Air Canada’s Priority Services are designed to simplify and enhance your overall airport experience. As well as, ease your way through the entire airport processes from before you leave to after you leave the airport.
Priority services by class:
Customers travelling in:
- International Business Class
- North America and Caribbean Business Class
- Business Class - Transcontinental
- Premium Economy Class
Some priority services are also available to Aeroplan Elite Status Members, Star Alliance Gold members, Latitude customers, as well as holders of select American Express, TD and CIBC Aeroplan credit cards.
Priority Check-in
Visit our dedicated counters and speed through the lineups with personal check-in services throughout the Air Canada network.
Who is eligible for priority check-in?
- Customers travelling in:
- Aeroplan Elite Status Members
- Star Alliance Gold members
- Customers travelling on a Latitude fare
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Club cardholders
- Holders of the following eligible American Express® Aeroplan® credit cards:
- American Express®* Aeroplan® Business Reserve Card
- American Express® Aeroplan®* Corporate Reserve Card
- American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card
- American Express® Air Canada®*Card
- Holders of the following eligible TD and CIBC Aeroplan credit cards:
- CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
- TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
For more complete terms and more information on Air Canada benefits, visit TD benefits, CIBC benefits, or AMEX benefits.
Concierge Service
Our concierge would be happy to help you
Air Canada's Concierge Agents offer you personalized and dedicated service in 37 airports around the world. In most airports, our Concierge Agents are easily recognizable with their distinctive black uniform and Concierge identification tags. They are conveniently stationed around International Business Class check-in areas, departure gates, and Maple Leaf Lounges.
Who is eligible for concierge service?
Aeroplan Super Elite Status Members and customers travelling in International Business Class can enjoy exclusive dedicated service in 37 airports around the world from more than 200 carefully selected Concierge Agents, all of which are specially-trained in service oriented skills such as guest management, cultural diversity, building customer relationship, and creative problem solving.
Services:
Our Concierge Agents are available to assist you with:
- Day of travel and airport related matters
- Special requests, such as hotel or restaurant reservations, special in-flight meals and entertainment
- Additional support if ever your travel plans are disrupted
And because they enjoy a direct link to concierge guilds in cities around the world, Concierge Agents are able to assist premium customers with ticketing, connections, upgrades, and baggage handling. Concierge Agents are also immediate resources for personal needs and last-minute arrangements, such as hotel and restaurant bookings, theatre ticket reservations, and limousine service or any other special needs Aeroplan Super Elite and International Business Class customers may have.
Priority Security Clearance
Priority Security Clearance provides eligible customers expedited access to security screening via an exclusive access lane at the security screening points and times listed below. The service is available to:
- passengers travelling in Business Class and
- Aeroplan Super Elite, Aeroplan 75K, Aeroplan 50K and Aeroplan 35K customers travelling in Economy Class (at most airports).
- Star Alliance Gold members (at airports offering Star Gold Track)
To benefit from this service, simply present your Boarding Pass with eligibility indicator (i.e. Business Class, Aeroplan Super Elite, Aeroplan 75K, Aeroplan 50K, Aeroplan 35K, or Star Alliance Gold).
Airports in Canada
Toronto (YYZ)
| Domestic, International and Transborder Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
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| Eligibility | Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, 35K |
Montreal (YUL)
| Domestic and International Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
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| Transborder Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
| Eligibility | Business Class, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, 35K |
Vancouver (YVR)
| Domestic Security Clearance (Pier C) | Service offered daily |
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| International Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
| Transborder Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
| Eligibility | Business Class, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, 35K |
Edmonton (YEG)
| Domestic and International Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
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| Eligibility | Business Class, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, 35K |
Winnipeg (YWG)
| Domestic Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
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| Eligibility | Business Class, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, 35K |
Calgary (YYC)
| Domestic Security Clearance ('A') | Service offered daily |
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| Eligibility | Business Class, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, 35K |
Look for signs indicating "Air Canada Priority Lane"
Ottawa (YOW)
| Domestic and International Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
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| Eligibility | Business Class, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, 35K |
Halifax (YHZ)
| Domestic and International Security Clearance | Service offered daily |
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| Eligibility | Business Class, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, 35K |
Airports in the U.S.
Priority Security Clearance is available at the U.S. airports listed below.
Look for signs indicating First and Business Class access or Gold Track.
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Notes
1. Edinburgh (EDI): Customers travelling in Business Class and Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, and 50K Members are eligible for fastTRACK service. View terms and conditions.
2. Istanbul (IST): Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K and 35K Members travelling in Economy Class may obtain a Priority Security Clearance access card at check-in. Look for signs indicating "TAV Passport".
3. Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) : Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K and 35K Members travelling in Economy Class may obtain a Priority Security Clearance access card at check-in. Look for signs indicating "Accès no 1".
4. Rome (FCO): Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K and 35K mMembers travelling in Economy Class may obtain a Priority Security Clearance access card at check-in.
Priority Boarding
Priority boarding in zones 1 or 2 offers dedicated boarding lanes at most gates. This gives you the luxury of boarding first, or at your leisure.
Learn more about Priority Boarding.
Priority Baggage Handling
Save time leaving the airport with priority baggage handling. Your bags will be identified with special priority tags so that they will be among the first on the carrousel when you arrive at your destination. Just grab your luggage and go.
The following guests are eligible for priority baggage handling:
- Customers travelling in:
- Star Alliance Gold members
- Customers who purchase a Latitude fare
- Unaccompanied Minors
- Aeroplan Super Elite, Aeroplan 75K, Aeroplan 50K Status Members
- Primary or Secondary Cardholders on these Aeroplan credit cards:
- American Express®* Aeroplan® Business Reserve Card
- American Express® Aeroplan®* Corporate Reserve Card
- American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
- American Express® Air Canada®* Card
- CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege
- TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege
For more complete terms and more information on Air Canada benefits, visit TD benefits, CIBC benefits, or AMEX benefits.
Extending priority baggage handling privileges*
As an Aeroplan Super Elite, Aeroplan 75K, and Aeroplan 50K Member, you may extend your priority baggage handling privileges to your spouse, partner, dependent children under 21, or one travel companion, provided your guests check in at the same time as you and are travelling on the same Air Canada flight. Please have your Aeroplan number handy in the event you are asked to present it.
*Does not apply if you are travelling with an Aeroplan Classic Flight Reward or if the first flight in your itinerary is not operated by Air Canada