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What does economy class include Air Canada?

Sit back, relax, and enjoy our menus in Economy Class on International flights. For flights departing North America, a pre-packaged meal box will be distributed featuring a hot casserole, side salad, bread roll, and dessert. For flights to North America, an enhanced pre-packaged meal box will be served.



In 2026, Air Canada’s international Economy Class offers a comprehensive service designed for long-haul comfort. On flights departing North America, passengers receive complimentary hot meals curated by professional chefs, along with free alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Each seat is equipped with a personal touchscreen featuring hundreds of hours of on-demand movies, TV shows, and music. For comfort, you are provided with a sanitized pillow and blanket, and the cabin features ambient mood lighting to help reduce the effects of jet lag. On shorter domestic flights or "North American" routes (Canada/U.S.), the service is more "à la carte"; meals are typically for purchase through the "Air Canada Bistro" menu, though non-alcoholic drinks like coffee, tea, and soda remain free. It is important to note that if you book the "Basic" fare, you will not earn Status Qualifying Credits and your seat selection will be restricted. However, all economy passengers, regardless of fare, have access to the same seatback entertainment and the option to purchase high-speed Wi-Fi during the flight.

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On long-haul flights, many major airlines include a free hot meal and a heartier snack as well as soft drinks and some free alcoholic beverages in an economy class fare. Other carriers, especially low-cost airlines, charge economy passengers for all refreshments regardless of route length.

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Meals & Beverages - Air Canada Bistro Bar service of bottled water and limited soft drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale) will be offered. For flights under 2 hours, bar service with a bar snack will be offered.

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The maximum dimensions of the carry-on bag must be 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x23 cm). Note that this includes the wheels and handles of the bag. Furthermore, Air Canada does not impose any specific weight limit on your carry-on baggage. As long as it's light enough to be stored in the overhead bin, you're good.

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On long-haul flights, many major airlines include a free hot meal and a heartier snack as well as soft drinks and some free alcoholic beverages in an economy class fare. Other carriers, especially low-cost airlines, charge economy passengers for all refreshments regardless of route length.

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Air Canada seating options
  • Air Canada Economy Class Flights. Enjoy up to 600 hours of on-demand seat-back entertainment in North American Economy Class as you take advantage of some of the best fares on the market. ...
  • Air Canada Premium Economy Class Flights. ...
  • Air Canada Business Class Flights.


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Not yours to keep, not even in business class (unlike pyjamas, which are gifted). Airline blankets are gathered at the end of the flight, washed at industrial laundry centres and then redistributed. Some carriers, especially those based in the US, will let you buy blankets from the in-flight magazine should you desire.

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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United restricts full-sized carry-ons for its basic economy tickets. Basic economy tickets are ineligible for refunds and don't include seat selection. Economy Plus features standard economy seats with extra legroom. Standard economy includes seat selection and a free carry-on.

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