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Canada, now open for coast-to-coast charm

Fully vaccinated Americans can come visit our breathtaking destinations across Canada.

Start planning your next trip with our elevated safety measures and flexible booking options. Be sure to get the latest information before you fly. We’re here to assist you with travel plans at every step of your journey. Visit our COVID-19 Information Hub to stay informed on the latest information on COVID-19 testing, entry requirements, bookings and refunds, and health and safety measures.

Air Canada CleanCare+ Program

At the Airport

To ensure you can fly with confidence, Air Canada has set extra precautions in place with their new program, CleanCare+. New safety measures include health screening questions and pre-flight temperature checks for all customers, frequent disinfection of check-in counters and kiosks, and hand sanitizer dispensers placed throughout the airport. Additionally, all passengers are required to wear face masks, and airport personnel must also wear masks and gloves.

Onboard

During the flight, all passengers and employees are required to wear face masks. All surfaces will be routinely disinfected, and certain seats in each row will be strategically blocked off in order to properly maintain social distancing. Additionally, Air Canada is providing pre-packaged meals on all flights where complimentary meals are served, as well as disposable Customer Care Kits complete with complimentary hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes. HEPA filtrations systems will constantly disinfect the cabin air, and electrostatic disinfectant sprayers are in place to sanitize the cabin.

 
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Useful Insights about Air Canada

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Hub Airports: Calgary Intl Airport, Toronto Pearson Intl Airport, Vancouver Intl Airport
Head Quarter: Montreal, Quebec
Popular Route:Toronto - Vancouver
Popular Destinations:Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary

Air Canada Travel Trends‡

  • 17% of Air Canada passengers were over the age of 60.
  • 5% of Air Canada passengers traveled with kids under 14.
  • 36% of Air Canada passengers were millennials.
  • 49% of Air Canada passengers were female.
  • Toronto was the most popular destination for Air Canada passengers.
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport was the most popular airport for Air Canada travelers.
§ All of the above-mentioned facts are derived from the data of the last 3 months while the highest and lowest booking months are picked on the basis of last 12 months.

With newly furnished interiors, extra comfortable seats, and privacy options, Air Canada makes sure you have a relaxing time on board. Seats are equipped with headrest, legroom space, and personal entertainment systems with a diverse collection of movies, music, and TV shows. Air Canada is also the first North American Carrier to introduce flat beds in its Business class for international destinations.

Check out these amenities that make your Air Canada flights more comfortable and enjoyable.
  • Executive First (International destinations)

    Pamper yourself with ultimate luxury and comfort in the Executive First Class of Air Canada. Equipped with features like flat beds, personal entertainment, privacy and host of other amenities, this experience would certainly stay with you for a long time.

  • Executive First (North American and Caribbean destinations)

    Enter the world of excellent customer service, extra comfortable seats and world-class entertainment in the famous and popular Executive Class.

  • Economy Class (International destinations)

    Seldom will you come across an Economy Class that packs so many luxuries and amenities. From relaxing on comfortable seats to enjoying your favorite movie on your personal touch screens, Economy Class offers it all in style.

  • Economy Class (North American and Caribbean destinations)

    Flying to your favorite North American destination, don't worry you have the perfect companion in Economy Class. Seats with ample legroom, hours of outstanding in-flight entertainment and delicious meals are just some of the positives of traveling economy class.

* Not available on three of our B767-300 aircrafts.

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Air Canada, headquartered in Montreal, is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada by passengers carried and fleet size. The airline has been selected the Best Airline in North America in the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Air Canada, founded in 1937, is a founding member of the Star Alliance. The airline has its primary hubs at Calgary International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montreal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport while the focus city operations of the airline are at Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Air Canada boasts a fleet of 186 aircrafts (excluding subsidiaries). Air Canada flights fly to several of destinations around the globe including London, Paris, Berlin, Chicago, Denver, Houston, and more.

Classes of service

Signature Class

  • Signature Class cabin offers passengers with executive and classic pods with massage and lumbar support function. The seats in this class can be converted into fully flat bed. Passengers are also provided with quilted mattress pads, duvets, and pillows.
  • Passengers in this class are offered WANT Les Essentials amenity kits and Vitruvi skincare products.
  • Passengers are offered innovative cuisine by Air Canada’s award-winning Canadian chef, David Hawksworth. All the passengers in this class are served a selection of wine chosen by its sommelier Veronique Rivest including Laurent-Perrier champagne, a selection of spirits including new Air Canada Signature cocktail, and a South Asian menu by chef Vikram Vij on flights to New Delhi and Mumbai. The airline also offers destination-inspired dishes on flights to Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
  • Passengers in Signature Class can enjoy priority check-in and priority boarding service.
  • Signature Class passengers can enjoy hundreds of hours of premium entertainment on a personal touchscreen entertainment system. The assortment includes movies, music, TV, podcasts, audio books and more.
  • Signature Class passengers can enjoy paid Wi-Fi onboard. For this, they can turn on Wi-Fi, connect to the “ACWiFi” or “RougeWifi” network, open the browser and type “aircanadawifi.com” or rougewifi.com” (on Air Canada Rouge flights) in the search bar.

Premium Economy Class

  • This cabin class comes with reclining and comfortable seats with ample legroom to stretch out. Every seat has a USB port and in-seat power for charging, and also features ambient mood lighting and an individual reading light. Passengers are offered with an adjustable headrest, a comfortable pillow and blanket, as well an amenity kit.
  • A complimentary copy of airline's enRoute magazine and a selection of newspapers are provided to the passengers.
  • Passengers can enjoy a welcome beverage as they settle into their seats. On the international flights and select North American flights, meal choices include the option between two delicious hot meals accompanied by a refreshing salad, warm bread and dessert, or a hot breakfast served with fresh coffee, juice, pastries and yoghurt. On flights of shorter duration within North America, passengers can enjoy a light breakfast or complimentary snacks. One can also pick from a selection of red and white wine, as well as beer, soft drinks, juice, coffee, and tea to accompany the meals.
  • Passengers can enjoy paid Wi-Fi onboard. To connect, they can turn on Wi-Fi, connect to the “ACWiFi” or “RougeWifi” network, and open the browser and type “aircanadawifi.com” or rougewifi.com” (on Air Canada Rouge flights) in the search bar.
  • Premium Economy passengers can enjoy hundreds of hours of top-rated on-demand entertainment with personal touch-screen TV on every seat. Passengers are provided with a single-pin audio jack or complimentary earphones.

Economy Class

  • Economy Class features comfortable seats with an adjustable, foldable headrest for a better sleeping position, as well as a comfortable pillow and blanket. It boasts ambient mood lighting to ease jet lag and individual reading light.
  • A complimentary hot meal accompanied by an assortment of wines and spirits is served to Economy Class passengers.
  • Economy Class passengers can enjoy hundreds of hours of premium on-demand entertainment with personal touch-screen TV on every seat, along with a single-pin audio jack or complimentary earphones.
  • A complimentary copy of airline's enRoute magazine is provided to the Economy Class passengers.
  • Passengers can enjoy paid Wi-Fi onboard. T connect, they can turn on Wi-Fi, connect to the “ACWiFi” or “RougeWifi” network, and open the browser and type “aircanadawifi.com” or rougewifi.com” (on Air Canada Rouge flights) in the search bar.

Web Check-in

Travelers with Air Canada reservations can avoid the queues with online check-in service! Web Check-in service is available from 24 hours till 1 hour before the scheduled departure time of the flight.

Accessibility services

All passengers on cheap Air Canada flights are able to utilize the airline’s accessibility services. There’s assistance for every step of the air travel experience, from check-in at the departing airport to exiting baggage claim at the destination. Travelers can get help to fly with their own wheelchairs or request ones provided by the airline. There’s also assistance for passengers with hearing or visual hearing impairments. Those traveling on cheap Air Canada flights can also request assistance for flying with service dogs, severe allergies, a support person, and other medical needs. Any passenger who feels they might need the use of any accessibility services should notify Air Canada directly before their flight, as well as at the airport.

Air Canada Flights Frequently Asked Questions:


Q. What cities does Air Canada fly to?

A. Air Canada tickets are offered for its flights to about 194 destinations on six continents. Some of the major cities to which Air Canada flights are operated are New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Houston, Las Vegas, Singapore, Rome, Venice, Tokyo, Paris, London, Belfast, Dubai, and more.

Q. What are Air Canada hand luggage rules?

A. Air Canada allows passengers to take one carry-on and one personal item free of charge. The maximum dimensions for a carry-on bag are 15.5 inches x 9 inches x 21.5 inches, including handles and wheels.

Q. What are Air Canada checked luggage rules?

A. Travelers with Air Canada reservations of have different checked baggage rule for different classes of cabins. In Economy, the maximum weight allowed is 23 kgs and in Business Class, the weight limit is of 32 kgs. Maximum linear dimensions per bag are of 62 inches.

Q. How to check-in online in Air Canada?

A. You can check-in online for Air Canada flights by visiting the official website of the airline. You can check-in online and print the boarding pass at home to save time. Online check-in is available from 24 hours to 1 hour prior to the scheduled departure time of flight.

Q. What size bag can you carry on Air Canada for free in 2021?

A. The maximum dimensions allowed for a carry-on bag are 15.5 inches x 9 inches x 21.5 inches, including handles and wheels. In case of checked baggage, the maximum linear dimensions per bag is of 62 inches. In Economy Class, the maximum weight allowed is 23 kgs and in Business Class, the weight limit is of 32 kgs.

Q. What is AeroPlan Membership?

A. AeroPlan is a membership reward program of Air Canada. It allows travelers to earn points by flying on eligible Air Canada and Star Alliance member flights. One can redeem these points for flights and enjoy a host of onboard and airport travel perks.

Q. How to get Air Canada cheap flights?

A. There are several hacks through which you can avail Air Canada flight deals. Buying through OTAs such as CheapOair can help you get the Air Canada promo codes and offers, using which can provide you great deals and discounts on your plane tickets. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to get frequent updates on travel deals and discounts on Air Canada plane tickets. You must also book flight tickets in advance to avoid paying increased rates as the airfares tend to rise.