Air Canada Check-In Flight Guide For Smooth Travel – List of Top FAQs

Air Canada – Canadian Flag Air Carrier

Air Canada – the Canadian flag carrier which is also the largest airline in Canada by size and passenger strength carried. The airline was established in 1937. The Canadian flag carrier has headquarters in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec. Air Canada Airlines offers scheduled and charter air transport for passengers, as well as cargo to approximately 222 destinations across the globe. And the airline is a founding member of the Star Alliance which is the world’s largest global airline alliance. The major hubs of the Canadian flag carrier are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Vancouver International Airport (YVR), and Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Air Canada Airline’s regional services consist of ‘Air Canada Express’.

List of Top FAQs for Check-In Air Canada Flight

Q – How Can I Check in for My Air Canada Flight?

A – You can check in for Air Canada flights including Air Canada rouge and Air Canada Express with the below-mentioned options: –

• Online check-in (Web check-in)
• Mobile check-in
• Self-service kiosk check-in at the airport
• Ticket counter check-in at the airport

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Q – Does Air Canada Have Online Web Check-In?

A – Yes, Air Canada does offer an online web check-in facility to passengers. Thus, you can check in for the Air Canada flight online on the web, especially if the flight  starts 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. However, you would require a mobile boarding pass. You can get the pass on the registered mobile number or a printable boarding pass.

Also, use these options if needed: –

• e-Ticket (electronic ticket) when the first flight is with Air Canada.
• If you know your reservation with the confirmation code, e-ticket number, or frequent flyer account, you can access online services.
• If you are not a passenger with special needs like traveling with a pet.
• If you are part of a group reservation, you can check in for an Air Canada flight with up to nine passengers at a time.

Q – Does Air Canada Offer Mobile Check-In?

A – Yes, you can check in for the Air Canada flight via mobile but ensure that your flight starts 24 hours before the scheduled departure time to receive a mobile boarding pass on your registered mobile number. You can also use the below-mentioned option if:-

• you have an e-Ticket (electronic ticket) when the first flight is on Air Canada.
• you can access your Air Canada flight reservation with the confirmation code, e-Ticket number, or frequent flyer account.
• If you are not a special needs passenger like traveling with an unaccompanied minor.
• If you are traveling with a group reservation, then you check in up to nine passengers flight at a time.
• If you are departing from an airport that accepts mobile boarding passes.
• If you are not traveling with an infant, then a printed boarding pass is often required

Q – Does Air Canada Offer Curbside Check-In? (US Carriers Only)

A – No! At present, there is no service for Curbside Check-In by Air Canada Airlines, especially for US carriers.

Q – Does Air Canada Offer Self-Service Kiosk Check-In Flight Service?

A – Yes, you can check in for the Air Canada flight at the airport kiosk from 45 minutes to 12 hours prior to the scheduled departure time and receive a printed boarding pass.

Q – Does Air Canada Offer Ticket Counter Check-In?

A – Yes, you can check in for your Air Canada flight at the airport ticket counter from 30 minutes to 4 hours prior to the scheduled departure time and receive a printed boarding pass.

Q – Does Air Canada Charge A Fee For A Seat Assignment?

A – Yes! If you are traveling on a Tango fare within Canada and US, then Air Canada charges $10 to $40 CAD per one-way segment for an advance seat assignment. However, seat selection with Air Canada within 24 hours of departure time is complimentary. This means that you would not require to pay if you request seat assignment within 24 hours of flight booking with Air Canada.

Q – When Do I Need to Check-In for My Air Canada Flight?

A – The minimum time to check-in for an Air Canada flight is: –

• 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for domestic flights within Canada.
• 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time for international flights outside Canada.

Q – When Do I Need to Arrive at the Airport for My Air Canada Flight?

A – Suggested arrival time: –

• 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for domestic flights within Canada.
• 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for international flights outside Canada including U S, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
• 3 hours before the scheduled departure time for flights from Lisbon and Tel Aviv.

Minimum required check-in time with carry-on baggage: –

• 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for domestic flights within Canada and 20 minutes for Toronto City Airport YTZ.
• 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time for international flights outside Canada.

Minimum check-in time for Air Canada Flights with checked baggage: –

• 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for domestic flights within Canada and 20 minutes for Toronto City Airport YTZ.
• 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time for international flights outside Canada.

Q – When Do I Need to Be at the Boarding Gate?

A – The boarding gate closes at the following times for Air Canada flights: –

• 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time for domestic flights within Canada and to/from the US flights.
• 30 minutes before scheduled departure time for international flights outside Canada to/from Canada. This does not include the USA and Israel.
• 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time for Air Canada flights from Tel Aviv, Israel.

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