Skytrax

Your recognition means the world

Thank you for voting us Best Airline in North America, again.

Air Canada is proud to have been named Best Airline in North America once again by Skytrax. It is an incredible honour to receive this award for the 8th time in 10 years, as voted by you, our loyal customers. We are proud to bring Canada to the world and strive to provide a world-class travel experience every time you fly. This award is a heartening confirmation of the dedication and commitment from all our employees to providing you the best possible travel experience. Through hard work and passion, we strive to continue achieving new heights, for you.

We are also pleased to have received the award for Best Business Class Lounge Dining. With the addition of the Air Canada Signature Suite, we elevated our premium customer’s preboarding experience with complimentary sit-down meals from our à la carte menu, crafted by renowned chef David Hawksworth. You can also find his inspired dishes at our live action stations in Montreal and Vancouver international Maple Leaf Lounges.

We are honoured to also have received these awards:

  • Best Business Class in North America
  • Best Airline Staff in Canada
  • Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness in North America

Here are a few ways we strive to offer you the best travel experience:

Air Canada Signature Class

Our world-class Air Canada Signature Class cabins offer fully lie-flat seats on most international flights and on select flights in North America. Fly our Boeing 777 or 787 Dreamliner aircraft and you'll experience Executive Pods that feature adjustable cushion systems that can be extended into fully lie-flat beds.

Discover our new 787 Air Canada Signature Class

International Business Class

Maple Leaf Lounges

Each of our 24 award-winning Maple Leaf Lounges provides a private, serene escape from the bustle of airport activity. You'll enjoy a cozy, comfortable setting with breathtaking views that offers an unparalleled level of service. We’re also proud to introduce our newest Maple Leaf Lounge in LaGuardia’s new concourse at Terminal B.

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Maple Leaf Lounges

In-Flight Entertainment

With our personal seatback entertainment system, you'll enjoy over 1000 hours of on-demand movies, TV programs and music. Meanwhile onboard our Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, you'll experience our state-of-the-art 18-inch touch screen entertainment system that's the largest of any North American carrier.

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In-Flight Entertainment

Premium Economy Class

In our Premium Economy class, it’s the little things that make a big difference. Enjoy a larger seat with more recline and extra legroom – all of it in a spacious, dedicated cabin. Sit down to a new class of travel, enjoy an 11" personal touch TV, and pamper yourself with comforts all around. Plus, take advantage of priority airport services.

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Premium Economy

Our Global Network

We are circling the globe – This year we’re excited to introduce new destinations worldwide for you to explore, including Quito, Auckland and more. With our expanding network, you’ll enjoy direct service to over 200 destinations on six continents, plus smooth connections from any of our four hubs.

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Our Global Network

Our Global Network

We are circling the globe – This year we’re excited to introduce new destinations worldwide for you to explore, including Quito, Auckland and more. With our expanding network, you’ll enjoy direct service to over 200 destinations on six continents, plus smooth connections from any of our four hubs.

Discover where we fly

Our Global Network


The survey was conducted by independent research firm Skytrax on almost 20 million air travellers worldwide, using over 41 different aspects of passenger satisfaction to rank airlines' product and service standards. This annual survey is regarded in the air transportation industry as a primary benchmarking tool for passenger satisfaction levels of airlines throughout the world.