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Air Canada delivers aviation transportation services, serving destinations across six continents through international, transborder and domestic routes. Founded in 1937, the airline maintains extensive cargo operations while offering multiple cabin classes and connecting regional markets through its network. Air Canada operates from hubs in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2024
I traveled on Air Canada flight AC 313 from YUL to YVR at 9:30pm EST with my elderly parents. Within 15 minutes of settling into our seats, we discovered that the monitors in rows 16-17-18 were not working. Despite half of the plane being empty, including preferred seating in rows 18 and 19, we were rudely offered seats further toward the back of the plane, excluding the empty seats right behind us simply because they had an extra five inches of legroom. The lack of courtesy from Air Canada staff was disappointing. They showed no compassion or respect for passengers, including those who contribute to their salaries. I’ve flown with many airlines, and Air Canada consistently falls short in customer service. It’s frustrating to see such behavior from the national airline, and it reflects poorly on our country. Other successful airlines treat their passengers with far more kindness and professionalism.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2024
In my recent vacation to Japan, I flew with Air Canada and experienced severe inadequacies in their staff training and unprofessional conduct, particularly during the return journey. My itinerary included a smooth outbound flight from Miami to Montreal and then onto Tokyo. However, the return journey from Narita to Montreal was marred by a series of unpleasant incidents. Upon landing in Montreal, the airport's disorganization and chaos immediately became apparent. It took us an excruciating hour just to leave the airport. Given our extended 13-hour layover in Montreal, we decided to book a hotel near the airport to prepare for our final flight AC1650, scheduled to depart from gate C77 on September 15th at 8:35 AM.
As we arrived at the gate, announcements were made informing passengers that the Airbus 319 was fully booked and requesting volunteers to check their carry-ons. My wife, parents, and I had two essential carry-ons, so we did not volunteer. When it was our turn to board (Group 4), an inexperienced Air Canada employee, a young woman no older than 25, approached me and asked me to place my bag in the size checker. I complied, and to my surprise, the bag, which I had used on numerous trips without issue, fit perfectly. However, the employee insisted that my bag was oversized and demanded that we must check both luggages or face being denied boarding. She even claimed that this was federal law and that we were in violation.
Her unfounded claims and unprofessional demeanor left us standing there while everyone else boarded the aircraft. After a considerable wait, she finally returned and asked, "Are you going to check your bags or do you want to speak to my manager?" Confident that I was within my rights, I requested to see her manager. Shortly after, a more senior employee, a woman in her forties, arrived and asked, "What's going on? Why aren't you boarding?" I explained the situation, and she immediately asked me to place my bag in the size checker again. Upon seeing that it fit perfectly, she acknowledged, "Yes, you can board." However, the younger employee, clearly unwilling to admit her mistake, insisted, "No, I've already called my manager." The senior employee, visibly frustrated, replied firmly, "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, I AM YOUR SUPERIOR, AND I'M TELLING YOU, THEY CAN BOARD."
After enduring unnecessary stress and waiting, my wife and I were finally allowed to board. Unsurprisingly, our bags fit perfectly in the overhead compartments, further highlighting the absurdity of the situation. This incident added to the exhaustion of a 26-hour journey and marred what should have been a routine boarding process. This experience exposed serious gaps in Air Canada's staff training and professionalism. I urge the airline to address these issues promptly and thoroughly to prevent future passengers from enduring similar frustrations. It is essential that Air Canada invests in comprehensive training programs that emphasize customer service, empathy, and adherence to company policies to ensure a seamless and positive travel experience for all passengers.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2024
Our recent trips with Air Canada, connecting to ITA for flights from Toronto to Catania in May and September 2024, were nothing short of a nightmare. What should have been enjoyable vacations turned into sources of stress and frustration due to multiple issues. May Trip: During my solo journey, I faced a delayed ITA flight from Catania to Rome, which caused me to miss my connection to Toronto. The stress of navigating the chaotic Rome Airport alone was overwhelming. When I finally found ITA’s ticketing desk, I was met with abrupt and unprofessional service. I was told I’d have to wait until the next day to fly, and while I was offered overnight accommodations, the experience only went downhill from there.
Retrieving my luggage took an agonizing four hours, which further dampened my spirits. Upon arriving at the hotel, I felt humiliated when I learned I could only order from a limited "special" menu that had little to offer. Instead of enjoying my time abroad, I spent my night feeling defeated and disappointed. September Trip: In September, my husband and I hoped for a smoother experience, but we encountered the same delays with ITA. This time, the hotel was appalling. The first room had a terrible odor, dirty carpets, and stained bedding. Dinner was served in a makeshift dining area with unappetizing food that left us longing for a decent meal. To make matters worse, we were assured our luggage was checked in but didn’t receive it until two days after arriving back in Toronto. This not only added unnecessary stress but also took away from our vacation experience, leaving us scrambling to find essentials in a foreign country.
These repeated issues turned what should have been memorable vacations into stress-filled ordeals. My husband and I have decided never to travel with ITA again, and if Air Canada cannot partner with a reliable airline, we will reconsider flying with them as well. This has been the worst travel experience we’ve encountered, and I hope others can avoid similar disappointments.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2024
So we sat on the fully loaded plane for over an hour when the pilot comes over the loudspeaker and says we were waiting for a no-show customer's luggage to be OFF loaded from the plane. WHAT? Why didn't they just send the luggage on without the customer?
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2024
I had 3 connection flights. First one was 4 hours delayed. Missed the next connecting flight. Waited 11 pm to 10 pm for the next flight. The booked the hotel where I had to check out at 12 pm. From 12-10 pm, I roam like a homeless guy with $30 voucher for the meal. It was only eligible in the airport where they booked my hotel outside of the airport. Next night the flight was delayed for the same reason of the missing aircraft. I don’t have energy to write how hectic it was with the baggage. It is absolutely horrible service. I took my oath that I will never fly with Air Canada.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2024
This is my first time flying AC on a 14-hour international leg. The Premium Economy seats were roomy and comfortable. However, the meal service is lacking quality and frequency. Food was served at noon upon boarding and then next meal service was more than 9 hours later. They literally skipped dinner service. Many patrons had to tell the flight attendants that they were hungry, including myself. I received a snide remark to help myself to some snacks. Pretzels and tiny finger sandwich left by the restroom areas do not constitute dinner.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2024
Nevers preferred to travel with Air Canada, the incident occurs with me I was trying to book flight for 24th August but by mistake I did it for 24th September so I call them on 28 to cancel the booking but they refuse me to give refund or any credit, they don’t have any solution at all for the mistaken booking, only way suggest me to tell it to customer relation and they will refund me before the flight or get your partial refund (tax). So congratulations today is my flight and got nothing. Even don’t want my tax back take it.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2024
Stunningly poor service, substandard equipment, unprofessional and highly underwhelming staff. Like the country, the airline is a third-rate, minor-league operation that is utterly unremarkable in every possible way.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2024
Worst possible airline since Covid. I’m at the Halifax airport at least 3 to 5 times a week picking coming to play golf. If it’s not for flight delayed which gets reassessed and say a new time. Then out of nowhere Flight Cancelled! And that’s after at least 2-3 hour time period. Of course, missing luggage is customary and very common, especially but not exclusively Pearson airport. Might have been acceptable and understandable during Covid, but this is September 2024! CEO must need another bonus or the Feds to throw money at him! Sad to say that they’re the biggest ... (can write what the word I'm thinking) company. Congrats.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2024
Worst customer experience I have ever had. Got to love paying for a flight, then plans (flights) change and they won't give you your money back, but rather give you a credit that EXPIRES. Will never be using Air Canada for travel again. Was blown away with the terrible customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2024
Refused to refund my money back. You gave me a voucher I can't be able to use because I can't use your airline anymore. You took my money hard earned money. I hate this airline. If negate 1 star I'll put negative.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2024
I give zero stars if there is option. I have an Air Canada Flight (AC-561) from YXE to SFO, I got boarding pass for flight AC-561 and next flight AC-562. We reached at Vancouver airport at 6:05AM, Now my Flight AC-562 For SFO at 8:5AM. When we went to gate #E72 to get Flight #AC-562 at the gate Canada airline employees took my boarding pass and my wife’s boarding pass. Tore both boarding passes and stopped me to fly. Were rude to me. I was surprised when we boarding passes and seat number given then how can they stop us to fly. We harassed at Vancouver airport by AIR CANADA Employees. Very unprofessional. Please guys don’t buy tickets for AIR CANADA. Don’t trust them. You will be also treated as we were. Stay away From AIR CANADA. I never recommend this AIR CANADA to anyone. That happened to me, can happen to anyone.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2024
Canada Airlines for over twenty years has provided horribly managed service. Always delayed, hard to reach them by phone, never clear at the airport kiosk as to when flights are boarding etc. I have been traveling for over twenty years, always problems. We had a coupon and tried to give them a chance. Never again! Do not fly United either if you're going to Canada. They are affiliated with Canada Airlines.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2024
Female stewardess on an Air Canada flight from (September 9, 2024) Montreal to Portugal squirted scalding hot liquid from a hot meal they were serving onto the side of my head and ear. The stewardess just laughed and said, "Did I spill that on you." I asked for some napkins, but she laughed and said, "I don't have any." She said that there was one napkin in the utensil pouch. She later came back with some napkins and said she was sorry. I asked if she's aware to how hot the liquid was. No answer. I got a burn blister on my ear. If you can avoid using Air Canada do so.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2024
Flight out was delayed on Saturday - twice - so Air Canada changed our connecting flights, causing us to re-route and have an overnight stay in Toronto. Problem was that they didn’t change our baggage tags so no luggage in Toronto. We arrived in Kansas City the next day…and of course, no luggage (3 full suitcases of clothes/shoes after a 10-day cruise). Air Canada has a very “small presence” in KC airport so no help there. AC Customer Service was less than helpful with scripted answers - file a claim and wait. United’s unclaimed baggage in KC called on Tuesday, bags arrived there (the original last leg of trip). They would get luggage to AC the next morning.
We finally received a call on Thursday from Air Canada in KC that they have the luggage and would have it shipped out to us that day - we live 2 hrs away. Baggage tracking is a joke. This is Friday afternoon and still appears the delivery company hasn’t picked it up. Again, AC Customer Service is no help - wait. I’m concerned what our new luggage will look like when it arrives. Additionally, flight attendants are the least friendly/pleasant of any airlines we’ve flown. NEVER again Air Canada.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2024
I don't know enough about the pilots beef with AC or what AC has with the pilots. That they can't figure it out is upsetting. That they're allowed to have a virtual monopoly on Canadian travel and still have the right to strike - bizarre. My issue today is that our booked flights are likely during the strike period. We booked the flight with points, so getting those refunded was easy as well as the taxes that are no longer due to the government. However, AC is refusing to refund the seat selection fee we paid. For some reason, AC thinks they have earned the seat selection fee for a flight that is at risk of not happening and which THEY recommended we cancel. We're not going to be on the plane because of their strike - and now we have to pay. It's not right.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2024
I booked Air Canada to travel from Boston to Newfoundland for a week. On the way there both flights were delayed over four hours. On the way home my flight from Halifax to Boston was cancelled and they rebooked me on a plane leaving two days later. I had to book my own hotel and there were no vouchers offered for meals. I paid over $800 in hotel, transportation and meal costs. I gathered all of my information and receipts and applied for compensation. AC replied that I would get nothing because it wasn’t their fault. I love Canada but I won’t be going back unless I can get there on a US airline. Dealing with Air Canada is a nightmare. They should be ashamed of the way they treat customers.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024
We flew non-stop from PHX to YVR yet only 1 of 3 bags came on our flight. Several people did not get bags yet no one had the decency tell us anything. After standing at the baggage carousel for 30+ minutes we stood in a slow line of angry people with bags missing to fill out paperwork and be told there was not room for all the bags because they loaded bags from previous flights 1st. When I fly, I expect my bags to be on the plane and if there was a known problem have a customer service rep at the carousal. I went on a cruise ship the next day. I had to wear the same clothes for 4 days. I will never fly Air Canada again and let everyone I know about your crappy customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024
Air Canada flight from YUL-YYC was cancelled due bad weather. The ordeal of reaching the airport, cancelation & returning was not the airline issue, however checked bags were exposed to the bad weather, literally soaked bags were returned after 8 hours of checking in literally ruining my camera, documents, gifts & clothing & damaging one of the bag. The same bags were heavier due to the soaking & had to be consolidated with no empathy the next day.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2024
We had the worst experience with Air Canada from start to finish. We booked two flights to return to LA and paid extra for four specific seats. Just three hours before the flight, Air Canada changed our flight to a direct one, and the seats were completely different from what we had paid for. When we contacted customer service to address the issue, they refused to refund the money we paid for the original seats.
To make matters worse, the new flight was changed four times while we were at the airport, causing unnecessary confusion and stress. On top of that, they changed the gate just 20 minutes before departure, making the entire situation even more chaotic. The lack of organization, poor communication, and refusal to refund for services not provided made this an incredibly frustrating experience. I would not recommend flying with Air Canada based on this terrible experience.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2024
Flight got moved for 24hrs and they only gave $15cad food voucher. Average SINGLE meal costs more at the airport.... If I could give negative stars, I would certainly do. Do not recommend and will never use this company again.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024
My wife was notified after landing that her baggage was delayed nothing said about mine so after waiting we were put in touch with baggage handler and filled report (no response from Air Canada). Three days later get an email from Portway the baggage company. It included a phone number (called 16 times no answer) and no response with email. It’s a 50 euro cab ride one way. I can not believe Air Canada left us hanging like this. But I will get this resolved when I get back to canada and I am canceling my return flight and book with a reputable one such as KLM. Oh by the way still don’t really know where my baggage is. How disappointing it is they are allowed to use my home country in the name of their company.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024
First flight was delayed several hours due to plane needing mechanical service. We were re-booked on a new connection. While flying they canceled our connection. We were there 1.5 hours prior to flight and had plenty of time to board but were denied. I will NEVER fly this airline again. We didn't just lose hours...things happen. We lost a lot of money we spent on a holiday we couldn't get to! Why cancel our flight? The connection said our seats were still available, but Air Canada did not want us flying with a competitor when we initially booked with them.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024
If USA Federal Aviation Laws are applied, then this outfit (Air Canada) could not operate in US Airspace. Without details, they are fleecing unsuspecting US Citizens for changed flight fees policy required in Canadian Dollars, but harvesting more, because the booking was in US Dollars and thereby charging more fees in US Dollars, to fleece from US Citizens. Nice. What can be done for a "Few More Bucks of Corporate Greed?" I Called the customer service number within the 24 hours' time frame to cancel for no charge. NO GO. Never mind the 1 hour and 47 minutes wait time on their customer support line to then charge $100 change fees because it was 10 minutes over the 24-hour policy when the assistant answered, while I was waiting on the telephone for assistance. Unbelievable, simply put, the worst airlines hands down!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2024
Cancelled my connecting flight for 24 hours…. Agents told us we would have our hotel food and transportation refunded. What a joke… where do you eat for $30.00 over a 24 period. Where do you stay in an airport hotel for $300.00. My hotel/food bill in Montreal Airport was $806.00. Air Canada agent directed me to the hotel and offered a web address to submit my expenses. I received only $360 for two people when I submitted the $806 Marriott Invoice from Montreal airport hotel. The agents at Airport say one thing. The customer relations department do another. What a disgrace… I booked with Aeroplan points and receiving no compensation. Plus I was charged by hotel in Amsterdam as a no show due to flight being cancelled.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2024
I purchased a ticket from Ottawa to Montreal then from Montreal to Madrid. Then, a little bit later, I wanted to cancel the Ottawa to Montreal ticket and only take the second flight. Air Canada not only did not refund me but they also charged me extra to cancel the ticket, even though they get to resell the seat again. Imagine being charged by Walmart for returning an item!
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2024
We were coming back from Tampa. A 2 hour+ ride has been delayed for 20 min after 20 min. Then we we landed, we have to wait another 15 min to get in. We took off at 10:50 am during lunch hours. And even though we were willing to pay for the overpriced food, there were no pizza or burger. Traveling in the last 20 years has seen a drop in service level while the price continue to go up. Before, the seat was larger, there were more let space. Now we are squished in a small seats with knee touching the chairs. We are only getting half a can of drinks, we need to buy food now. Our luggage space has been reduced significantly. I think we should go back to road trip.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024
A family member needed to fly to the UK. They had had unscheduled emergency surgery and were prohibited from lifting anything heavier that 10lbs. We were informed that the wheelchair option would be a good choice as she would be taken to the gate, and not have to lift her carry on bag which weighed approximately 15lbs. Upon arriving and checking in at the accessibility counter she was placed in a wheelchair and immediately informed that her "assistant" would not be lifting her bag. She was forced to handle her own carry on bag, and upon arriving in Edinburgh there was nobody to meet her and assist her with deplaning. Air Canada continues to show very little customer service and even less humility.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2024
I had mistakenly misspelled two letters in a passenger booking, and Air Canada refused to correct the name on the ticket and would not issue a refund, or a credit. Pure larceny. I am told that A/C's motto is "We're not happy, until you're not happy."
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2024
I travel on business often, within Canada and internationally. Over the last 2 years only about 10% of flights were on schedule (always amazed when they did). Inbound late, mechanical problems, need software reboot (never comforting), short staffed (or crew late coming in)… No winter fudge factor in their schedules for deicing (so missed connections) and ridiculous lineups at customer service. Many flights canceled completely with customers already checked in at the gate — next flight hours later meaning missed meetings. Staff rude even in business lounge (where they refuse to help with rebooking cancelled flights in Ottawa). Pretty sad.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2024
I flew with AC with a family 5 from Toronto International Airport to Vancouver on Wednesday, July 31 checked in 1 luggage only to arrive at my destination and realized that all the valuables in the checked luggage were missing. I don’t usually lock my checked in luggage because I never had such an experience before. I’m so devastated. The most annoying thing is the item I specifically paid for checked-in luggage was stolen and traveling back to Toronto will warrant I had to check in empty luggage. I lost my money and valuables. It’s so sad and disappointed.
Reviewed July 29, 2024
I am too exhausted to go into all the details of the terrible and rude staff and our horrible experience with Air Canada. But, when we took off from Montreal and then did an emergency ‘landing’ back in Montreal, the Air Canada staff told me directly to my face, “you should just be happy to be alive.” I was flying with my entire family and my too terrified young children. Photo below shows my daughter in the ‘tuck for your life’ position. Thanks for the memories Air Canada.
Reviewed July 25, 2024
If you enjoy having your own clothes, toothbrush, clean underwear, etc upon arrival to your destination you may want to consider carrying all those items with your person at all times. Checking baggage will definitely not make it to the destination when you do, so plan accordingly.
Reviewed July 24, 2024
I have been a loyal customer of Air Canada for many years, specifically during the 13 years from 2008 when my job required frequent travel. Whenever possible, I chose Air Canada for my journeys. However, I have observed a decline in the quality of service, particularly after significant events such as 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regrettably, I have noticed that the attentiveness and politeness of the flight attendants have diminished. In comparison to other airlines I have traveled with, such as Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, British Airways, and various American carriers, Air Canada's service has not been up to par. My recent experience with Lufthansa was particularly pleasant; the crew treated passengers with genuine smiles and excellent service. In contrast, Air Canada's flight attendants often display a demeanor that suggests they view themselves as victims, and this attitude unfortunately affects their interactions with passengers. Their choice of words and tone can be quite sharp.
For instance, during a recent flight, there was turbulence, and the captain announced that hot beverages would not be served due to safety concerns, and the seatbelt sign was illuminated. When the seatbelt sign was later turned off, a flight attendant approached to offer drinks. I mentioned that I would like a coffee but was aware that hot beverages were not being served due to the turbulence. Instead of a polite clarification, the attendant responded with, "Can't you see the seatbelt light came off?" Her words were laced with sarcasm, which I found quite unpleasant. As a result of these experiences, I have decided to choose other airlines for my future travels. My wife and I will be traveling to Europe this October, and we have chosen not to fly with Air Canada. I hope this feedback is taken into consideration to improve the service quality and customer experience.
Reviewed July 22, 2024
I booked my roundtrip flights with United Airlines and at the time of booking, it stated that the checked bag charge was $75. I flew on Swiss Air on my departure and the checked bag was charged correctly but on my return flights with Air Canada (AC), the same checked bag cost me $85.20. When asking why, AC referred to the trip itinerary which was came out later after booking was done. It stated from 75 USD and that was the reason why I was charged more than 75 USD. AC has poor customer service, refused to assist customer, and conduct dishonest business. Do not fly this airline because it can cheat on customers any time with no reason!
Reviewed July 21, 2024
I frequently fly between Ottawa and Halifax, and recently have noticed that Air Canada has been sub-contracting to PAL and every single flight I've flown with PAL has been delayed. Not only that but PAL has tiny overhead bins, requiring gate check for standard size carry-on, which is annoying, seeing as whenever I get the bag back on the opposite side, it always seems to have new damage. Although I fly A/C because I collect Aeroplan, I think I'm going to have to switch to Porter or Flair.
Reviewed July 18, 2024
June 20th -at 5:40 am I get an email saying flight changed to June 20th leaving at 17:40 pm (AC1646).
June 20th - at 12:38 pm I get an email saying flight is delayed until 18:20 pm.
June 20th - at 2:41 pm I get an email saying flight is delayed again until 19:05.
June 20th - at 7:13 pm I get an email saying flight is delayed again until 20:00.
June 20th - at 8:18 pm I get an email saying flight is delayed again until 20:30 pm.
June 20th - at 8:54 pm I get an email saying flight is delayed again until 21:30.
Air Canada states on their website that if a flight is delayed 3 hours or more passengers are entitled to compensation. I put in a complaint and asked for compensation and they said the flight was delayed due to unforeseen maintenance that does not include scheduled maintenance or mechanical problems. So Air Canada is saying it took from that morning at 5:30 am on June 20th to 9:30 pm to complete this unforeseen maintenance to be able to put me on a flight and won't compensate me at all. I missed an entire day, had to pay for the hotel even though I didn’t arrive to my destination until 3:00 am. I will never ever fly Air Canada again. They were so unprofessional and is using this unforeseen maintenance to scam people into not having to pay them. DO NOT FLY AIR CANADA - they are con artists.
Reviewed July 14, 2024
The international flights were ok, and we, thankfully, as a large group, did not have to endure the cancellation of our flights to and from California to Italy and Spain. We suffered minor delays due to mechanical issues, but not too bad. However, I checked my bag in as I normally do upon my departure, and lo and behold, they could not locate my bag for some unknown reason when I arrived in San Diego. The only explanation they gave me is that they scanned my bag leaving Barcelona and nothing after that.
We had a connecting flight from Barcelona to Montreal and then from Montreal to San Diego, but for some reason, they cannot locate the whereabouts of my bag. It was a brand new luggage that is bright in color and hard to miss. I purposely buy bright colored luggage so that it's easier to spot in the Baggage claim. It did not help because it has been 5 days and still nowhere in sight. I filed a delayed bag out of the airport, and called the following day but was not informed that I would have to file an additional baggage claim to itemize the content of my bag so they can do a much more "thorough" investigation of the whereabouts of my bag.
Customer Service wouldn't give me a time frame as to how many days they would consider my bag as forever lost and get compensation for it. I would rather get my bag back, but if I am not going to get it back, at least pay for the time and items lost of not having my luggage. Don't fly with them unless you want your bag forever lost with no compensation or explanation as to how they lose bags and how to they plan to accommodate or compensate your loss. In my years of traveling various airlines, they are by far the worst, as they are the only ones to ever lose my bag.
Reviewed July 14, 2024
Halifax to Montreal on a noise plane, sound like the engine were inside the plane. I have to pay extra money in order to have a decent size seats because I have a bad knees, is not still too small,. Montreal to Halifax. It was worse. They give me a small seat, when we arrive at Halifax I could stand up because my knee. I was the last person on the plane with a lot of pain and no help from anyone of the Air Canada crew. ..and is no way to call Air Canada because they don't care and don't want to hear about customer. And I got another 2 bad experience. No more travel by Air in Canada.
Reviewed July 5, 2024
It is seldom I crawl from beneath my rock to use my voice- may my fellow introverts see my courage and my plight- but alas, the recent experience[s] I endured at the hands of Air Canada (and their employees who were in dire need of naps), I must make my presence- and my upset- known. Set the scene: my dream vacation, a trip to Japan I’ve dreamed about since childhood. Covid turns all these plans into a hot, steamy pile and it’s not until 2024 that we are able to get those plans back in the air (or- as the case may feel- on the ground). Our initial flight- the first of six- was fine. The remaining 5, though? Simply put: this has been the first and last trip I’ll ever take with Air Canada. I’d sooner curl my ** up into a box and ship myself priority than use Air Canada again.
For a summation of the dream trip that seemed destined to be stained with stench by one means or another: Our second flight was canceled 30 minutes prior to boarding. At this point we have been waiting 13 hours at the airport between flights (our own doing this time, but we’re tired and having our flight canceled on us is more than a little upsetting..) We are e-mailed and told we would receive a refund for our flights, not that we would be getting new flights to our final destination in some fashion. Instant panic. We rush to AC customer service where [aforementioned employees needing naps] tell us they cannot (will not?) do anything for us. Receive another e-mail giving us a direct flight to Tokyo. Cool!
Direct flight to Tokyo is delayed by 4 hours. Lame! We have plans in Tokyo we can’t be late for, so we look into another flight. As a side note, this is the same night that 777 burst into flames leaving the runway. We watched the sirens outside. How confidence-instilling! End up moving to another flight that takes us from Toronto to Montreal, Montreal to Tokyo well before the direct flight would arrive.. Yay! Have to rush across the airport to a new terminal. We’re told by AC customer service they’ll phone ahead and ask customs to prioritize us. Customs is either not called or do not believe us, we are not prioritized. We barely make it to our new flight.
Arrive in Montreal. Find that mine and my husband’s seats are a full airplane apart and I have ‘shake-and-cry’ levels of anxiety on flights. We request to be moved closer together. Another [nap-needed?] employee tells us he cannot [will not?] move us. He then proceeds to call up a large sum of people so he can assign them seats. I am sat in the middle of a family who, for whatever the reason, do not want to sit side-by-side and so they talk/pass things over/in front of me for the next 16 hours (and while this isn’t AC’s fault exactly, it just adds icing onto this cake of annoyance we’ve been building over the past 24 hours).
Arrive in Tokyo. Yay! Our luggage isn’t on our flight. We wait 4.5 hours at the airport on our luggage to arrive. [Actual Japan trip takes place here] Flight to leave Narita is delayed. We are told that, as a result, our final flight must be pushed back. By 13 hours. We are told by AC staff at the AC counter in Narita that we need to talk to AC staff in Toronto so we can be issued a hotel room as the 13 hour delay is overnight.
We arrive in Vancouver with barely enough time to make it to our next flight. We rush through customs (try to, anyways), make it to our flight and land in Toronto in the late evening. We head to AC customer service where we wait in line over an hour before being told it’s 10pm, they’re closing the counter, they are not helping anyone else in line and they will not issue us a hotel. I have to call AC by phone where I am told we can request reimbursement from AC, we just need to submit receipts. We book the only hotel with vacancies near the airport. $253.56(USD) for one night, plus $24.55(CAD) on an Uber to get there. We arrive back home the following day with no further issues (in regards to flights, anyways). Receipts are sent to AC. AC declines to reimburse us because the initial delay that dominoed our flights “was less than 3 hours.”
TLDR; Out of 6 total flights/1 trip (US to Tokyo and back), we had…- 1 canceled flight
- 3 instances of our flights being changed completely
- 3 separate instances of dismissive/rude employees
- $271.88 we were told twice by AC employees we would be given/get back, but were ultimately refused
- Almost 24 hours worth of delays
- 4 Hours (Tokyo direct flight)
- 4.5 Hours (Luggage missing)
- “Less than 3” hours (Tokyo to Vancouver)
- 12.5 Hours (Toronto to final destination)
- Total~ 23.5 hours
On a positive note, we were given two $15 food vouchers. So that’s something, I guess. Not even my dream trip can mask the worst $2,975.36 ($3217.24 if you count what they’re not reimbursing us and those meal vouchers we were given) I’ve ever spent. 0/10, will not fly again. (But since I can't actually rate a '0' here, I guess it's a 1/5)
Reviewed July 1, 2024
I recently tried to fly Air Canada to France. We flew out of Toronto to Montreal. Once in Montreal, they cancelled our flight after boarding with no explanation. They rebooked us on a flight that would get us to France 2 days late causing us to miss the boat we were supposed to be on. When we told them about this, they made us rebook with another airline. The employees were obviously frazzled and not willing to help rebook customers. On our way home, they cancelled our connecting flight from Montreal to Toronto. I have no faith that this airline will honor booked flights. I purposely booked with Air Canada over a budget airline, and had my worst travel experience to date.
Reviewed July 1, 2024
My flight was from (AC43) Delhi to Toronto on June 27, 2024, and my experience was really bad. I asked for a cup of juice from the flight attendant but she gave me a bottle of water and later when I asked for the bottle of water, the same flight attendant asked me to go at the back and take water by myself. The flight attendant was rude; I don't remember her name, but her nationality was **. This was my first time traveling out of my country, but the customer service was disgusting. I will never recommend Air Canada to anyone.
Reviewed July 1, 2024
Wouldn’t the best approach be to ensure all is in place before inviting persons to board the aircraft? If it was an attempt to not announce a flight delay, definitely and sadly your inaction towards being proactive did cause a delay!!! Keep it up though, way to go!!! Sadly on both leg of this trip Air Canada due to delay cause major disruption to my plans. BEST Poor Service Award is bestowed upon you on Canada.
Reviewed June 30, 2024
We experienced the worst customer service experience with Air Canada on a recent flight. I have an Air Canada credit card that offers myself and my spouse free checked luggage. When we went to check into our flight the agent refused to give my partner the free checked luggage and was extremely rude to us. When we followed up with an email to Air Canada customer service they refused to reimburse us for the expense even after I sent them all of the credit card documentation outlining our entitlement with no explanation from them. Unfortunately in Canada we are often forced to travel with Air Canada due to the lack of competition. I don’t recommend this airline.
Reviewed June 28, 2024
The worst airline my friends and I have ever used!! They canceled our direct flight and moved us to a different plane almost 8 hours later and then lost our luggage!! We missed prepaid accommodations at our destination and refuse to pay is back for our monetary loss. They weren't even compassionate or willing to talk to us. We stood in line for 10 minutes as they ignored us in line. Then when I asked a question I was given a card to call their customer service. When I called customer service I was told I needed to file a claim online. After all that Denied! I would not ever use them nor do I recommend.
Reviewed June 28, 2024
The most unreliable airline with 0 accountability. I am yet to have a flight that flies on schedule/doesn’t get cancelled. Never received a compensation. They have a complete disregard to people’s time and jobs. Never reliable. Expensive services. Shameful.
Reviewed June 27, 2024
I wish I could give them -10. Today I was flying from Montreal and the flight was delayed by two hours. They got us on plane so they don’t have pay customer delays fee and kept us on plane for additional 45 mins.. No drinks served, no apologies offered, no empathy for people connecting flights and after departure 30 mins into flight crew decided not serving drinks either. Great job Air Canada. You are the worst of the worst airline in world.
Reviewed June 24, 2024
AC 141 to Calgary June 24th 2024. Besides flights cancelled, delayed, or seats reassigned on our vacation, on our flight home lots of us were told all our carry-on had to be checked because there was no more room. Unloaded medication, electronics, etc. Then, we got on the plane and discovered LOTS of room for luggage. Cabin staff said "we told them". But shrugged.
Reviewed June 23, 2024
LA to Thunder Bay. Leave LA at 6:30am and arrive in Thunder Bay at 6pm. Easy right? Not with AC. Two cancelled flights, two further delays, a missed connection and an overnight at a hotel with 0 amenities (no gym, no breakfast, no restaurant) in a beautiful industrial area of Toronto. Next time I plan a trip to Canada, I’ll fly to the closest US city on an American carrier and drive the rest of the way just, to avoid flying AC again.
Reviewed June 21, 2024
For Christmas I booked my dad a flight from BC to Ontario to visit me. He is 6’4” and recently had a knee replacement. Both of his knees are badly damaged. I booked him a premium economy seat so he could have more leg room. This flight was booked six months in advance. On the day of the return flight, Air Canada cancelled the flight and then replaced the plane with a smaller plane and moved my father into a window seat in economy. He also has prostate problems and needs to use the bathroom often.
On the last night my father was visiting me I spent 2 hours on the phone with Air Canada begging for a seat with more leg room. Their only solution was to charge me another $1300 to move him to a “business seat” which was the same seat I had originally booked for him on the larger plane. They informed me there we no other seats available with more leg room. This flight will be extremely painful for my father who damaged his knees working as a public servant. We need more airline competition in this country. There are many of us who are no longer loyal to Air Canada.
Reviewed June 19, 2024
Do not book with them. My flight was delayed for 4 hours and only at 11 pm they told us that the flight is cancelled. The airline took care of hotels, transportation and food but when I got to the hotel I was talking to the staff and they told me it happens all the time with Air Canada.
Reviewed June 12, 2024
Do NOT fly with Air Canada. They damaged my luggage, had mechanical problems, more than one plane was late, unprofessional flight staff, and gave us the worst flight experience of our lives, and we had business class seats! Food was terrible. I mean TERRIBLE! And they changed our business class seats after we chose them and booked without notice! After all of this, they wouldn't even compensate us with the minimum, a free upgrade to business class on our next flight. Terrible customer service. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT CUSTOMERS! Stay FAR away!!
Reviewed June 8, 2024
I would not recommend purchasing the flex tickets from Air Canada. My family of 5 flew from Vancouver to Osaka and we were sent a notification that our departing flight time was changed by 10 minutes, no big deal so we accepted. We did not know this also changed our return flight from a 2 1/2 hour layover to a 8 hour 45 minute layover. When I reached out to customer service, they would not do anything except have us pay for the additional fare charge to change our flight back to what we had originally booked. This is completely wrong. We chose this airline because of the flight times and they should not be able to change our flight then try to charge us more to get it back to what we originally booked. Will NOT use Air Canada ever again! Stick with ANA or JAL who actually care about their customers.
Reviewed June 8, 2024
People who work at the airport are not considerate. They don’t think about their customers only thinking about themselves. They don’t care even though their customers are in hurry to be at the gate before the departure time. They should support how their customers feel making comfortable first.
Reviewed June 7, 2024
I was very disappointed with services when booking my latest flight. When booking through Kayak, I was under the impression I was buying refundable tickets as I paid extra for the protection through “XCover”. The dates of my trip were switched and although I wanted to book through Air Canada for the new dates, no refund was provided for previous tickets. I was told to communicate with Kayak, then Air Canada, then Xcover, then back to Air Canada. Very unorganized and not great customer support. I now understand the “AFD”-Always Fly Delta.
Reviewed June 5, 2024
I recently paid $5700 for a flight which was business class outbound and only premium economy return YVR-HKG. On the business portion from YVR-HKG the entertainment system and screen malfunctioned including constantly turning on in a dark cabin while most were trying to sleep. I book business class for 3 reasons, comfort of seat, entertainment value, and meal/ in-flight service. When one of these 3 services is not provided then I am no longer satisfied with the fees I paid for this class of travel. The Head-purser tried to reset a number of times then 2 flight attendants spent all kinds of time taping 2 cushions to the screen.
My return flight in Premium was no better. Although I had paid $5700 for my flight and the passenger next to me $6000 for his round-trip YVR-HKG in Premium both of us were informed early on we wouldn't have a choice of meals as the Vegetarian was the only option left. While I have experienced this same problem a few years back on Air Canada I really can't believe this airline can't put enough meals on board to offer the selection they advertise. Unlike business, there was no option days before to select the meal you want and alleviate this entire issue. They absolutely treat this class (Premium) like standard economy although they now charge a multiplier of 3 -3.5 times the standard economy cost. Wake up Air Canada!
In the end I was offered $150 credit for my troubles and after going back to them again and again they have refused to show more compassion. With the offer of a $150 coupon they are basically suggesting I would have paid for this business class travel @ a price of $5700 with an offer of "minus $150" but no entertainment service. Would anyone book that class of travel if they were told of this full ticket price minus $150 because you will not be providing any entertainment? In addition to the absence of entertainment my comfort was significantly disrupted because of a screen turning on frequently with full brightness in a darkened (resting) cabin. Think about other airlines who care if they can't meet normal expectations when you consider your next Booking!
Reviewed June 5, 2024
PLEASE BE AWARE. RUN AWAY. THE WORST FLIGHT EXPERIENCE EVER. ONCE YOU HAVE Booked your trip you can never rely on them. They may cancel your flight according to their convenience at least 4-5 times. They will reschedule your flight according to their adjustments and just will say sorry for inconvenience. They are very well known for delaying the flights. I have lifetime trauma for AIRCANADA now. And will never in my rest of the life book with them. They don't care about their customers at all. I'd rather stay home than travel with them.
Reviewed June 5, 2024
I thought Air India was the worst flight, little did I know Air Canada has surpassed them a long time ago being the worse airline of all time. The flight got cancelled for a reason they never told us.
Reviewed June 3, 2024
Wow, pulled away from the gate just to return for mechanical problems, therefore missed our connector and could not book us on another flight till end of the day where they could not sit my wife and I together, lost our luggage for 3 full days, though telling us it would be there when we arrived in Miami when we got there, confirming it was there and to be delivered to us and the phone follow ups for hours trying to straighten it out, before they got it to us. Absolute nightmare and did not enjoy losing a day of vacation sitting in an airport. Book another airline.
Reviewed June 1, 2024
I recently had the most deplorable experience of my life with Air Canada. From the start, the check-in staff was rude and inefficient, making us wait for hours without any valid explanation. Once on board, the plane was filthy and smelled bad, the seats were uncomfortable, and the entertainment system didn't work. The cabin crew was impolite and unprofessional, ignoring passengers' needs and reacting with hostility to the simplest requests. The flight was delayed for several hours with no clear communication from the airline, and to top it all off, my luggage was lost upon arrival. Air Canada showed no compassion or willingness to resolve any issues, displaying a complete disregard for its customers. In summary, flying with Air Canada was a nightmarish experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Avoid this airline at all costs!
Reviewed May 29, 2024
Very bad experience. Their policies are not clearly mentioned. For emergency, it’s the worst flight ever. Transit visa will take 1 month and no show policy is worst. I would not recommend this airlines to anyone.
Reviewed May 29, 2024
I rather fly Delta than Air Canada. I always have good experience with Delta. I flew to Canada with Delta and I thought I was going to come back with Delta. All of of sudden I see that I am coming back with Air Canada. The people seems nice but, their service sucks! I think it is all about making money in the aircraft. They only sell their snacks, you get no snacks for the entire flight. How cheap is that? Paid all that money but, can not even provide snacks for the passengers. Their aircraft is so old the seats are squeaky, the monitor to watch the movies are old and don't work. You can tell customer service is not their priority. I will make sure that I never fly them again when I go to Canada.
Reviewed May 27, 2024
Was delayed in Traffic due to accident, tried calling Air Canada for assistance and they recommended I cancel and wait for stand-by. My flight on the way there was delayed three times and almost missed my connecting flight. After talking to airport staff and Air Canada, the plane I was to be on left earlier then originally scheduled. Why when travelling to other places do we have to wait for passengers who are delayed, but when I alert the everyone of my delay Air Canada flight leaves as I am at the tunnel to the plane.
Reviewed May 24, 2024
My family and I (7 of us) have just gonna back from a week long vacation to the DR. When booking our trip we had our travel agent request a wheelchair for me as I walk with a cane and use a walker for longer distances. We knew the airport would be too much for me, hence requesting a wheelchair. When we got to Pearson airport there was no wheelchair for me, even though my flight voucher clearly indicated I needed one. I thought "okay, I'll suck it up and just use my walker". Then I noticed on my ticket they had me sitting in the second to last row on the plane.
When I arrived at my destination they had a wheelchair waiting for me which was great because my legs were extremely sore. Fast forward a week to when we were coming home. Again, the airport in the DR had a wheelchair waiting for me when I arrived at the airport (thankfully because I had fallen an hour before they picked me up). The attendant at the airport pushed me all the way from the time I entered the airport right to my gate for my flight. Once again when I got to Pearson airport there was no wheelchair and the flight attendants even had me exit the plane before my walker was available. There was only one flight attendant who was friendly, the rest barely paid attention to you. I will never fly with them again.
Reviewed May 23, 2024
I booked with Air Canada for the purposes of an international move to the UK. I chose to fly into France because it was the only way I could fly with my dog in the cabin with me. I called and upgraded my ticket from economy to business so he would have more room. I bought a carrier that his head touches when he is standing but he is capable of turning around in. When I upgraded my ticket, I paid for pet in cabin, $100. Air Canada texted me when I was on my way to the airport to let me know my flight had been cancelled and they would update me in 30 mins. 30 mins comes and goes and no update so I call customer service who tells me they’ve rebooked me on the same flight for the same time just a different plane. And they DIDN'T TELL ME. I would have missed my flight if I hadn’t called.
I got to Vancouver at 6 am and spent the next 50 mins attempting to check in. The employee was not going to check me in because I did not have a return ticket from France. I showed him evidence of intent to leave the country in the form of a Eurotunnel check in and hotel stay. He would not accept it and asked his coworker for help. Coworker confirmed it would be okay. He still called for a supervisor. Supervisor confirmed it was okay. He still fought me on it because the eurotunnel check in has a return itinerary and even though I explained three times that I was flying and my husband was driving from England to pick me up and we would be returning in the eurotunnel together which he booked with a return trip BECAUSE HE WAS COMING FROM THE UK. Then he made a big deal about the fact that I didn’t have 120 in euros, despite having a bank account with money in it, which his supervisor approved.
So then he takes my bags and I’m like do I have to pick them up and recheck them or go through additional security? And at first he was like no, when he thought I had a large case and a carry on. He asked if the large case was my only checked bag and I said no, I have a pet in cabin so I have to check my carry on as well. He was like you have a pet in cabin? I said Yes, it should be a part of my booking. He said Okay I need to look at him. He comes around the counter and looks at my pet in the closed carrier, Asks me to open it. Tobes is laying there and not getting up. The guy is like “I need to call a supervisor.” So he calls the supervisor again. Tells her my dog can’t stand up and turn around, which he doesn’t know because the dog didn’t stand up for him. She asks to see my pet, she gets him out, tells me he’s too big but makes an exception because he’s terrified and jumping into the carrier again.
Then the guy tells me that because I have a pet in cabin, I will need to collect my checked bags and go through security again. I’m like wait what? Why? He doesn’t explain, just says that’s the policy. Doesn’t make sense. Later he tells me that I don’t have to do that. Then he bills me another $100 for pet in cabin when I already paid it. I was like if that is the only thing standing between me getting on the plane with the dog, I will pay it again but I’m leaving a horrible review because I’ve been here trying to check in for 50 minutes. He was like if you paid it would say you paid. I’m like it’s a part of my booking, how did I not pay if I booked it??
I did not get mad or lose my temper the whole time until he charged me a second time for the pet in cabin. Then, I get through security and get settled at the gate. delayed boarding one hour making me miss connection. They rebooked me going to Geneva and from Geneva to Paris in economy without room for the pet in cabin. The only thing that redeemed this company even slightly was a flight attendant that helped me get it straightened out.
Reviewed May 22, 2024
Flight was alright, you get room temp tap water to drink. I traveled Edmonton to Montreal non stop flight.. somehow they misplaced my suitcase with all my work... 24hrs later can't go to work and I'm holding up the job... I didn't brush my teeth, no toiletries, clothes etc. I am really frustrated... baggage tracking said it made it on next flight, was tagged prepared for delivery last night... This is the next day and still no suitcase and cannot go to work without my tools. Few years ago I got married. I brought hundreds of dollars worth of lobster from New Brunswick to Edmonton.. all disappeared in Toronto... never been helped or compensated. I made a scene and they called RCMP on me on top of ruining my wedding supper. Ohh and they tend to overbook flights too. They are asking you to give away your seat so someone else can use it.... very poor practice.
Reviewed May 20, 2024
Air Canada operates as if it is the only airline in Canada. It’s literally the worst airline to fly within North America…if the staff aren’t rude then the flights are delayed. 3 of my last 5 flights have been delayed…and that’s over the summer months.
Reviewed May 20, 2024
Worst airline I have ever been on. Was supposed to take a simple flight from Colorado. Have a short layover in Vancouver and then fly to Winnipeg and begin by 6 pm. They delayed my initial flight, missed my connecting flight, they gave me two more layovers, the last one was delayed and I didn’t get in until after 4 am. This is the worst airline I have ever been on and I have written Spirit. I have a bunch of people coming up to Canada in the future that were booked on Canada Air and have switched to United, thank God! You couldn’t pay me to fly with Canada Air again.
Reviewed May 18, 2024
Air Canada does not care about the health of its passengers. Air Canada does not care about the health of its passengers. I am a registered nurse in the city of New York and I work for a hospital. A few days ago I tested positive for an intestinal hospital bacteria called c-diff which can kill. My infection was so strong that after a month of antibiotics they had to change me to another antibiotic for 10 more days because I developed resistance to the first antibiotic. When I bought the ticket I thought I would be negative for the infection but I am still positive and I need to finish my treatment and then they are going to give me fecal transplant therapy so that the infection does not continue to recur. I am a young person in my 30s who does not suffer from any medical condition but the bacteria is so strong that I have never been so sick in my life with vomiting liquid diarrhea up to 10 times a day chills fever and severe abdominal pain that I had to go to the hospital emergency to be treated.
I spoke to all the people on the airline and the medical department told me that they did not care that the other passengers were infected with the bacteria because when one vomits or defecates the spores remain in the air and normally to be able to enter a room of a patient with this type of infection you should wear a gown and gloves because it is contact precaution. At this point it represents a danger to public health not only for passengers but also for Canada because the bacteria is very easy to spread and spread. I made my report and my claim but they didn't care. So I recommend you never fly on this airline because they really don't care about humanity or that a pandemic could start because of this. It is also said that if any person is contaminated, the lawsuit would be against the airline because knowing all the information they refused to return the money for the travel ticket that they will be responsible for everything that happens on that flight with my health and that of the other passengers.
Reviewed May 13, 2024
Crappy airline! On all the flights I went with them, there was NEVER a flight leaving on time! I don't know how they manage to be that bad. I flew with them DCA-YUL round trip and not a single arrival on time. In addition, their planes are so small!!
Reviewed May 13, 2024
Air Canada damaged my brand new Travel Pro Luggage on my flight out to my vacation. I did not have access to a computer while on vacation so I filed a claim the next morning once I returned home. Because it was filed too late according to their policies they refused to compensate for my damaged luggage. I replied that this was not acceptable so they offered me a $100.00 voucher on my next flight! Ridiculous! Now I need to purchase a new suitcase. That’s terrible Customer care! Air Canada used to be number 1 …Not anymore….way down on the list!
Reviewed May 13, 2024
They NEVER leave on time and don't care! It's sad but we have a few options that I have no choice..But if you have a choice never take this airline! I feel bad for the workers since people take it out on them.
Reviewed May 11, 2024
Don’t bother paying extra for a window seat. I paid ~$70 USD extra so that I could look out the window during the fight only to be told by the flight attendants that I need to close it as a courtesy to other passengers trying to sleep, as if that’s somehow my problem. If you can’t sleep because it’s too bright I suggest you invest in a sleep mask rather than making other people accommodate your wants. Otherwise the flight was fine and the food was alright.
Reviewed May 9, 2024
I had a horrible experience with Air Canada by phone when I booked 20 tickets for a group trip last year. All tickets were not confirmed for no reason. Whenever I called customer service, they requested to cancel the order and buy new tickets. All customer service workers tried to sell tickets instead of helping me. Also, I booked with 6 discounted tickets together with discount coupon. Once one person cancelled, all other five tickets were cancelled as well. Customer service never told us anything, suggested purchasing new five tickets again. It cost over $2000 again. I called over 20 times to call Air Canada, I’ve never get good service. As a Canadian Citizen, I feel shameful to use Air Canada.
Reviewed May 8, 2024
I have traveled with many different airlines, and by far Air Canada is the worst! The problem is that there is very little airline competition in Canada for some flights, and Air Canada has a monopoly on those, so they will just charge whatever price they want, and provide whatever bad service they want. You basically flight with Air Canada because you don't have many options, otherwise, you would never use them.
Reviewed May 5, 2024
AC311 canceled YUL-YVR with 200+ people waiting to board on May 3, 2024. People lost their connections or had to wait for the next day. Chaos. Avoid AC and WestJet. I had 4 out of 4 segments with issues (2 delays, 2 cancellations), you won't get there on time, even with perfect weather.
Reviewed May 4, 2024
I would say they should name their company as Air Fraud. My parents travelled through Air Canada to India from Regina. The lady at Air Canada desk at the airport straight away charged 100$ stating that there's only 1 bag allowed even though it was clearly mentioned on the ticket that 2 bags are allowed. They didn't listen to us and charged 100$. Upon complaining for this charge now the airlines customer support replies that my mother was carrying 3 bags instead of 2. Even after following up with them they didn't bother to respond back since last 3 days. So this clearly shows that they don't have valid reason for charging 100$. They are money minded and tries to collect payments fraudulently. So be careful of this fraud before making booking through this fraud company.
Reviewed May 3, 2024
A Horrifying Experience with AIR CANADA at Toronto. Deception, Theft, and Disgusting Management. AIRCANADA Management, I am compelled to express my profound dismay and disgust following my recent experience with your airline. To put it bluntly, my encounter with AIRCANADA was nothing short of a nightmare, highlighting the epitome of incompetence, deception, and outright theft.
Firstly, let me address the blatant lies propagated by your staff. It is appalling how your employees, the supposed face of your airline, shamelessly engage in deceit. The false promises of compensation for volunteering for overbooked flights exemplify the depths of your dishonesty. Your announcements lure unsuspecting passengers into volunteering, only to be met with empty promises and blatant theft. Your airline's deceptive tactics have shattered any semblance of trust that passengers may have once held.
Furthermore, the sheer audacity of your management to allow such practices to persist is utterly reprehensible. The dirtiest of managers, comfortably ensconced in their seats of power, seem to revel in the chaos and misery inflicted upon passengers. Their negligence and apathy towards the well-being of customers are despicable, to say the least. It is abundantly clear that your management prioritizes profit over basic human decency.
In conclusion, my experience with Aircanada has been nothing short of a harrowing ordeal. Your airline embodies everything that is wrong with the aviation industry – deceitful practices, blatant theft, and an utter disregard for customer satisfaction. I implore you to take immediate action to rectify these abhorrent behaviors and restore a modicum of integrity to your airline. Until then, I will actively discourage anyone I know from ever setting foot on one of your flights.
Yours disgustedly,
Roozbeh **
Reviewed April 30, 2024
Absolutely the worst online booking system. What a scam and a joke, and their customer service is an even bigger joke. Do NOT transfer points to Air Canada, they will not let you utilize points appropriately. After spending 2 days back and forth on hold with customer service, they essentially took $130 worth of my points and told me I can’t use them and they can’t transfer them back to my credit card account. An airline that purposely scams people? No thanks.
Reviewed April 29, 2024
One of the worst airlines!!! Do not use!!! We had a "pleasure" to fly by this airline, the first and definitely the last time. It wasn't a direct flight, we stopped in Toronto. Both flights were late, and we didn't know if we could make it to our cruise in St. Martin. I talked to the passenger in the airport, who travels to Toronto every three months, and she told me, that they are always late and often cancel their flights without any chance to get on another flight (it's what normal airlines usually do). This is not a private airline, it belongs to their socialistic government, which explains everything. The service on the plane was awful, they even didn't serve us coffee in the morning. The best part was, they lost our big suitcase and we went on a cruise without clothes, shoes, swimsuits, toiletries, etc.
The ship was trying to get the suitcase to be sent to us to one of the destinations, they called them several times a day every day without any success in reaching someone who knew what they were talking about. One day someone called me and said they had my suitcase, the next day when the ship was trying to arrange for it to be shipped to us, they were told, they couldn't locate the suitcase yet. Thank God, we got it when we returned from the cruise in St. Martin. I opened the claim for the delayed luggage and received the confirmation email with the case number and the link for checking the status. In 9 days I still didn't hear from them. I used the link they sent to check the status and when I entered the case number they sent, I received the message, "Please enter the valid case number". Do yourself a big favor and NEVER EVER use this joke of the airline!!!!
Reviewed April 27, 2024
Air Canada is probably the absolute worst airline in the world! Overpriced, always, always late! Every single flight is min 40 mins of delay. Lose baggage on the regular, staff is miserable. They charge for absolutely everything on board... except the one free beverage you'll get cause they never have anything and flight attendants are slow. I'm Canadian and will never fly with them again.
Reviewed April 26, 2024
Baggage was delayed then abandoned in the Dominican airport. Had to reach out to the airport directly to get it by day 5 of a 7 day vacation. The bags had been there for 4 days but Air Canada customer service couldn't help or direct us to who to contact.
Reviewed April 26, 2024
Air Canada has turned into a cheap "Nickle and Diming Airline". Keep changing the rules in order to extract more revenue. Just yesterday, if you checked in within 24 hours of your flight, you could choose any open seats available within the economy, or your booking class section. Now they want $25, possibly more if it’s a sun destination, or a longer haul flight. For me, they will no longer be considered a top choice when flying any more. That is just petty and cheap in my mind, and a money grab. Even just moving laterally to an aisle or window seat will cost you $25 or more for that "privilege". The "Customer" is not their primary focus, or loyalty. It means nothing to Air Canada, only profit. Air Canada Fail!
Reviewed April 23, 2024
Our experience with Air Canada was disgusting. The story goes we were late, and rightly so it was our fault, being we are not from Canada and we weren’t expecting traffic to be backed up that much, we understood there were a few options. However, when we asked the Supervisor, Natalie at the YYZ Airport what our options were, she instead proceeded to tell us “You don’t complain about the traffic when you go to New York, do you?” And proceeded to yell and raise her voice. It was horrible customer service, customers don’t need supervisors or anyone for that matter to teach them a lesson, they only need an answer to the questions they ask, period. Do your job, that’s it. But anyways, Air Canada must have been desperate for a supervisor because they chose a trashy, unprofessional one, with horrible mannerisms.
Reviewed April 21, 2024
Never have been so embarrassed to be a member of Aeroplan and a regular passenger on Air Canada. I wish there was a single issue that resulted in this situation as stupidity can be forgiven in a one off scenario. But bad service is bad service and when it is combined with lying and deception it quickly becomes intolerable! I have copies of the emails surrounding my complaint and eventual review. While not anticipating any action on Air Canada’s part given their well known decline in service (higher prices and lower service at levels throughout the organization). While an unhappy experience on our travels to Barbados (Confirmation # **) I recognize that damaging customer-suitcases is a reality of travel but still it is inconvenient when you can wheel your suitcase as it was intended. I have attached a picture of how I received my suitcase in Barbados.
In an attempt to get home to see my brother-in-law before surgery tomorrow I changed out the Toronto to Halifax leg of the return flights so we could connect with AC # 620 scheduled to leave at 11:15 pm on April 20th. Even though originally scheduled in Business Class on AC # 600 I had to pay an additional $220 ($110 each for my wife and I) to travel Economy on AC # 620 (Ticket numbers ** and **). We received several notifications during the course of the evening of April 20th and early morning of April 21st that eventually ended with the cancellation of flight of AC# 620. Understand cancellations happen but two issues with how it was handled was that it was clear to the passengers the flight was not going to go and by delay delay you took away any options we had to make alternative arrangements. The following were the notifications:
10:19 pm - "make your way to Gate 38 departing at 23:15 EDT."12:14 am - "AC620 delayed due to additional need for unscheduled Maintenance now depart at 00:00 from Gate D38."
After midnight - "AC620 delayed further until 00:30 for additional maintenance time."
After midnight - "AC620 is delayed further until 2:00 due to additional time needed to substitute aircraft."
Flight AC620 "has a new gate departing from D44."
Flight AC620 "will be departing from D45."
Flight AC620 is "delayed until 3:00 due to bad weather conditions." - advised by friends travelling on WestJet they just landed in Halifax.
"Flight AC620 has been cancelled because there's unexpected maintenance issue with the aircraft."
As if that was not bad enough you had the gall to change from mechanical issues that was the excuse used up to the cancellation but “weather” in Halifax. This flies in the face of WestJet landing their Halifax flight just prior to Air Canada’s perpetration of its weather myth. Initially the Air Canada staff advised since due to "weather conditions" cancellation there would be no complimentary meal certificates nor would Air Canada be responsible for hotel room accommodations. While I would like to think this was changed due to the quick customer service mindset of someone at the Gate but rather it was the perception of the depth and anger of the customers that made minds change.
I wish it ended there but unfortunately it continued as a result of our being re-booked on AC # 1536 (Rouge operated) departing at 8:15 from gate D36.. This flight itself was delayed from a scheduled 8:15 am departure to a closer to 10:00 am departure. I am sure you will point out gate changes happen but never in my flying experiences with the frequency in this case. But that is not the worst outcome. Next invoked is the "airport constraints clause' and we are advised departure is delayed till 8:45 still at Gate D36. We were next told of a gate change from Gate 36 to Gate 32 and every one went there to only be met with a closed door and unable to access the Gate while your staff moved around inside clearly avoiding eye contact! And of course we were again advised after standing outside looking in for several minutes of a gate change to Gate D 37 which we eventually departed from.
Again the situation was exacerbated by the poor customer service demonstrated by the three staff manning Gate 37. It would seem to run counter to any level of quality customer service (in organizations that understand and practice quality customer service) to be laughing and giggling in front of a large group of weary customers who between gate changes and delays just want to board and leave. Again I wish the nightmare ended there but no we had the very unfortunate experience of dealing with a surly aggressive flight attendant who said her name was Shaka (possible spelling).
My wife and I had two knapsacks and a beach bag and a hat that we stored above our seats - 35 D & E. Having paid in affect business class plus fare I took exception when she took one knapsack and the beach bag out of the overhead bin and required us to place them under our seats (no one else’s bags were moved in the vicinity of our seats and there were other knapsacks). This surliness continued when she came around with the water and pretzel cart and my wife said she would love a hot tea (which they had served in business class on the trip from Barbados to Toronto).
I wish I could have said the experience from hell with Air Canada ended with landing in Halifax but alas it was not meant to be. It seems that bags that were safely delivered from Barbados around 9:30 pm EDT on April 20th could not make their way to AC1536 that did not depart until 10:00 am April 21st, the next day, despite assurances the bags would be transferred The missing bag FILE REFERENCE - **. Now some silver lining we have been advised they have been found in Toronto and are "scheduled" to fly to Halifax on an early morning flight and couriered to our home sometime Monday Given your track record today I am just a little skeptical but hope springs internal!
So my point of the email is in part to inquire as to the degree of restitution you will make to us and to allow you to fact check everything I have raised prior to the public review being printed. In case you think this an off handed critic I would point out I have flown over 1..1 million miles with Air Canada (most short hauls) and have the once upon a time viewed as an honor of being a 50 K Aeroplan status for life. So it does not make me happy to share this atrocious example of what customer service should never be.
Reviewed April 20, 2024
It's difficult to remember everything that went wrong, it's easier to remember the few things that went right. Our flight from Kamloops to Montreal was great, we got on the plane in Montreal to head to DC and were told that a windshield wiper wasn't working and they needed to rebook us. Off we went to stand in an enormous line up only to be told they couldn't fly us out until the next day... And we'd be going to Toronto and then DC... Ugh. Then we were told to book our own hotel and get reimbursed because they didn't have enough booked. We were handed $30 in vouchers for food (dinner, Breaky and lunch) and sent on our way. We were back at the airport bright and early only to be delayed, delayed, delayed, canceled... Back to the line up for a hotel and vouchers. The worker there was wonderful and upgraded us to the Fairmont, a beautiful place. We were once again booked into an extra connection... Ottawa to DC the following day.
3 day is a charm and we get to DC...finally... But no luggage. We spend our first 2 hours in the airport getting things reported and organized and are finally ready to start our vacation. It took them 5 DAYS to get us our luggage... Heading home we boarded in DC and before I had the chance to put my phone on airplane mode I got a text saying our Ottawa to Vancouver flight was canceled and they would rebook us... As I said, you can't make this stuff up. We were given a hotel voucher and told we'd be booked to fly the next day. When we saw our booking it wasn't hard to figure out we weren't going to make our final connection. They added a Toronto stop and only gave us 45 minutes in the Vancouver airport to get to our final flight, back to Kamloops.
It went worse than we could have imagined. We were delayed in Toronto for hours and ended up in Vancouver after midnight. The airline had NO ONE there to meet us to sort things out. And by us I mean everyone on the flight that missed connections. We searched until we found someone on the international side and they started to deal with the exhausted group. And they weren't the best to deal with... All in all we got to a hotel about 2am and they wouldn't give us our luggage... The next morning, in the same clothes, without a hairbrush we boarded a plane to Kamloops and finally made it home... Horrible... They offered us money for the hotel, that didn't even cover the hotel... The saga continues.
Reviewed April 20, 2024
To say that Air Canada is the worst Airline in the World will still be a huge understatement. The flight crew and customer support team are very good but senior management including the CEO are the worst and should be fired without question. It is their policies and greed that has destroyed this once amazing airline. Worst part is that the crew has to take the abuse from the customers.
Reviewed April 20, 2024
Not recommend, change scheduled on us to many times. This time return flight delayed by 12 hours. No form of compensation for disagreements caused by this. You never get a reason for why they did this.
Reviewed April 7, 2024
Air Canada's lack of customer support and adherence to their own terms and conditions left me deeply dissatisfied. Despite their promise to rebook on another Star Alliance airline when necessary, they insisted on routing us through multiple connections, leading to a missed connection and a 24-hour delay. Their inadequate compensation of a $15 meal voucher for breakfast in a hotel which didn't cover the costs exemplifies their disregard for the passenger. I'll never choose Air Canada again and strongly discourage others from booking with them. #AirCanadaFail
Reviewed April 6, 2024
Worst airline in Canada! Choose another. They don’t care about their customers and your complaints will be meet by someone who thinks they can speak English. We were treated terribly and the employee smirked and egged on tired and angry passengers.
Reviewed April 5, 2024
Air Canada is the WORST airline - EVERY SINGLE time I fly you delay me getting to where I am going - this time by at least 2 hours - I will never fly you again if I can help it - Westjet is FAR superior to you - in fact as a Canadian - it's embarrassing you use the name Canada in your name - you should be ashamed!!
Updated review: April 5, 2024
I was contacted by the company, who gave me a full credit, no penalty. I upped my rating, but it was still like pulling teeth to get them to understand.
Original Review: April 5, 2024
I booked a flight on the phone with an Air Canada representative. Earlier that day, I spoke with another rep, just to get information as I continued to research hotels and transportation. He told me NOT to book "basic" because if you had to cancel, you lose your money, and I should book "standard" because you get a credit. Later that evening, I called in to actually book, and I found the representative quite nice and helpful. When we went to book, he told me he was booking me on "basic." I stopped him and told him that I was told to book "standard" because supposedly you get a credit.
The rep confirmed that this was true, but that I would NOT get a refund. I told him I understood, but that if something happened, a credit was fine, since I would still want to take the trip, albeit at a later date. And because of this info, I did not buy flight cancellation insurance through my bank. Three weeks before flying, I injured myself and could not walk. It was not getting much better as my flight date approached, so I saw I had to cancel. I called in to cancel, because for some reason, I could not do that online. When I spoke with that rep, she told me that when I re-book, I will be charged a penalty of $100 each way, plus tax.
This was the first I had heard of this. And when I booked, it never occurred to me to go to the Air Canada site to re-check the information I was given, because I trusted what I had been told. I used the Air Canada online form to dispute this, and heard from a "special assistance representative" who told me that their policies were online, and that I was not entitled to a refund. I emailed back, again letting her know that I was not looking for a refund, but the credit I was told I would get, and that I booked over the phone. She finally emailed back, again re-iterating their policies, and that their position was firm and final, and that she would not acknowledge any further correspondence from me.
I even told her when I called, and the name of the rep I spoke with, because possibly she could find the recording of the call and re-check, but she was uninterested. I am now out $226. As someone on disability, money is always tight, and this trip took me 2 years to save for. This from a company that made 2.24 billion in profit last year. I will continue to fight this, but am amazed that they do not take any responsibility for the information I was given by the booking rep.
Reviewed April 4, 2024
Lost our large suitcase and infant car seat coming home. Though they tracked down the car seat, they could not find our large suitcase containing all of our belongings, including things needed for infant care. A friend of ours was able to find our bag at the airport we had departed from and then informed Air Canada. We were without our large suitcase for a long period of time and had to spend over $700.00 while we waited for our suitcase. It has been over a month since we have made a claim with Air Canada for these expenses and no one from Air Canada is getting back to us. Very poor handling of our claim and we are still out $700.00!
Reviewed April 3, 2024
This airline was very disappointing. From the airplane itself to the staff. My flight number 4994, they gave me a flight time that was at 6:01pm but they changed my flight to 4:30pm without giving me a notice nor an email about it, which is very upsetting since I didn’t want my flight to be stressful. After getting to the airport and finding this out, I had to talk to the staff about this and they transferred me to a different airline even though I was supposed to be with them. The airline that they transferred me to United airline. Once I got on the flight with United airline right from the beginning the staff was very off putting with me. My English isn’t the best but I know when someone is giving me attitude and is being rude with me.
I have really bad heart issues, I even had open heart surgery, so when I asked them for water midway through the flight they told me just to wait when the flight is over, even though there was still an hour left of the flight. I was very upset with this since I told them my issue and they still ignored that fact. My whole flight was stressful which should have been an easy flight since I’m only flying from Chicago to Ontario. Overall this whole situation would have not happened if Air Canada would have emailed me the right time to my flight and not changing it without notifying me, since my paper did say that my flight was at 6:01pm.
Reviewed April 3, 2024
After some complaints that I won't bother to go into here, Air Canada offered me a 25% discount on my next trip anywhere, valid for myself and anyone else flying with me, for the next 3 years. Wow, more than I ever would have expected. Completely happy. BUT when I tried to use the promo code, it said that I couldn't use it now or in any days around my chosen day. Problem is that they don't tell you when you CAN use it. The very same thing happened to me about 10 years ago. Received a promo code, tried to use it, and no luck. No available dates for its use, apparently. Ever. The only reason I tried with Air Canada again is because it had a direct route that I wanted. But it's cheap, the flight attendants can be heard complaining about their jobs, they're rude, and on top of that, they lie to you. Help us out, WestJet! We need you to expand your international routes.
Reviewed March 31, 2024
This is the worst service I have ever received from an airlines. They kept giving me the round around, calling different departments with no answers. First of all, the worst part was the flight attendant in Rome to YYZ. We had asked for priority exiting because we had a connecting flight to SEA (AC543). The flight attendant was aware that I was traveling with my husband who needed wheelchair assistance. She was very hesitant when I asked for priority exit and she told me that our flight was on time and that it shouldn't be a problem for us to connect and that we didn't need priority exiting. We took her word for it. When we landed in YYZ, we needed a wheelchair. We ended up waiting for a wheelchair (approx 15-20 minutes). Which I don't understand why the wheelchair wasn't there already when we landed. Then we got transported 3x to get to the US connection security checkpoint.
At that time, our flight was already boarding! No one could find out how long the other side would take to get someone to wheel him to our gate. I had to push the wheelchair myself and it was so far to the gate and it was very confusing. I was very tired and pissed off that I was put in this situation. It shows me Air Canada has little regard for people who have disabilities. No preparation ahead of time and made us do all the run around. We barely made the flight on time. If we didn't stop to tell an agent to hold the gate doors, we would have missed it. My other complaint is our luggage. Which you can image what happened there! Overall AC should be ashamed of themselves!
Reviewed March 29, 2024
Again on return in Pearson Airport after checking in and security checks to boa at 3. 45 pm announced a two hour delay, This was not the only time this happened to me, I had previously disappointed experience as well multiple times, so I really and strongly am disappointed and frustrated with this airline and don't suggest using this airline.
Reviewed March 27, 2024
Had an 8 o'clock direct flight from Miami to Montreal. The flight was first delayed by 8 hours then cancelled completely. They switched us for a flight with a layover in Toronto. From then on they gave us vouchers for food at Miami, but no restaurants would accept them because AirCanada was not paying the restaurants afterward. The flight from Miami to Toronto was on time, but the flight from Toronto to Montreal was delayed AGAIN. I'm currently writing this review while waiting for my plane. I have been in airports for 15 hours for a 3.5 hour direct flight I paid.
Reviewed March 16, 2024
I tried booking a flight online and used a credit I had but when I went to pay the balance with my credit card I had to enter a code but did not receive one from my bank so could not complete my payment. I called Air Canada and was on hold for 20 minutes before I spoke to a customer service agent. She found my booking then put me on hold and then the call was disconnected. She did not call me back to complete the transaction. I tried to complete my booking online again but got a message the credit I had was now depleted even though my booking did not go through. I called Air Canada again and waited another 20 minutes and the next agent said I will have to wait until they reinstate my credit which can take up to 2 weeks. In 2 weeks the flight I was booking will have doubled. All because the 1st agent disconnected me and did not bother calling me back.
Reviewed March 12, 2024
A flight was cancelled due to "mechanical" issues. I was never contacted or rebooked on a new flight, I had to do this myself and it took over an hour and a half. Additionally, there were limited options to depart and all departures added over 24 hours to my travel, with travel to a new location that required a hotel night stay, transportation, and meals. We also purchased upgraded seats. They emailed back and offered NO, yep you heard that right, NO refund for anything. I would not recommend this airline to anyone! I have traveled with a lot of different airlines, I work in the international field. This was the worst experience and will not use them ever again.
Reviewed March 11, 2024
Air Canada is literally delayed every. Single. Time. I fly with them. It's as consistent as the sun rising in the East. Unbelievable. They were even rated as the most tardy airline earlier this year yet still continue to have these issues. It's truly appalling. I fly about 40 times per year for work and need an alternative.
Reviewed March 4, 2024
My wife and I had a horrible experience with the food. A prison food probably is way better. Worst airline ever. The flights are always delayed. Horrible. We are paying a lot to get the worst treatment ever.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2024
I had a flight that was scheduled to leave at 5:30 AM and I ended up leaving at 9:00 PM from Saskatoon and getting to my destination 15 hours later than scheduled. I did not get any food or transportation vouchers, and very little information was shared by Air Canada. The messages were saying it was a weather issue in the morning, which was not the weather since 2 West Jet aircraft were taking off and Air Canada aircraft was not appropriate for the weather which was forecasted days before. So, don't blame the weather for bad operational processes on your end (do better and own your mistakes, Air Canada!!).
I was rebooked to flight AC 1936, which was also canceled because the aircraft scheduled for this flight was unavailable (print of the message attached). How can a scheduled flight not have an available aircraft for it? Then, I was rebooked to flight AC 7681 (for 6:05 PM), which got delayed many times due to the incompetence of Air Canada until we left around 9:00 PM. Once in the aircraft, it smelled bad, it was dirty, my seat was not functioning well, there was no food available to purchase from the menu, and the crew seemed pulled at the last minute and were not very prepared (in addition to the aircraft not being loaded with what is needed for the flight).
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2024
Recently I read a report in the news that Air Canada is the worst airline in Canada due to their delays and cancelations. I'm the type of person that takes every information with a grain of salt, therefore I didn't think much of it. But boy! Was I wrong! Now I can confidently tell you from personal experience that Air Canada is the worst Airline in the world. It's not even close. I fly a lot and I used a lot of other airlines, but with Air Canada, rock bottom is an understatement, I mean, even airlines in low income countries are far better than AC. At least they have better customer service. Air Canada is terrible in ALL metrics, I don't have enough words to describe it.
They wanted to offer me 20% off my next flight, and I was like, "Are you kidding me? I wouldn't fly Air Canada again even if it's free." Except it's an emergency and an evacuation, I don't see myself ever stepping on their flights ever again, it's that bad. I'll make other posts about my specific experience, but if you're contemplating Air Canada, don't. It's not worth the cost.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2024
Very smooth Landing. Normally I'm afraid of Landing, but this pilot made a very smooth Landing and take off. I wish I can always travel when he is a pilot. He deserves a big compliment. He is the best pilot.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2024
We encountered a significant change in our flight plans returning to the US from a trip to Canada. Due to a "technical issue" delay they were going to reroute us through 2 additional airports, including an overnight stay with no guarantee of room availability. After 1 hour of working with a customer service rep, we were booked on an alternate itinerary for an 4+ hour delay to our final destination. We made a claim on the website for the delay and received a response that we were not eligible because the flight delay was less than 3 hours. Our actually delay was 4.5+ hours and when I responded to the customer service rep with this info, I received not further communication. I also sent 3 follow up emails without any response from customer service. We will no longer fly Air Canada. No wonder they rank worst of North American Airlines on on-time arrivals - **.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2024
Air Canada lost my luggage for two months even though I had an air tag and called multiple times telling them the exact location. I had an 18-day trip where all my son’s clothes and toiletries were missing and they told me whatever I purchased would be reimbursed. Now after the fact they refuse to compensate me anything even though I filed the claim exactly as required with proof of purchases sending the receipt thay are all time-stamped and show the location. They will not tell me why they denied my claim, only that they are not changing their mind. I will never use them again nor will I recommend them. I now see why they are rated so low. Awful company.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2024
I was traveling from Toronto to Punta Cana, and Punta Cana to Toronto. With 4 kids, my wife all together 6 people. I have 1 year old girl and 2 years old son. 11 and 9. So from Toronto to Punta Cana I got boardings online, my daughter 1 year old we took on lab, from Punta Cana to Toronto, I ask on the desk to give me baby bassinet. The guy name Carlos ask me I give you and he was asking money from me, I don’t get that why, he all of us give the boarding on row 40B C, D, E, G, again my kid become sick, it’s a fraud airline.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2024
Last 4 flights delayed because they don’t have crew and pilots, missed 2 connecting flights. Weather and uncontrollable circumstances are one thing but this is ridiculous. Fly with anyone else if possible.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2024
I had sent home boxes of Lindt and many other chocolates. Most of the boxes upon arrival were found half empty. This is very cheap conduct. It's just not chocolates that I sent from far away.. there is lots of thoughts and loved packed. Imagine you receive a package touched and played around by some stranger. Please pay them enough so they could buy their own stuffs and stop stealing from others' boxes.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2024
Air Canada and Aeroplan do not offer customers a standard method of upgrading from one class of service to another. I spend over an hour on hold and could not get a straight answer to questions on upgrades. Not acceptable!
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2024
I had a connecting flight in Montreal arriving from Milan late already 1:30 hours due to a mechanical problem which I have a proof from a friend working at Air Canada, informed attendant that I am a doctor and I have 2 surgeries on Monday morning but before landing on first plane I found out that they cancel my ticket already before landing and they already prepared an hotel for next day flight, begged them to let me catch the second flight which I still have 45 minutes but all attendants were ignoring my request which results in losing my scheduled surgeries. Patients were specially prepared for Monday morning and the worst is they didn’t allow me to have another flight with another airline and the one they got me in second day it’s not a direct flight but also has a transit plus they don’t know where are my bags because I got 3 different answers.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2024
I called Air Canada to make a number of changes to a very complicated ticket with an imminent departure. Sabastian was able to do everything I needed in 10 minutes. That’s what I call customer service. With a smile.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024
Airline left behind our luggage both ways in different countries we transited from. Moved us from our paid for selected seats, had no regard to needs of disabled passenger. Came home two days ago, still do not have my disability equipment. It took us over 30 hrs to travel, only 3 of which was due to weather delays. We were denied boarding in Frankfurt because the airline said we did not check in for the flight which was our connecting flight. We are seniors and one of us is disabled. The promised wheelchair service was not always made available. Conflicting instructions at Montreal airport made walking without my walker was plain torture. We are home now, without any of our 3 piece checked luggage one of which is the walker. Both of us are sick.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2024
Our family experiences with Air Canada have been extremely poor and completely unacceptable for the year 2023 as well as recent 2024 flights. We were bumped from ticketed and confirmed seats on Business 4x in 2023. You can never be sure that you will actually board your ticketed flight. They sent us less than our cost of our ticket, they sent us - flight passes as well as a e-transfer that we could not utilize because Air Canada did not include a password to claim the e-transfer. How a company can stay in business running it this way is quite unbelievable. But you know how - THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT created this travel monopoly where the customer is always disappointed because this company cannot get their stuff together. When you call in to Air Canada they say "Fly with Confidence" are they absolutely delusional?
Currently my 18 yr old daughter is standing in a line, 40 people deep, one desk open to get a baggage ticket because the baggage kiosks are not working. She has her ticket and seat but can get a baggage ticket. There isn't any help, staff and if there is one person that person is extremely unhelpful and rude. Air Canada said they were hiring more staff - Where are the employees? I swear not to use this airline anymore - I will use Jet Blue, American, United any other airline. So sad I am a Canadian and I can't use my country's airline with confidence.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2024
This was the worst of all trips with Air Canada. For a price of $3.5k and a trip of 16.5 hrs it's really sad to see the facilities offered and there is no comfort at all. Painful seating, pathetic food and staff feel as if they are more privileged than the passengers with the attitude they show is really below par for any firm providing customer services. Hopefully airlines improve their services for the price they charge which seems to have almost tripped from pre COVID times but service quality has degraded to be even rated as a international carrier. So disappointed with the airlines.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2024
At AirCanada. Sorry to bring up this here, but the quality of customer service has gotten very disappointing from last couple months, My pregnant wife and myself had to cancel or try to get credit for flight on 26 Jan 2024 because due to medical reason in her pregnancy, there are some serious complications for her while travelling long flight so her doctor, wanted her to avoid flight, So we tried to call customer service several times even within Canada but the way staff responded felt like they had no idea about giving a future flight credit or to help a regular customer during a medical emergency, I thought I will have hard time with KLM flight to get credit but surprisingly KLM overseas staff was more understanding and resolved the issue for giving us future credit in minutes, Whereas for Air Canada, I had to go through my online account myself and figure out the credit, even after talking to 3 different customer care representatives. My contact will be (**).
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2023
Very bad. Wasted the whole damn day try to book. Waited on the phone for 1 hour all the five times I called. When finally somebody called me back. They hung up. Never called back. Called them again. Another hour waiting and nothing. Stressful.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2023
My mother in law was very well taken care on today flight AC 1003 at 3:05 from Fort Lauderdale to Montréal. I want to thank everyone that took care of her, upon departure until arrival. It’s an excellent service for anyone requiring wheelchair assistance. We are 100% satisfied. Thank you all.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2023
I wish I could leave a ZERO star review. They lost my luggage damaged and STOLE from the one they returned to me. Very unprofessional. When I contacted customer service, they ignored me, hung up on me and closed my case. To this day, I have not received an email response despite emailing them more than 10 times. They owe me 2 grand in reimbursements and should reimburse for my baggage fees but instead they keep running their scam. I filed with BBB, even though they aren't part of it and I intend to share with anyone and everyone I know to AVOID AIRCANADA LIKE THE PLAGUE.
They are scammers and thieves. I had a work trip where I purchased new, designer items and they stole those out of my bag when it was returned to me. The other bag I never got back. Unbelievable and they told me they would compensate me and gave me the amount to spend, 1200 USD then they deny it and refuse to giv