Air Canada Premium Economy 2026: Benefits, Seats, Is It Worth It?

With Air Canada Premium Economy, You get 2 free checked bags, each up to 23kg (50 lbs), compared to 1 bag in standard economy.​​

On flights longer than 2 hours, you receive a full meal service with salad, bread, a choice of hot entrée, and dessert; complimentary wine, beer, and spirits are included.

Premium Economy seats have 38 inches of pitch with 7 inches of recline, giving you 7 more inches of legroom than economy.​

Yes. Air Canada Premium Economy passengers benefit from Priority check-in, priority boarding, and priority baggage handling are all included with your Premium Economy ticket.​

Last-minute upgrades cost between $50–$300 depending on availability and route, or you can use approximately 15,000 Aeroplan miles for the upgrade.​