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Quick facts about Air Canada

Acerca de Air Canada

Air Canada (IATA: AC, ICAO: ACA) is a CA airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

Air Canada is Canada's flag carrier and largest airline, a founding member of the Star Alliance. Operating from three major Canadian hubs, Air Canada connects over 220 destinations globally, making it the primary gateway between Canada and the world. The airline has built a reputation for its Signature Class business product on transatlantic and transpacific routes.

Did you know? Air Canada is the only North American airline outside the US to offer true lie-flat beds in business class on all widebody long-haul aircraft, marketed as its Signature Suite service.

Air Canada — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Air Canada passengers

Main Hubs
Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Vancouver (YVR)
Founded
1936 — 90 years of service
Fleet Size
~185 aircraft
Airbus A220, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, Boeing 737 MAX
Destinations
220+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy Basic: no checked bag. Flex/Comfort fares: 23kg checked bag included. Business: 32kg. Carry-on: 10kg. Pre-purchased bags save significantly.
Check-in Tips
Air Canada check-in opens 24 hours before departure on the app or at aircanada.com. Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 (STAR Alliance terminal) handles most Air Canada international flights.

How to Track Air Canada Flights

Tracking a Air Canada flight on Departra is simple. Enter your AC flight number in the search box above — for example, AC100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.