About Air Canada

In addition to being the country's flag-carrier airline, Air Canada is also the largestairline in Canada based on annual passenger numbers. Alongside its regional partners,it operates over 1600 scheduled flights every day.

The company traces its roots back to the government-founded Trans-Canada Airlines,which flew transcontinental flights from 1938 onwards and gradually grew into a largeinternational operation.

Although the company's corporate headquarters are in Montreal, the majority offlights operate out of the airline's large hub in Toronto, at Toronto PearsonInternational Airport.

As was the case with many international airlines, the company was privatised in the 1980s,and it went from strength to strength, absorbing its largest rival Canadian Airlines in2000. Although it suffered setbacks later that decade, it was reorganised in the late 2000s and celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2017. It now flies to over 90 international locations.

IATA Code	AC
Airline Hub	Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Fleet Size	71
Number of Destinations	350+
Airline Punctuality	‘9.0 out of 10’ rating
Alliance	Star Alliance
Loyalty Program	Aeroplan
Inflight Magazine	enRoute (Culture, Lifestyle, Features, Digital Blog)
Airline Website	www.aircanada.com

Further information

Check-in information

Check-in can be completed on the web, via its mobile app and at the airport (including use of a self-service kiosk). Passengers can secure/purchase travel options (in-flight meal, special needs, seat selection) during check-in.

Check-In Deadlines: Flights within Canada have a 45-minute-to-departure check-in deadline. Check-in closes 20 minutes before departure from Toronto’s city airport, and 1 hour for flights between Canada and other countries. All passengers departing Halifax International Airport are availed with self-service baggage drop-off.

Online Check-in:

Passengers can check-in online and via its mobile app 24 hours before a scheduled flight departure up until check-in deadlines as highlighted above. These features allow passengers to print/receive their boarding pass before proceeding to the airport.

Airport Check-in:

Passengers can check-in at the airport 12 hours before a scheduled flight departure up until check-in deadlines as highlighted above.

Food on board

With award-winning culinary partners, Hawksworth Restaurant, Air Canada delights her diverse passengers with nutritious and environmentally friendly meals, whether 35,000 feet in the sky or in its Maple Leaf Lounges. The airline has an outstanding reputation for offering some of the “healthiest” in-flight meal options.

Cabin classes

Air Canada runs two fare classes: Economy and Business Classes.

The airline’s Economy Class is further separated into two different classes: International Economy Class and North America and Caribbean Economy Class. Flights of 90 minutes and more on Economy Class are served Bistro meals and beverages. Seat selection can be any of exit rows, first few rows and bulkhead rows.

International Economy Class:

perks include complimentary beverages (spirits, wines and soft drinks), hot meals, in-flight entertainment, duty-free shopping, USB port for charging devices and power supply.

North America and Caribbean Economy Class feature a variety of amenities, including reading light per seat, blanket and pillow and in-flight entertainment with a touch-screen TV.

Business Class:

Travellers on Air Canada are afforded dedicated priority check-in counters, speed through security at screening points, and priority baggage handling. Business Class tickets also include access to its Maple Leaf Lounges and other Star Alliance or contract partner lounges across North America.

Business Class travellers departing Toronto Lester Pearson are availed with an exclusive full-service check-in space that has comfortable seating and dedicated self-service check-in kiosks.

Its Business Class cabin offers exclusive access to a window or aisle, larger and full-length recline seats, expansive legroom, adjustable head and footrests, complimentary pillow and blanket, hot towel service and premium earbuds.

Baggage information

Hand Luggage:

All passengers are allowed one piece of hand luggage with a maximum dimension of 55cm (Height) x 23cm (Width) x 40cm (Length). An additional personal item handbag, laptop bag, shopping bags, garment bag, camera bag, infant care items, and a cat/dog in its own carrier bag may also be brought on but must fit underneath the seat in front of you.

Checked Luggage:

Checked baggage allowance varies between routes and cabin classes. Check your baggage allowance when booking your flight.

Infants & Children:

You can bring an additional standard article for your child’s belongings, which must fit under the seat in front of you.