Canadian Airline Series: Calm Air
In today’s post, we will be introducing Calm Air, an airline based in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. The airline operates services in Northern Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. Its major hub is the Thompson airport.
Calm Air Route Map
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Airports |
Destinations |
| Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport)
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| Churchill (Churchill Airport) |
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| Thompson (Thompson Airport) |
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| Flin Flon (Flin Flon Airport) |
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| The Pas (The Pas Airport) |
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| Gillam (Gillam Airport) |
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| Arviat (Arviat Airport) |
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| Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) |
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| Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) |
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| Baker Lake (Baker Lake Airport) |
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| Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) |
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| Repulse Bay (Repulse Bay Airport) |
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| Coral Harbour (Coral Harbour Airport) |
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Calm Air Frequent Flyer Program
Calm Air currently does not have its own frequent flyer program, but travellers can earn and redeem both Aeroplan and Air Miles when flying on Calm Air.
Air Miles: you an accumulate Air Miles reward miles by shopping at a wide variety of companies who are sponsors in the program. Air Miles collectors can also redeem their miles for travel on Calm Air.
Aeroplan: You can earn Aeroplan Miles each time you fly with Calm Air. Contrarily, you can also redeem reward seats with Calm Air.
Calm Air is also a codeshare partner with Canadian North, connecting passengers from Ottawa and Edmonton to northern Canada. Calm Air is also in a codeshare agreement with First Air.
Calm Air Travel Information
The recommended check-in time for Calm Air is 60 minutes before the departure time. The drop-off baggage and check-in cut off time is 45 minutes before departure.
There is no Advanced Seat Selection option available on Calm Air flights; all passengers on board Calm Air flights will be served on a first come-first serve basis. Calm Air inflight meal and beverage services include complimentary coffee, juice soft drinks and snacks. There are meal and alcoholic beverage options available on select flights.
Each passenger boarding a Calm Air flight will be permitted to two free pieces of checked baggage weighing a maximum of 70 lbs combined. Overweight baggage will be charged a fee of $26.25 CAD. Any additional piece of luggage will be charged a fee of $78.75 CAD.
On all Calm Air flights, each traveller will be permitted to two pieces of carry-on baggage. The total weight of both pieces of luggage shall not exceed 20 lbs.
Calm Air Fare Types
Calm Air currently offers two types of fares: unrestricted and restricted fares split into three categories.
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Benefits |
| Y1 |
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| M10W (1-day advance purchase required)
H30W (3-day advance purchase required) V30W (3-day advance purchase required) V50W (5-day advance purchase required) Q70W (7-day advance purchase required) L10OW (10-day advance purchase required) N14SAR (14-day advance purchase required, return travel required, Saturday night stay required) |
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| N or K |
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Calm Air’s E-Calm Club
Join the E-Calm club to receive notifications of upcoming sales and promotions. You can also stay in the loop as you will also be notified of any news or updates concerning Calm Air.
Calm Air began as a family charter business and provided supplies and needs to nearby communities in Black Lake, Saskatchewan. Calm Air then decided to acquire larger aircraft to connect the people in Northern Manitoba and Keewatin communities and has since been known as the airline company which connects the North & South. Today, the previously family-owned airline continues to provide excellent service to its passengers. Calm Air definitely holds a historical spot in Canadian air travel. If you’re out in Winnipeg looking for a flight up, you may want to consider Calm Air, not for the comfort so much, but for its historical aspect.