The airline is the flag carrier of Canada and operates an award-winning service to over 120 destinations across North America. Air Canada offers more non-stop direct flights from London Heathrow to Canada than any other airline. Onboard you will find a choice of three cabins of service: International Economy Class, Premium Economy Class and Air Canada Signature Class.
Web Check
Web check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Simply print off your boarding pass at home or at the kiosk when arriving at the airport before continuing to the bag drop off counter.
Mobile Check-in
Check in using your mobile device up to 24 hours before departure. An electronic boarding pass will be sent to your device for boarding. Mobile check-in is available for passengers with electronic tickets who are travelling on Air Canada flights only (not code share) and for bookings with four or less people.
Frequent Flyer
With over 150 retail, financial and travel partners, Aeroplan® is Canada’s most rewarding loyalty programme offering many opportunities to earn Aeroplan Miles. Thanks to this partnership with Aeroplan, Air Canada and its 28 Star Alliance member airline partners allow frequent flyers to quickly and easily earn miles towards exciting travel rewards and privileges.
Carry-on Baggage
Each passenger is allowed one standard carry-on item plus one personal item to take on board. Each item must not weigh more than 10kg and must be able to fit under the seat in front of you. Restrictions on liquids and gels are the same for internal Canada flights as for international flights. All containers must be within the 100ml maximum and be placed in a clear re-sealable plastic bag no larger than 1 litre.
Checked Baggage
Checked baggage rules vary depending on the routing, class of service and frequent flyer tier status.
Economy Class: First 23kg bag free with each additional 23kg bag charged at $100 CAD/USD. The maximum linear dimension of each bag must not exceed 158cm. Oversize charges will apply for bags exceeding this limit. Overweight charges will apply to any bag weighing between 23 and 32kg. Bags weighing more than 32kg will not be accepted.
Premium Economy Class: Guests in Premium Economy are allowed two bags free of charge. Each additional bag is $225. While the weight and size limits are identical to that of standard economy class, no overweight or oversized charges will apply when additional bag fee is paid.
Air Canada Signature Class: The Air Canada Signature Class free bag allowance includes two 32kg bags with a maximum linear dimension for each bag of 158 cm. A third bag will be charged at $225.