The Air Canada family
A global network
Air Canada's extensive global network provides scheduled passenger service directly to 63 airports in Canada, 60 in the United States, and 98 in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. Air Canada averages 600 flights a day, topping out at approximately 700 during the summer. In 2017, Air Canada carried more than 48 million passengers.
A modern fleet
Air Canada Rouge
Air Canada's leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge, has grown into an international vacation carrier with 49 aircrafts and a network of over 100 routes touching five continents, with destinations in Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, the U.S., Europe, South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia. Air Canada Rouge also offers Aeroplan members a chance to earn and redeem Aeroplan Miles with every flight.
Air Canada Express
Air Canada has capacity purchase agreements with a number of Canadian regional airlines that operate flights on behalf of Air Canada under the Air Canada Express banner. The airlines operating Air Canada Express flights on behalf of Air Canada are Jazz Aviation LP, Sky Regional Airlines Inc., Air Georgian Ltd., and Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS).
Star Alliance Network
Air Canada's extensive global network is enhanced as a member of the Star Alliance®. Together, Star Alliance carriers serve beyond 1,300 airports in 191 countries. The Star Alliance network brings together 28 member airlines, including Lufthansa, SAS, Thai Airways International, United Airlines, VARIG, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Austrian Airlines Group, Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Spanair, LOT Polish Airlines, US Airways, and TAP Portugal. For Air Canada Vacations customers, access to this extensive network means ultimate flexibility and convenience.
Altitude and Aeroplan programs
Air Canada's top tier program, Altitude, recognizes and rewards the airline's most frequent flyers with exclusive travel privileges, including complimentary upgrades, complimentary checked baggage, exclusive partner offers, Maple Leaf Lounge access, and Star Alliance recognition with Air Canada's partners worldwide. Altitude members are recognized through their Aeroplan membership and benefit from Air Canada's partnership with Aeroplan, offering numerous ways to earn and redeem Aeroplan Miles with over 150 partners. Aeroplan Miles are awarded with most of Air Canada Vacations’ flight-inclusive vacation packages.
Maple Leaf Lounges
Ideal for work or relaxation before a flight, Air Canada's 22 quiet, comfortable airport Maple Leaf Lounges welcome Business Class ticket holders, Air Canada Altitude Elite 35K, Elite 50K, Elite 75K and Super Elite 100K members, as well as Star Alliance Gold and Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members. All lounges offer newspapers, magazines and free beverages, and most lounges feature state of-the-art business centres, outfitted modern furnishings, and high-speed internet. Air Canada Vacations customers enjoy superior comfort and added modern convenience.