Air Canada to Offer Free Inflight Messaging to All Aeroplan Members Worldwide

Dark/Light Mode (04/05/23)  Air Canada has signed a multi-year agreement with Bell that will make it even easier for travellers to stay connected, both on the ground and in the sky.

Starting 15 May 2023, Air Canada and Bell will offer free messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft across the airline's fleet, including Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express flights.

Passengers will be able to send and receive text-based messages via onboard Wi-Fi using popular messaging apps such as Apple's iMessage, Meta's WhatsApp and Messenger, Rakuten's Viber, and Messages by Google.

The benefit will also be available to strategic partner airline loyalty members, including customers of United MileagePlus, Lufthansa Group Miles & More and Emirates Skywards when their account numbers are associated with an Air Canada booking.

Air Canada Boeing 787-8 reg: C-GHPQ. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

Additionally, complimentary mobile SIM cards on select inbound international flights will enable passengers to activate them inflight, allowing them to walk off the plane and be connected.

"For those new to Canada or visiting, we recognize how important it is to stay connected with family and friends, and the new opportunities being connected can bring. Many are already familiar with Bell and know we offer the best network, and we're thrilled to be making it even easier for them to connect when they arrive in Canada," said Claire Gillies, Executive Vice President, Marketing and President Consumer at Bell.

Aeroplan offers the ability to earn or redeem points on over 45 airlines serving about 1,400 destinations across the globe. Aeroplan members can redeem for flight rewards on any available Air Canada flight, without blackouts or restrictions, and without paying cash surcharges for redemptions.

"We're so proud to join with an iconic brand to deliver real value to customers across the country, and, importantly, to those new to our country," said Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, and President of Aeroplan at Air Canada. "This multi-faceted partnership with Bell will allow Air Canada customers to keep in touch with friends, family, or colleagues wherever they travel. What's more, we're elated that Bell will be joining as the latest Aeroplan partner, creating another way for members to travel more, and travel better."

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