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This Canadian airline is now giving away free beer, wine & snacks on all its flights

After a rough summer of delays and cancellations — including a flight attendant strike that stranded hundreds of thousands in August — Air Canada is trying to win back a few smiles from its passengers. The airline just rolled out some new perks for Economy travellers, and yes, they involve free food and drinks.

According to a company press release, as of September 1, every Air Canada flight now comes with complimentary beer and wine, plus a lineup of Canadian-made snacks. Morning flights feature MadeGood Mornings cinnamon bun oat bars, while Toronto–Billy Bishop routes after 10:30 a.m. add Greenhouse Ginger Defence wellness shots to the mix. TWIGZ Craft Pretzels and Leclerc Celebration cookies are sticking around too, giving passengers a taste of homegrown brands at cruising altitude.

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Canadians named their ultimate travel bucket list spots & they're not all what you'd expect

Planning to take a trip but unsure where to go? Some travel advice from your fellow Canadians might sway your decision.

On Friday, Air Canada Vacations revealed the winners of its first-ever Travellers' Choice Awards, and more than 100,000 Canadians weighed in on the destinations they dream about most. The survey asked people from coast to coast to rank their favourites across 10 categories — from foodie cities to romantic getaways — and the results paint a clear picture of where Canadians would hop on a plane tomorrow if they could.

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A Canadian airline was ranked #2 in the world — and no, it's not Air Canada

A Canadian airline landed the number two spot on a global ranking of the best hybrid airlines for 2025 — and no, it wasn't Air Canada. While Canada's largest airline made the list overall, it was another homegrown carrier that ended up stealing the show.

Earlier this year, AirlineRatings.com scored airlines around the world on features like in-flight entertainment, seat comfort, and overall service. While big names from the U.S. and Europe made up much of the list, a Canadian airline soared past some major competition to claim the second spot globally.

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Air Canada strike could cause Montreal Airport chaos — Here's what passengers should do

Travellers flying out of Montreal-Trudeau Airport this weekend could face major disruptions as Air Canada begins a phased wind-down of its services ahead of a planned strike by flight attendants.

In a social media post earlier today, YUL (Montréal-Trudeau International Airport) confirmed its teams are closely monitoring the situation and warned that flight cancellations could start as soon as today.

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Air Canada will cancel most flights this week as flight attendants begin strike

Flying with Air Canada this week? You might want to check your booking. The airline is preparing to shut down most of its flights after giving a 72-hour lockout notice in response to strike action from its flight attendants' union.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents about 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, says it plans to strike as early as August 16. Air Canada will start cancelling flights on August 14, with more cancellations August 15, and a full stop to mainline and Rouge flights by August 16.

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Air Canada just got slammed with $10M in damages for misleading Quebec customers

Air Canada has been slapped with a hefty fine for misleading customers with confusing ticket prices.

In a major legal win for Quebec consumers, the province's Court of Appeal has ordered the airline to pay $10 million in punitive damages over questionable pricing practices on its website.

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Brutal winter storm causing chaos at Montreal Airport with dozens of cancelled flights

If you were hoping to trade Montreal's freezing temps for warmer weather, bad news — dozens of flights have already been cancelled at Montreal-Trudeau Airport due to a winter storm sweeping across southern Quebec.

According to Environment Canada, over 10 cm of snow has already fallen on Montreal by 8 a.m. on Thursday, and up to 25 cm more are expected by the end of the day. The ongoing storm, the biggest of the season so far, has made travel messy on the ground and in the air, with flight schedules at Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) taking a serious hit.

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A Canadian airline was ranked #2 in the world and it's not the one you're thinking of

A Canadian airline just landed the number two spot on a global ranking of the best hybrid airlines for 2025 — but, perhaps surprisingly, it wasn't Air Canada. While Canada's largest airline did make the complete list, it was another homegrown carrier that stole the spotlight.

Hybrid airlines have been changing the game in air travel, according to AirlineRatings.com, offering a mix of low-cost perks with some full-service comforts. These carriers have been gaining popularity over the years as travellers look for something in between budget airlines and luxury carriers, and it turns out one Canadian airline is totally nailing that balance.

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Goodbye free carry-ons: Air Transat announces new baggage fees policy

Thinking of leaving Quebec for a little getaway? You should probably pack light.

In a move that mirrors Air Canada's recent changes, Air Transat has made significant adjustments to its baggage fees policy.

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Canada's airports & airlines got slammed in a new global ranking — and YUL wasn't spared

It looks like Montreal–Trudeau Airport and Canadian airlines have some serious catching up to do when it comes to flight delays. A new global ranking of the most on-time airlines and airports in 2024 has been revealed — and let's just say it's not a good look for Canada's aviation industry.

Cirium, a global aviation analytics company, revealed the winners of its 2024 On-Time Performance Review on Thursday, highlighting airlines and airports around the world that excelled in on-time performance last year.

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Here are the baggage fees for every major airline in Montreal, from Air Canada to WestJet

If you've ever planned a trip from Montreal Airport, you know the struggle is real when it comes to figuring out airline baggage rules.

Policies and prices can vary wildly from one carrier to another, making it tough to know what to expect. Between baggage limits, size restrictions, and fees that seem to come out of nowhere, staying on top of everything can get confusing.

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This Montreal-based airline was just ranked the worst in North America for lost baggage

As the holiday travel season heats up, more and more Montrealers are gearing up for flights — and bracing themselves for the chance that their bags might not make it to their destination.

A new study by Slotozilla dug into luggage mishaps across North America, and the results don't paint a flattering picture for Canadian airlines — particularly one big one based in Montreal.

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