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Air Canada Significantly Expands its Schedule to Latin America this Winter with Four New Destination

Air Canada Significantly Expands its Schedule to Latin America this Winter with Four New Destination

7 May 2025 Press Release Airline News

Air Canada has announced its new winter sun schedule for 2025, reflecting its largest network expansion to Latin America to date, with 16% more seats versus last winter. Highlights of the carrier’s exciting new schedule for the Winter 2025/26 season include the new destinations of Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara – previously unserved by the global carrier. These new destinations come as the airline adds a total of 13 new routes to its network, strengthening its position on the global stage.

Aeroplan, Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, has partnered with Chexy

Aeroplan, Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, has partnered with Chexy

22 April 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Aeroplan, Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, has partnered with Chexy, an innovative Canadian-founded, female-led fintech platform, to help members turn payments for essential services like rent, bills and taxes into rewards. Starting today, Aeroplan members across Canada can earn Aeroplan points through Chexy, with Aeroplan credit cardholders earning even more points when paying with their card. (CNW Group/Air Canada) Chexy enables members to use their credit card for large, routine payments typically made via e-transfer or pre-authorized debit or bill payment — helping them earn points, build credit and get more out of expenses that usually go unrewarded. Chexy joins Aeroplan’s growing list of world-class retail partners, including Starbucks, Uber, LCBO, and 1,200+ participating Parkland fuel and convenience stores Canada-wide and more.

Airline’s First Station with Fully Electric Main Ground Support Equipment

Airline’s First Station with Fully Electric Main Ground Support Equipment

To mark Earth Month, Air Canada announced today that its ground operations in Québec City will be the airline’s first station in Canada to achieve 100% electrification of its GSE fleet across all main categories by the end of 2025. This milestone will represent a complete transition from fossil fuel-powered equipment to electric alternatives for all baggage and ramp tractors, belt loaders, power stows, container loaders and aircraft tractors. This transition will eliminate Air Canada’s use of fossil fuel equipment in these key GSE categories at this station.

Air Canada lines up for take-off with new Porto to Montréal route

Air Canada lines up for take-off with new Porto to Montréal route

1 April 2025 Press Release Airline News

Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, is gearing up for take-off with its bumper summer schedule, including a new route between Porto and Montréal. The global airline is set to touchdown in Portugal’s second city, Porto, for the first time on 5 June 2025, before departing for its home hub, Montréal, later that same day.

Air Canada Announces New Edinburgh to Montréal Route

Air Canada Announces New Edinburgh to Montréal Route

Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, is continuing its transatlantic expansion for 2025, having unveiled its newest route between Edinburgh and Montréal. Set to take to the skies on 27 June 2025, the new direct service marks the only connection between Scotland and Canada’s second-largest city, heralding a new era for transatlantic travel from the Scottish capital. With over 4.3 million Canadians hailing Scottish heritage, and over 1,380 Canadian students studying at Scottish universities, the new connection aims to strengthen trade, business and cultural links between the countries.

Air Canada’s New Café at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

Air Canada’s New Café at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

24 March 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Air Canada is introducing its newest Air Canada CaféTM at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, offering a seamless, premium grab and go experience for eligible domestic travellers. Designed for convenience and comfort, this new addition, located near Gate A2, opened this weekend, and marks the third Air Canada Café location, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to improving premium lounge offerings at its Montréal hub.

Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025

Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025

3 February 2025 Press Release Airline News

Air Canada has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025 by Mediacorp. This respected award reflects the company’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people to flourish and establish themselves as the leaders of tomorrow. Air Canada has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025 by Mediacorp. (CNW Group/Air Canada) Air Canada offers paid internship programs in a variety of disciplines with numerous professional development opportunities, including access to a range of online learning videos.

Air Canada gets ready to close the gate on New Year deals

Air Canada gets ready to close the gate on New Year deals

24 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, Air Canada, has made the ‘final call’ for its first sale of 2025, offering customers cut-price connections to Canada. The sale, which includes a number of the airline’s most popular transatlantic destinations, aims to inspire Brits looking to land a dream holiday in 2025.

Air Canada to Operate from JFK Terminal 6 in 2026

Air Canada to Operate from JFK Terminal 6 in 2026

8 January 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and a Skytrax Four-Star rated carrier, today announced that Air Canada will operate from T6 when it opens to passengers in 2026, joining fellow Star Alliance partners Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and ANA as future T6 airlines.

Air Canada orders five additional A220s

Air Canada orders five additional A220s

26 December 2024 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Air Canada, the national carrier of Canada, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five more latest generation single-aisle A220-300s on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first A220 in December 2019. This follows an initial order in 2016 for 45 A220-300s and a reorder in 2022 for 15 more. Including this latest reorder, Air Canada’s total firm orders for the A220-300 stands at 65 aircraft.