Air Canada Now Offers Free Alcohol on All Flights

Air Canada is now offering complimentary beer, wine, and exclusive Canadian-made snacks for all customers on all flights, including routes to Mexico and the Caribbean.

Launched on September 1, Air Canada says these upgrades reflect its commitment to delivering award-winning service for all customers, and a sharpened focus on economy class leisure travellers. 

“As part of our commitment to elevating the onboard experience, we’re delighted to introduce even more exciting new options to our menus,” said Scott O’Leary, Vice President, Loyalty & Product at Air Canada. 

“These upgrades offer something for everyone and proudly showcase Canadian brands so that our customers can sit back, relax and kick-start their travels no matter where they’re going.” 

In an interview with Reuters, O’Leary said Air Canada is the only North American legacy carrier offering free alcohol in economy class on all flights.

“Food and beverage just tend to have a disproportionate impact on customer satisfaction, more than any other attribute of our products and services,” he told the news agency.

Here are details on the new sips and snacks:

Morning flights (before 10 a.m.): MadeGood Mornings Cinnamon Bun Soft Baked Oat Bars join the line-up of complimentary snacks onboard, alongside Canadian favourites TWIGZ Craft Pretzels and Leclerc’s Celebration Cookies. 

Toronto-Downtown Billy Bishop flights (after 10:30 a.m.): From Canadian brand Greenhouse, known for its organic and plant-based products, complimentary Greenhouse Ginger Defence Wellness Shots will provide an energizing kick to our offerings. These shots are also featured in Air Canada’s premium snack baskets and Bistro menu.

Expanded Air Canada Bistro: Now featuring more Canadian-made choices, from Summer Fresh Hummus & Crackers and Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cups to bold new TWIGZ Sour Cream & Onion Pretzels and fan-favourite Smarties. 

Crisp New Pour:  With Heineken 0.0, Air Canada becomes the only North American airline to serve a non-alcoholic beer inflight, complementing its system-wide free beer and wine offering. 

With an enhanced focus on service, Air Canada has also recently introduced a revamped mobile app, expanded in-flight entertainment, free Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell for Aeroplan members, refreshed and newly refurbished and opened lounges and more.