Air Canada started accepting China 's Alipay and WeChat Pay online payment services for tickets bought through its North American and Hong Kong websites from 21 August . The airline claims to be the first in North America to accept the payment options . The move forms part of the airline 's global expansion strategy , according to John MacLeod , vice president of global marketing and alliances at Air Canada . Air Canada The Chinese payment platforms were introduced at the Trump Tower and Ripley 's Tower in March 2018 . Canada ’s two Fairview malls also accept the online payment methods .
Air Canada started accepting China 's Alipay and WeChat Pay online payment services for tickets bought through its North American and Hong Kong websites from 21 August . The airline claims to be the first in North America to accept the payment options . The move forms part of the airline 's global expansion strategy , according to John MacLeod , vice president of global marketing and alliances at Air Canada . The Chinese payment platforms were introduced at the Trump Tower and Ripley 's Tower in March 2018 . Canada ’s two Fairview malls also accept the online payment methods .