Air Canada·Star Alliance
Air Canada Special Assistance, Minors & Group Travel
Air Canada Special Assistance, Minors & Group Travel — Summary
Requesting wheelchair and accessibility assistance on Air Canada, unaccompanied minor rules and age limits, group booking, lounges and onboard amenities.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Accessibility and mobility assistance: Air Canada provides assistance booked in advance, carries mobility devices free, and is subject to Canadian accessibility regulations that in some respects exceed US requirements..
- Children travelling alone: Mandatory for ages 8–11 with a fee, optional for 12–17.
- Group bookings: Air Canada Groups handles 10 or more passengers..
- Lounge access: Maple Leaf Lounges across Canada and at selected US and international airports.
Accessibility and mobility assistance
Air Canada provides assistance booked in advance, carries mobility devices free, and is subject to Canadian accessibility regulations that in some respects exceed US requirements.
Children travelling alone
Mandatory for ages 8–11 with a fee, optional for 12–17. Air Canada permits unaccompanied minors on nonstop and some connecting itineraries.
Group bookings
Air Canada Groups handles 10 or more passengers.
Lounge access
Maple Leaf Lounges across Canada and at selected US and international airports. The Air Canada Signature Suite at Toronto offers a full à la carte restaurant for Signature Class passengers departing on long-haul.
Wi-Fi and onboard amenities
Wi-Fi across most of the fleet for purchase, free for Aeroplan members on some aircraft. Seatback entertainment on widebodies and most narrowbodies. Complimentary meals on international routes.
Requesting assistance in advance
aircanada.com and the Air Canada app handle changes, seats and refunds.
Air Canada accessibility, minors & groups — common questions
How do I request wheelchair assistance on Air Canada?
Air Canada provides assistance booked in advance, carries mobility devices free, and is subject to Canadian accessibility regulations that in some respects exceed US requirements.
Can a child fly alone on Air Canada?
Mandatory for ages 8–11 with a fee, optional for 12–17. Air Canada permits unaccompanied minors on nonstop and some connecting itineraries.
Does Air Canada have Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi across most of the fleet for purchase, free for Aeroplan members on some aircraft. Seatback entertainment on widebodies and most narrowbodies. Complimentary meals on international routes.
More Air Canada help
Booking Air Canada? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.