Air Canada Unveils Next Generation Glowing Hearted Cabins

Air Canada has unveiled its new Glowing Hearted Standard; a new cabin design that will first rollout this summer on the A321XLR, offering a true lie-flat Air Canada Signature Class experience for the first time on a single-aisle aircraft.

The announcement was made at the Aircraft Interiors Design Expo in Hamburg, Germany. Air Canada says the introduction of the new Airbus A321XLR will be a game changer.

“This investment is about fundamentally redefining the experience of flying with Air Canada. From the moment of stepping on board, we’re setting a new standard for how Canadians and the world connect with our brand,” said Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer at Air Canada.

“Details matter: we listened closely to feedback and challenged ourselves to create an experience defined by a strong Canadian sense of place, alongside a commitment to craftsmanship, functionality, and long-term durability. This investment in the care and comfort of our customers is a key element of our New Frontiers growth strategy to become one of the world’s leading airlines.”

Across all cabins, Air Canada’s new Glowing Hearted design features all-new ergonomic seats designed to maximize personal space with built-in tablet holders, and larger overhead bins; significantly larger 4K OLED screens and Bluetooth audio available for all customers; access to high-powered USB-C and AC power outlets at every seat. Air Canada Premium Economy cabins will also feature new extended privacy wings for added comfort.

For the first time on a single-aisle aircraft, Air Canada will introduce 14 lie-flat Air Canada Signature Class seats and 4K OLED IFE screen (13-inch in Economy, 19-inch Premium Cabins) with Bluetooth audio on the on the Airbus A321XLR.

The Boeing 787-10 will feature Air Canada Signature Plus, a new and exclusive suite at the front of the aircraft, designed for customers seeking an elevated experience with extra space. The suites in the centre of the aircraft also offer companion seats for use while in cruise.   All four suites include a larger (2-metre/6’5”) bed, quartzite-topped table and a dedicated guest seat, with more space for personal items and a higher wall for additional privacy. The two centre suites feature a fully retractable sliding privacy panel, maximizing sociability for up to four customers travelling together. 4K OLED IFE screen (13-inch in Economy, 16-inch in Premium Economy, and up to 27-inch in premium cabins) with Bluetooth audio.

The new cabin design featuring the exclusive Air Canada Signature Plus Suite will launch when the Boeing 787-10 enters service.

In addition to the Glowing Hearted cabins on the A321XLR and 787-10 Dreamliner, Air Canada is also upgrading the interiors on other fleets.

Air Canada’s Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, currently operated by Rouge, will move to the mainline fleet and be retrofitted to Air Canada’s latest design standard, while the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will transition to Air Canada Rouge in 2026.