See what meals and drinks you’ll get on your Air Canada flight – from complimentary international dining to buy-on-board options for North American routes.
Economy Class
Explore the Air Canada economy class meal options
Special Meals
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What’s Included
| Flight Type | Meals | Drinks |
|---|---|---|
| International Economy | Complimentary meals | All drinks including wine and spirits |
| North American, Mexico & Caribbean Economy | Free snacks and Buy-on-board (Bistro Program) | Complimentary tea, coffee, juice and beer |
| Canada-US Economy | Complimentary snacks (Leclerc Celebration Cookies, Biscoff Cookies, TWIGZ Craft Pretzels, MadeGood Mornings Cinnamon Bun Soft Baked Oat Bars on morning flights before 10:00am) | Complimentary beer, wine, tea, coffee, juice |
| Other North American/Caribbean Economy | Complimentary snacks + Buy-on-board meals (Bistro) | Complimentary beer, wine, tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks |
What to Expect
Updated October 2025 Air Canada now offers complimentary beer and wine across all Economy class flights system-wide, including routes to Mexico and the Caribbean.
International Economy Two complimentary meal services on long-haul flights – typically a choice of two hot meals after takeoff and a lighter second meal service.
Full beverage service includes wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Canada-US Routes Complimentary snacks (Leclerc Celebration Cookies, Biscoff Cookies, Twigz Pretzels) plus complimentary beer and wine including Hop Valley IPA, Creemore Springs Premium Lager, Molson Canadian, Coors Light, and Paul Mas wines. Additional meals available for purchase through Bistro program.
North American and Caribbean Economy Air Canada Bistro on Board program offers meals and snacks for purchase. Complimentary tea, coffee, and juice are provided on all flights. (Plus complimentary snacks)
FAQs
Are meals complimentary on all Air Canada flights?
Complimentary meals are provided on most international flights and in premium cabins (Business Class and Premium Economy) on select routes.
For Economy Class on domestic and shorter North American flights, meals and snacks can be purchased from the onboard menu.
Can I purchase additional snacks or meals onboard?
Yes, Air Canada offers a buy-on-board menu called Air Canada Bistro on many flights. This menu includes a variety of snacks, sandwiches, wraps, and other light meals available for purchase.
How often are meals served on long-haul flights?
For long-haul flights, typically two full meal services are provided, along with snacks and beverages available throughout the flight.
Is there a kid’s meal option available on Air Canada?
Yes, child meals can be requested for younger passengers. These meals are designed to be kid-friendly and are available on flights where complimentary meals are served.
Is beer and wine really free in Economy?
Yes. As of September 2025, Air Canada offers complimentary beer and wine on all Economy class flights system-wide, including routes to Mexico and the Caribbean. This includes Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer.
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- Founded: 1937
- Airline Alliance: Star Alliance
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