Canada's flag-bearing airline has its headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. Air Canada is recognized as one of the world's safest airlines and provides scheduled and charter air travel for passengers; cargo service to more than 150 destinations; holiday packages to more than 90 destinations; and maintenance, ground handling and training services to other airlines. Air Canada’s main base is Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The airline also has hubs at Toronto Pearson International Airport and a Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport. Calgary International Airport in Western Canada is a mini-hub. Air Canada Jazz is a regional partner, and there is also a premium jet charter service for corporate and professional sports teams called Air Canada Jetz.
www.aircanada.com
Air Canada's website has a Special Offers page which gives details of specific routes with reduced fares within a date range. The booking engine gives fares for three days either side of your chosen date, providing you check the "flexible" dates box.
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One hour before departure for flights within Canada, one and a half hours before US departures and two hours before for international flights.
Carry-on: two items are permitted with a maximum weight of 10kg. The standard item must not exceed dimensions of 23 x 40 x 55cm and the personal item must not exceed dimensions of 16 x 33 x 43cm. Personal items can include carry-on suitcases (wheels and handles included in the size), briefcases, laptop computers, diaper bags, camera cases, cartons or other similar items.
Checked: maximum number, weight, and linear dimensions vary by class. Economy: two items permitted, each not exceeding 23kg and 158 linear cm (length + width + depth). Executive Class and Executive First: three items, each not exceeding 32kg and 158 linear cm. The total weight of all three items is not to exceed 69kg. Air Canada Elite and Super Elite: four items, each not exceeding 32kg and 158 linear cm. The total weight of all four items is not to exceed 92 kg. Premium Economy Class, International: two items, each not exceeding 23 kg or 158 linear cm.
Excess: fees will be charged for all oversized, overweight or extra items. For oversized and overweight bags there is a charge of $50 CAD (£25) per bag for flights within North America and $75 CAD (£36) for international flights. For extra bags, there is a charge of $125 CAD (£62) per bag for travel within Canada, the US and Mexico, or $225 CAD (£112) per bag to all other destinations.
Pre-assigned seating is available at check-in and may be available online. Alternatively, call reservations for seat selection.
Changes can be made as long as the ticket purchased was not a non-refundable ticket. Charges will apply. If you are travelling on a non-refundable ticket, Air Canada will be unable to make exceptions in the event of an unexpected trip cancellation or medical emergency so the airline recommends the purchase of travel insurance.
Air Canada's frequent flyer progamme is called Aeroplan.
There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. See a menu for the North American in-flight cafe on Air Canada's site or read reviews and see photographs of Air Canada's meals from fellow flyers at AirlineMeals.net.
Moby Dick, War and Peace, Bleak House… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? Air Canada's in-flight magazine, En Route, is available on all flights and can be read online.
Air Canada is a member of the Star Alliance.
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