Air Canada RougeROU/ RV

Air Canada Rouge is a low-cost subsidiary of Air Canada that was established in 2013 to compete in the leisure and price-sensitive travel market while maintaining the parent airline's brand presence on budget routes. Based in Canada, Air Canada Rouge operates primarily point-to-point service on leisure routes across North America, the Caribbean, and to some European destinations, focusing on routes that traditional full-service carriers might not find profitable at standard pricing. As part of the Air Canada family, passengers flying Air Canada Rouge can earn miles through the Aeroplan frequent flyer program and benefit from connections to Air Canada's broader network, though the subsidiary operates with a simplified cabin configuration offering only economy seating. The airline employs a stripped-down cost structure typical of low-cost carriers while still maintaining Air Canada's safety and operational standards, positioning it as a hybrid between a traditional carrier and a pure low-cost airline. Air Canada Rouge allows Air Canada to serve price-conscious travelers without diluting its premium positioning on mainline services.