Canadian Airways Congo (also known as Canair Congo) is a Congolese scheduled passenger airline. The company was established in 2004, and has its main hub at Maya-Maya Airport (BZV), in Brazzaville.
The airline first commenced flights to serve the cities of Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. In 2010 the company also expanded into air freight services, and in 2012 Canadian Airways Congo acquired its first MCDonnell Douglas 82 (MD-82), to maximise passenger comfort in longer flights.
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There's different baggage policies for both checked and carry-on baggage.
The baggage allowance is 7 kg per passenger for carry-on baggage. Carry-on baggage should be as small as possible, and not weigh more than 10kg. Where possible, carry-on baggage is to be placed under the passenger’s seat.
The checked baggage allowance is 20kg per passenger. Excess baggage fees will be charged at the airport for baggage that weighs more than this allowance.
The airline provides standard seating, with ample storage in the overhead storage compartments and in the space under the seats. The planes are equipped with W/C facilities and a galley, providing refreshments to passengers who want to purchase a drink or snack during the flight.
Currently, online check-in for Canadian Airways Congo flights isn't available.
Online check-in is not currently available. Passengers are advised to make their way to the airport to check-in for their flights as early as possible.
Passengers are asked by the airline to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to scheduled departure.
Canadian Airways Congo offer its passengers a few special services onboard their aircraft.
Infants under the age of 2 can fly for free of charge on the lap of a full-paying adult. Passengers flying with an infant can carry a stroller for free of charge (maximum dimensions: 15 cm x 30 cm x 100 cm), which will be accepted into the cabin subject to space availability.
Passengers will need to inform the airline that they plan on flying with an infant during the booking process.
The airline can provide additional support and services to anyone whose mobility is reduced. The airline will need to be informed of special needs no later than 48 hours before scheduled departure. This can be done during the booking process, or by contacting our customer service team.
The airline flies from its base at Brazzaville to three domestic destinations in the Republic of the Congo: Black Point (Pointe-Noire), Impfondo, and Ouesso.
The following airlines operate international flights to the Republic of the Congo.
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Maya–Maya Airport (IATA: BZV) is the international airport of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. Domestic airlines based at the airport also include Trans Air Congo and Real Conga. International airlines that operate from the airport include: Afrijet, Air Côte d'Ivoire, Air France, Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Mauritania Airlines, and Royal Air Maroc.
The airline operates a Boeing 737-200, which has a capacity of 108 passengers, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 and a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, which each have a capacity of 156 passengers.
The airline does not currently offer a frequent flyer program.
The airline is not currently part of an airline alliance program.