Air Canada News
Air Canada returns to Ireland for first time
The outbound service from Dublin to Toronto will operate on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and the return service from Toronto to Dublin on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Air Canada raises further $1.2bn in fresh liquidity
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in the first quarter of the year, the flag-carrier has raised $5.5 billion of liquidity to offset the costs of a collapse in demand for travel.
Air Canada unveils revised summer schedule
Air Canada will offer customers a choice of nearly 100 destinations around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. To ensure customers can book with confidence, the airline has implemented the Air Canada CleanCare+ biosecurity program.
Air Canada launches CleanCare+ programme to reassure travellers
Air Canada has announced the launch of Air Canada CleanCare+, a program of enhanced aircraft cleaning designed to provide customers with greater peace of mind during all stages of travel.
Air Canada boosts cargo capacity with aircraft overhaul
Air Canada is reconfiguring the cabins of three of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to give them additional cargo capacity. The first aircraft conversion is complete and is now in service, with the second and third aircraft to be completed shortly.
Airlines ramp up cargo services to battle Covid-19 pandemic
With passenger services all but grounded across Europe, North America and parts of Asia, a number of carriers - including Etihad, AeroMexico and Air Canada - are turning attention to cargo operations.
Air Canada latest airline to announce huge layoffs
Air Canada has revealed plans to cut 5,000 jobs in the coming weeks as the carrier battles the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic. The company has said the move is temporary – and that most of those affected will return once the airline ramps up its operating schedule.
Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A220
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will enter service in January, making Air Canada the first airline to operate the A220-300 in North America.
Air Canada Rouge launches new Quito connection
Departing from Quito International Airport earlier, Air Canada Rouge has launched a thrice weekly non-stop flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Air Canada prepares for Airbus A220 debut
In December, Air Canada will be the first Canadian airline to take delivery of this Canadian-designed and developed aircraft when it receives the first of its 45 A220s on order.
Flag-carrier invites guests to Travel like a Canadian
Canadian travellers are perceived to be some of the most accepted and loved travellers in the world and while not everyone is Canadian, Air Canada is ensuring everyone can travel like one with its latest campaign - Travel like a Canadian.
Air Canada to face competition probe in Air Transat acquisition
Air Canada will face a competition probe before the airline can complete its proposed acquisition of Air Transat. Air Transat shareholders overwhelmingly voted last week in favour of the C$720 million deal, which valued the carrier at C$18-a-share.