Pre-order your meal
Make your journey even smoother by choosing your meal 10 days and up to 36 hours before you fly. It’s quick, easy and gives you more delicious options to suit your dietary preferences.
What to know before you pre-order
If you’re flying in one of our premium cabins anywhere from or within Canada, or returning from Europe or select routes from Asia and Australia, you can pre-order your meal 36 hours to 10 days before departure for select flights on our app or website.
For international flights departing Canada and select flights within North America, enjoy fan-favourite meals exclusively offered through our pre-order service. *Conditions apply.
How to pre-order your meal
Step 1
Check your inbox
We'll send you an email 10 days before your flight if you're eligible to pre-order.
Step 2
Choose your meal
Take a look at our options and choose the meal that suits your preferences.
Step 3
Confirm your order
Once you've submitted your choice, we'll send a confirmation email. You can still make changes during the order window.
If you don't pre-order a meal, you will still receive a meal in flight
Frequently asked questions
Can I change my meal after I've selected it?
Yes, you can update your choice anytime within the order window by managing your booking on our website or app. You can also use the link in your confirmation email.
Is meal pre-order available on my route?
Use the tool above to see if you’re eligible for meal pre-order.
You can pre-order between 36 hours and 10 days before departure.
What meals are available to pre-order?
You'll find meals on our onboard menu, plus exclusive options.
Will I still get a meal if I don't pre-order?
Yes, you'll still be able to choose a meal from the available onboard menu. Subject to availability.
Are there any vegetarian options?
There will always be at least one vegetarian option. This will be indicated by a carrot icon on the menu.
I have some dietary restrictions. Is meal-preorder available?
Yes, you can pre-order special meals. Simply toggle between pre-ordering from the regular menu options and the special meal options.
Terms & Conditions*Meal Pre-Ordering Terms and Conditions:
- Meal pre-ordering (“MPRE”) is available on select flights from or within Canada or returning from Europe in the following Air Canada published fares: Premium Economy Lowest, Premium Economy Flexible, Premium Rouge, Business Class Lowest and Business Class Flexible.
- The Air Canada app or website will only show the flights in your itinerary where MPRE is available.
- MPRE opens ten (10) days before the flight’s departure date and closes forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled departure time (“Ordering Window”).
- A notification will be sent to you at the start of the Ordering Window for you to pre-select your meal. Once your selection is submitted, you will receive an electronic confirmation.
- If you don’t want to pre-order a meal, you can disregard the notification and you may select a meal from the available onboard options as per usual.
- If you submitted a pre-order meal selection but change your mind, you can modify your selection within the Ordering Window. If you submitted a pre-order meal selection but wish to change your selection once on board, Air Canada will use reasonable commercial efforts to offer an alternative meal option, subject to availability.
- Meals are included as part of your fare and are considered complimentary amenities associated with your class of service or fare brand. These meals have no standalone monetary value and cannot be exchanged or refunded. While Air Canada will use reasonable commercial efforts to provide your selected meal, availability is not guaranteed. No compensation, refund, or alternative credit will be provided in the event a pre-ordered meal is unavailable or not served for any reason.
- Menus and meal selections are subject to change. If the menu changes after you already submitted a pre-order meal selection and the Ordering Window remains open, you will be notified and given the opportunity to make a new selection. If the Ordering Window has closed, you will be notified that your pre-ordered meal selection has been cancelled and may choose from the available onboard options. Air Canada will use reasonable commercial efforts to provide your selected pre-ordered meal. However, MPRE does not guarantee the availability of a specific meal option.
- Despite our best efforts, the products we serve and offer for sale may contain various ingredients Air Canada cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment or that any meal is entirely free from specific allergens. Customers with food allergies should exercise caution and may wish to bring their own meals.
- Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.