Air Canada News
Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Best Employers for 8th Consecutive Year
Air Canada has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 by Forbes for the eighth consecutive year, recognizing the airline’s commitment to providing excellent employment opportunities for employees in Canada.
Air Canada Prepares for Winter Holidays
Air Canada made extensive preparations for the winter holiday season, which is typically one of the peak travel periods of the year. This year, more than 2 million customers were anticipated to fly with the carrier and it began preparing early in the fall, readying equipment, hiring additional staff and setting a prudent schedule
Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil Renew Partnership to Bring a World of Wonder to Millions Worldwide
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 U.S., Europe and Australia through December 2024. The two globally renowned, Quebec-based companies will celebrate bringing Canadian creativity and talent to the world at tonight’s Montreal premiere of Corteo by Cirque du Soleil at the Bell Centre.
Air Canada offers Customers Holiday Travel Tips
Air Canada is pleased to offer customers travelling during the holiday season time-saving travel tips and useful links to make their journey easier and more pleasant.
Air Canada Gets an Early Jump on U.S. Summer Travel
Air Canada today announced three new U.S. routes, including service from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Toronto to Sacramento as part of its trans-border summer schedule.
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. Launching today across Canada, the animated spot stars a baby loon who gets separated from its family on the annual journey south for the winter
Air Canada’s Newly Inaugurated Bangkok Flight Now Enroute to Southeast Asia
A celebration was held at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to mark Air Canada’s inaugural flight AC65, “We are thrilled to launch Air Canada’s first non-stop service to Southeast Asia and the only non-stop flights between North America and Thailand
Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America for Fourth Straight Year by Global Traveler
Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the readers of Global Traveler. The airline also won for Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year in the 19th edition of the GT Tested Reader Survey of the magazine’s readership of frequent business and luxury travelers.
Air Canada Launches Live TV Onboard Select Domestic Flights
Air Canada today announced it 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 global sporting events in real time or watch live national news onboard a flight
Air Canada Invests in Canadian Technology
Air Canada today announced an equity investment/loan of $6.75 million into Canadian climate solutions company Carbon Engineering (CE). The investment supports the advancement of CE’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) directly out of the air at large, industrial scale.
Emirates and Air Canada launch codeshare cooperation
Emirates and Air Canada this week announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents, including to destinations across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Air Canada converts options to bring to 60 its total confirmed A220 order
Air Canada has announced that it has converted options for 15 Airbus A220-300 aircraft into firm orders, bringing to 60 the total number of the Canadian-built aircraft it will acquire for its fleet.