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.
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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…
Major airline deal connects Southeast Asia with Canada
Two major international airlines have announced plans to join forces on multiple routes connecting destinations across Southeast Asia with Canada.
Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have…
The latest industry appointments
STEPHEN ENGLAND-HALL has been named as the new chief executive of Tourism New Zealand, effective April 2017. He will take up the role having previously spent three years a chief…
Air Canada codeshares across Australasia
Air Canada has signed a new agreement with Virgin Australia that will allow it to codeshare on multiple flights across Australia and New Zealand.
Scheduled to commence in early 2017,…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai
Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier…
Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver
With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia.
And these links will be strengthened even further next year when…
Air Canada adds first Chinese service from Montreal
Air Canada will launch its first ever direct flights from Montreal to China next year.
In February 2017, the national carrier will open up a new non-stop trans-Pacific service…
Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch
Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea.
The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016,…
Air Canada launches new route Down Under
Air Canada has launched a new service connecting Vancouver with Brisbane.
The inaugural flight arrived in the Australian city on Friday morning (3 June 2016), becoming the only direct…
Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route
Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital.
On 20…
Air Canada to offer Wi-Fi on all international flights
Air Canada has announced plans to start offering in-flight Wi-Fi services on all its international routes.
The national carrier already provides the service on its entire fleet of…
Air Canada signs major deal for Bombardier’s CSeries
Air Canada has selected the new Bombardier CSeries to revamp its short-haul fleet.
Canada's national carrier has agreed to purchase up to 75 CS300s from Canadian planemaker…
Air Canada traffic jumps 10% in year of expansion
Air Canada experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in 2015, as the airline embarked on a major expansion programme.
The airline's traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles…
Air Canada flies daily to Brisbane
Air Canada will start flying daily between Vancouver and Brisbane next summer.
From 17 June 2016, the airline will add four more weekly services to its existing three-flights-a-week…
Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.
The new route becomes the…
Air Canada to boost capacity on Vancouver-Heathrow route
Air Canada will launch double-daily flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow next summer.
“Air Canada is strategically increasing its international flights at YVR with a second…
Air Canada to launch Toronto-Seoul service
Air Canada will launch direct flights between Toronto and Seoul next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The trans-Pacific route will commence on 17 June 2016,…
Amadeus secures Air Canada content and ancillaries
Air Canada has signed a new distribution agreement with Amadeus, providing travel agents with full access to the national carrier's fares and ancillary services.
The multi-year deal…
Air Canada offers no-cost Toronto stopovers
Air Canada customers travelling between the US and Europe or Asia via the airline's Toronto Pearson global hub will have an opportunity to pause their journey in the city for up to one week…
Air Canada teams with celebrity chef
Air Canada has partnered with celebrated Canadian chef David Hawksworth to design signature dishes that will be exclusively featured on Air Canada flights in International Business Class and…
Air Canada welcomes first extended Dreamliner
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the extended version of the new long-haul aircraft.
The national carrier took delivery of its first smaller B787-8…
Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi
Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate…
Air Canada flies Dreamliner to Brisbane
Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate…
Air Canada to launch Toronto-Gatwick service next summer
Air Canada has confirmed it will launch new non-stop services to London Gatwick and Lyon, France next summer.
"Our new seasonal Air Canada rouge service between Toronto and London's…
Air Canada launches new routes
Air Canada has further expanded its global network with the launch of direct services from Amsterdam to Toronto and Montreal to Mexico City.
"The addition of Amsterdam to our global…
Air Canada upgrades cabins on Rouge flights
Air Canada has unveiled a series of product upgrades for its recently-launched leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.
The carrier commenced operations in 2013, using Air Canada's older Boeing…
Air Canada to boost UK frequencies
Air Canada has confirmed it will soon offer more daily flights from the UK to Canada than any other airline, with up to 88 non-stop services per week to eight major Canadian cities scheduled…
Air Canada to connect Dubai
Effective November 2015, Air Canada will launch its non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai. The new route will enhance the airline’s presence in the region and boost connectivity…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year.
Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
Air China seals major Canadian tie-up
Air China has signed a major new agreement that will expand its coverage in Canada.
Under a new Memorandum of Understanding, Air China and Air Canada have agreed to enter into a…
Air Canada to fit more aircraft with updated seats
Air Canada has announced plans to add its new international business class and premium economy seats to more aircraft.
The carrier will add the international business class to all its…
Air Canada Rouge moves into Asia
Air Canada Rouge, the recently-launched "leisure airline", will arrive in Asia for the first time next year.
The carrier currently operates low-cost services to a range of leisure…
Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion
Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months.
The…
Air Canada flies to Tokyo Haneda
Air Canada has inaugurated a new service between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Flights took off for the first time this week and will now operate every day, departing Toronto…
Air Canada commences T2 flights
Air Canada’s first flights into Heathrow Terminal 2 touched down today.
Flight AC856 from Toronto landed with 290 customers at 7.04am, followed by another 10 arrivals throughout the…
Heathrow-St John’s flights to operate year-round
Air Canada has announced its services from Heathrow to St John’s will operate year-round from October this year.
The route will operate three times a week on Monday, Thursday and…
The latest industry appointments
JAMES GINNS has become the new director of service delivery for Cathay Pacific, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service both on the ground and in the air. Ginns…
Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner
Air Canada's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport on Sunday afternoon, carrying 100 of the airline's employees on its maiden flight.
The national carrier…
Air Canada to offer in-flight Wi-Fi
Air Canada will start equipping its fleet with in-flight Wi-Fi next month.
In partnership with Gogo, the national carrier will roll out the service across its North American fleet…
Air Canada selects Boeing to revamp single-aisle fleet
Air Canada has placed a major order with Boeing that will see it revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet.
The national carrier has agreed to purchase 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with…
Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route
Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence…
Air Canada reveals Dreamliner details
Air Canada has unveiled the in-flight features of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to enter service next year.
The airline will configure its 251-seat…
Air China expands Canada codeshare
Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the…
The latest industry appointments
NICK WEIR has become Royal Caribbean International's new vice president of entertainment. A former presenter of the UK gameshow 'Catchphrase', Weir has 25 years of experience and comes…
Air Canada opens new global operations centre
Air Canada has opened its new global Operations Centre (OC) in Brampton, Ontario.
Following a two-year, CA$60 million (US$58m) development, the new 6,970m² facility will serve as the…
China, Canada ink new aviation agreement
China and Canada have agreed a new bilateral air services agreement (ASA) that will enable more commercial flights between the two countries.
The new rules, which replace the previous…
Air Canada to introduce premium economy seat
Air Canada has announced it will introduce a premium economy cabin on its international aircraft from this summer.
The new seats will offer seven inches more legroom than its economy seats…
Air Canada asks passengers to name new airline
Air Canada has taken a new approach to branding, by asking its passengers to name its new low-cost carrier.
The national carrier has launched a Facebook contest to find a name for the new…
Air Canada forms LCC-led leisure group
Air Canada has unveiled plans to form a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier.
The new leisure-focused LCC, which…
Air Canada restructures with new LCC
Air Canada has unveiled plans to restructure its business, forming a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier.
The new…
Air Canada to expand long-haul fleet
Air Canada has unveiled a fleet expansion plan intended to support its international growth.
The airline will add two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its mainline fleet, with deliveries…
Air Canada, Aer Lingus sign interline deal
Air Canada and Aer Lingus have signed a interline agreement in its first step towards codesharing.
The deal is in effect now and means passengers on the Toronto to Dublin service can…
Air Canada to hire hundreds of new staff
Air Canada has unveiled plans to hire at least 900 employees over the next 12 months.
The recruitment drive will include the addition of 200 flight attendants and pilots for the airline's…
Air Canada to boost Sydney flights
Air Canada is increasing its direct flights to Sydney this winter.
The national carrier will add three extra weekly flights to its currently daily Vancouver-Sydney service, taking the total…
Green round-up 08Aug12
Environment based news from the travel industry
Giant gardens open in Singapore
A huge new botanical park has opened in Singapore's fast-expanding Marina Bay area.
The Gardens by the…
Air Canada operates trans-Atlantic biofuel flight
Air Canada and Airbus have performed a trans-Atlantic flight partially powered by biofuel.
The Airbus A330, which flew from Montreal to London last week carrying a number of Canadian…
Air Canada adds new Heathrow connection
Air Canada has relaunched its seasonal service between London Heathrow and the Newfoundland city of St John's.
The direct daily service, which commenced last week, will operate until 30…
