Air Canada Becomes First Canadian Airline to Launch Digital Identification

Air Canada Becomes First Canadian Airline to Launch Digital Identification
Air Canada has announced the availability of digital identification technology for certain flights from Vancouver International Airport. With this decision, it became the first Canadian airline to receive approval to use digital identification technology.
In an increasingly innovative world, airlines and airports seek to implement new technologies that enhance the passenger experience. Such features include airport maps with GPS directions in airline applications, baggage tracking, baggage drop shortcuts at airports, mobile boarding passes and even biometric technologies for boarding. On February 22, 2023, Air Canada announced that it has become the first Canadian airline to receive approval to begin using digital identification technology for certain flights from YVR and the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Using facial recognition technology, Air Canada will be able to digitally identify its passengers when boarding certain flights to Winnipeg. Air Canada has also announced that it hopes to expand the use of the technology to other Canadian airports and Maple Leaf lounges in the future.