MONTREAL — Air Canada has introduced Basic fares options for Premium Economy and Business Class.

The new Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic are available starting today, July 28. 

“These new fare options respond to the increasing demand for premium leisure travel and ensure Air Canada remains aligned with our partners and industry trends,” said the airline in a heads up to travel advisor partners.

Passengers booking these fares receive the core premium experience as with existing Premium Economy and Business Class fares, including a premium cabin seat, complimentary meal service, priority boarding and priority baggage handling.

A key difference is that the new Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic fares are non-refundable. Changes are available for a fee, and advance seat selection is chargeable.

Also, complimentary baggage has been reduced to 1 piece for the new Basic version of the fares. There’s no lounge access permitted with Premium Economy Basic. With Business Class Basic, Maple Leaf Lounge access is included; Signature Suite access is not.

The new fares are now available on the following markets: Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, South America, and Air Canada’s transatlantic joint venture markets (excluding Iran, Israel and the UAE).

The updated Fare Basis Code (FBC) can be identified in the GDS using the following suffixes:

. Premium Economy Basic: Identified by suffix PB / BO

. Business Class Basic: Identified by suffix EB / BZ