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Air Canada Extends Free Beer, Wine and Canadian Snacks to All Flights

The carrier says the perk targets higher customer satisfaction to help fill more seats.

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Overview

  • Complementary beer, wine and Canadian-made snacks are now offered in economy on every route, with Mexico and Caribbean flights added as of September 1.
  • Vice president Scott O'Leary told USA TODAY the move is more affordable than cutting baggage fees and is intended to boost demand.
  • O'Leary said Air Canada is now the only North American legacy carrier serving free alcohol in economy on all flights.
  • The lineup includes beers such as Hop Valley, Creemore Springs, Molson Canadian and Coors Light plus Paul Mas wines, with Heineken 0.0 added as a non-alcoholic option.
  • Menu updates feature time- and airport-specific items like MadeGood morning bars before 10 a.m. and Greenhouse Ginger Defence shots on Billy Bishop flights, alongside new Bistro choices; Air Canada also highlights a refreshed app, expanded inflight entertainment, upgraded lounges and Bell-sponsored free Wi‑Fi for Aeroplan members on many routes.