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.