Air Canada Check-In Policy

How Do I Check-in For An Air Canada Flight?

For a seamless check-in experience, Air Canada offers multiple ways to its passengers.These Air Canada check in options are Online Check-In through the official website of the airline or the official mobile application of Air Canada and Kiosk Check-In at the airport. You can choose any check-in method according to your preference. So that you don’t forget to check-in online for your flight, arrive late at the airport and miss your flight, read and know the airline’s check in policy, check-in deadline and check-in procedure. In general, each Air Canada check in procedure is very easy and simple. 

Does Air Canada Have Online Web Check-in?

• This airline allows passengers to check-in for their flights online through the official website of the airline and the mobile application of Air Canada. 
• Air Canada passengers can check-in from 24 hours before their scheduled flight up to at least 45 minutes before the departure of their flights within Canada and at least 60 minutes before departure for flights between Canada and other countries.
• Please note that passengers can check in 20 minutes before the scheduled departure of their flight as well. It is specifically for flights departing from Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
• The Air Canada online check in through the web is very easy, you have to visit the official website of the airline or you can download the mobile application of Air Canada as well. Then you have to click on the ‘Check In’ option, enter your reservation number or ticket number and your surname. 
• After completing the check-in process, print your boarding pass or ask the airline to send it to your mobile device. 
• Also, bear in mind that if you depart from Algeria, Cuba or Morocco, you will need to consult an airport agent to receive your boarding pass. 
• Tag checked baggage at an airport kiosk and then proceed to baggage drop-off.

Can You Check-in At Kiosk For Air Canada Flights?

• Apart from Air Canada web check in, all passengers can also check in at the self-service kiosk airport counters from 12 hours before their flight up to at least 45 minutes before departure for flights within Canada and at least 60 minutes before departure for flights between Canada and other countries.
• Note that passengers can check in 20 minutes before the scheduled departure of their flight as well. It is specifically for the flights departing from Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
• Make sure you keep your travel documents, reservation number and ticket number handy. After this, you have to print your boarding pass, get your luggage tags and proceed to drop off your bag at the baggage drop off counter. 
• Also, keep in mind that the Air Canada check in Kiosk services can only be utilised if your ticket was purchased online, through Air Canada Reservations or a third party travel agency. 

Note : Some passengers like children travelling as unaccompanied minors, passengers who need medical assistance like wheelchairs and passengers travelling with their pets in the cabin or in the baggage compartment will have to check-in for their flights with the help of an airport agent. 

Services During the Check-In Process

• You can select a ‘Standard Seat’ or your preferred seat. 
• Also, you can indicate the number of bags you will be checking in and pay baggage fees. 
• You can make changes on your booking on the same day or standby for an earlier flight (if available).
• You can request an upgrade with your E Upgrade Credits (if available). 
• Also you can purchase a last minute upgrade (when available).
• You can add or change your ‘Aeroplan’ number or other frequent flyer number.
• This service is also available for the online Air Canada check-in.

When Can I Check-in For Air Canada?

How Early Can I Check-in?

Air Canada allows its passengers to check-in online 24 hours prior to the flight’s departure. If you couldn’t make Air Canada check in online, the airline opens its self-service kiosk at the airport 12 hours before departure.