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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 303
Typical prices: C$ 348-C$ 664
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YYC - YOW • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 303
Typical prices: C$ 344-C$ 678
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Mon 17/8Mon 31/8
YYC - YOW • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 301 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Calgary to Ottawa (YYC-YOW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Calgary to Ottawa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Ottawa

Mon, 17 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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9:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
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6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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YYC
4h 30mdirect
C$ 303WestJet
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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1:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
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6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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4h 30mdirect
C$ 304WestJet
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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1:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
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6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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4h 30mdirect
C$ 306WestJet
Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
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11:25 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
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7:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
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4h 30mdirect
C$ 307WestJet
Sat, 29 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
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11:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
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8:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
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C$ 309WestJet
Thu, 13 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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11:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
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8:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
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4h 30mdirect
C$ 310WestJet
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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7:00 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
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YOW
3h 55mdirect
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2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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4h 30mdirect
C$ 311Porter Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
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9:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
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3h 50mdirect
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C$ 313WestJet
Mon, 17 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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11:55 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.
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6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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C$ 314Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug
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12:00 p.m. - 5:58 p.m.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Calgary to Ottawa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Calgary to Ottawa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Calgary to Ottawa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Calgary to Ottawa departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Ottawa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Calgary to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Ottawa on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Calgary, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Ottawa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Calgary to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Calgary to Ottawa is October, where tickets cost C$ 343 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 580 and C$ 544 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Calgary to Ottawa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 390, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Calgary to Ottawa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Calgary to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Calgary to Ottawa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Calgary to Ottawa

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet and Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

Expert on Porter Airlines

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Mark Stachiew

Expert on YOW

Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YYC

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 154
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Calgary to Ottawa

When to book flights from Calgary to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Calgary to Ottawa

  • Does Calgary International Airport have Mothers’ Nursing Areas?

    Yes. travelling with babies isn’t always the easiest. To ensure the journey is easy YYC offers mothers travelling with their young ones nursing rooms. They are a calm and secluded environment where lactating mothers can pump milk or breastfeed their babies. Each nursing room features a changing counter, a rocking chair, and electrical outlets. At Calgary Airport, nursing rooms are available in all terminals. The Domestic Terminal has a nursing room before security in the all-gender restroom across from luggage carousel 9 (Arrivals Level) and after security in Concourse B near the all-gender restroom. The International Terminal has nursing rooms next to all its washrooms.

  • Does Calgary International Airport have a Kids' Play Area?

    Yes. Parents travelling through Calgary Airport with their children shouldn’t fret. The Airport is kid friendly. It has several kids' play areas in all its terminals where kids can interactively play and have fun. The Domestic Terminals, on the arrival level by Door 3 is a kids' play area and another is on the departure level by Door 1. The International Terminal, on the arrivals level by Door 16, on the departure hall close to Gate D72 and Gate D80.

  • Where does Calgary International Airport offer Animal Relief Areas?

    Calgary Airport is a pet-friendly airport welcoming pets and service animals on its faculties. That being said, the Airport has various delegated animal relief areas in all its terminals (after and before security) for service animals and pets to relieve themselves. Some of the animals’ relief areas in the faculties of YYC are before security and outside on the Arrival level adjacent to Door 1. Furthermore, past security on Concourse B in the Domestic Terminal adjacent to Gate B34 and Concourse D across from Chilli’s. Additionally, an in-terminal animal friendly is in Concourse E.

  • Does Macdonald Cartier International Airport have a car rental center?

    Yes. You’ve deplaned at Ottawa Airport in need of an independent and private transportation option. A rental car is your solution. That being said, Ottawa Airport has a variety of centers on its facilities. Additionally, at the Airport there are car rentals shuttle buses to take you to off-site car rentals. Alamo, Budget, Avis, Discount, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Thrifty, and Route Car Rental Budget are the car rental companies facilitated by Ottawa Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Calgary to Ottawa?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Calgary to Ottawa was C$ 154 for a one-way ticket and C$ 303 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Calgary to Ottawa?

    Air Canada, WestJet, American Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Calgary to Ottawa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Calgary to Ottawa?

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Calgary to Ottawa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Calgary to Ottawa?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Calgary and Ottawa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Calgary to Ottawa?

    There are direct flights from Calgary to Ottawa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Calgary to Ottawa, Porter Airlines or Air Transat?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Calgary to Ottawa are Porter Airlines and Air Transat. With an average price for the route of C$ 503 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Transat is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 586 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Calgary to Ottawa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Calgary to Ottawa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Calgary to Ottawa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from Calgary is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Calgary to Ottawa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ottawa with an airline and back to Calgary with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Calgary to Ottawa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ottawa from Calgary up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Calgary to Ottawa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 190 or less one-way and C$ 343 or less round-trip.
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) is one of the main and busiest airports, which serves the metropolis of Calgary. Additionally, the Airport is the main hub for passenger airlines such as WestJet and Air Canada.
  • Macdonald Cartier International Airport travellers (YOW) who need a place to change fortunately adult changing rooms are available at the Airport. The changing rooms are situated past security on level 2, on the Canada/International hall and U.S. hall.
  • If you to store you bag for a while at YOW the Airport has baggage storage. The storage service is available throughout the day before security on level 1.
  • While at Ottawa Airport in need of additional information about transportation, hotels, wayfinding, and eateries, among other services and amenities, the Airport has Information Kiosks. The Info guide volunteers who staff the Information Kiosks will assist you. The Kiosks are on Level 1 and Level 3 at the Airport.
  • From Calgary to Ottawa the flight route has direct flights. Nevertheless, the flight route has non-direct flights. Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, and Winnipeg are some of the common layover cities on your journey to Ottawa from Calgary.

Prefer to fly direct from Calgary to Ottawa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Calgary to Ottawa.
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Direct departures

Calgary to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Ottawa to Calgary

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines,WestJet

Air Canada,Porter Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Calgary to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Calgary to Ottawa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 443 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Food
6.9Entertainment
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We were very offended Reserva check in agent in Calgary. Erroneously profiled and reprimanded for using Reserve line . Hadn't even looked at tickets. We were in fact Reserve passengers

2.0 MediocreDoug, Jun 2026
YYC - YOW
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We were very offended Reserva check in agent in Calgary. Erroneously profiled and reprimanded for using Reserve line . Hadn't even looked at tickets. We were in fact Reserve passengers

Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

Everything was good except the fact you charge more for a carry on bag vs a check in bag and to top it off in US$ that was not impressive

Our flight was cancelled at the last minute for maintenance reasons and we were rebooked on a late flight when we purposefully booked our flight to be home early due to work.

I love the 2 seats per row. More room. The crew were excellent.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

Reserve check-in was very slow compared to regular check-in. Internet was slow

Check in was slow because of passenger ahead in Reserve line. Seats were somewhat uncomfortable.

Porter uses the intelligent and logical way of boarding a plane - from the back.

My screen was broken so now movies, etc, but I didn’t really mind. They did work on it, so good effort on their part.

i was not able to take my flight because the information i needed to book my dog correctly was not provided

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

Great flight great seats will absolutely fly with you again

Porter airlines was good. I didn't have the best experience when booking through airfare assist however, as I got no final confirmation from them that the flight was booked until I called them. Even then, the confirmation code they gave me was incorrect and couldn't be used for check in. On a positive note airfare assist was actually picked up the phone relatively quickly when calling

The flight crew were very good, polite, and professional. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience left much to be desired. The food was extremely bland—almost tasteless. We chose the non vegetarian .The lasagna was just plain pasta with a tiny garnish and no seasoning. It felt like eating starch only, The bigger issue was with luggage and space. We boarded with three tickets, and while the seats in front of us were nearly empty, all the overhead compartments had already been filled by passengers boarding to the back. This left us and many others with no overhead storage for our carry-ons. Our bags couldn’t fit well under the seats either, which meant we lost the little legroom we had. The result was a horrible, cramped experience—sore knees, no space to stretch, and no way to rest or sleep comfortably. According to the crew this was a rather normal thing. It is obviously normal that people board with handbag and carry on but they should be only allowed to use their overhead compartment and under their seat not the way it is managed that all the spaces in the front of the plane being occupied by the people sitting way back in the plane.

This has been the worst experience I’ve ever had. Basically, I lost my round-trip tickets because one of my last names was missing, and you didn’t allow me to correct it. I had to purchase a full ticket again. Once I get home, I will start legal proceedings against you.

Not so much porter it's your site! Not good

The connecting flight lay over was 4.00 hours, the gate agent booked me on the next flight which was about to depart at no extra cost.

I think as another discount flyer they stepped up the bar. I think they should stay around for awhile

I didn’t have any food but my Prosecco hit the spot. We left on time and the crew was friendly.

I wasn’t able to book or pay for a seat and they forgot to check me in for my third flight so I spent 24 hours in Toronto waiting for another one.

The seats very Uncomfortable, no meal and no entertainment for a 4Hours flight. Smooth Flight, Great Take off and landing. Superb crew!

It was good, flight was on time, boarding was smooth and done in zones, food was good too but there was no form of entertainment. Luggage’s were intact. So an overall good flight

Too squished in seats. I'm 110 lbs and 5'6....can't imagine being any bigger and flying

Original flight canceled and communicated poorly. A series of gate changes , delays and plane changes followed. Even after the entire flight boarded there was another plane changes followed. Food vouchers provided to my travel companion but not to me despite being on the same reservation. No in flight entertainment. The entire experience was terrible although the flight crew were great.

Check in agent was good, stewardess was unfriendly and certainly did not have the care of the passengers in mind Spent the whole time on her phone

Slow boarding process, tickets downgraded to Ultra Basic with no carry-on luggage, not enough space in overhead compartments

It was okay overall, but it was a 4 hours flight and the only thing we got was snacks, I really expected breakfast.

My wife and I both use canes. Although I had checked in 24 hours before the flight and noted we would be checking two roll-on bags, the machines at the check in area did not produce luggage tags, and staff were unwilling to help unless we joined the long queue, a very difficult challenge. We opted to take the bags on board and, of course, were relieved of the jells and scissors in the bags at security. On board crew were then unhelpful in hoisting the bags into the overhead bins.

My experience was good. On my return my screen had a glitch but the movie, show and internet options were good. Seats were comfortable, as comfortable as a plane could get in economy. Friendly service. Only complaint would be high price.

Every flight was canceled and they didn’t care much about their passengers

I was tired enough to fall asleep soon after takeoff and slept until "we are starting our descent to Toronto" announcement. That's not bad at all.

Very bed experience never want to travel air canada anymore

Really out of Air Canada's control due to long delay because of mechanical issues. While doing their best, disappointed by their assumption that all passengers have smart phones. Should have communicated food voucher availability at gate area. Late arrival cost me an extra $51 because public transit was not available, Otherwise, feel Air Canada did their best dealing with their challenges. Will likely continue using them in the future.

I wish to travel with Air Canada for my next trip

They were very attentive, polite, professional and great customer service skills.

They were so kind and helpful and they even brought an item of mine that I forgot on the plane!!

3.5 hour late leaving due to mechanical issue, crew time out and over heated plane

Did not board by zones. Over head bins were not crowded. Babies were quiet.

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