Established in 1937 and based in Montreal, Quebec, Air Canada is the parent corporation and the largest airline in Canada. It operates in numerous destinations spread across 6 continents (over 200). Also it operates complete shuttle service exclusively to 57 places in the U.S., In Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean, 64 sites are found in Canada and 91 towns. In order to provide open gateways and easy links to and from the US, the airline has its centers in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.
The Air Canada Express fleet is expanding and improving constantly, but currently contains a range of aircraft from Bombardier, De Havilland and Embraer.
There are 3 separate categories of Air Canada, Business/Signature, Leisure Economy and Economics. On certain long-haul international and short-haul routes run by wide-haul airplanes, Signature Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class are provided; most short-haul and local routes hold Business Class and Economy Class. Audio video on call and mood lighting are available in all main-line seats. Air Canada Express has CRJ900 and Embraer 175 planes in Business Class and Economy Class; its other Air Canada Express planes have single-class economy cabins. All mainline narrow-body aircraft, as well as the CRJ900 and Embraer 175 Air Canada Express Bombardier aircraft, are fitted with on-board Wi-Fi that is also mounted on all wide-body planes.
Check-In Online: 24 hours before the flight, check-in can be completed online. Domestic flights have a check-in time of 45 minutes. Indeed, boarding passes can be printed at any location, at the airport counter or sent to your Smartphone. The online check-in can be carried out via the Air Canada online check-in website.
Airport Check-In: Check-in at the airport for Canadian flights up to 45 minutes earlier to departure time and for US flights up to 60 minutes before the departure. The airport check-in will be carried out by submitting the necessary travel documentation to a few of the check-in desks of the airline.
Air Canada travelers booking Air Rouge or Air Canada Express with Air Canada and flights owned and controlled by Jazz, Air Georgian and Sky Regional can bring on board a single generic item and an independent item. Commuters should also carry their hat, portable bag, basic necessities or infant care accessories, such as a compact folding stroller, with them.
Checked Baggage: As an Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or Air Canada Express (Jazz, Air Georgian and Sky Regional flights) passenger, the free baggage allowance is applicable to the rate, destination, frequent flyer status and date of ticket purchase. A full load of 50 lbs per bag (23 kg) and an overall linear capacity of 62 lbs per bag can be borne by travelers (158 cm).
