted within Canada provided that one segment is marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier.
Refer to Terms and Conditions applicable for All Services
South America
Additional Terms and Conditions applicable to South America; Tour Code SAM4
| Booking Classes | Online Rate | Interline Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Premium Economy: J, C, D, Z, P, O, E, A | 4% | 2% |
| Economy: Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G | 4% | 2% |
| Economy Basic: classes with fare basis ending in BA | 0% | 0% |
| Flight Passes | 4% |
Origin – Destination
Between Canada - South America. Travel via the United States is not permitted.
Eligible Countries
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, French Guyana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela
Subject to change based on Air Canada schedule.
Plating Air Canada 014
Permitted Carriers Air Canada Carriers
For Online Rates to apply:
- All segments of the ticket must be marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier
- Air Creebec, Bearskin, Canadian North, Central Mountain Air, PAL Airlines and Pascan Aviation are permitted within Canada provided that one segment is marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier.
For Interline Rates to apply:
- Flights between Canada and South America must be marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier.
- Maximum of 2 segments, in each direction on other airlines.
Transatlantic
Additional Terms and Conditions applicable to Transatlantic; Tour Code ATL4
| Booking Classes | Online Rate | Interline Rate |
|---|---|---|
| First/Business/Premium Economy: F, A, J, C, D, Z, P, O, E, N, G, R | 4% | 2% |
| Economy: Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K | 4% | 2% |
| Economy Basic: classes with fare basis ending in BA, BV, BQ and LGT | 0% | 0% |
| Flight Passes | 4% |
Origin – Destination
Canada, the United States and/or Europe, Middle East, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Africa, Commonwealth of Independent
States and Russia. Eligible countries listed below.
Plating
Must be a Transatlantic Joint Venture Carriers (AC 014, LH 220, LX 724, OS 257 or SN 082) and the plating carrier must market or operate at least one transatlantic segment
Permitted Carriers Transatlantic Joint Venture Carriers (JV)
For Online Rates to apply:
- All segments must be marketed and operated by a Transatlantic Joint Venture Carrier.
- Air Creebec, Bearskin, Canadian North, Central Mountain Air, PAL Airlines and Pascan Aviation are permitted within Canada provided that the Transatlantic segments are marketed and operated by any of the Transatlantic Joint Venture Carriers.
- Itineraries can include any of the following carriers, provided that the transatlantic
segments are marketed and operated by any of the Transatlantic Joint Venture Carriers:
AccesRail, AC* operated by SNCF, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Air Malta, Air Wisconsin, Cape Air, City Jet, Commut Air, Deutsche Bahn AG, Eurowings, Eurowings Europe, GoJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair, Mesa Airlines, OEBB Austrian Federal Railways, Regional Carriers DBA United Express, Republic Airways, SBB Swiss Railways, Silver Airways, SkyWest Airlines, SunExpress, UA* operated by Amtrak
- Online rates also apply are to itineraries between:
- Canada and Great Britain, Ireland or Amsterdam connecting in London (all airports) to British Airways, provided Air Canada is the plating carrier, and all transatlantic segments are operated by Air Canada Carriers
- Canada and Ireland connecting in London (all airports) to Air Canada marketed flights operated by Aer Lingus AC*EI. Belfast is excluded
Online routing examples:
- YUL FRA LH* AC (LH marketed, AC operated) FRA BEY LH - BEY FRA LH FRA YUL LH*AC = online rate, plating AC 014 or LH 220
- YYZ EWR AC EWR DBV AC*UA – DBV EWR UA EWR YYZ UA*AC = online rate, plating must be AC
For Interline Rates to apply:
- All transatlantic segments must be marketed and operated by a Transatlantic Joint Venture Carrier
- Maximum of 2 segments on non-Transatlantic Joint Venture carriers in each direction.
Interline routing example:
- YUL CDG AC CDG BEY AF - BEY GVA ME GVA YUL AC = interline rate, plating must be AC014
Eligible Countries for Transatlantic
A
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan
B
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi
C
Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic
D - F
Dem. Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland,
France
G
Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guinea, Guinea Bissau
H - K
Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan
L
Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg
M
Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco,
Mozambique
N - P
Namibia, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal
Q - R
Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Serbia, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda
S
Saint Helena, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria
T - Z
Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Mainland China
Additional Terms and Conditions applicable to Mainland China; Tour Code PAC4
| Booking Classes | Online Rate | Interline Rate |
|---|---|---|
First/Business/Premium Economy: |
4% | 2% |
Economy: |
4% | 2% |
Economy Basic: |
0% | 0% |
| Flight Passes | 4% |
Origin – Destination
- From Canada to mainland China
- Point of Origin mainland China to Canada is not permitted
- Tickets that include Air China YYZ – PEK flights, CA993 or CA994, are not eligible for Time of Ticketing
- Transpacific segment must be between Canada and mainland China
Plating The plating carrier must be AC or CA (China Joint Venture Carrier) and must market or operate at least one segment between Canada and mainland China
Permitted Carriers China Joint Venture Carriers see Terms and Conditions applicable for all services
For Online Rates to apply:
- All segments of the ticket must be marketed and operated by a China Joint Venture Carrier
- Air Creebec, Bearskin, Canadian North, Central Mountain Air, PAL Airlines and Pascan Aviation are permitted within Canada provided the ticket is plated on 014 and all other segments are marketed by and operated by a China Joint Venture Carrier.
Online routing examples:
- YUL PEK AC*CA (AC marketed, CA operated) - PEK YYZ CA*AC YYZ YUL CA*AC = online rate, plating AC 014 or CA 999
- YUL PEK CA - PEK YUL CA = online rate, plating must be CA 999
- YYZ PEK AC - PEK KMG AC*CA KMGPEK AC*CA PEK YYZ AC = online rate, plating must be AC 014
- YVR PEK AC - PEK XIY AC*CA = online rate, plating must be AC 014
For Interline Rates to apply:
- Transpacific flights between Canada and China must be marketed and operated by a China Joint Venture Carrier
- Maximum of 2 segments on other carriers, in each direction
Interline Routing examples
- YUL PVG CA*AC - PVG CAN CZ CAN KMG CZ KMG PVG CZ PVG YUL CA*AC = interline rate, plating AC014 or CA 999
Transpacific
Additional Terms and Conditions applicable to Transpacific; Tour Code PAC4
| Booking Classes | Online Rate | Interline Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
Business/Premium Economy: J, C, D, Z, P, O, E, A |
4% | 2% |
|
Economy: Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G |
4% | 2% |
|
Economy Basic: classes with fare basis ending in BA |
0% | 0% |
| Flight Passes | 4% |
Origin Destination
- Canada, the United States and Asia-Pacific destinations.
- Point of origin mainland China to Canada is not permitted
- Point of origin China to Canada via a country other than mainland China is permitted
Eligible Countries:
Australia, Brunei, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Polynesia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Vietnam
Subject to change based on Air Canada schedule.
Note: When the itinerary includes India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Transatlantic or Transatlantic/Transpacific Time of Ticketing applies. Refer the applicable service.
Plating Air Canada 014
Permitted Carriers Air Canada Carriers
For Online Rates to apply:
- All segments of the ticket must be marketed and operated by Air Canada Carriers
- Air Creebec, Bearskin, Canadian North, Central Mountain Air, PAL Airlines and Pascan Aviation are permitted within Canada provided that all other segments are marketed by Air Canada Carrier.
Online routing examples:
- YVR TPE AC - HKG YVR AC = online rate, plating must be AC014
- PEK YVR AC YVR LAX AC - LAX YYZ AC YYZ PEK AC = online rate, plating must be AC014
- LAX YVR AC YVR PVG AC - PVG YVR AC YVR LAX AC = online rate, plating must be AC014
For Interline Rates to apply:
- Transpacific flights must be marketed and operated by Air Canada Carriers
- Maximum of 2 segments on other carriers, in each direction
Interline routing examples:
- YUL PVG AC PVG NRT CA - NRT YYZ AC YYZ YUL AC = interline rate, plating must be AC014
- YYZ PEK AC PEK KMG CA - HKG YYZ AC = interline rate, plating must be AC014
- PEK NRT JL NRT YVR AC - YVR HKG AC HKG PEK AC*CA = interline rate, plating must be AC014
Transatlantic/Transpacific
Additional Terms and Conditions applicable to Transatlantic/Transpacific; Tour Code ATLPAC4
| Booking Classes | Online Rate | Interline Rate |
|---|---|---|
Business/Premium Economy: J, C, D, Z, P, O, E, A |
4% | 2% |
Economy: Y, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G |
4% | 2% |
Economy Basic: classes with fare basis ending in BA |
0% | 0% |
Origin – Destination
Applicable to tickets with both Transatlantic and Transpacific segments
- Atlantic: Tickets between Canada/United States and Europe, Middle East, India (Point of origin India excluded), Pakistan, Bangladesh, Africa, Commonwealth of Independent States and Russia
- Pacific: Tickets between Canada/ United States and Asia-Pacific destinations.
Point of origin mainland China to Canada excluded
Plating Air Canada 014
Permitted Carriers Air Canada Carriers
For Online Rates to apply:
- All segments of the ticket must be marketed and operated by Air Canada Carriers
- Ticket must include one transatlantic and one transpacific segment
- Air Creebec, Bearskin, Canadian North, Central Mountain Air, PAL Airlines and Pascan Aviation are permitted within Canada provided that all other segments is are marketed by Air Canada and operated by an Air Canada Carrier.
Online routing example :
YVR HKG AC – FRA YYZ = Pacific flight, return via Atlantic
For Interline Rates to apply:
- Regardless of final destination (Atlantic and/or Pacific), routing can be via the transpacific or the transatlantic provided the transpacific and transatlantic segments are marketed and operated by Air Canada
- Maximum two segments on other carriers, in each direction
- One way permitted
Interline routing examples
- YVR HKG AC HKG JNB OAL = One way, first is a Pacific destination with final destination JNB being an Atlantic destination
- YVR HKG AC HKG JNB OAL - JNB HKG OAL HKG YVR AC = First flight is Pacific with final destination JNB being an Atlantic return
- YVR DEL AC DEL KTM OAL - KTM DEL OAL DEL YVR AC = Atlantic flight with final destination Pacific return
- YVR DEL AC DEL NRT OAL - NRT HKG OAL HKG YVR AC = Atlantic flight with final destination Pacific; return via Pacific
- YVR ICN AC ICN VVO OAL - VVO LHR OAL LHR YVR AC = Pacific flight with final destination Atlantic; return via Atlantic
Frequently Asked Questions
Air Canada offers Time of Ticketing commission for eligible tickets issued via www.aircanada.com/agents, NDC certified channel and the GDS. This offer may not apply to agencies on an Air Canada customized agreement.
- Does Time of Ticketing commission apply to itinerary changes?
Yes, provided the reissued ticket is in an eligible booking class. Time of Ticketing commission applies to the fare difference (additional collection) but not to the change.
Important: Tour code must be entered on the exchange ticket even if TOT was claimed on original ticket, or if the TOT is not applicable due to an even exchange. - How is the Time of Ticketing commission paid for tickets and Flight Passes purchased at aircanada.com/agents?
For accredited IATA and TIDS agencies, Time of ticketing commission for tickets is paid weekly through BSP Canada, and Flight Passes are paid weekly via Agency Credit Memos. - Is Time of Ticketing commission recalled when tickets are refunded?
Yes, Time of Ticketing commission is recalled via Agency Debit Memo for voluntary or involuntary refunds, except when refunds are credited to an AC Wallet. - Does Time of Ticketing commission apply to bookings made via web link?
No, bookings made through an Air Canada web link are not eligible for Time of Ticketing commission. - Who can I contact for Time of Ticketing commission payment related questions?
Please contact My AC Agency Support and include the ticket number(s) and the agency IATA or TIDS #. - How long do I have to request an unpaid Time of Ticketing commission?
For eligible tickets, please request Time of Ticketing commission within 1 year of ticket issuance via My AC Agency Support. Include ticket number(s) and the agency IATA or TIDS#.
Air Canada shall have no liability for any commission disputed by an agency more than one year from the date of the ticket issuance. - When does Time of Ticketing commission expire?
There is no expiry date, but the program is subject to review and change at any time without notice. - Where can I get information on how to claim Time of Ticketing commission in my GDS?
Please contact your GDS Help Desk.