Overview
- All Boeing 737 MAX 8s will move from mainline to Air Canada Rouge through 2026 with a 12‑seat Business, 18 Preferred, 147 Economy layout, seatback entertainment and fast, free Wi‑Fi for Aeroplan members.
- Air Canada Rouge will open a new crew base in Vancouver to support the transition and expand leisure options in Western Canada.
- Rouge’s Airbus A320/A321 jets will shift to mainline and receive Air Canada’s latest cabin design; the airline says 15 A321s are already flying with the upgrades.
- Across North America, flights operated by Air Canada, Rouge and Air Canada Express will offer complimentary beer, wine and premium snacks.
- Regional upgrades begin in 2026 as Express E175s and CRJ‑900s get new cabins and next‑generation Wi‑Fi (55% of the rollout completed), 25 Dash 8‑400s undergo full redesigns, and new‑standard A220‑300 deliveries start in March 2026 with 26 on order.