AIR INUIT AIRLINE

An airline based in the Quebec, Canada’s location Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent, Air Inuit operates domestic passenger services along with cargo and charter services in Nunavut and Nunavik. It is majorly located in Kuujjuaq airport.

History and Destinations

The airline is collectively owned by Inuit of Nunavik via Makivik Corporation where the operation started and established in 1978. In 2012, the airline relocated their headquarters to a new multi-purpose service on bus terminals near the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. After four years, Melissa Haney, the Air Inuit pilot became the first female pilot to achieve the rank of captain.

The destinations of Air Inuit Airlines are listed below:

• Wabush
• Sanikiluaq
• Akulivik
• Aupaluk
• Inukjuak
• Ivujivik
• Kangiqsualujjuaq
• Kangiqsujuaq
• Kangirsuk
• Kuujjuaq
• Kuujjuarapik
• Radisson
• Montréal
• Puvirnituq
• Quaqtaq
• Québec City
• Salluit
• Schefferville
• Sept-Îles
• Tasiujaq
• Umiujaq

Baggage Allowances and Policies

• Free Baggage Allowances

Baggage allowances vary with size and type of aircraft you are traveling. For instance, maximum weight limit per passenger is 30 kg for Boeing 737, Dash-8 or Twin Otter. On the other hand, the maximum weight per passenger to carry in King Air is 20 kg.

• Carry-on Baggage

• Excess Baggage

Excess baggage is always permissible to transport on a space-available basis and according to the maximum authorized payload.

• Sporting Equipment

Traveling with your favorite sport is easy by following these guidelines:

• Bicycles are considered as excess baggage and are transported at a flat fee $52.50 – $58.49 (taxes included) despite the routing. The handlebars must be regulated and loosened with the frame and the tires deflated, and the pedals detached.
• Hockey, Skis, Hunting, and Fishing Equipment: These are categorized under checked baggage, provided the equipment is properly packed to prevent damage during the journey.
• Air Inuit will not accept any improperly packed item.
• Delayed, Missing, or Damaged Baggage

Report to Air Inuit staff immediately while you notice your bag is missing. To all your queries, you can contact 1 800 361-5933 or send an email

Thus, Air Inuit has exquisite ways to take care of travelers. Always follow the baggage policies of your airline so that you don’t have any sort of bad experience in your journey.