Air Canada News
Air Canada sets out summer timetable for UK travellers
Air Canada has announced that it will 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 for summer 2015. From London Heathrow, Air Canada will operate direct flights to Toronto four times a day, daily to Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Ottawa and St. John’s, and three times per week to Edmonton.
Air Canada adds service to Rio de Janeiro
Air Canada has inaugurated new non-stop service between Toronto Pearson and Rio de Janeiro - Galeão International Airport with the departure of flight AC098. The three-times-weekly service is being operated with a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft with 24 International Business Class and 187 Economy seats.
Air Canada launches flights between Toronto and Mont-Tremblant as ski season begins
Air Canada has operated its first non-stop flight between Toronto Pearson and Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Service to Mont-Tremblant will be operated four times per week until March 30, 2015 by Air Canada Express with a 74-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft.
Air Canada in business class focus
Air Canada is planning to expand the introduction of its new International Business Class product to include all Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, seven more than previously announced.
Air Canada, Air China form alliance
Air Canada and Air China have concluded a memorandum of understanding setting out the main principles for a comprehensive revenue sharing joint venture providing for an enhanced partnership on routes between Canada and China which will stimulate traffic growth between the two countries.
Amsterdam leads Air Canada 2015 European flight schedule expansion
Air Canada will introduce year-round mainline service to Amsterdam from Toronto beginning in June 2015 as part of the continuing expansion of its international network. Additions to the summer network also include new Air Canada rouge seasonal service from Montreal to Venice and between Vancouver and Osaka.
Air Canada rouge to launch Vancouver to Osaka route
Air Canada will introduce non-stop flights between Vancouver and Osaka, Japan, next summer. Service to Osaka’s Kansai International Airport will be operated up to five flights per week by Air Canada rouge with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of economy and premium cabins of service.
Air Canada adds non-stop service to Palm Springs
Air Canada is planning to introduce a new seasonal non-stop service operated by Air Canada rouge between Vancouver and Palm Springs, California this winter.
Air Canada opens Maple Leaf Lounge at New London Heathrow Terminal 2
Air Canada today officially opened its latest International Maple Leaf Lounge at London Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2, also known as The Queen’s Terminal, Departures Area 2B. Located at Star Alliance’s largest airport hub and Air Canada’s largest international station, Air Canada’s London Heathrow Maple Leaf Lounge is a serene, stylish oasis where eligible Air Canada and Star Alliance customers can rest, refuel or refresh before their flight in an inspiring, contemporary environment that is a celebration of Canadian design, artistry and craftsmanship.
Air Canada flies into London Heathrow Terminal 2
Air Canada operated its first flight into London Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2, The Queen’s Terminal. Flight AC856 from Toronto, a Boeing 777-300ER with 290 customers and a crew of 11 on board, arrived at 7:04 a.m. local time.
Air Canada receives first Dreamliner from Boeing
Boeing delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to Air Canada, the first airline in Canada to fly the Dreamliner. The airplane, the first of Air Canada’s 37 787s on order for delivery through 2019, departed Paine Field in Everett, Washington, on its delivery flight to Toronto.
Air Canada rouge launches Dublin-Toronto route
Air Canada rouge has inaugurated its year-round non-stop service from Dublin to Toronto with a celebration at Dublin Airport. Air Canada rouge is Air Canada’s new leisure carrier and will operate four weekly flights from the Irish capital to its Toronto hub, Toronto Pearson International Airport.