Air Canada

Air Canada is a domestic and Canada's largest scheduled carrier with domestic and international flights to over 200 airports on six continents. Depending on its new fleet, vast route system, and global customer service of Air Canada are several travel options between Economy Class and its Signature Class. It is a full report on Air Canada book process, policy, onboard services, as well as peak trend destination cities.

How to Book a Flight

Air Canada makes its flights available to consumers through various ease-of-use ways:

Online Reservation

Air Canada's website and mobile application avail tourists the provision to search flights, compare and book tickets at affordable prices and plan their itinerary.

Customer Care

Air Canada customer care services are available at all times 24/7 through phone call, email, and live support for booking flights and other related inquiries.

Travel Agencies

Official travel agencies can be contacted to help the travelers book the holiday packages, insurance, and tickets.

Airport Ticket Counters

The passengers can book the flights at major airports from Air Canada ticket counters.

Flight Change Policy

Air Canada offers the flexibility to the travelers of modifying the travel itinerary for the following scenarios:

Change Fees

Modifying over time and fare class. Other passengers modify without cost on flexible fares.

Fare Differences

Where new fare is more than initial fare at booking, difference to be paid by travelers. Where the new fare is less, the difference can be refunded as a travel voucher.

Same-Day Changes

On selected flights for a fee or without charge for selected fare classes and high-level loyalty scheme members.

Name Changes

Feeless or free name changes (e.g., spelling correction).

Flight Upgrade Procedure

The travelers can upgrade their in-flight experience as mentioned below by upgrading the seat:

Aeroplan Points

The Air Canada Aeroplan members can upgrade to a higher-quality flight using their points.

Paid Upgrades

The travelers are upgraded through an airport, web check-in, or via mail.

Bid for an Upgrade

The upgraded clients are eligible for bidding, and the clients are notified 48 hours before flight departure.

Last-Minute Upgrades

The clients are allowed to upgrade during check-in or even during boarding the flight in case seats are available, seat-available basis.

Baggage Policy

Air Canada baggage policy is class of fare and destination:

Checked Baggage

Economy Class: 1 free piece of checked baggage (23 kg) in international flights predominantly; not free on domestic flights.

Premium Economy & Business Class: 2 free pieces of checked bags (32 kg each).

Signature Class: 3 free pieces of checked bags (32 kg each).

Excess Baggage: Excess baggage also may be prepaid in advance online at lower fares.

Carry-On Baggage

All Classes: 1 regular-sized carry-on, and 1 personal item (laptop bag, handbag, small backpack, etc.).

Size and Weight Limits: The overhead bin has to accommodate the carry-on bag, and the seat has to accommodate the personal item.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy

Air Canada has a dedicated Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service to cover child protection regulation:

Age Requirements

8-11 year olds have to travel on the Unaccompanied Minor service.

12-17 year olds can travel alone but incur extra support fees.

Supervised Support

Single children are escorted by way of check-in, boarding, and arrival for a smooth and safe experience.

Priority Boarding & Lounge: UMs board first amongst other customers and unwind in private waiting lounges at a number of airports.

Web Check-In

Airport queues are avoided by customers who take advantage of web check-in

Availability

Open 24 hours before a flight's departure and up to 60 minutes for domestic and 90 minutes for international flights.

Bag Drop

Online check-in customers can take advantage of fast bag drop-off at the airport.

Onboard Entertainment

Air Canada offers great onboard entertainment to all our customers:

Personal Screen Seatbacks

On most of our aircraft, with movie, TV, music, and game selection.

Air Canada App & Wi-Fi

Streamed directly on every passenger's own device through the Air Canada app and in-flight Wi-Fi for a fee.

Live Global Channels & Sports

Live global sports and channels, and live news on some flights.

Children's Programming

Separate section of children's cartoons, movies, and games.

Food and Beverages

Air Canada has a selection of premium meal and drink offerings:

Economy Class

Free meals on board on transborder flights.

Refreshment and beverage on complimentary basis on most flights in North America.

Premium Economy

Premium meal service with complimentary wine and spirits.

Business & Signature Class

Master chef gourmet multi-course meal service.

Gourmet selection of drinks with premium cocktails and wines.

Special Meals

Special meals like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher, etc. can be booked and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

Top Destinations

Air Canada brings the world closer to the world's most wonderful places, which are:

Toronto, Canada: Air Canada's primary hub, providing connectivity in North America and worldwide.

Vancouver, Canada: Portal to Asia and the Pacific.

London, UK: One of the world's busiest international air routes, with dozens of flights several times a day.

New York, USA: Daily non-stop from Canadian cities.

Paris, France: Extremely popular European resort city with air directly from most Canadian cities.

Tokyo, Japan: A huge gateway to the entire Asian continent with excellent connections.