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Air Canada bets big on Boeing 737 MAX
Air Canada today announced its mainline narrowbody fleet renewal plan that includes commitments, options and rights to purchase up to 109 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The new aircraft will replace Air Canada’s existing mainline fleet of Airbus narrowbody aircraft, creating one of the world’s youngest, most fuel efficient and simplified airline fleets.
Air Canada premiers new Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin
Air Canada is premiering its brand new international cabin design and seating that the airline will feature on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The carrier will provide three cabins of service on board its Boeing 787 Dreamliners highlighted by a brand new contemporary decor and comfortable ergonomic seating that features 180-degree lie-flat seats in its International Business Class cabin.
Air Canada opens Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt Airport
Air Canada has opened its newest International Maple Leaf Lounge at Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1, Departures Area B. The 726- square-metre lounge features a Quiet Zone with six reclining pods equipped with personal satellite-fed TV screens, USB ports and Sony noise-cancelling headsets in addition to a Spa-inspired shower area featuring showers with large rain-shower heads, ambient music and Canadian Escents spa products.
Major European expansion from Air Canada
Air Canada is undertaking a major expansion of international services to Europe from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. The airline has announced highlights of its summer 2014 Europe schedule, which includes the introduction of year-round non-stop service from Toronto to Milan, Italy with up to five weekly flights, offering the only non-stop service between Canada and Milan.
Air Canada and Air China expand partnership
Air Canada and Air China are expanding their long-standing commercial cooperation agreement enhancing the carriers’ interline and codeshare services offered via their respective hubs.
Air Canada completes $1.4 billion refinancing transaction
Air Canada announced today that it has completed its previously announced private offerings of senior secured notes, consisting of U.S.$400 million principal amount of 6.750% senior secured first lien notes due 2019 and C$300 million principal amount of 7.625% senior secured first lien notes due 2019 and U.S.$300 million principal amount of 8.750% senior secured second lien notes due 2020.
Air Canada Rouge takes off for first time
Air Canada has launched its new leisure unit, Air Canada Rouge, under the AC code. Rouge began offering services from Toronto to Venice and Edinburgh, Scotland, and from Toronto and Montreal to Athens.
Etihad, Air Canada in codeshare deal
Etihad Airways and Air Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a commercial cooperation agreement that will enhance travel services between the United Arab Emirates and Canada. While the two carriers currently have interline agreements in place for passenger and cargo services, Etihad Airways and Air Canada intend to offer customers through-checked bags, reciprocal codeshare services and frequent flyer benefits.
New Premium Economy cabin from Air Canada
Air Canada has announced it will introduce a new International Premium Economy cabin for customers seeking enhanced comfort and service on international flights as it continues to modernise its widebody fleet with the addition of five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Air Canada rouge prepares for takeoff
Air Canada has confirmed it will hire as many as 150 new cabin crew as it continues to prepare for the launch of new leisure carrier Air Canada rouge. The carrier is expected to take off in July this year as the Canadian flag-carrier seeks to compete in the growing leisure travel sector.
Air Canada enters codeshare with Turkish Airlines
Air Canada and Turkish Airlines have signed a reciprocal code sharing agreement that will make it easy and convenient for customers to connect between the two Star Alliance partner airlines. The agreement, to take effect the beginning of the second quarter of 2013, will leverage Air Canada’s planned Toronto-Istanbul route launching this summer pending receipt of government approval.
Air Canada plans major international expansion
Air Canada is planning a major expansion of its international services. The carrier is launching a new non-stop route between Toronto and Seoul, starting service to Istanbul subject to government approval, adding seven weekly departures to Beijing from Toronto and Vancouver, and upgrading its Calgary-Tokyo Narita route to provide daily service.