Air Canada, Apple Launch Digital Boarding Pass

Air Canada and Apple have turned the boarding pass into a live travel hub on iPhone.

Air Canada is now the first non‑U.S. carrier to support the redesigned digital boarding pass in Apple Wallet. The Wallet card surfaces live flight updates, terminal maps and baggage tracking directly on the iPhone lock screen, so travellers can see key trip info at a glance without hopping between apps.

The setup aims to make the airport experience smoother and less stressful: real‑time gate and status alerts reduce uncertainty, while embedded terminal maps speed up connections. Air Canada passengers who use iPhone get an at-a-glance view of what matters most during the journey — all inside Apple Wallet.

What the digital boarding pass brings

The feature bundles several live services into one place on the lock screen: flight status, gate and boarding time changes, baggage tracking details and maps of terminals. For frequent flyers and occasional travellers alike, the goal is fewer app switches and faster decisions at security and gates.

Instant flight updates on your lock screen — the new digital boarding pass keeps you informed without opening apps.
Terminal maps to help find gates, lounges and transfer routes quicker.
Baggage tracking that shows where checked bags are in the system.
Reduced stress and faster gate decisions for connections and last‑minute changes.

This move reflects a broader industry shift toward mobile‑first passenger tools and real‑time support. Airlines are increasingly integrating third‑party platforms and phone wallets to give travellers one source of truth for the trip. Apple Wallet acts as that central hub for iPhone users, while Air Canada brings airline data into the same flow.

Passengers using Air Canada and an iPhone should see the Wallet boarding card update with live information when their boarding pass is issued. Expect this style of mobile convenience to expand as other carriers adopt similar wallet integrations and real‑time services.