Air Canada toasts free beer, wine & snacks on every flight

Air Canada is toasting the enhancements it has made to its Economy travel experience.

As PAX first reported weeks back, complimentary beer, wine, and premium snacks, effective Sept. 1, have been extended to flights to Mexico and the Caribbean. Previously, this was only available on domestic and transborder flights.

"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, VP, loyalty and product at Air Canada, in a press release, officially announcing the update, on Wednesday (Oct. 1).

"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."

Air Canada shared a breakdown of what customers can expect, where, and at what time:

• 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.

In addition to rolling upgrades to its food and beverage offering, Air Canada has introduced a revamped mobile app, expanded in-flight entertainment, refreshed and newly refurbished and opened lounges, efficient airport processes, the best-in-class Aeroplan loyalty program, and seamless intermodal travel options all on one ticket.

Further, fast, free Wi-Fi, sponsored by Bell, is available for Aeroplan Members on flights across North America and to-and-from Sun destinations, in Mexico and the Caribbean.

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