Control List Before you Travel by Air Canada

Air Canada is the leading airline in Canada for a good reason. There is nothing related to your flight that Air Canada does not provide for. Everything is carefully organized and regulated for passengers to enjoy a worry-free and comfortable flight.  That’s why, apart from its excellent service and attention, Air Canada has created a set of tips for you to review before your flight. This “Control List Before you Travel by Air Canada” will help you avoid any type of delays or inconveniencies at the airport, on board your flight and upon arrival at your destination.

1-      Prepare yourself for your flight! This includes:

·         Verifying your itinerary details: check your date, time, fare and seat assignment to make any necessary changes in advance.

·         Checking that the personal data provided during your flight reservation coincides exactly with that of your identification card. Your name, date of birth and gender must be the same on both documents. Please, remember that for flights between Canada and the US as well as for international flights you will be required to present a photo, too.

·         Informing Air Canada Reservations at least 48 hours before your flight in case you have special needs like travelling with a guide dog or needing a wheelchair.

·         Following travel updates online to be aware of any weather or security alerts.

·         Reading the latest safety regulations and restrictions if you travel with infants or children.

2-      For International flights including the US, the following additional steps are included:

·         Checking the security requirements for the places and times you are travelling.

·         Checking customs and immigration information in case your destination is within Canada, the US or the European Union.

·         Checking the countries where API (Advance Passenger Information) is required so that you can save time by providing it before you arrive at the airport.

·         Getting vaccinated from 6 to 8 weeks prior to your flight in case it is recommended or required for the destination you are travelling to.

·         Taking with you the telephone number and address of your country’s Consulate or Embassy for each country you are visiting.

3-      When packing remember to:

·         Check restricted and banned items for your carry-on baggage.

·         Pack everything you need in your carry-on baggage including valuables, money, travel documents, keys, camera and medication.  Please, take into account that medication must be properly labeled and accompanied by the corresponding prescription.

·         Check restrictions and regulations as regard your baggage and find out about additional checked baggage, sports and hunting equipment and musical instruments.

·         Leave presents and gifts unwrapped so that they can be easily inspected if necessary.

·         Download and print Air Canada’s Identification Tags for each piece of your luggage.

4-      At the Airport remember to:

·         Check in for your flight. You can also do this online or with your mobile device within the 24 hours prior to you flight.

·         Check your flight status either online or with your mobile device to be informed in case there is a schedule change for your flight.

·         Be at the airport on time!

I’d like to recommend you printing this list and keeping it with you so as to avoid any possible delays or inconveniences after arriving at the airport. Prepare everything in advance and enjoy a comfortable and safe trip by Air Canada!