Airline Guide · North America
Air Canada (AC)
Canada's flag carrier and largest airline, Air Canada serves over 200 destinations worldwide and is a founding member of Star Alliance.
AC airline facts
IATA Code
AC
ICAO Code
ACA
Callsign
Air Canada
Country
Canada
Headquarters
Montreal
Region
North America
Alliance
Star Alliance
Founded
1937
Air Canada hubs
Primary airports where Air Canada concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: AC
Where is Air Canada based?
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Air Canada (IATA: AC, ICAO: ACA) is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The airline was founded in 1937 and operates a fleet of approximately 360 aircraft.
What is Air Canada's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Air Canada is AC. The ICAO code is ACA. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Air Canada".
Which alliance does Air Canada belong to?
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Air Canada is a member of Star Alliance, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Air Canada's primary hubs?
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Air Canada operates primary hubs at YYZ, YUL, YVR. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Air Canada have?
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Air Canada operates a fleet of approximately 360 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Air Canada founded?
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Air Canada was founded in 1937, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history from the early decades of commercial aviation.
Can I track Air Canada flights on TripDesk365?
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