Major / Larger Passenger Airlines in Canada
Air Canada
Canada’s flag carrier and largest airline. Offers global flights across six continents. Operates mainline jets plus feeder flights via Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation). Member of Star Alliance.
Based in Montréal, QC & Toronto, ON
WestJet Airlines
Canada’s second-largest airline. Started as a low-cost carrier, now a full-service international airline with wide-body and narrow-body aircraft. Serves North America, Europe, and beyond.
Based in Calgary, AB
Porter Airlines
Known for its premium regional service and free in-flight snacks/drinks. Originally turboprop-only (Dash 8 Q400), but since 2023 expanding with Embraer E195-E2 jets for longer routes across Canada and the U.S.
Based in Toronto, ON (Billy Bishop Airport)
Flair Airlines
Ultra-low-cost carrier. Operates Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on domestic and leisure international routes (mainly U.S. and sun destinations). Competes directly with WestJet and Air Canada on price.
Based in Edmonton, AB
Air Transat
Canada’s leading leisure airline. Focused on seasonal routes to Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the U.S. Uses Airbus A330s and A321LR/XLR aircraft. Often tied to package holiday deals.
Based in Montréal, QC
Regional & Smaller Canadian Airlines
Jazz Aviation (Air Canada Express)
Feeder airline for Air Canada. Connects smaller Canadian cities and U.S. airports to major hubs.
Air North (Yukon’s Airline)
Serves the Yukon and Western Canada. Community-oriented and essential for northern connectivity.
Air Inuit
Indigenous-owned. Serves Nunavik and northern Quebec. Provides vital passenger, cargo, and medevac services.
Air Creebec
Cree-owned regional airline. Focuses on northern Quebec and Ontario routes. Operates turboprops into small airports.
Air Liaison
Quebec-based regional airline. Offers business-friendly schedules connecting Quebec City and smaller towns.
Central Mountain Air
BC-based. Provides regional services and charters in Western Canada. Essential for small towns in BC and Alberta.
Pascan Aviation
Quebec regional carrier. Specializes in turboprop service for small communities.
Perimeter Aviation
Lifeline for northern First Nations and remote communities. Provides scheduled passenger flights, cargo, and medical evacuation.
Manitoba-based
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