Air Canada Business Class To Scotland
Hello from Jakarta!
With space for up to 6 in business class, Air Canada provides a great way to fly to Edinburgh. If Glasgow is on your list, it's only a quick train ride away.
Before you book the nonstop, I would check to see if there's award space on the connection to Toronto from your home airport. Similarly, check for connecting space in Europe if you want to visit other destinations.
Now, let's get into it!
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Straight To The Points:
Routes: YYZ-EDI
Operating airline: Air Canada
Class of service: Business class
Dates: August 2023 - March 2024
Seats available: 2 (up to 6)
Cabin layout: 1-2-1
Book with (per person, one-way):
- *Air Canada Aeroplan: From 56,900 points
- Flexible Award: From 70,900 points (for Signature Suite access)
In spot checks, I only saw space available with Aeroplan. If you want to try to find space available to partners, these are the award rates.
- *ANA Mileage Club: 88,000 miles (round-trip only)
- *Asiana Club: 40,000 miles
- *Avianca LifeMiles: 63,000 miles
- *EVA Infinity MileageLands: 65,000 miles
- *Miles & More: 56,000 miles
- *Singapore KrisFlyer: 81,000 miles
- *Turkish Miles&Smiles: 45,000 miles
- *United MileagePlus: 88,000 miles
*No surcharges
Taxes/fees (per person):
- From YYZ: ~$49
- From ZRH: ~$270
Bank transfer partners:
- Air Canada: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Marriott
- ANA: Amex, Marriott
- Asiana: Marriott
- Avianca: Amex, Capital One, Citi, Marriott
- EVA: Capital One, Citi
- Singapore: Amex, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Marriott
- Turkish: Bilt, Capital One, Citi, Marriott
- United: Bilt, Chase, Marriott
Let me know if you book!
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Available Dates
YYZ-EDI
August: 10, 14, 16-22, 27-29, 31
September: 17-19, 24-30
October: 1, 2, 4, 7-9, 11, 13-16, 18, 20-23, 25, 27, 29
November: 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 29
December: 3, 6, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 29
January: 3, 6, 13, 15, 31
February: 3, 7
March: 3, 6, 8, 10, 20, 24, 31
EDI-YYZ
August: 17-23
September: 1, 4-8, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19-30
October: 1, 2, 5, 7-10, 12, 14-16, 19, 21-24, 26, 28, 30
November: 4, 6, 13, 16, 20, 25, 27, 30
December: 2, 4, 7, 11, 14, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
January: 6
March: 2, 4, 7, 11, 14, 16, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
April: 1, 4, 11
May: 18, 25
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Flight Experience
The business class cabin is arranged in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone layout. You'll have a lie-flat seat and direct aisle access regardless of which seat you choose. Personally, I like the window seats.
I will caution that the quality of the food can be inconsistent. I had a nice meal on one flight while the other was subpar. Similarly, the crew on one of my flights was great while the other seemed a bit less interested. Still, for a flight to Europe, I don't think this will be a huge issue.
If you want to check out Air Canada's Signature Suite - it's a restaurant within the Maple Leaf Lounge, it's a much better dining option than inflight. I was really impressed with the food, drink, and service. You'll need to book a flexible award with Aeroplan points to have access.
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Best Ways To Book
Air Canada Aeroplan
Plan on using Aeroplan points to book as the vast majority of dates are not available to partner programs. Still, with award rates as low as 59,600 points one-way, this is a solid way to book.
You can add a connection on partner programs, but keep in mind that this could change the award rate.
You can use GCmap to calculate your total flight distance. A stopover requires 5,000 additional miles on a one-way award.
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How To Book
Use Air Canada's site to search.
- Select one-way or round-trip
- Check Book with points
- Select origin & destination
- Select date
- Select number of passengers
- Click Search flights
- Select your flight
- Choose Lowest Reward or Flexible Reward
- Log into your account
- Enter your info and pay taxes/fees
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Final Thoughts
If you're looking for a trip to Europe to finish the summer or something this fall, this could be a great option. If you're already planning travel for next spring, this could be a great way to lock in flights. Regardless, Scotland has plenty to offer!
Happy Booking!
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