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Air Canada to add lie flat seats to smaller jets for wide body comfort

International
Published on 27 April 2026
Air Canada to add lie flat seats to smaller jets for wide body comfort

First for a Canadian airline: lie flat on single aisle

Air Canada plans a major comfort upgrade by introducing lie-flat seats on smaller, single-aisle aircraft—a first for any Canadian airline. The new Signature Class setup includes 14 lie-flat seats, designed to deliver a wide-body feel. These jets are expected to cover longer routes, including flights across the Atlantic, bringing premium-style rest to more travel segments.

  • Air Canada will offer lie-flat seats on single-aisle aircraft
  • Signature Class will have 14 lie-flat seats on the new jets
  • This is a first for any Canadian airline
  • The planes will target longer routes including across the Atlantic
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