Air Canada gets ready to close the gate on New Year deals
Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, Air Canada, has made the ‘final call’ for its first sale of 2025, offering customers cut-price connections to Canada.
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Air Canada to launch direct Vancouver-Manila route
Air Canada announced the addition of a new direct route between the Vancouver International Airport and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Air Canada expands its intermodal strategy in Europe to Italy, Spain, Britain
Air Canada announced it is extending its intermodal strategy across Europe to include Italy, Spain, Britain as well as to Asia, with its first operator in South Korea.
Air Canada to launch direct flights to Europe and the U.S. in 2025
Air Canada will add new seasonal services and increase capacity into popular destinations across Europe, the United States, and Asia to offer more exciting options for travellers in Summer…
Vince “Air Canada” Carter’s legacy soars with high-flying tribute
Air Canada is joining forces with Vince Carter to celebrate his career as the Toronto Raptors prepare to retire his jersey tomorrow evening.
Air Canada reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Air Canada reported solid results for the third quarter on key metrics, with operating revenues of $6.1 billion and operating income of $1 billion.
Non-stop Singapore to Vancouver 4 weekly flights with Air Canada
Award-winning airline, Air Canada – a member of Star Alliance, is offering exclusive promotional deals this August in conjunction with the NATAS Holidays 2024 travel fair.
Air Canada’s complete content now available through Sabre NDC
Sabre Corporation announced the launch of Air Canada's full content via NDC in Sabre's travel marketplace.
TAT and Air Canada announce continuation of seasonal Vancouver-Bangkok service
In partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a founding member of the Star Alliance network, announces the resumption of its seasonal…
Why Group Travel is the Best, Here’s the Reasons
For intrepid travelers, travel provides a sense of euphoria. Travel lovers enjoy the thrill of discovering new cultures and landscapes. There is more to traveling than simply reaching your…
Air Canada announces scholarships for aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Air Canada has announced an agreement with seven colleges across the country to provide financial assistance to students who self-identify as women or visible minorities who are pursuing…
Air Canada Reports Strong Operational Performance for the Holiday Travel Period
Air Canada reported a strong operational performance for the year-end holiday travel period, during which nearly 2.6 million customers were transported safely.
Air Canada and Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) seal historic partnership to take flight together
Air Canada announced a historic partnership with the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) ahead of its inaugural season opener on January 1, 2024.
Air Canada adds Tulum and Charleston to Global Network
Air Canada announced it is boosting its North American network capacity for summer 2024 with the addition of two new destinations, five new routes, increased flight frequencies on key…
Gate Gourmet serves up Christmas cheer with its airline partners
Gate Gourmet, the global leader in airline catering and provisioning services, has today unveiled a selection of festive menus specially curated for its airline partners.
Air Canada makes Europe easier to explore by offering customers convenient new Air-to-Rail connections
Air Canada announced new air-to-rail booking options for customers to connect at European airports with four major passenger rail systems, making it convenient to explore the continent.
Air Canada customers can now track their baggage and mobility aids while travelling in Canada
Air Canada has introduced a new feature to the Air Canada mobile app to enable customers traveling within Canada to track the progress of their baggage and mobility aid in real time at key…
Special Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight, departs Montreal
The first Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight from Montreal since 2019 took off with 150 children to Orlando to experience the trip-of-a-lifetime.
Travelport signs new content distribution agreement with Air Canada, including NDC
Travelport announced they have renewed their content distribution agreement, which includes New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing.
Air Canada to help in bringing Canadians home from Israel with special flights
Air Canada announced that, in coordination with the Government of Canada, operated two special flights from Athens to bring Canadians and permanent residents home from Israel.
Air Canada to offer in-flight audible original audiobooks and podcasts
Air Canada became the first airline to offer Canadian Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts and more in its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, further expanding its award-winning…
Air Canada partners with Hopper
Air Canada today announced a partnership with Hopper, giving the airline’s customers more freedom and flexibility to change their travel plans when booking on aircanada.com (Canadian…
Emirates welcomes Air Canada to Terminal 3 at Dubai International
Air Canada and Emirates announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship…
Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S.
Air Canada announces prepayment of EDC financed loans used to acquire 19 Airbus A220-300 Aircraft
Air Canada announced it has prepaid loans of approximately $650 million from Export Development Corporation (EDC) used by the company to help fund its acquisition of 19 Airbus A220-300…
Sabre and Air Canada form strategic distribution and retailing partnership
Sabre Corporation announced the completion of a new multi-year distribution agreement that provides Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to Air Canada’s full content via NDC…
Air Canada’s inaugural Amsterdam-Montreal Route takes off
Air Canada completed its inaugural Montreal to Amsterdam flights, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using sustainable aviation fuel.
Air Canada inaugurates international flights from Montreal to Toulouse and Copenhagen
With the arrival of two flights in Europe today, Air Canada has inaugurated two strategic non-stop routes from its Montreal global hub to Europe.
Air Canada to launch non-stop Toronto-Yellowknife Service
Air Canada announced it will begin non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife in December.
Air Canada partners with iagos to equip an airbus a330 with climate and air quality sensors
Air Canada announced today that one of its Airbus A330 aircraft has been outfitted with special diagnostics sensors in partnership with In-Service Aircraft for a Global Observing System…
Kyte partners with Air Canada
Kyte announced a new partnership with Air Canada to enable a direct connection to Air Canada’s next-generation distribution platform, offering easy access to the airline’s comprehensive and…
Air Canada to launch new benefits as part of its NDC Program for agencies and travel buyers
Air Canada announced its New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) program, which will feature new benefits, expanded content and additional trade support for agencies and travel buyers.
Air Canada to Boost Flights To Brisbane And Sydney
Air Canada has announced that it would increase its Sydney-Vancouver and Brisbane-Vancouver flights in time for the northern winter ski season.
Due to strong demand from the…
Air Canada to launch new Vancouver-Dubai service
Air Canada announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai.
Air Canada expands partnership with Amadeus
As New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world, Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing…
Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights
Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.
Air Canada launches digital identification
Air Canada announced it has launched digital identification, becoming the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial…
Air Canada partners with Cirque du Soleil
Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership that will see Air Canada continue as the official airline for Big Top and Arena shows in Canada, the…
Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan kick-off joint loyalty programme partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits.
Air Canada’s new holiday film celebrates ‘togetherness’
Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, heartfelt short film to enchant Canadians with a message of togetherness.
Air Canada launches live TV onboard select domestic flights
Air Canada has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching…
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
Emirates codeshares with Air Canada
Emirates and Air Canada have announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets…
Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver
Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver.
After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada…
Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM London
Dragon’s Den star and international brand guru Steven Bartlett has been unveiled as a headline speaker at World Travel Market London.
Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM…
Air Canada goes electric
Montreal-based Air Canada has signed a purchase agreement for 30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden.
The aircraft is not expected to enter service…
Air Canada announces repurchase of 4.000% convertible senior notes due 2025
Air Canada has agreed to repurchase USD 174.3 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 4.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025.
Emirates and JetBlue to end codeshare
Emirates and JetBlue are ending their codeshare partnership from 30 October 2022. Customers of both carriers will no longer be able to earn miles through their frequent flyer programs.
Air Canada donates historic aircraft to museum
In celebration of its 85th anniversary, Air Canada has donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg's Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.…
Member deals from Aeroplan for Air Canada’s direct flights to Thailand
Aeroplan, Canada's travel loyalty program, is celebrating Air Canada's first-ever non-stop service to Southeast Asia with a week of extra, exclusive, member-only deals on direct flights to…
Mooting for direct flights to US, UK, Canada from Punjab
Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that his state government is in talks with major airline companies, to start direct international flights connecting Amritsar and Mohali to…
Emirates unveils codeshare partnership with Air Canada
Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab…
Magic in the Sky! Air Canada unveils whimsical new campaign
Air Canada is embracing the magic of the season with a new spot that shares a message of togetherness for the first holiday many Canadians will spend together in two years
Air Canada ready to implement new vaccination policy
Air Canada is getting ready to implement a new vaccination policy.
Air Canada welcomes new health and safety measures for safer travel
Air Canada has issued the following statement in response to the Government of Canada's announcement that federally regulated employees in the transport sector must be fully vaccinated…
Air Canada’s senior executives return 2020 bonuses
Last Sunday, Air Canada said chief executive officer Michael Rousseau and the company’s current executive vice-presidents 'have chosen to voluntarily return their 2020 bonuses and share…
Air Canada first Canadian airline to offer optional biometric boarding
Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics
Air Canada announces reopening of Delhi-Toronto route
Air Canada has announced the reopening of its Delhi-Toronto route which will now operate thrice weekly under the new travel guidelines
Air Canada collaborates with Spartan Bioscience to explore rapid COVID-19 testing
Air Canada has announced it has engaged Spartan Bioscience, an Ottawa-based biotechnology leader in portable DNA testing technology, to assess how best to deploy Spartan's portable…
Air Canada back on Dublin-Toronto route
Air Canada has now resumed flights from Ireland. The airline will initially offer a three-times weekly non-stop service between Dublin and its Toronto hub.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner…
Air Canada discontinues service on 30 domestic regional routes and closes eight stations
Air Canada has said that it is indefinitely suspending service on 30 domestic regional routes and closing eight stations at regional airports in Canada. These structural changes to its…
Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer
Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…
Air Canada salutes women in aviation
Air Canada marked Women of Aviation Worldwide Week leading up to International Women’s Day 2020 by celebrating the achievements of its women employees while also looking ahead to the…
Air Canada to launch daily flights from Vancouver to Orange County, California
Air Canada announced it will launch non-stop service between Vancouver and Santa Ana in Orange County, California beginning 15 June 2020, subject to final airport authority approvals.…
Air Canada receives its first Airbus A220-300
Air Canada unveiled the latest addition to its fleet today, in the form of the Airbus A220-300, before employees and special guests at the airline's Montreal headquarters.
Built in…
Air Canada takes delivery of its first A220
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel A220 programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will…
Air Canada heads to the home of country music
Air Canada has announced the launch of two new seasonal summer routes today -- as well as the introduction of a new additional service, to major US destinations, from Montreal, Calgary and…
Air Canada to begin flights to Bogotá, Colombia
Air Canada announced the introduction of new year-round service between Montreal and Bogotá, Colombia beginning from 2 June 2020. Flights will operate three times weekly onboard Air…
Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow
Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next…
Air Canada to launch flights to Brussels
Air Canada has announced the introduction of new, year-round services between Toronto and Brussels starting from 1 May 2020. Up to five weekly non-stop flights will be operated with Air…
Air Canada to launch year-round Montreal-Toulouse service
Air Canada announced the introduction of year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse starting 4 June, 2020. The five-times weekly flights will provide the only year-round service…
Air Canada celebrates 35th anniversary of loyalty programme with biggest contest ever
Air Canada is celebrating its 35th anniversary of Aeroplan, Canada's premier travel loyalty programme. To mark 35 years of loyalty, Aeroplan is launching its biggest contest yet, with…
Air Canada unveils two new routes with game-changing new Airbus
Air Canada has announced the first two routes to be operated by the Airbus A220-300, the non-stop Montreal-Seattle and Toronto-San Jose services, both beginning in spring 2020.
The…
Park and glide: Air Canada partners with chef Antonio Park
Air Canada announced a partnership with renowned Canadian chef Antonio Park to design destination inspired meals that will be exclusively featured on select Air Canada flights to Asia…
Air Canada to resume full India schedule
Air Canada announced it will resume its daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi flights on 1 October (eastbound) and 3 October (westbound).
“We now resume our daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi…
Fun in the sun! Air Canada introduces winter service to Cancun and Punta Cana
Air Canada has announced two new winter services from Quebec City to popular sun destinations Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Service to Cancun begins on 21 December…
Air Canada bolsters services to Atlantic Canada
Air Canada announced a host of enhancements to Atlantic Canada services starting this winter. Overall capacity will increase by 8% as some routes will transfer to Air Canada Rouge, and…
Air Canada inaugurates service to Sydney, Nova Scotia from Montreal
Air Canada has inaugurated a new, non-stop service between Montreal and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The arrival of flight AC7998 in Sydney marked the beginning of daily service between the two…
Air Canada salutes employees on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Air Canada marked National Indigenous Peoples Day by highlighting the achievements and contributions of its indigenous employees. Flight AC185 from Toronto to Vancouver, operated with Air…
Air Canada unveils Maple Leaf Lounge Express
Air Canada unveiled another convenient way for premium customers to work or relax prior to their flight with the Maple Leaf Lounge Express, located in the Toronto Pearson International…
Aviation round-up: Woof woof!
This week’s Aviation round up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew -- but first we head to Ireland…
Aviation round up: Say cheese!
This week’s news from the skies includes record growth, new routes and a photography completion but first, news from Canada…
Aviation round up: Down to the crunch
This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?
Delhi up: Air Canada boosts network with daily flights to Indian capital
Air Canada has boosted service on four routes from Vancouver this week by increasing its service to Delhi to a year round daily operation as of 2 June 2019.
Air Canada to hit Vienna five times a week from Spring 2019
Air Canada has announced the introduction of new year-round services between Toronto and Vienna starting spring next year.
Air Canada Vacations announce first overseas partner, Funway Holidays
Air Canada subsidiary Air Canada Vacations has teamed up with Funway Holidays to get its product out to the people of Britain via the UK travel agency. This is the first deal of its kind for…
Air Canada and Air China sign joint venture agreement in China-Canada Year of Tourism
In December of last year Air China and Air Canada announced they would be expanding their codeshare and lounge service agreements. Now, the two airlines have added more depth to their…
Air Canada – connections like Montreal to Dublin “absolutely critical” for Irish tourism
Canada, better known for its Gallic influence than its Gaelic one, saw a new international connection this weekend with the launch of the seasonal Air Canada service between Montreal and…
Air China and Air Canada build “foundation of a profound cooperation”
Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism,…
Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
Thailand expands aviation deal with Canada
Thailand and Canada have sealed a new bilateral air service agreement, increasing the number of flights airlines are allowed to operate between the two countries.
Under the new deal,…
Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more
Air Canada adds new passage to India
Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues…
Air Canada Celebrates First Montreal-Tel Aviv Flight
The departure of flight AC082 this week marks the successful launch of Air Canada's non-stop Montreal service to Tel Aviv.
This new seasonal service will operate twice weekly from June 22…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Air Canada adds three Asian routes
Air Canada will launch three new Asian routes in the next 30 days, as it continues to expand the international networks of its mainline carrier and leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.…
Virgin Australia adds new Canadian connections
Virgin Australia's passengers are now being offered connections to three major Canadian cities, via the airline's trans-Pacific flights to Los Angeles.
A new codeshare agreement with…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Air Canada expands APAC links from Vancouver
Air Canada has continued to expand its trans-Pacific connections from Vancouver, with the launch of a new route to Asia Pacific.
The airline has already announced plans to launch new…
Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more
Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai
Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues to expand…
Air Canada unveils new aircraft livery
Air Canada has revealed its new aircraft livery, kicking off a major project that will see 300 of its aircraft repainted.
Unveiled at three simultaneous events held across Canada this…
