Air Canada

Q: What are Air Canada's airline codes?

Air Canada's IATA code is AC , its ICAO code is ACA , and its callsign is AIR CANADA .

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Air Canada is Canada's flag carrier and largest airline, and a founding member of the Star Alliance. This guide covers its hubs, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, lounges, Aeroplan and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 208
Destinations: YYZ, YVR
Hubs: Star Alliance
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Where you land

Air Canada airports

Air Canada also operates a hub at Calgary International Airport. Always confirm the operating airport and terminal shown on your ticket.

Toronto Pearson International Airport Hub

YYZ

Air Canada's largest hub, using Terminal 1, with domestic, transborder and long-haul routes to every continent it serves.

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Vancouver International Airport Hub

YVR

The transpacific gateway, with routes to Asia and Australia.

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Cancún International Airport

CUN · Cancún

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Los Cabos International Airport

SJD

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Puerto Vallarta International Airport

PVR

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Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport

MEX

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London Heathrow Airport

LHR

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Charles de Gaulle International Airport

CDG

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Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA

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Montréal–Trudeau International Airport

The hub at the airline's home city, with strong links to Europe, Africa and French-speaking destinations.

The airline

About Air Canada

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Air Canada before travel.

Callsign: AIR CANADA
Country: Canada
Founded: 1937 (as Trans-Canada Air Lines)
Head office: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Alliance: Star Alliance (founding member)
Subsidiaries: Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada Express (operated by partners), Air Canada Cargo
Frequent-flyer program: Aeroplan
Official website: aircanada.com

Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada, headquartered in Montreal. It was founded in 1937 as Trans-Canada Air Lines and took its current name in 1965. In 1997 it was one of the five founding members of the Star Alliance.

Its main hubs are Toronto Pearson, Montréal–Trudeau and Vancouver, with Calgary as a further hub. From them Air Canada serves more than 200 destinations across Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

The group also includes Air Canada Rouge, its leisure airline for sun and holiday routes, and Air Canada Express, the regional flights operated by partner carriers. Aeroplan is its loyalty program.

Network

Where Air Canada flies

Routes and frequencies vary by season. Some flights with an AC flight number are operated by Air Canada Express or by a Star Alliance partner; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Canada

The largest domestic network in Canada.

United States

Many transborder routes to large and mid-sized US cities.

Mexico and the Caribbean

Sun destinations such as Cancún, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Punta Cana, many flown by Air Canada Rouge, plus Mexico City.

Europe, Africa and the Middle East

Transatlantic routes mainly from Toronto and Montreal.

Asia-Pacific

Routes from Vancouver and Toronto to Japan, Korea, China, India and Australia.

Aircraft

Air Canada fleet

Air Canada's mainline fleet mixes Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Air Canada Express partners fly regional jets and turboprops. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Long-haul aircraft

Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Boeing 777s and Airbus A330s, with the A321XLR joining for longer narrow-body routes.

Short- and medium-haul aircraft

Airbus A220s, A319s, A320s and A321s, and Boeing 737 MAX 8s.

Air Canada Rouge

A319, A320 and A321 aircraft on leisure routes to the sun, the US and Europe.

On board

Air Canada cabin classes

Not every aircraft offers every cabin. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Signature Class

The international business-class cabin on wide-body aircraft, with lie-flat seats and lounge access.

Premium Economy

A wider seat with more legroom on many wide-body flights.

Business Class (North America)

The front cabin on narrow-body flights within North America and to the sun.

Economy

The standard cabin, sold as Basic, Standard, Flex, Comfort and Latitude fares with different rules.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Air Canada baggage allowances depend on the fare, cabin, route, Aeroplan or Star Alliance status and card benefits, and are shown during booking.

Carry-on

One standard carry-on up to 23 × 40 × 55 cm plus one personal item on most fares. Basic fares on some routes are limited to a personal item.

Checked baggage

Paid on Basic and many Standard economy fares within North America and to the sun; included on most transatlantic and transpacific fares and in premium cabins.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets and oversized items follow separate rules. Check aircanada.com before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Check-in on aircanada.com or the Air Canada app opens 24 hours before departure. Follow the check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking, which are longer for US and international flights.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline (Air Canada, Rouge, Express or a partner), airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and eTA or ESTA requirements.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on US flights, US preclearance at major Canadian airports.

Lounges

Air Canada operates Maple Leaf Lounges in Canada and at selected international airports, and Signature Suites for Signature Class passengers at Toronto and Vancouver. Eligible passengers can also use Star Alliance partner lounges. Access depends on cabin, status and itinerary.

Loyalty program

Aeroplan is Air Canada's loyalty program. Members earn points on Air Canada and Star Alliance flights and with partners, and redeem them for flights, upgrades and other rewards. Aeroplan Elite Status adds benefits such as priority services and lounge access. Program rules change, so check your account for the current conditions.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Air Canada's official services:

Air Canada website

aircanada.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Air Canada app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Ground transport

Airport transportation for Air Canada passengers

Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.

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Questions

Air Canada FAQs

What are Air Canada's airline codes?

Air Canada's IATA code is AC, its ICAO code is ACA, and its callsign is AIR CANADA.

What is Air Canada's main hub?

Toronto Pearson. Montréal–Trudeau, Vancouver and Calgary are also hubs.

Is Air Canada part of Star Alliance?

Yes. Air Canada is a founding member of the Star Alliance.

What is Air Canada Rouge?

Air Canada's leisure airline, flying holiday routes to the sun, the US and Europe.

Does Air Canada fly to Cancún?

Yes. Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge fly to Cancún from several Canadian cities.

Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Air Canada?

No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Air Canada.

Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.

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