Air Canada is preparing for a high-volume holiday travel period, with more than 2.3 million customers expected to fly until January 4 on over 18,000 flights serving more than 180 destinations worldwide. Daily passenger counts are projected to reach close to 130,000, with peak days surpassing 140,000 travellers across the network.
Teams from Air Canada are operating with expanded airport and onboard support during the holiday season, with focused assistance for families, unaccompanied minors, and customers with accessibility requirements. Airline agents are positioned throughout terminals to assist with navigation, connections, and general travel needs during busy travel days.
Seasonal touches are appearing across many Canadian airports until December 24. Customers may receive complimentary festive snacks, including LeClerc Célébration Cookies and TWIGZ Buttery Herb and Garlic Pretzels, reflecting familiar onboard offerings. Frontline staff at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport have welcomed travellers with small holiday surprises as part of the seasonal experience.
Travel Updates and Onboard Services
Recent service updates are in place for holiday travellers. Aeroplan Members have access to fast, free Wi-Fi on North American and Sun routes, sponsored by Bell. Complimentary beer, wine, premium snacks, and non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0 are available in eligible cabins. New Air Canada Cafés at Montréal-Trudeau and Vancouver domestic terminals provide pre-flight options for coffee and light snacks.
The Air Canada mobile app continues to support day-of-travel planning with real-time flight status, gate updates, and baggage tracking. A newer feature introduces customers to the employees handling their baggage, offering added transparency during the journey. Priority assistance remains available across the network for families and travellers requiring extra support.
Holiday Menus at Lounges and In the Air
Seasonal menus are rolling out on the ground and in the air throughout December. Select Maple Leaf Lounges are serving regional Canadian dishes such as Oven-Roasted Turkey, Beef Provençale, Tourtière du Québec, Pomegranate-Roasted Root Vegetables, and Ragoût de Boulettes d’Antan. Holiday desserts include Gingerbread Cookies, Yule Logs, and Panettone.
Festive menu additions are available onboard across all cabins. Economy Class features Red Velvet Cookies and Broccoli and Cranberry Salad. Premium Economy includes Hot Chocolate, TWIGZ Cinnamon Churro Pretzels, and Broccoli and Cranberry Salad. Air Canada Signature Class offers a Festive Turkey Roulade, Cranberry Aperol Spritz, and San Sebastian Cheesecake with Cranberry and Orange Compote on select international outbound flights.
Seasonal Entertainment and Family Touches
Holiday entertainment is part of the onboard offering, with more than 50 seasonal titles available through the in-flight entertainment system, including The Holdovers, Home Alone, La Guerre des Tuques, and The Polar Express. Children aged 12 and under travelling on select routes on December 25 may receive a Lindt teddy bear as a keepsake.