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.
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.”
