Air Canada vs American Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Air Canada and American Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Canada
United States| Air Canada | American Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Founded | 1937 | 1926 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | oneworld |
| Main hubs | Calgary International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 9 | 11 |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included · 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 22.7 kg (50 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | from 45 CAD (≈ 33 USD) | from 30 USD |
| Extra bag fee | from 60 CAD (≈ 43 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 45 min | 45 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | 1-888-247-2262 | 800-433-7300 |
Key differences
- Air Canada includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: not included · 23 kg (51 lb) vs 1 piece · 22.7 kg (50 lb) at American Airlines.
- Air Canada is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
- American Airlines is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.