Air Canada vs Flair Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Air Canada and Flair Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Canada
| Air Canada | Flair Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Founded | 1937 | 2005 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | - |
| Main hubs | Calgary International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport | Kelowna International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 9 | 1 |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) | - |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included · 23 kg (51 lb) | - |
| First checked bag fee | from 45 CAD (≈ 33 USD) | - |
| Extra bag fee | from 60 CAD (≈ 43 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 45 min | - |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | 1-888-247-2262 | 1-800-441-7214 |
Key differences
- Flair Airlines is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Air Canada bundles more into the ticket.
- Air Canada is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
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.