Air Canada News
Air Canada launches the only daily non-stop service between Toronto and New Orleans
With the departure of AC 7971, Air Canada inaugurated daily, non-stop service between Toronto and New Orleans. Flights to The Big Easy will be operated with a 75-seat, Jazz CRJ 705 aircraft featuring Executive and Economy class service and seatback, personal audio-visual entertainment throughout the aircraft.
Air Canada to launch cross-border tie-up with United
Air Canada and United have unveiled plans to create a joint venture to bolster their position on United States-Canada transborder flights. A memorandum of understanding signed by the partners said the arrangement would help both airlines compete more effectively, while supporting substantial service and pricing benefits for passengers.
Air Canada reports record load factor for August
For the month of August, Air Canada reported a system load factor of 86.8 per cent on a consolidated basis with Jazz (from which Air Canada purchases regional capacity), matching last year’s record for the same month
Air Canada to double daily Vancouver-Tokyo service
Air Canada today announced it is boosting service to Tokyo by adding a new daily, non-stop flight between Vancouver and Haneda Airport, conveniently located near the Japanese capital
Canadian airlines rebound in second quarter
Demand for transborder travel has prompted a marked improvement in the financial performance of both WestJet and Air Canada. While the national flag-carrier remained in the red for the second quarter, WestJet – which has remained profitable throughout the recession – recorded a net profit of C$21 million.
Air Canada welcomes Canada’s new status as Approved Destination for Chinese travellers
Air Canada today welcomed the signing of an agreement between China and Canada by which the Government of China has granted Canada Approved Destination Status, making it easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada. The agreement comes as Air Canada doubles its capacity between Toronto and China beginning this fall with the introduction of daily flights year-round to Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, in addition to its year-round flights between Vancouver and all three cities.
Air Canada continues to grow Toronto hub and expand transborder service
Air Canada today continued to fortify its Toronto hub and strengthen its position as the leading transborder carrier with the launch of the only daily, non-stop flights to San Diego, CA and to Portland, OR.
Travel Advisory - Flights cancelled to/from London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt
Air Canada advises that as a result of the spread of volcanic ash over northern Europe due to volcanic activity in Iceland, a number of European airports have closed until further notice.
Air Canada and Asiana Airlines to build strategic partnership in Canada-Korea market
Air Canada today announced that it has entered into talks to explore a closer cooperation with Korea’s Asiana Airlines that would result in enhanced service in the Canada-Korea market.
Air Canada expands service to seven more American cities
Air Canada today announced new services for seven more American cities, fortifying its Toronto hub and strengthening its position as the leading transborder carrier with the most daily flights between Canada and the U.S. of any airline.
Air Canada dispatches second relief flight to Haiti; Airlifts medical supplies and personnel
Air Canada continues to support relief efforts in Haiti by dispatching its second dedicated aircraft full of medical and humanitarian relief supplies on Saturday January 23, 2010.
Air Canada airlifts relief supplies and rescue workers to Haiti
In response to the devastation brought by the recent earthquake in Haiti, Air Canada has been working since the outset of the disaster with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada