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Air Canada Elevates the North American Travel Experience with a Comprehensive Fleet Upgrade
Globenewswire· 2025-11-20 14:00
Core Points - Air Canada has launched its most comprehensive cabin renewal program aimed at enhancing customer comfort and connectivity across its fleet, including Air Canada mainline, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express [1][3] - The program features new interiors, next-generation technology, and the introduction of Fast, Free Wi-Fi, sponsored by Bell, to improve the onboard experience [1][3] Group 1: Air Canada Rouge Updates - All Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in Air Canada's mainline fleet will transition to Air Canada Rouge by 2026, featuring 12 Business Class seats, 18 Preferred extra legroom Economy seats, and 147 Standard Economy seats, all equipped with personal on-demand entertainment screens and Fast, Free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members [4] - A new Rouge crew base will be established in Vancouver to provide more options for leisure travelers from Western Canada [5] Group 2: Mainline and Express Fleet Enhancements - Air Canada mainline will see upgrades to all Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, which will include new seating, the latest in-flight entertainment, and upgraded Fast, Free Wi-Fi, with 15 Airbus A321s already upgraded [8] - Air Canada Express aircraft operated by Jazz will also receive cabin upgrades and next-generation Fast, Free Wi-Fi, with 55% of the fleet already completed [10] Group 3: Additional Customer Experience Improvements - Air Canada is enhancing the onboard experience by offering complimentary beer, wine, and premium snacks on all flights, featuring Canadian-made products [11] - The airline continues to invest in its Airbus A220 fleet, with an additional 26 Airbus A220-300s on order, set to introduce a new design standard starting March 2026 [9]