Air Canada + Aeroplanv5.75.2

Released July 22, 2026Redesign

iOS

The recent redesign update yielded a negative rating delta of -1.29 on iOS, though the extremely small post-release sample size of seven reviews renders this trend statistically inconclusive. Early qualitative feedback highlights critical stability issues, with users reporting complete application lockouts and criticizing the interface as a slow web portal wrapper. Consequently, the net impact of this release is classified as neutral pending a larger volume of user feedback.

What changed

UXReimagined journey-aware Home screen that adapts to the user's trip stage
UXPrioritization of day-of-travel essentials like boarding passes and bag tracking
UXNew 'More' tab consolidating secondary features and services
UXRelocation of flight status to the 'More' tab when outside the travel window
SocialNew 'Bravo' button to recognize Air Canada team members
UXVisual refresh of the iOS app using Liquid Glass design
PerformanceGeneral performance improvements

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What didn't

UX
backfired
Reviewers report complete application lockouts and describe the redesigned interface as a slow web portal wrapper.
Performance
backfired
The update triggered complaints of a slow interface relying heavily on webviews instead of delivering performance gains.
Social
no evidence
There is no mention of the new team member recognition button in the post-release feedback.
New feature
no evidence
No positive feedback was recorded for new features, while passport scanning issues persist.

Marlvel takeaways

Address the backend connectivity failures and application lockouts that prevent users from accessing travel services.
Re-evaluate the webview-heavy architecture of the redesigned interface to resolve user complaints regarding slow navigation.
Fix the passport scanning feature to ensure it reliably reads photos and chips during user check-in.

Original release notes

Enjoy a reimagined Home screen that helps you move through your journey with ease thanks to a smarter, journey-aware design that adapts to where you are in your trip:
• Guides you through each stage of your trip by surfacing the right information and actions from booking to landing
• Keeps day-of-travel essentials such as check-in, boarding pass, flight status, and bag tracking front and centre
• Reduces the need to dig around by bringing what matters to you, when it matters

Navigation is now simpler and more intuitive:
• New 'More' tab brings together secondary features and services in one convenient place
• When outside the day-of-travel window, flight status is now located in the 'More' tab
• Recognize an Air Canada team member who made your day with the new Bravo button in the 'More' tab
• Enjoy a refreshed iOS experience with Liquid Glass design and performance improvements