Air Canada JazzQK

Jazz Aviation LP is Canada's largest regional airline, operating exclusively as Air Canada Express under a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Air Canada. Headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Jazz is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc., a publicly traded aviation holding company.

Important: Jazz Aviation does not sell tickets directly to passengers. All Jazz-operated flights are marketed and sold as Air Canada Express flights. When you book a flight operated by Jazz, you purchase your ticket through Air Canada. The flight will appear with an Air Canada flight number, even though the aircraft and crew belong to Jazz Aviation.

History

Jazz traces its origins to 1963 when its predecessor airlines began regional operations in Canada. The airline operated under various names throughout its history, including Air Canada Regional and Air Canada Jazz (2001-2011), before becoming Jazz Aviation LP in 2011. The "Jazz" branding was introduced in 2002 when Air Canada consolidated its regional carriers under a single brand.

Key milestones:

• 1963: Predecessor regional airlines established
• 1996: Air Nova, Air Ontario, Air Alliance, and Canadian Regional Airlines operating regionally
• 2000: Air Canada acquires Canadian Airlines, bringing together multiple regional carriers
• 2001: Regional carriers consolidated under "Air Canada Jazz" brand
• 2006: Jazz Air Income Fund spun off from Air Canada (now Chorus Aviation)
• 2011: Rebranded as Jazz Aviation LP
• 2015: Extended capacity purchase agreement with Air Canada through 2025
• 2019: CPA extended through 2035 with aircraft modernization commitments
• 2023-2024: Fleet modernization with Embraer E175 and De Havilland Dash 8-400

Jazz operates over 700 daily departures to approximately 80 destinations across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean, providing essential regional connectivity to Air Canada's hub network.

Jazz Aviation follows Air Canada baggage policies. All baggage rules, fees, and allowances are determined by Air Canada.

Carry-On Allowance

Personal Item (free on all fares):

• Dimensions: 17" x 13" x 6" (43 x 33 x 16 cm)
• Must fit under the seat in front of you
• Examples: Backpack, purse, laptop bag

Cabin Bag (overhead bin):

• Dimensions: 21.5" x 15.5" x 9" (55 x 40 x 23 cm) including handles/wheels
• Weight: No limit
• Included: Standard, Flex, Latitude, Premium Economy, Business Class
• NOT included: Economy Basic (domestic Canada, US) as of January 3, 2025

Fare Class	Personal Item	Cabin Bag	Notes
Economy Basic (Domestic/US)	Free	Not included	Personal item only; gate check $65 CAD
Economy Standard/Flex	Free	Free	Standard allowance
Business Class	Free	Free	Priority handling

Regional Aircraft Considerations:

• CRJ-900: Smaller overhead bins; larger carry-ons often gate-checked (free) to cargo
• Dash 8-400: Limited overhead space; gate-checking common for roller bags
• E175: Standard carry-on bags fit in overhead bins

Tip: On CRJ and Dash 8 aircraft, a soft-sided bag or backpack has a better chance of fitting in the overhead bin than a hard-sided roller bag.

Checked Baggage

Standard Size: 62 linear inches / 158 cm (length + width + height)

Domestic Canada & US Transborder:

Fare Class	1st Bag	2nd Bag	Weight Limit
Economy Basic	$35 CAD (~$25 USD)	$50 CAD (~$36 USD)	50 lbs (23 kg)
Economy Standard	$35 CAD (~$25 USD)	$50 CAD (~$36 USD)	50 lbs (23 kg)
Business Class	Free	Free	70 lbs (32 kg)

Elite Status & Credit Card Benefits

Air Canada Aeroplan elite status and credit card benefits apply to Jazz-operated flights:

Status/Card	Free Bags	Notes
Aeroplan Premium Cardholder	1 bag	Cardholder + companions on same booking
Aeroplan 25K	1 bag	Star Alliance Silver
Aeroplan 35K	2 bags	Star Alliance Silver
Aeroplan 50K	2 bags	Star Alliance Gold
Aeroplan 75K	3 bags	Star Alliance Gold
Super Elite	3 bags	Star Alliance Gold

For complete baggage information, see aircanada.com/baggage.

Jazz flights match Air Canada Express service standards, though the experience varies by aircraft type.

Business Class (Where Available)

On routes with Business Class service (typically E175 aircraft):

• Configuration: 2-1 seating (E175) or 2-2 (CRJ)
• Seat pitch: 37-38 inches
• Service: Complimentary food and beverages, including alcohol
• Power: USB charging on most aircraft
• Boarding: Priority boarding and dedicated overhead space

Economy Class

Dash 8-400:

• Configuration: 2-2 seating
• Seat pitch: 30-31 inches
• Seat width: ~17 inches
• Power: Limited availability
• Entertainment: None; bring your own device

CRJ-900:

• Configuration: 2-2 seating
• Seat pitch: 31 inches
• Seat width: ~17 inches
• Power: USB on some aircraft
• Entertainment: None; bring your own device

E175:

• Configuration: 2-2 seating (no middle seats)
• Seat pitch: 31-32 inches
• Seat width: ~18 inches
• Power: USB at most seats
• Entertainment: Stream via Air Canada app on WiFi-equipped aircraft

Food & Beverage

Service mirrors Air Canada Express standards:

• Business Class: Complimentary meals on longer flights; snacks and full bar service on shorter routes
• Economy: Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages on most flights
• Short flights: Water/juice service may be abbreviated due to short flight time
• Purchase options: Limited buy-on-board options on longer regional flights

WiFi & Entertainment

• WiFi: Available on select E175 aircraft; expanding across fleet
• Entertainment: No seatback screens on regional aircraft
• Streaming: Download content to the Air Canada app before boarding for streaming on WiFi-equipped aircraft
• Power: USB ports on E175 and select CRJ aircraft; bring a portable charger for other flights

Booking

• Book through Air Canada: Always book via aircanada.com for best service and Aeroplan credit
• Identify the operator: Check "operated by" information to know which aircraft type to expect
• Connection times: Allow at least 60-90 minutes when connecting to/from Jazz flights at YYZ
• Same ticket: Always book regional connections on the same ticket as mainline flights for delay protection

At the Airport

• Use the Air Canada app: Mobile boarding passes work seamlessly
• YYZ connections: Allow extra time; Terminal 1 is large
• Smaller airports: Some Jazz destinations have limited flight frequency and facilities
• Weather considerations: Regional routes can be more susceptible to weather delays

During the Flight

• Pack light carry-ons: Soft bags work better in CRJ/Dash 8 overhead bins
• Gate-check advantage: Free gate-check means your bag arrives on the jet bridge, not baggage claim
• Bring entertainment: No seatback screens on regional aircraft
• Power planning: Bring a portable charger; USB power not available on all aircraft
• No middle seats: The 2-2 configuration means you'll always have a window or aisle

Understanding Regional Operations

• Smaller aircraft: Regional jets and turboprops are more sensitive to weather
• Smaller airports: Some Jazz destinations have basic terminal facilities
• Essential connectivity: Jazz provides crucial links to communities across Canada
• Air Canada integration: Jazz flights function identically to mainline Air Canada from a passenger perspective

Best Seat Choices

E175 (where Business Class available):

• Business Class: Single seats (A seats) offer maximum privacy
• Economy: Rows closest to front for faster deplaning

CRJ-900:

• Rows 5-10: Good balance of legroom and overhead bin access
• Avoid back rows: Near lavatory, last to deplane

Dash 8-400:

• Front of cabin: Less propeller noise
• Avoid rows directly over wings: Can be noisier on turboprop
• Exit row: May have extra legroom (varies by configuration)