As a brand under Air Canada, Air Canada Express connects different regions and smaller towns with major hubs in Canada and the US. Here's what you need to know for your next trip with Air Canada Express.
What is Air Canada Express?
Air Canada Express is a brand under Air Canada that serves its feeder network, with operations based in Calgary International Airport and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. It connects smaller cities and regional airports to major hubs in Canada and the US, and Jazz Aviation and PAL Airlines operate these feeder flights.
Where does Air Canada Express fly?
Under Jazz Aviation and PAL Airlines, Air Canada Express flights operate mainly from Vancouver, Calgary, Montréal, and Toronto to small towns and regions in Canada and select cities in the US. Many of these routes are direct, but others may require switching to an Air Canada mainliner operator. Air Canada Express also operates some direct routes from other Canadian cities, such as Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Regina.
Destination region | Destination city |
|---|---|
British Columba | Victoria Nanaimo Comox Prince Rupert Terrace Smithers Fort St. John Prince George Kamloops Kelowna Castlegar Cranbrook |
Alberta | Grand Prairie Edmonton Fort McMurray |
Saskatchewan | Saskatoon Regina |
Manitoba | Winnipeg |
Ontario | Timmins Sudbury London Ottawa Windsor Sault Ste. Marie |
Quebec | Rouyn-Noranda Bagotville Quebec City Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine Sept-Îles |
New Brunswick | Redericton Moncton Saint John |
Newfoundland and Labrador | Deer Lake Goose Bay Gander St. John's |
Nova Scotia | Halifax Sydney |
Northwest Territories | Yellowknife |
US | Seattle, WA Portland, OR Sacramento, CA San Francisco, CA San Diego, CA Minneapolis, MN Chicago, IL Detroit, MI Indianapolis, IN St. Louis, MS Cincinnati, OH Columbus, OH Nashville, TN Atlanta, GA Charlotte, NC Raleigh, NC Cleveland, OH Pittsburgh, PN Washington, DC New York City, NY Newark, NJ Philadelphia, PN Boston, MA |
Where do I check in for Air Canada Express?
Check in for your Air Canada Express flight from 24 hours prior to your departure with Air Canada's typical options:
Mobile check-in using the Air Canada app
Online check-in from the Air Canada website
Self-service kiosk at the airport
Checking in at the Air Canada airport counter is usually not necessary, except for exceptions such as children travelling alone, passengers requiring medical assistance or special accommodations, or passengers travelling with a pet.
At the airport, in-person check-in and baggage drop-off open 240 minutes prior to domestic flights and 180 minutes before US flights, and both close 60 minutes before departure. You should arrive at the departure gate for boarding no later than 30 minutes before your flight.
How many seats are on Air Canada Express?
The number of seats depends on the Air Canada Express aircraft. The Air Canada Express fleet includes smaller jets than Air Canada's mainliner Boeing or Airbus jets.
See these Air Canada Express fleet details:
Mitsubishi/Bombardier CRJ900: 12 business class seats, 64 economy class seats
De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400: 76 to 78 seats, depending on cabin layout
Embraer 175: 12 business class seats, 64 economy class seats
Do I get food on Air Canada Express?
Air Canada Express serves snacks and beverages on flights under two hours. On longer flights, passengers can purchase Air Canada Bistro meals specific to Jazz-operated flights. Hot meals are limited on Embraer jets.
Can I earn and use Aeroplan points with Air Canada Express?
Yes, passengers earn Aeroplan points for eligible Air Canada Express flights. You can also use your earned Aeroplan points to purchase flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and select partners.
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