Air Canada offers tips for “Travel Like the Experts” this holiday season

Air Canada has just released its travel tips to help customers “travel like the experts” during the busy holiday season, which runs from mid-December to January 7th.


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“During the holiday season, we expect to carry more than 3.25 million customers and operate up to 1,200 Air Canada, A. flights dailyir Canada Red orAir Canada Express on a global level,” says Tom StevensVice President – ​​Customer Experience and Operations Strategy at Air Canada.

He adds:


“Not only have we made all the necessary operational preparations in terms of personnel, equipment and emergency plans, but we are also monitoring, among other things, weather conditions and will adapt if necessary so that our customers can reach their final destination with their luggage,” in complete safety . »

Travel preparation includes…

Tom Stevens mentions that travel preparation includes the suite of new digital self-service and tracking tools that Air Canada has introduced in the Air Canada app – “ We want to make our customers’ travel experience easier by providing them with direct access to all relevant information “.

Air Canada’s top five leisure travel tips are:

  • Download the Air Canada app
  • Check in within 24 hours before departure
  • Make sure your travel documents are in order and your contact details are up to date
  • Prepare your suitcases carefully and respect your baggage allowance
  • Arrive at the airport at the recommended time

An additional tip

Air Canada is also giving its customers an additional tip to stay in touch with their loved ones throughout their journey.


“Free inflight text messaging for Aeroplan members, sponsored by Bell, is available onboard all Wi-Fi-enabled devices. To use the free SMS servicebe sure to add your number Airplane “add to your reservation before completing your check-in,” the company mentions, inviting those who are not already Aeroplan members to do so. join now.

And Tom Stevens concludes:


“On behalf of Air Canada’s 38,000 employees around the world, we wish all of our customers a Merry Christmas. We look forward to welcoming you on board! »

Below we have compiled Air Canada’s five best vacation tips in detail.

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Air Canada’s top five detailed vacation tips

1. Download the Air Canada app for free from the App Store Or Google Play.

The Air Canada app receives very positive reviews from its users, who access it an average of three times during their trip. All main functions of the app, which is designed for use on the go at the airport, can be operated with one hand. Here are some of the most common ways our customers use the Air Canada app:

  • Registration and download of digital boarding passes.
  • Automatic boarding pass updates.
  • Track flight schedules, gate changes, arriving flight status, and get directions to gates at 12 of Air Canada’s most frequently served airports.
  • In Canada: Obtain information about checked baggage tracking and the provided baggage claim carousel after the flight.


2. Check in 24 hours before departure via the app or online at aircanada.com.

  • Please verify that your contact information is correct upon check-in so that Air Canada can send you flight and travel updates directly via email or text message.
  • Check it out and make sure you know it Baggage acceptance time for your departure.
  • Check the digital boarding pass for the recommended airport arrival time, baggage collection time, gate location and boarding time.
  • In the event of a service disruption, you will receive updated flight information via email or SMS notification, including new scheduled times and information about changing your reservation.

3. Make sure you have everything valid travel documents required for your travel destination.

4. Prepare your suitcases carefully and respect yours free luggage.

Experts agree that people tend to pack too much. So think about what you actually need and check your luggage if possible. Here are tips for packing your luggage:

  • Know her Boundaries (number, dimensions, weight) that apply to your baggage and respect them, regardless of whether it is checked baggage or carry-on baggage.
  • Write your name and contact information on a tag in your checked baggage and on an outside baggage tag. This means that in the unlikely event that the outer tag of your luggage comes loose, the information on the inner tag can be used to locate it and return it to you.
  • Be sure to keep your keys, medications, and valuables (like cash and electronics) in a carry-on bag that fits under the seat in front of you.
  • Don’t forget to check that out Checkpoint requirements before boardingincluding limits on liquids, storing unwrapped gifts and more.

5. Arrival at the airport on time and allow enough time to get around the terminals.

The Air Canada app provides recommended arrival times and terminal information, along with three key steps to get you to your destination quickly:

  • Step 1 – Go to a self-service kiosk, print out your tag and attach it to your luggage.
  • Step 2 – Check in your luggage at the drop-off point.
  • Step 3 – Proceed to security and the boarding gate to relax before boarding.

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