What Happened to Air Georgian?
Air Georgian is no longer operating. Here’s what happened to the airline and how to book the routes it used to fly.
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Air Georgian was a Canadian regional airline based at Toronto Pearson International Airport, founded in 1994. For two decades it operated as an Air Canada Express partner on a codeshare basis, flying domestic and trans-border routes on regional jets. Air Canada ended its relationship with the carrier in 2019, and Air Georgian ceased operations entirely on May 29, 2020, with its assets sold to form Pivot Airlines.
Air Georgian Route Network
Air Georgian no longer operates scheduled flights. Its former Air Canada Express routes are now served by Air Canada’s other regional partners, primarily Jazz Aviation.
Primary Hub
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — historical
Air Georgian’s historical base was Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), where it operated a fleet of Bombardier CRJ regional jets under the Air Canada Express brand.
Alliance & Partner Airlines
As a defunct airline, Air Georgian has no current alliance or codeshare relationships. Travelers looking for its former routes should search under Air Canada or Air Canada Express, now operated by Jazz Aviation and other regional partners.
Baggage, Seating & Onboard Amenities
A quick reference before you pack — always confirm exact allowances on your fare rules at booking, since they vary by route and cabin.
Carry-On & Personal Item
Not applicable — Air Georgian does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.
Checked Baggage
Not applicable — Air Georgian does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.
Excess Baggage Fees
Overweight, oversized, or extra bags typically incur a per-bag fee charged at check-in or online in advance — pre-paying online is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.
Seat Selection & Cabin Classes
Not applicable — Air Georgian does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Air Georgian ceased operations on May 29, 2020, after Air Canada ended its regional codeshare relationship with the airline in 2019. Its assets were sold to form Pivot Airlines.
Air Georgian's IATA code was ZX, with ICAO code GGN, used while it operated as an Air Canada Express partner.
Air Georgian operated Canadian domestic and trans-border routes to the United States on Bombardier CRJ regional jets, primarily connecting smaller cities to Air Canada's Toronto Pearson hub.
Air Canada ended its capacity purchase agreement with Air Georgian in 2019, replacing its flying with Jazz Aviation. Air Georgian shifted to charter operations before filing for bankruptcy protection and ceasing operations in May 2020.
Air Canada's other regional partners, primarily Jazz Aviation, absorbed most of the scheduled flying that Air Georgian previously operated under the Air Canada Express brand.
Air Georgian's assets were purchased by the same executive team to form Pivot Airlines, a Toronto-based charter and cargo carrier.
No. Since Air Georgian does not operate flights, you can't book tickets directly with it. Search for your route under Air Canada or Air Canada Express instead.
Search for your origin and destination under Air Canada, since Jazz Aviation and other regional partners now cover most former Air Georgian routes under the Air Canada Express brand.
Pivot Airlines was formed from Air Georgian's assets by the same leadership team, but it operates as a distinct charter and cargo carrier rather than continuing Air Georgian's scheduled passenger service.
No — despite the name, Air Georgian was a Canadian carrier unrelated to the country of Georgia. Georgia's national carrier is Georgian Airways.
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Looking for Air Canada Express Flights Instead?
Air Georgian’s former routes are now flown by Jazz Aviation and other Air Canada Express partners. Search current Air Canada flights and fares instead.