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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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- Inconsistent baggage handling
- High fees for changes and cancellations
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Reviewed May 3, 2025
Cancelled flight to Paris. No vouchers or rebookings. Left to figure it all ourselves. Lost a day of our honeymoon and a hotel with no help from anyone and no chance Air Canada compensates us for any of it. Would've given no stars.
Reviewed May 2, 2025
Story of flight AC 124 from Vancouver to Toronto. 8 hour delay, flight delayed twice to 8 then 10 pm from 5:30 pm. First delay was apparently due to technical issue and then second due to high air traffic for 2 hours due to which a replacement plane couldn’t get to us on time - go figure! Finally got on a plane and then sat there for an hour waiting for a pilot - who boards a plane without a pilot????
Then came the technical issue due to which the plane had to now stay in Vancouver overnight for maintenance. Then after passengers requested we get an announcement then we get de planed at what was 3 am Toronto time! Imagine how exhausted everyone was. Oh yes they did hand out water and a CHOICE between Kit Kats, cookies and chips but god forbid you asked for two of the options you were refused and politely told if there are leftovers only then will we get two items. This is at midnight and passengers are sleepy, exhausted and hungry! They couldn’t afford giving us an extra packet of chips.
Regardless they thought these lame snacks will magically make our concerns all better and we will let them torture us more with a smile on our face because we got chocolates! Then we get moved to another plane a finally reach home 8 hours later than we were supposed to. Ridiculous communication, service and lack or responsibility as expected from what now seems like a third world airline. I’m also sure just like my lost baggage claim I will get a standard and useless response because this airline knows nothing about customer service or how an airline is run. Oh I did try to submit a claim and got a response that I need to wait three days before submitting a claim!! So expecting we will all get busy and forget or won’t be as mad three days later and will let this all go. Spare yourselves and choose West Jet instead or any other airline!
Reviewed April 30, 2025
I flew from Heathrow airport to Toronto on 28th April 2025, the flight was punctual, excellent staff, on board food, drink and atmosphere was great. Special thanks to Cyrus 902042, who was very much customer service focused team incredible Ace. He supported me to carry my hand luggage to the seat as I have dislocated shoulder. He was very caring, supportive to all passengers who asked for any help and support. Incredible, outstanding character, thanks to Air Canada for choosing such wonderful influential and inspiring staff. My seat was no 60k from Heathrow to Toronto, Bharat **.
Reviewed April 23, 2025
I unfortunately had to use Air Canada for a return flight from San Francisco, the flight was delayed due to weather in Toronto. My trip was delayed another 7 hours + on top of the layover of 4 hours + on a very long trip returning from Australia. I had arrived in San Francisco at 11 am in the morning after traveling at that point for over 24 hours. After numerous notifications of 1st an hour then 2 then 3 then it was cancelled altogether. I had booked a window seat when checking in at beginning of my trip, only to lose it at the San Francisco location due to the boarding pass being reprinted. I asked the Gate desk staff at the boarding gate to "please put me back in my original seat", only to be told they couldn't!
Their attitude was TOO BAD SO SAID, nothing they could do. Then I asked, "What is Air Canada was doing for this inconvenience?" They gave me I food voucher credit for $30, Big Deal! I'm lucky to have gotten 2 apparently! One doesn't even cover anything. I couldn't lie down anywhere, it was freezing cold in the lounge at the gate and I couldn't leave the Airport as we didn't know how long the delay would be, or if they were sending another plane the same day? My flight didn't leave until after 11 pm that night! While waiting, I received an email from Air Canada saying to respond with the details of the flight and to submit a claim for flight disruptions which I did, and received responses back saying they wouldn't do anything in the way of compensation for all this Terrible Service!!
The Air Canada staff in San Francisco were extremely rude!! Just before we were boarding after all the delays, they told us that the cabin baggage was limited as the plane was full to capacity! And they need people to check cabin baggage, they told us it was being strictly enforced, even our duty-free will be checked! If you had more than 1 piece or if you have a slightly larger carry-on that fits in the bin, it would be taken off you and checked! This Airline Needs to seriously improve their customer service and replace some of their staff who understand what customer service is! I will never fly this Airline again Ever! Go Elsewhere would be my recommendation. Terrible, avoid this Airline at all cost!
Reviewed April 23, 2025
Whilst my flying experience with Air Canada has been mostly good, getting in touch with their customer service for the simplest request has proven impossible. Despite using my Aeroplan log in, the site still requires all information already available to them, including details of the flight, also available to them. Having followed the laborious process and submitted a request, there has been no response. The automatic response provides a link back to the generic site, without a way of following on the provided case number. The telephone system is even worse, with useless options, very bad voice recognition, non-functioning menu options, and ludicrously long wait time. And the request? They forgot to email me a baggage receipt.
Reviewed April 15, 2025
We went to Toronto for 3 days visit. We were scheduled to take Air Canada flight AC8882 at 5:20 PM on Mon, March 31 from Toronto to Newark. At about 3:00 PM, we got a notification that the flight is 30 minutes delayed because they needed to change the aircraft. Then about 4:00 PM, we got another notification that flight is delayed by 1 hour due to technical issues. Then about 5:00 PM, we got another notification that flight is delayed by another 30 minutes because they completing unscheduled aircraft maintenance! Then at about 7:00 PM, we got another notification that flight is delayed by 1 more hour due to weather conditions. Then another notification came at about 8:00 PM that flight is delayed to 10:00 PM due to weather condition. Finally at 9:00 PM, they informed that the flight is cancelled and they will rebook the passenger for next day. It was a horrible day for us. We promised that we will never fly on Air Canada again!
Reviewed April 14, 2025
My recent experience with Air Canada on an international round-trip from Tampa to Japan was nothing short of disastrous, exposing alarming flaws in their passenger tracking systems and customer service protocols.
The Good: A single employee named Miyuki at Haneda Airport who spent two hours trying to help us. The planes themselves were standard and got us to our destinations when we were allowed to board.
The Bad: On our return journey from Tokyo to Tampa, Air Canada claimed my friend "never boarded" the original flight from Tampa and had been completely erased from the return itinerary. This was despite the fact that she:
- Physically traveled on all outbound flights- Passed through multiple passport checkpoints
- Purchased in-flight WiFi
- Had a paper boarding pass
- Was even approached by a flight attendant during the first flight
The Ugly: After two hours of their ** representative attempting to help, their "solution" was forcing us to purchase an entirely new ticket at $1,364.64 USD with only a verbal promise of a future refund. When contacted afterward, they stated it could take up to 30 days just for a response, continuing to insist she never boarded despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Security Concerns: This experience raises serious questions about Air Canada's passenger tracking capabilities. If a passenger can physically board multiple international flights while the system shows them as "not present," what does this say about their security protocols? The manifest should have shown a discrepancy if she truly hadn't boarded, yet this apparent issue went undetected across multiple flights.
Resolution: Their approach of making us pay for a new ticket appears designed to avoid Canadian compensation penalties that would apply for inappropriately denied boarding. Their social media team has been dismissive and unhelpful.
Bottom Line: Avoid Air Canada for international travel. While mistakes can happen with any airline, it's their handling of the situation—making customers front significant money for their system errors and being dismissive when called out—that makes this experience particularly egregious.
Tips: Film yourself, when legally allowed, in the airport, the gate number, walking through the gate, and while on the airplane. Maybe buy a cheap (if there is such a thing) item on the airplane, ideally alcohol where they may have to card you, as proof that you were on that flight. Show your face and talk to the camera. They will probably still reject you, but at least you'll have solid proof for a small claims court trial. It's ridiculous to have to do this, but I will certainly do it myself for the next flight (which WON'T be on Air Canada!).
Reviewed April 12, 2025
While safety is the most important factor in rating an airline, and Air Canada is excellent in this respect, the little lapses in customer care can be irritating and make me wonder about how much attention is given to the big issues. A month ago we flew from San Diego to Toronto in Business Class. The flight was great, but we left a pouch of cables and adaptors in the compartment between the seats. As soon as we realized this we reported it to the Air Canada Lost Item website. We gave all the details we could. Someone must have found the bag -- if it was a cabin cleaner, there should be some system to tag and return lost items to customers. Apparently not. We get weekly automated emails saying they haven't found it. We paid a lot of money for that trip and it should Include returning misplaced items. So, I'm rating the customer service, not the flight itself.
Reviewed March 25, 2025
This airline will always cancel you, they are the worst airline and the worst customer service you ever met in the airport, I got canceled multiple times with them when I was sitting on my chair by the gate and waiting to board, same happened today and a few weeks ago. I don't recommend anyone flying with AIR CANADA, they are known as bad attitude and always have cancelations.
Reviewed March 24, 2025
Customer Relations Air Canada
Hello, I am writing to formally address a series of issues and significant inconveniences my family and I experienced during our recent trip with Air Canada, which began on March 7, 2025. Unfortunately, our journey was far from the standard of service we had come to expect from a reputed airline like Air Canada, and I feel compelled to bring the following matters to your attention. Our originally booked flight from Brisbane to Vancouver, with a connecting flight from Vancouver to Toronto, was canceled due to weather conditions in Australia. While I understand that weather-related disruptions are often unavoidable, the rebooking process and subsequent experience were deeply disappointing and frustrating.
First, we were rebooked on a series of flights with multiple different airlines. This change resulted in significant inconvenience and discomfort, as we were downgraded from Premium Economy class, which we had originally booked, to Economy class on two out of the three legs of our journey. This downgrade was neither communicated to us in advance nor was there any attempt to compensate for the loss of the upgraded seating class, which we specifically chose for comfort on long flights.
Second, I had made a request for a vegetarian meal in advance of our flights. To my dismay, my dietary request was not forwarded to any of the airlines involved in our itinerary, including Air Canada for the Tokyo to Toronto leg and Japan Airlines for the Sydney to Tokyo leg. As a result, I was left without an appropriate meal for the majority of the trip and had to survive on a small fruit and salad selection. This oversight not only caused unnecessary discomfort but also highlighted a failure in communication and service.
Additionally, we faced an 11-hour layover at Sydney Airport. While I appreciate the logistics of air travel, we were informed that we could not stay in the airport for this extended period. This left us with no choice but to book and pay for a hotel stay, along with the associated costs for transit and meals during the layover. Given the length of the delay and the lack of assistance provided, this extra financial burden was extremely frustrating.
Lastly, our seat preferences, which were an important aspect of our booking, were completely disregarded. The lack of attention to such details only compounded our overall dissatisfaction with the service. As loyal customers of Air Canada, we expected better handling of this situation, especially when it comes to communication, compensation, and the quality of service. We sincerely ask for an explanation of how these issues could have been avoided and how Air Canada intends to address the inconvenience we have experienced. The lack of support and the failure to meet the expectations set by both your airline and the premium services we paid for is unacceptable. I tied multiple times reaching out to the air canada support team including at the airport, by phone, writing on their site(web form) but have not even heard a single response
Reviewed March 23, 2025
Lost our luggage then made lots of promises then simple scammed us and never kept a single promise. Liars and fraudsters thus the 1 star review. Made good for sending our bags to Canada rather than Sydney Australia.
Reviewed March 22, 2025
When you have a monopoly you can do whatever you want. Sharing our family’s story - Air Canada & Air Canada Vacations Experience leaving Cancun. We are a family of 4. Plane did not leave due to a mechanical problem Allegedly - The air conditioning in one section of the plane was not working. Flight attendants did not think it would prevent us from leaving. We waited 2 hours for the fix/determination that they would leave. This would mean we would miss our connecting flight. As it was set up by air Canada vacations they would know the inevitable consequences of the delay. In order to contact and make advance communication with our work, families, travel agent in Halifax and set up a hotel for the overnight in Montreal, we had had to pay $24 to get internet on the plane. We arrived. Stayed the night in Montreal. Air Canada did pay upfront for the hotel but we had to take care of meals.
Vouchers for a few restaurants in the airport were provided, but of course closed and only restaurants at the airport, not at the hotel or area where the hotels were (several in one area). Next day flight was not leaving until 1:00 pm and although we paid for upgraded seats on the original flight we were jammed into regular seats on the new flight. My wife and I missed a day of work. Our children missed a day of school. We paid for additional meals not covered, since we were waiting around during the delay caused by the faulty plane. We paid for seat upgrades we did not receive. We paid for an additional day of parking in the the parking garage at the Halifax Airport. We submitted for the legal compensation that Air Canada or any airline is obligated to pay, when a plane is down due to the fault of the airline. We received the following explanation to deny the claim.
Dear Michael,
Thanks for contacting us about your request for compensation due to your flight disruption.
We've reviewed your booking and we’ve confirmed that the root cause and the most significant contributing factor of your delay was due toThis flight was delayed due to unforeseen maintenance that does not include scheduled maintenance or mechanical problems identified during scheduled maintenance.
In accordance with the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, a delay caused byThis flight was delayed due to unforeseen maintenance that does not include scheduled maintenance or mechanical problems identified during scheduled maintenance.
is determined to be within our control but required for safety-related reasons and you are not eligible to receive any compensation. Learn more about your rights when there is a flight disruption.
While this may not be the answer you are looking for, we apologize that you were not able to get to your destination at the originally planned arrival time. Please know that we are committed to serving you better the next time you fly with us.
Sincerely,
Air Canada
The trouble I have with this is the low standard that Air Canada Vacations holds them to when it comes to logistics involving families and individuals. We trusted a company that advertises how great they are at handling the details. The reality is the company does not hold itself accountable to any standard of customer service and approaches customer experience on the defensive. No apology, no internet, no meal on the plane, no refund for the seat upgrades, no explanation of what the actual problem was. Just an email to say, "Fortunately your case fits into a grey area and although the government put rules in place due to our horrendous record of poor customer experience, we are able to skirt the guidelines in your case and not pay you anything."
Reviewed March 17, 2025
Consistently late if not cancelled flights. Currently sitting in Miami Airport waiting to board my flight after AC canceled our 10:30 pm flight last night at 12:30 am leaving 180 stranded and facing a single grinning flight attendant. Multiple incidents of lost luggage and constant lateness. Have experienced it all with Air Canada and I dread when I have to fly with them. As for Corporate Governance, clearly their Board doesn't care about customer experience as long as the business is profitable. A bad example of a major business that lacks core values and this is projected from the top down to very poor customer facing.
Reviewed March 13, 2025
Have you ever had a bad customer service. Well, Air Canada is that times ten. Incompetent customer care providing us with inaccurate information, and even lying to us that on our 27 hour delay, we can book a room and they will pay for it, later saying they are not paying because delay was beyond their control, is just mean thing to do. Unfortunately, they are the biggest carrier in Canada, but try to avoid them at all costs.
Reviewed March 11, 2025
I booked 2 seats at the same time with Air Canada 4 months ahead and received an agenda that reflected 2 people travelling together. When I checked in 24 ahead of departure I found we were seated in different parts of a flight with lots of empty seats at check and we were each surrounded by other filling seats. I had to pay $100 to switch both seats because neither had an empty seat beside it, but there were whole rows empty through the plane. This happened in both directions. This is nothing more than a blatant cash grab and a scam to not only have fees but to force on unsuspecting customers. In 40 years of travel I have never had this happen to me or anyone I know. Total scam.
Reviewed March 11, 2025
Horrible airline. Poorly maintained planes. Sitting once again delayed for over 2 hours as they hold us hostage in the plane. Nothing but lies and stories. They should teach a course on how to run the worst airline. There are airlines that charge a fraction of what air Canada charges and they operate better. Choose another airline and the odds are better that you will get to your destination on time.
Reviewed March 5, 2025
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Kevin, a customer service agent from Air Canada in Toronto, for his diligent and exceptional assistance. He went above and beyond to help my wife and me navigate the complexities of traveling overseas with our two cats. Kevin explored every possible option to ensure a smooth journey for us, demonstrating patience, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. His commitment to finding solutions truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for his support. We will be able to fly with our 2 beautiful cats in the plane cabin all throughout the trip. ❤️ Thank you, Kevin, for your dedication and for making our travel experience much less stressful. Air Canada is fortunate to have such a dedicated team member!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2025
My husband and I flew from Newark NJ to Kelowna, BC through Toronto on Dec 24. We had a 2hr layover in Toronto before our flight to Kelowna. There was plenty of time to get our bags on the flight to Kelowna. They did not make it. It took 6 DAYS to get our gear. Air Canada decided to reimburse us for 46% of our expenses (rentals, and ski clothing) with no explanation and no ability to speak with a human being. The Customer service is HORRIBLE.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2025
Air Canada kicked me off my flight while my bags stayed on board. Their excuse? ‘You were late.’ My proof? I was there BEFORE the deadline. Their ‘compensation’? A $150 coupon for a 6-hour drive, cracked suitcases, and a ruined event. This is robbery. I ended up driving my own car to New York City from Montreal. I asked to be compensated for the gas, food, parking, etc.. After multiple attempts to get a compensation, they sent me: "Air Canada does not offer vouchers or reimbursement for accommodations, meals, or other expenses incurred at a passenger's destination."
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2025
Air Canada and Pearson airport in particular seem to be unprofessional. I flew into Toronto on Wednesday evening a few days after the plane landing upside down incident. And there was a 3 hour delay from San Francisco because of maintenance. Then there was a delay because there was no one to plow in Toronto. Then no one to open the door from the plane to the terminal, then the passport sign in didn’t work. Then Pearson International Airport couldn’t get the door open to another flight arriving in Toronto. Very embarrassing for people who call themselves professionals.
To the pilots and crew who did get us there safety. Thank you very much. But to the crew and maintenance at Toronto International Airport. Very embarrassing. Especially after an accident that made international headlines. I understand these are minor problems but they do add up to a bigger picture of incompetence. Please. For the safety and peace of mind of your passengers both foreign and domestic. Do better.
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2025
Buyer be aware. Depending on which ticket you purchase you may not get a refund of anything more than the taxes on the flight. I canceled a flight Mid January for a flight scheduled in May and received only $160 back on a $1528 dollar flight. I am sure the seats will sell, so it seemed really unreasonable for me not to receive more of a refund than that. IF I had paid for the more expensive seats I could have possibly received a partial credit so please be aware of the refund policy. It was a bit discouraging to lose so much money AND they do not respond to BBB complaints so that is not an option. Very disappointing.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2025
We were to fly from Toronto to Calgary at 8:40am, then from Calgary by bus to Banff on snowboarding trip. Few hours prior to flight text and email, "flight cancelled", nothing since. We did try to call Air Canada since morning, no answer. Finally after 5pm, three hours twenty minutes of elevator music AC answer the phone. In extremely bad English wrong information given. "You can fly in less than 90 minutes AC 153 or there is nothing in next couple of days. Not sure when next flight available". We can't make it to the Airport from Whitby at that time, never mind security, luggage check etc etc. We did check on our own flight was delayed to 8:30pm, we did transfer tickets and made it on time. Flight was delayed few more times we left at 10:20pm.
Landed in Calgary, at 12:30 am we were informed that our snowboards, bindings, boots etc etc is lost. We did pay for hotel in Calgary (no transport to Banff at night), our hotel in Banff paid as well. Now, two day later, nobody has a clue were our equipment is. Not a word of compensation or apology. Absolute lack of information. What happens to decency? Work ethics? Empathy?
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2025
I had the worst experience during my travel from LAX to Toronto dated Feb 15. The flight was cancelled due to bad weather conditions in Toronto. I approached the male Air Canada employee at the check-in counter but referred me to the Philippine Airlines. I argued with the said employee as he doesn't want to entertain me though my connecting flight is with Air Canada. Then on he prepared my boarding pass dated Feb @ 10:55 Gate 62 seat 35A. He also gave me USD30.00 voucher but insisted I am not eligible for any hotel accommodations. Please note, the delays was almost 14 hours so I stayed at the airport chair, waited patiently for the possible flight. In addition, there were 2 travel updates. So that my original flight itinerary was Feb 15 @ 22:55 only happened at Feb 17 @ 00:56. Where is the good service??? I openly do not recommend Air Canada!
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2025
Airline changed my flight, moving departing flight same day as returning flight but 1 hour after the returning flight. How can I return before I arrive? Try not make change at its website, won't work. Try to call the number they provided on Air Canada website. It ask you to go back to website. I tried to wait on the phone. But over 40 minutes, nobody take the call.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2025
This airline is only bottom line driven. They have been provided a regulated advantage to operate in Canada and as a result get to neglect service levels, honest and forthright communications to customers, and don't do a good job of upkeep on aircraft. Too often I have been caught in delays, stuck on a plane due to an operational issue, or just told by staff that they don't know how to help. Try calling their Care center....they will never answer quickly. The government has been absolutely negligent in holding Air Canada's feet to the fire and making them accountable to their customers. It is ridiculous.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2025
My experience: First of all I am proud to be a Canadian, the best country on this planet. But the best country has a SUPER WORST Airline service called Air Canada. I mean the next time I will fly definitely NOT air canada. I will never fly with air canada. So, my recommendations will be avoid AIRCANADA. I actually feel bad to write something like that but the TRUTH has to be revealed. My experience is very very very bad...
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2025
Let me tell you, this airline is SUPER DIRTY!! (Have pictures to prove it too. 🤢) For long or short flights, they don’t ever clean the head seat/covers or the place where you eat!!! No to mention, the seats always have other people’s hair strands and crumbs (crumbs or etc) between the crease of the seats! And omggggg the washroom smells like piss when when you just boarded the plane!!!!
Flight attendants are always quick to dismissed your questions or help you!!!! They’re also NOT friendly at all!!! Bunch of cocky people that think they’re better than you!! Or that look down on you because you’re on economy and not first class!! SMH. 🙄 This is my utmost honest reviews from my experiences with AC!! Very disappointed!! Please review all your travelling standards for passengers to have a better and comfortable flight during all your flights!!!
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2025
Charged change fees that were more expensive than the original tickets. Company cares more about leeching money from its customers than providing a good experience. Company also is adding unnecessary fee for carry on bags in order to extract as much money from Economy passengers as they can
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2025
My worst experience ever in my flying years. I was travelling with my family from Hartford, CT, USA to Saint Johns New Foundland, Canada via Toronto Pearson International Airport on the 17th of August 2024. The inefficient staff from Hartford (CT) to the repeated delays at Toronto Airport was a nightmare to say the least. I was stuck in the airport for over 28Hrs with no help or compensation from Air Canada. Due to Air Canada mismanagement I had to pay extra for my hotel cancellation at Saint Johns. Coming back on the 30th of August 2024 I had a bad experience with a lady staff at the New Foundland airport. She made me take off the luggage belt citing safety. Two lady passengers ahead of me with similar straps were allowed to pass. Although I enjoyed my stay in New Foundland I would never fly Air Canada.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2025
This trip included one stopover and two legs. The first flight was from Brussels. The pilot announced that they were delaying the flight to allow for transferring passengers to make our flight. That decision meant that we lost our spot in the de-icing process (at the gate) and then lost our take off spot. We were two hours late departing.
We arrived in Montreal, and the ground personnel provided boarding passes to passengers who would not make their connections. (Positive) I was told that mine would be okay, and others were making the same connection. We cleared customs and made it to the gate 10 minutes before the gate was to close. Management had decided to send the flight EARLY. They closed the gate at 12:48 i.e. 12 minutes before the published time on our boarding cards (13:00 as per picture). This meant delays, rerouting through Toronto and more delays before arriving at my final destination. I was 10 hours late in arriving. Only once was I apologized to by a staff member. The rest of them blamed someone else. The actual flights themselves were reasonable, comfortable and safe. But management's decisions both in Brussels and Montreal and then in Customer Service, were horrendous and they refused to take responsibility for them.
The airline is liable to pay compensation. When contacted, they said that it was due to the weather. When I presented the trip facts, they NEVER responded to those facts. Instead of addressing the facts of the trip, the best I got was "Sorry you are not happy about our decision." I was not the only passenger to miss that flight due to management's decision to close the gate and send the flight early. This uncaring attitude is unworthy of Canada's major airline.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2025
My ID card was expired upon arrival to the airport. The lady at the counter said if I can come up with my valid photo ID within 40mins I can board the flight. I called my wife to bring my passport and went back to the counter to let them know my wife will be here within 30mins. The lady was like since we have took you off this flight because we were unsure if you would be able to make it. Canceled my ticket without my consent and since it was a basic ticket I wouldn’t even reschedule and lost all my money. Don’t fly with them. They are scammers.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2025
Multiple delays blamed on weather. Actual cause was a cancellation of incoming flight. Then airline continued with issue delay notices due to weather. In fact there was only one pilot which is the real reason for the delay, it’s one thing to be frustrated with flight delays but it’s another thing when you are lied to.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025
Our flight should be Jan 29, 2024 boarding time 7:20 pm departure 8:20 pm arriving Edmonton. 11:25 pm they keep delayed many times for no reason, pilot not appear, kids are tired, one 24 hours travelling from Middle East to Geneva then to Montreal, not even apology for us or any water. We are human beings. I’m going on, it’s 9 pm now, resolve issue, still the same, all passengers are mad and confused for this issue.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2025
Air Canada is deceiving and manipulating potential customers! First, at the end of December, Air Canada sent an email offering a promotional - it said: “It’s now or never to save in cash on flights to 180+ destinations worldwide, when you book by JAN. 14, 2025”. I have been checking prices every day for a flight for two people from Toronto to Tokyo on April 27 and back from Osaka to Toronto on May 7, and the prices varied from $2600CA to $3000CA.
Finally, on January 13, I managed to book 2 tickets in total for $2563CA. The day after that, out of curiosity, I wanted to check how much the price had increased and how much we saved! Moreover, to my surprise, the price not only increased, but also on the contrary decreased for 2 tickets by $100CA. And today, January 18, I check and see that 2 tickets cost $2348CA!!! That is $215CA cheaper than during the promotion period!!! I emphasize once again - this is a real deception and manipulation of potential clients! And why do we only have 24 hours to cancel a purchase without penalty, when in other relationships between sellers and clients there are at least 14 days, and sometimes up to 30 days to cancel a deal without penalty?
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2025
Review of Air Canada Flight AC056 (Toronto to Dubai, December 5, 2024). My husband and I had an extremely distressing experience with Air Canada on flight AC056 from Toronto to Dubai (Gate E80, seats 27B and 28B). We had booked separate flights—Toronto to Dubai with Air Canada and Dubai to India with Emirates—allowing a 7-hour layover in Dubai. Before traveling, we confirmed with both airlines that no transit or visit visa was required since our landing and departure in Dubai were within Terminal 3 and the layover was less than 24 hours.
However, when we arrived at Toronto Pearson Airport at 5:45 PM for our 9:50 PM flight, the check-in process turned into a nightmare. The staff at the desk, particularly one lady (of North Indian origin, speaking Hindi to another customer), was unreasonably rude and dismissive. She told us outright that we could not travel without a transit visa, ignoring our prior confirmation with both airlines. She refused to listen to us, demanded that we cancel our tickets and rebook with Air Canada for the entire journey, and even shouted at us when we tried to explain our situation. To make matters worse, this lady did not have a name card on her vest, making it impossible to identify her properly.
We reached out to Emirates customer service, and they reassured us that we did not need a visa under UAE immigration rules. The Emirates representative was even willing to explain this directly to the Air Canada staff. Unfortunately, the lady at the desk and her manager, Mr. **, both refused to engage with anyone from Emirates or even the Air Canada customer service team, who also confirmed over the phone that we were eligible to travel without a visa.
The situation only improved when Mr. **, a higher-ranking manager, intervened after seeing me in tears. He directed us to two other staff members for assistance. Despite the first lady’s efforts to interfere and discourage them, one of the staff members finally helped us. She informed us that we needed to make a payment to an agency in Dubai, Marhaba, to transfer our luggage from Air Canada to Emirates. After enduring nearly three hours of mental and emotional stress, we were finally allowed to board.
Upon arriving in Dubai, the Emirates office staff went above and beyond to resolve the issue. They transferred our luggage to the Emirates flight without charging any fees, showing professionalism and care that was sorely lacking in Air Canada’s service. While the flight itself was fine, the experience at the check-in desk was one of the worst I have ever encountered. The unprofessionalism, lack of empathy, and outright rudeness of the ground staff in Toronto left a lasting negative impression. The fact that the rude staff member was not wearing a name card adds to the accountability issues. Air Canada must train its staff to handle such situations with more knowledge and sensitivity. A simple willingness to communicate or listen could have saved us hours of unnecessary stress. Emirates’ outstanding service in Dubai was the only silver lining in an otherwise horrible ordeal.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2025
Our flight from Toronto (Pearson International Airport) on January 5, 2025 AC791 was supposed to depart at 4:00pm (Eastern time) but got delayed because they needed to clean the pistachio shells off the floor of the first class cabin (thanks to the asinine who did that). Right as we took off there was loud mechanical noises & a lot of gasoline fumes & people were coughing. After we were in the air for one hour and a bit, an announcement came on saying they were having a system failure & we need to head back to Toronto for a safety check! I thought safety checks were done BEFORE a plane took off?!!
A few minutes before landing, the stewardess announced that we were going to make an EMERGENCY LANDING & the emergency exit lights came on. Soon after, we landed & we saw the emergency crews/firetrucks came, did their check & then we went back to the gate. After that chaos kicked in. We were told to walk over to the next gate, which we did. Then they said the gate has changed again, to walk over to another Gate. Then they changed the gates 3 more times(& all this time not one wheelchair help was given to me). Later I couldn't walk anymore & requested a wheelchair from the customer service desk, & they couldn't find anyone to help, until someone showed up to help me & another passenger, which took forever. My poor young son had to push the wheelchair himself.
After five gate changes, we ended up at the final gate at around 9:30(EST) & all this while not ONE notification about gate changes was sent to me or more than one email about delays. After boarding the new plane, (which took off at 10:15pm EST) we had to wait another 1hour & 15 minutes to get something to drink & the prepaid food we ordered. I was dizzy, exhausted out of breath & furious. In the middle of all this chaos, we also left a small bag of our travel pillows at one of the gates & when I told the stewardesses they said they'll let someone know. I never saw my bag again.
When we finally landed in Los Angeles, we noticed that our bags were damaged. We made a report for both, but she only made one report! We got home at 2AMPST exhausted, dizzy & my son had school the next day & got only a few hours of sleep. This was NOT the first time this happened with Air Canada. Last year we were in the same scenario, minus the emergency landing. On top of all this, they didn't compensate our money neither last year nor this year & not for our luggages that they damaged for both times.
To whoever is thinking about flying with this garbage airline think twice about giving your money & business to an airline & a CEO (Michael Rousseau (Salary:$12.38 million/year)) who is a greedy bastard & cares only about money rather than the safety of his customer's lives & is running an unlawful business practice where they don't even report properly to the Canadian Transportation Agency, consider yourself warned. We will be pressing charges & have this bastard pay our money back. Also, whoever was on this flight AC791 from Toronto to Los Angeles (Jan.5, 2025) email the CEO himself & tell them you're going to press charges too. We clearly are owed money. I hope this helps anyone else that was on that flight & whoever is thinking about using this garbage Air Canada to fly in the future.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025
Worst trip. Ever. Started with my disabled mother being abandoned at the checkin in a wheelchair that was requested to get her to the gate. My daughter and I had to manage 3 carry-ons, her walker, and the wheelchair to get to the gate on time. Flight to Montreal over half hour delayed boarding. The plane was offboarding passengers when we were supposed to be boarding. Ended up 2 hours late to connecting flight due to onboard medical emergency, which was unpreventable. Airline had us rebooked prior to arriving in Montreal, which was great, however, it was 8 hours later and required a stop in Toronto.
We arrived in QC 12 hours later than planned, losing an entire day. In addition, talked into checking carry-ons from Montreal. Baggage didn't make it to QC until 7 hours after we got there. Return flight from QC to connection in Toronto cancelled. Rebooked for a flight 8 hours later. Arrived home 12 hours later than scheduled requiring an extra day of paid parking, and dog board. In addition, EVERY SINGLE flight was minimum 30 minutes delayed boarding. All but once was due to the plane's prior flight being late.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2025
Flight was delayed by 2:55 mins which would make us miss our cruise departure. We had to try and get on another flight earlier. Canada Air employee at the airport couldn’t help us with this, we needed to call Air Canada, tried to call Air Canada. Couldn’t get an agent on the line, had to wait for them to call back 60mins but we would miss boarding time. So we had to just purchase Another flight in hopes once Air Canada called us back we could sort it out. The only seats that was available was in business class for $2000.00. When Air Canada called back I had to wait again on hold for a very long time for them to tell us we are out of luck, they would not refund us on the original flight and no compensation for the new flight so had to pay 2535.00 for a one way flight from YVR to Lax. The customer service was horrible on the phone and at the airport, no one can help you.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2025
1.2/5 rating. That is worse than United Airlines' (UA') rating. I don't understand how they are still in business. [I originally booked my flight with UA, which they later canceled and rebooked me with AC.] With the exception of one male AC agent in Philadelphia where I began my trip to Casablanca with a layover in Montreal, I cannot think of anything good to say about AC. At first, the agent couldn't find proof that I had already paid for one checked bag, so he wanted to charge me $100.00. When I insisted that I had already paid for it thru ASAP Tickets, he rechecked the computer and found that I had already paid. Who would have known that this would be the 'highlight' of my AC experience. My flights to Casablanca were all delayed, which meant that the tour director and other tour participants had to wait for me at the airport in Casablanca.
Fast forward: Since UA had canceled my return flight, I was forced to book an extra night's hotel stay. I had not planned for that extra $100.00 charge when I originally planned the tour. I was unable to cut my trip short and depart a day earlier because I was part of a tour. Moving forward: When I arrived at the airport in Casablanca on my new departure date, I went to the AC counter to check in. Little did I know that I would be so humiliated and treated so unprofessionally. The male agent told me that I hadn't paid for the checked bag, and he told me that I would not be allowed to leave Morocco without paying $100.00. Unlike the gentleman in Philadelphia, he didn't really take the time to investigate to see whether or not I had already paid.
Looking back now, I realize that in that country, it was a 'cultural' thing, and he viewed me -- a woman ** -- as either questioning or challenging him and he wasn't having it. Although I was on the verge of a panic attack, that didn't faze him or his nearby male colleagues who were enjoying the manner in which he was mistreating me. [They took great delight in removing my suitcase from the weigh-in area as they continued to mock me and laugh among themselves.]
Since I had absolutely no desire to stay in Morocco any longer than necessary, I eventually paid a second time for the checked bag. [With the conversion rate, I actually paid $109.00 U.S. instead of $100.00.] To add injury to insult, although I was supposed to have been assigned an aisle seat because of leg surgery that I had had prior to the trip, he used his position to assign me a middle seat on that long flight from Casablanca to Montreal. Then when it was time to collect the boarding pass and board the plane, he had the audacity to say with a diabolical smirk, "Have a good flight."
Well, the nightmare didn't end there. I was physically and emotionally drained and sick the entire trip home. When it was time to disembark in Philadelphia, I asked the female stewardess if I had time to go to the restroom? I was so stressed out that I accidently left my pouch on the seat when I went to the restroom. It was in full view of the stewardess and her male companion. Well as I was inside, one or both of them robbed my money pouch that still had over $200.00 inside. I believe it was a partnership because when I tried to get out of the restroom, it seemed as if someone was holding the door shut. When I finally freed myself, the stewardess asked: "Are you all right?" When I returned to my seat which was in the last row, her male companion was standing in the aisle blocking me from going to my seat and retrieving my pouch.
Unfortunately, I didn't realize what had happened until after leaving the airport. So, thanks to United and Air Canada, in less than 36 hours, I lost over $400.00. I don't expect to get the money back that was in my pouch, but I do expect Air Canada, United Airlines and/or ASAP Tickets to reimburse me for the other $209.00 for the fraudulent checked bag fee and the extra hotel night's stay because of the original flight that they cancelled.
The sad part about this is that no one wants to listen to me and instead of reimbursing me, they keep saying that it was the other party's fault, not theirs. United Airlines even had the audacity to send me a message that the case was closed. Imagine that! I am so fed up with all this bureaucratic red tape. If they would just give me my $209.00 I would go away. However, I would not have been so careless with my pouch and ended up losing over $200.00 had I not been victimized by my earlier Air Canada ordeal.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2025
My trip on Dec. 29/24 from Deer Lake, Nl. to Toronto was nothing short of just bad customer service on Air Canada’s part. First of all, the flight left about 45 mins, late form Deer Lake. The plane was 4 seats across, 2 seats on each side with people cramped so badly. So uncomfortable. We arrived in Toronto and our luggage didn’t arrive with us. Waited over an hour and nobody announced that it was not arriving for pickup. A young man told me, otherwise I would have kept on waiting as was others. I then advised various other passengers and let them know their luggage would not be there either. I paid $50 for parking due to this oversight on Air Canada’s part. Received luggage next evening. This is just terrible customer service and an awful way to treat customers. There used to be a time when Air Canada was well known for their service but it don’t exist now.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2024
I will never travel by Air Canada again. Post covid cost cutting measures are understandable but the way they have done are ridiculous. On A flight Ac 43 on Dec 27, 2024 from New Delhi, breakfast served had only two small samosas and a poorly cooked meal after another six hours before landing. Even coke or a soft drink beverage was served in three portions from a can, water served in a 8 ounce glass. Crew members were rude. Felt as if I was travelling with a third world country airline carrier.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2024
I am deeply disappointed with my recent experience with Air Canada. Due to a sudden medical emergency that required surgery, I was unable to take my scheduled flight. Despite providing documentation from my surgeon outlining the situation, Air Canada refused to issue a refund or even offer a travel voucher. As a loyal customer, I expected more understanding and flexibility in such an extraordinary circumstance. Emergencies are unpredictable, and travelers should not be penalized for unavoidable situations, especially when medical documentation is provided.
This lack of empathy and rigid policy has left me frustrated and disheartened. I hope Air Canada reconsiders its approach to handling such cases in the future, as this experience has made me question my trust in the airline. I urge the company to prioritize customer care and adapt its policies to reflect compassion and fairness for travelers dealing with legitimate emergencies.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2024
I buy one way ticket to fly from Ottawa to Philippines, so the day of the fly I show up to check in but the lady there make a big deal and denies to me to board the plane because in her mind a Canadian citizen have to buy around trip ticket. She treat me so bad and make me lose the plane that day. I'm Canadian citizen and I can fly to many country because of that and I don't need to buy around trip because a worker in the airport think that Canadian citizen can not leave Canada if they don't have a return ticket. I left the next day but since then I think Air Canada is the worst, don't give proper trainers to employees. Another thing if you are traveling long way they don't give you same service like the other do.... Other airline give you unlimited food and drinks and Air Canada limited and sometimes nothing.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2024
Overbooked & screwed a trip to New Brunswick for over a day. Why take time off of work & pay too much for a ticket only to get scammed? What a waste of time & money! How are they able to get away with this & why do they constantly overbook?
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2024
I recently flew with Air Canada on my first trip to Europe, and the experience was nothing short of a disaster. What should have been an exciting adventure turned into a nightmare because of Air Canada’s complete lack of reliability, accountability, and customer care. The first major issue occurred when our connecting flight was delayed, causing us to miss our flight to Switzerland. Air Canada rebooked us on a new flight, but this left us stranded in Toronto for almost an entire day. Once we finally made it to Europe, the problems only continued. Our luggage was sent to a city we never even visited. It was lost for five days, and despite their repeated reassurances that we would get it “in no time,” it took far longer for the bags to be returned.
I had to wear the same clothes for days and, eventually, I gave up hope of getting the luggage back and bought new clothes. It was a humiliating and frustrating experience. What made everything worse was the complete lack of empathy from Air Canada staff. Not once did anyone offer practical solutions or acknowledge the stress we were under—especially since we arrived in freezing 30-degree weather with only the light clothing we’d flown in from Dallas.
When I got home, I submitted a claim for reimbursement for the necessities I had to buy during the five days without luggage. It’s been nearly a month, and I have yet to receive a single response from their claims department. I’ve sent multiple follow-ups, all of which have gone unanswered. To make matters worse, after 48 hours of no updates on our luggage, we were asked to fill out yet another claim form, which took over an hour to complete, listing every item in our suitcase and its value. Conveniently, after submitting that form, our luggage was “found,” but it still took several more days for it to finally arrive.
On top of all this, I paid extra for what was supposed to be premium service—Economy Plus—yet received subpar treatment and bottom-tier service the entire time. Air Canada has made it clear they don’t care about their customers, nor do they take responsibility for their failures. I will never fly with them again and strongly urge others to avoid them at all costs. This was, by far, the worst travel experience of my life. Air Canada’s incompetence and disregard for customer care is astounding, and they have earned my complete disdain.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2024
I had an extremely disappointing experience with Air Canada staff at Montreal Airport. After enduring a 12-hour international flight to reach Montreal, I approached the desk to request a time change for my connecting flight to Vancouver. The ticket had been booked at the wrong time by my conference host, leaving me with an 8-hour layover before another 6-hour flight.
After waiting for 2 hours, I was told I would be charged the full ticket price for the change. When I explained my situation, including being an invited conference participant, the staff responded disrespectfully, saying, "Air Canada is not a charity for passengers." This level of unprofessionalism and lack of empathy is unacceptable. I expected better understanding and customer care, especially given the circumstances. This experience has left me deeply dissatisfied with Air Canada's service.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2024
Air Canada is the worst airline in the history of our world. They are unresponsive and will not take responsibility for delays. I had over 5 hours delays in Oct from Toronto to Japan. My husband and I got on airplane then they told everyone to get off as they had to get another airplane. We had a performance to attend in Japan which we missed the entire show as we got there very late. I wrote to Air Canada to be compensated for such a long delay and for missing our show, plus we were exhausted but they refuse to answer me week after week when I wrote to them to ask for a response. I hate this airline and I would NOT recommend anyone to take this airline - they do not treat their consumers fairly.
They should be taking my complaint and request seriously but they just totally ignore me which is even more frustrating. I wish someone from AIR CANADA would just response to me for the headache, exhaustion, and missing more than 5 hours of life they caused us but they are too proud to even write back to me. HOW COULD they treat people like this! DO NOT FLY AIR CANADA!
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2024
For CHRISTMAS, I got a ticket, my receipt even says it is a "comfort" selection and they refuse to refund the cancelation, which is cancelled on time. They are crooks and scamming thieves as they claim it is because the ticket was originally selected as 'flex', but once I made the official selection and having paid extra for the seat, the computer won't correct it and so they are keeping my 400$.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2024
Awful airline and staff. Changing your flight without your knowledge. Making you sleep in airport because they changed it to a layover. Did not offer any assistance leaving us stranded in a foreign country.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2024
To begin with the airline messed up my boarding passes, hadn't done a proper security check despite apparently randomly selecting me for one and then sent me on my way with no passes for my other two connecting flights. Instead they gave me a duplicate of my first pass. Then they told me they suggested I go to departures instead of connecting for Vancouver to Toronto to Detroit which thankfully I ignored as to not miss my flights. Airline eventually recognised an error but didn't really explain or apologise for it. Almost didn't let me on to another flight and questioned me a bunch about my travel and flight times even after I had told them I was confused on my next flight time as I just got off the plane from one which was already delayed start by nearly 2 hours, and hadn't received an update until I reached the boarding of the next flight.
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2024
We were we told initially by the boarding staff that we were waiting for the flight crew. The second delay once we boarded we were told we were waiting for the pilot. Third time once the pilot was there we were told there we were waiting to takeoff. Then after more delay, Then and only then did the pilot come in and tell us there was a maintenance issue that was fixed back in Toronto which caused the initial delay.
Seems like we were given the runaround with a whole bunch of different reason why the plane was delayed. Then once I file for flight disruption reimbursement we were told it was within their control but a safety issue and we were not going to be reimbursed. They didn’t give us the safety reason why the plane was delayed just said it was an unforeseen maintenance issues. What was the actual safety issue? No one has once said what it was. Sounds like they are making this up. If as you say it was in your control then according your own website under flight disruption reimbursed 5. compensation we are each entitled to $400. We got a big fat $0.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2024
I recently had a highly disappointing experience with Air Canada. I arrived at Ottawa airport three hours before my flight to Toronto, only to face a delay without any explanation. When I finally reached Toronto, I missed my connecting flight because there wasn't enough time to get through security. Air Canada offered me another flight with an extra connection, which I accepted. However, that flight was also delayed by an hour due to maintenance issues. This led to me missing yet another connecting flight, resulting in being stuck in another city for a day. The series of delays and lack of clear communication were incredibly frustrating. I will never fly with Air Canada again.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2024
Air Canada charged my credit card twice for my seats. On hold for 35 mins only to be told I called the wrong customer service number. Been on hold for almost two hours!!!! How do they consider this acceptable? Still no answer and stuck listening to this horrible on hold music.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2024
Imagine you’re embarking on a short trip with carryon, the goal being to travel as efficiently as possible, skipping any baggage retrieval to minimize delays. But just as you’re boarding, you’re informed that the overhead bins are full, and you must check your carry-on. This completely defeats the purpose of avoiding checked baggage, which was essential to our plan.
However, upon entering the plane, you find that the overhead bins are, in fact, not full. To make matters worse, several passengers boarding after you are allowed to bring their carry-ons without any issue. It’s baffling to witness such disorganization and inconsistency, especially from a service provider with a monopoly in this space. One would expect professionalism, efficiency, and competence from an airline with such a vast customer base.
Yet, it seems that the convenience of loyal passengers is disregarded, with little thought given to those attempting to optimize their travel experience. This is not just an inconvenience; it’s a failure in customer service, revealing systemic issues in training, communication, and attention to detail. We deserve better than to endure these unnecessary disruptions, and it’s disappointing to encounter such a lack of basic courtesy and respect for travelers’ time.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2024
I flew on AC816 on Oct 13th, 2024. They broke my large checked bag and in Venice they told me to file a claim when I got home after my cruise. When I got home and filed a claim, I was told it was too late. I pushed back and they said it was now because I don't have the original purchase receipt (was a gift). It seems they will just say whatever to make you go away after damaging your property. They even have the nerve to put in their response that the issue is closed at their end, and not to reply to their email as they will not respond. This is who you're really dealing with at Air Canada.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2024
As a loyal Aeroplan member who has frequently flown with Air Canada, my recent experience on Flight AC824 from Toronto to Madrid on September 29, 2024, was both disappointing and costly. Due to a 5-hour delay, I arrived in Madrid far later than expected, causing me to lose my pre-booked car rental. This disruption forced me to secure another vehicle, incurring an unexpected additional expense of $395.53. When I submitted a claim to Air Canada explaining the situation and the costs I had to bear as a direct result of their delay, I was disappointed to receive a denial with no acknowledgment or support.
While I understand that delays are sometimes unavoidable, I feel it’s crucial for airlines to take accountability, especially when those delays lead to significant inconvenience and unexpected costs for their customers. Unfortunately, Air Canada’s refusal to even partially compensate or acknowledge the impact on my plans and budget has left me questioning their commitment to customer care. I encourage Air Canada to consider the value of customer loyalty and to recognize the importance of taking responsibility when service disruptions create substantial ripple effects for their passengers. Effective customer service involves understanding and addressing these situations, not merely dismissing them.
This experience has changed my view of Air Canada, especially for international travel, where even minor delays can have major impacts on travel logistics. For others considering Air Canada for their international trips, please be cautious and prepared for potential inconveniences that may not be resolved by the airline. I hope that Air Canada can improve their approach to customer care in the future by addressing such issues with the consideration and support that loyal customers expect.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2024
1st time got flights from Air Canada represents Canada, there was 4 hours delay. Even their website rule: if 3- 6 hours delay then refund $400 to customers, Air Canada lied and replied not the airline fault. Then this is customers’ fault? I lost 6 hours that paid for hotel, car rental at airport was closed when I landed and lost reservation and got up charged. We also paid for taxi to hotel and back to airport picking up rental car. This airline is a joke.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024
We booked a flight to Las Vegas for 6 and Air Canada changed our flight from 7am to the a 7pm flight. Our whole Sunday was ruined. We lost 9 hours in Vegas and that's a lot considering we are I put going for 4 days. We were never offered alternative flights, any sort of refund or any information at all. If my friend hadn't noticed the change, I would have known. Air Canada just sent me an email saying my trip is coming up soon and here is my itinerary. I really can't stand airlines, but we have no choice if we want to travel long distances.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024
It really is an incredibly bad service and airline - never again Air Canada. First downgraded from Premium to Economy - then changed from Air Canada to Air Canada Roug (the cheap airline).... And still at least one hour late...
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024
Departing 8/24/24. Returning 9/01/24. EF Tours booked my flight on the worst airline...Air Canada. We missed our second flight because... I don't know. No employee knew anything. They could even let us know if our connecting flight would wait. Wait, when I checked in, I was given a standby ticket. How do you pay in advance, and then you are issued a stand-by ticket... The employees at the gate were not knowledgeable, and the manager was rude and took her time to assist and didn't even apologize for her staff stating my flight was full and I did have a seat....I paid off this trip two years in advance and was booked stay by. My heart was in my back. WHAT A HORRIBLE FEELING. HORRIBLE and very unprofessional SERVICE! One employee started to argue with herself due to how she was being treated by other staff. Next, after we were removed from our connecting flight. Yes, removed.
Once at the gate we found out, we could not board the plane because we were removed from our connecting flight mid-air because our checked bags would not make the flight. Therefore, instead of one connecting flight, we inherented one more. Then, once we arrived in Greece approximately 4.5 hours later than expected. Our luggage did not. I was without my luggage for approximately 28 hours in another country... lastly, after purchasing clothing after being told, I would be reimbursed. The link I received did not work I was in Greece and once arrived home. No, telephone number or anything to follow up with this issue. I have not received a call or an email from Air Canada.... this was a huge damper on my trip. I would attempt to walk across fire before I take a flight on Air Canada again.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2024
It has the worst customer service you can ever imagine. Staff are very rude and impatient. I would not choose this airline ever again. If you want to experience the worst experience you could ever have with airline then go for it.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2024
Living in Canada, you have basically no options. There are protections put in place to deter competition so Air Canada basically has a monopoly on air travel. Therefore it has no incentive to provide good reliable service. It is by far the worst airline. Should be avoided at all costs. Overpriced. Horrible service. Horrible reliability. Constantly overbooking and bumping people.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2024
Air Canada was a horrible experience. They delayed our flight twice so far… since I am writing this from Pearson airport. They only provided a $15 voucher for a 5 hour flight delay! We have heard from other people their flights with air Canada was also delayed. Air Canada needs to do better. They are a huge brand and should be embarrassed about the way they run their business. I will be choosing flair, west jet or hoop next time for sure.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2024
I am deeply disappointed with Air Canada’s handling of wheelchair assistance for my 77-year-old mother's recent travel experience. She has significant mobility issues, is a cardiac patient with back surgery. I purchased her ticket trusting Air Canada would provide the pre-arranged assistance (wheelchair) she needed. During a 1 hour and 45-minute connection in Toronto, the staff member assisting my mother told her to walk to the gate on her own, saying it "should be a short walk."
She was left alone in the elevator without a gate number on her boarding pass. What was supposed to be a short walk turned into a long distance, causing her significant physical and emotional distress. Given her age and medical condition, this was a serious failure in service that put her well-being at risk. What makes the situation worse is that Air Canada offered a $200 travel credit as compensation, which I find wholly inadequate. Meanwhile, other passengers have received up to $1,000 for voluntarily changing flights due to overbooking. This was not just a minor service lapse—it was a failure to provide essential, pre-arranged assistance to an elderly woman with health challenges.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2024
I give a 1 star because Air Canada damaged my bag beyond repair and refuse to replace it or refund the fees I paid. I hadn't noticed the wheel was almost snapped off when I picked up my bag at the airport because someone else was carrying it for me. Not rolling it. I noticed when I was leaving my destination when I couldn't roll my bag to the door. So I looked and saw the wheel and bottom corner of my hard suitcase was almost snapped off. The next day I filed a complaint with Air Canada. In which they promptly replied that they were sorry but would do nothing about it because I didn't notice the damages in time. I have time and date stamps on when the damage was discovered. I am now out hundreds of dollars due to their negligence. Don't fly Air Canada. They will either lose your bag or damage it and refuse to pay for the damages.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2024
Wow. Flight canceled due to their control but the use the common phrase, it was done for security of clients. But yet won’t refund me my extra night in hotel which I had to pay because they canceled the flight, 0 feedback from them as if they don’t care and when I asked for a simple refund if 131$ for my hotel which is not asking much they basically told me, "Sorry can’t do. But we hope that the next flight with us will be better," wow what a horrible way to treat clients. Never again Air Canada.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2024
Air Canada is by far the worst airline to go anywhere. No ever on time. Will make you wait at the gate for over 3 hours with false departure projections. Make you miss your connection and then give you a voucher for a hotel not even near the airport only to rebook you on the earliest flight not letting you have any sleep. Avoid at all costs!
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2024
It was the worst experience in terms of the airline. Originally our flight was a straight flight from Toronto to IAD. On our way to airport, we got an email that our flight is cancelled. By the time we got to airport, received another email that our flight is rebooked to the day after (Monday). We tried to talk to their agents that we have to be at work on Monday morning and kids have to go to school. They had a very rude reaction, almost laughed at us that they are sorry they Can not do anything about it. We got bullied by the next flight agent as well. Eventually we got the same day flight with stop to St Louis and from there to Dc, but to another airport in DC. So instead of 1.5 hour flight we ended up With 7.5 travel with a stop. They were not helpful, not responding nor apologetic for all the inconvenience caused by them. Very disappointed.
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. 30, 2024
On 9/17 we left for a flight from Newark airport in New Jersey to Toronto Canada to take the second layover from Toronto to Rome. Our second leg from Toronto to Rome was cancelled due to runway problems in Canada. Anna, helped us re book from Toronto to Lisbon and then from Lisbon to Rome so that we would not have to wait 24 hours in Toronto and miss our only day in Rome Italy. Anna, you saved our trip and we are grateful to you and for you....I hope you get to see this and know that 7 passengers never forgot your heroic efforts to save our trip...Rome was wonderful and so are you...Clarice **
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 21, 2024
April from baggage claim services is an exceptional employee. She was helpful from the minute I was standing by the belt looking for a lost suitcase. She facilitated a bizarre baggage situation and was friendly to our family. She worked functionally with helping out family and other families in similar situations. I observed her pay mindful attention to other coworkers and multitasked well. A well rounded employee. Thank you April!
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 13, 2024
Thank you to Air Canada and flight AC8141 for the quality service and assistance. My husband, I and a small child were late for the plane from Edmonton to Calgary 07.03.2024 at 18:55. The staff of Air Canada and flight AC8141 showed their professionalism and humanity. They did their best and we still made it to the plane. Special thanks to the very good steward of the plane and all the passengers who were waiting for us.
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 give me anything. Very unprofessional and a scam.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2023
My partner and I used United to book our flights for our Mediterranean cruise. We purchased our seats so we were assured to sit together as I have some medical issues. We choose our seats very methodically. Two days before our flight she checked the flights so we could arrange our pick up from our home airport. She saw that the flight was changed to Air Canada and the seat reservations were removed. We had to spend an additional $217 to repurchase our seats. The choices were minimal. We went from a 2 seat to a three seat and it was very cramped. We were not notified of the change. Had we known, we would rather have changed the date of the return to assure flying with United if we had to spend the extra money anyway. The flight from Athens to Toronto is not a short flight.

Reviewed Dec. 8, 2023
On the Calgary to Toronto evening flight one of the stewardess said ______ guys are all stupid and she was referring to an entire race. The other stewardess agreed wholeheartedly. Neither of these stewardesses were **. Domestic Flights were a pleasure and for almost 30 years I took them. Now they are not. You must screen out undesirables like these two young women. They are disgusting and terrible. They also kicked us out of where we were sitting. My wife is physically disabled and needed the seats at the back.
These 2 extremely immature and unprofessional girls just wanted to party in the back because the plane was only partially full. Really Air Canada? You can't lower your standards this much to fill quotas and or positions with stewardesses like these. They scared us both!!! For the first time in my life I am complaining of extremely poor quality in service of domestic flights. Open Racism by 2 stewardesses so I had to hear it and be traumatized by it!!! Disgusting and Despicable!!
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2023
We were checking into our flight leaving Paris to Vancouver 24 hours prior to departure and 2 out of 4 reservations had disappeared. No communication from Air Canada to inform of us of this change in status. We had were told by customer service support we had to re-buy the two tickets, this time triple the price we paid originally as it was now 24 hours before departure date. Air Canada admits they knew about the cancellation 3 weeks prior and did not provide any communication at that time.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2023
Recently had the unfortunate experience of flying with Canada Airline, and I must express my deep dissatisfaction with the overall service. My flight, scheduled for yesterday, suffered an inexplicable 15+ hour delay, causing immense inconvenience and frustration. The lack of communication regarding the delay was particularly distressing. Passengers were left in the dark, unsure of when or if the flight would eventually take off. This level of disregard for passengers' time and well-being is unacceptable. Furthermore, the in-flight experience did little to alleviate the frustration caused by the delay. The overall service was subpar, and the staff seemed ill-prepared to handle the situation professionally.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2023
I made complaint but I did not get any explanation during seven month my case #** booking #**. Some Customer Service Manager Qurrtulain ** answered to tripcentral.ca through we bought the ticket. This is disclose information if we did permission to tripcentral.ca. What is it? We send the letter to customercara.serviceclient@aircanada.ca April 22, 2023 #**. Nobody contact to us. We were suspend from our flight for one day. We did not do anything.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2023
Unable to reach Aeroplan after calling morning, afternoon and evening, the phone line is shut down due to "high call volume", what is the point of having 1800 phone number when no one answers the call in Aeroplan and what is the point of using the royalty program to retain customers. I will not use this Aeroplan credit card, and I will avoid taking flight from Air Canada.

Reviewed Nov. 18, 2023
I am disabled, so flying is even more nerve wracking than it used to be. Atsuko with her kindness, compassion, and dedication to service took great care of me. This could only have been a better experience if I could teleport to my destination. Thank you Atsuko if you ever see this.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2023
I was 80 minutes early for my flight. But the ladies told me that you are 9 minutes late. I have to stay overnight at Toronto. I will not travel in it again. The lady didn't even try to help me. She told me call Expedia.

Reviewed Nov. 6, 2023
Remarkably poor customer service... Our initial flight was delayed out of Boston for a "safety" reason, what I have gathered is that this is what they tell you so that it can not be their fault. We landed in Montreal and when we got off the plane, were handed ticket changes to give us a 3 hour delay in Montreal, send us to Portugal and give us another layover there before heading to Milan (adding roughly 7 hours to our travel and making us miss everything we had planned and already paid for in Milan).
We got to the gate of our initial flight on time and tried to get our seats, but they had been sold to someone else as we were removed from the flight. We waited for the new connection and got to Portugal. In Portugal we were told by Air Canada that we could not get on the flight as we did not have boarding passes and they could not give us boarding passes because we had not paid for our baggage. I showed them the receipts and was told that there was nothing they could do and they could not even open it up for us to pay a second time. The Air Canada people had me take all of our passports and go out through the exit, find the check in area for Air Canada and get help there since we were short on time as it took an hour just to get this far in trying to get our boarding passes.
I ran the 20 minutes to get to check in only to be told that they could also not help me and it was not their problem so I needed to call Air Canada, they did not give me a number or anything just told me it was not their problem and that I needed to call and was pushed aside for the next person. I called the number I found online, only to be told that there was nothing they could do either. So here I am, stuck outside of security with no boarding passes to get back to my family and my family's passports. I was so frustrated that I cried. Finally some nice lady with a different airline helped me and took maybe 10 minutes to fix the issue and get me my boarding passes. By this time I had 40 minutes to get through security and to the gate. We made it, 0 thanks to Air Canada who was apparently content to leave us stranded in a country we shouldn't have been in to begin with as we made it to the gate of our initial connection to begin with.
When I complained to Air Canada, explaining that we do not travel often (this was 4 years of saving) and just asked for the money back from what I had prepaid and missed, they told me that it was not their problem or responsibility but here is a $200 Air Canada voucher that you will never use. Their response to my rebuttal asking that they make this right and just refund me the roughly $500 in missed activities as they mishandled our flight from beginning to end, they told me "While I am sorry and understand your disappointment with our decision, our response is in line with the Air Passenger Protection Regulations. Although this may not be the answer you are looking for, I thank you for your understanding and appreciate this final opportunity to reply to your concerns."
AKA it's okay for us to re-route you, make you miss everything you had planned, and not even bother to make sure you could get on the extra 7 hours of travel we put you on. Worst customer service.
Air Canada Company Information
- Company Name:
- Air Canada
- Website:
- www.aircanada.com
