Air Canada

Besides being the largest airline in the country, Air Canada is also one of the 10 largest airlines in the world with flights to over 80 destinations in over 30 countries, world-wide.

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Air Canada: History and Facts

Roaming the skies since 1936, this Montreal-based airline operates its largest hub in Toronto. The carrier started out as Trans-Canada Airlines and was created by the federal government. Their first passenger flight was in 1937 carrying two passengers in a Model 10 Electra from Vancouver to Seattle--the price was $14.20 round trip! Today, Air Canada's impressive fleet of the most modern Boeing and Airbus planes cover nearly every stop in Canada, so any major destination on the planet is rarely more than two flights away.

Air Canada Destinations

Domestic

Being the flag carrier of Canada, it's only natural the the airline would have extensive domestic service. Air Canada travels to 18 cities within Canada, using the main hubs of Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Frequent service is also available through Edmonton, Halifax, and Ottawa.

International

No matter where you need to go, Air Canada can get you there. Air Canada travels to every major city in the U.S. including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. In addition, Air Canada makes stops in Mexico City, Cancun, and a few other stops in Mexico. South American direct flights include Bogota, Buenos Aires, Lima, Sao Paulo and Santiago. Europe routes include non-stop flights to London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Athens, and many more. Asian destinations include Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and several others.

Code shares & alliance partners

As if they weren't great enough, Air Canada is a member of the largest partnership of airlines in the world, Star Alliance. In addition, they operate codeshare agreements with most of the other Star Alliance airlines, so you can reach nearly any sport in the world with a single ticket and check-in. Some of these airlines include Air China, Nippon Airlines, Continental Airlines, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Mexicana Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines.

Air Canada In-Flight classes and amenities

Economy

Economy Class passengers on domestic flights receive complimentary snack and beverage service, with free meals for longer flights. International flights include audio-video on demand systems built into each seat with music courtesy of XM Satellite Radio.

Executive

Every Air Canada flight features an Executive Class at the front, which is analogous to business and first class on other airlines. On domestic flights, Executive Class features include wider seats, more legroom and recline, and a personal audio-video on demand entertainment system. On international flights, it is known as Executive First Class and features wide seats that can transform into electronic flat beds when reclined fully. There is also a self-service bar, a personal DVD player, and an upgraded entertainment sytem.

Air Canada Frequent Flyer program

Aeroplan is Air Canada's frequent flyer program, and it allows members to accrue miles and credits that can later be redeemed for free flights and rewards. Those who travel on the airline often can strive for three upper-tier levels of Aeroplan membership including Prestige, Elite and Super Elite. The higher level you are, the easier it is to quickly earn miles. These higher levels also feature additional free upgrade on economy class tickets, in addition to other perks.