Air Canada’s mobile app has been named the Best Airline App for 2026 at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon. After winning the Battle of Airline Apps, industry judges compared three airline finalists and announced that Air Canada’s app was the best of the lot.
The features of the Air Canada mobile app
At the World Aviation Festival, the judges commended the Air Canada mobile app for streamlining the travel experience from booking to arrival and including helpful contextual information.
As such, the Air Canada mobile app helps anticipated the next steps in the passenger’s travel journey by including travel directions and incorporating customer feedback.
Recently, as per 2026, the airline has added enhancements to improve the app. These include re-designed bag tracking, boarding passes, check-in and flight status. Customers can be linked to Air Canada’s urban hubs within the country with directions to their next gate. Other additions include a new low fare calendar with airfare comparison tools as well as baggage allowances before booking. There are also options to thank airline staff members with the new Bravo button, highlighting the need to meet customer requirements.
The airline’s commitment to digital products is part of a more intuitive travel experience. The mobile app has been downloaded over 23 million times, building on the airline’s digital infrastructure.
About Air Canada
As the national flag carrier of Canada and the country’s largest airline, Air Canada plays an important role in global aviation. Based in Montreal, Air Canada works across six continents and has earned a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax.
Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s strongest travel loyalty project, and counts over 10 million global members. As part of the project, members can earn or redeem points on over 50 global airlines and avail discounts.
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