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Air Canada Airline Profile

Air Canada overview and available airline data

Last updated: October 2025

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Overview

Operating status: Active

Marketing name: Air Canada

Legal name: Air Canada

Year established: 1937

Region: North America

Base country: Canada

Base city: Toronto

Base airport: Pearson International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: AC

Airline ICAO code: ACA

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Frequent-flyer programme: Aeroplan

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Air Canada overview and services

Air Canada is a currently operating North American scheduled full-service airline with a base at Pearson International Airport, in Toronto, Canada.

This carrier's 2-char IATA designator is AC, and its 3-character ICAO designator is ACA. Established 89 years ago in 1937, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and 31 others, Air Canada is a Star Alliance alliance member.

Air Canada offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest version of Air Canada baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.