Air Canada News
Air Canada begins to rebuild United States route network
Air Canada will expand its schedule to the United States over the summer, offering 55 routes to 34 destinations. In total, the flag-carrier will offer 220 daily flights between the two countries.
Air Canada expands international network ahead of summer
Air Canada has unveiled additional details of its planned international schedule for this summer, which includes the resumption of 17 routes and 11 destinations across the world from its hubs.
Air Canada extends refund window
The Covid-19 refund policy covers tickets and Air Canada Vacations packages purchased for flights cancelled either by the airline or by the customer for any reason was initially due to expire tomorrow.
Air Canada to return Covid-19 cancellation cash to passengers
Air Canada has said that eligible customers who purchased a non-refundable ticket for travel on or after February 1st last year, but did not fly, can now obtain a refund.
Air Canada pulls out of Air Transat acquisition
Air Canada has called off a proposed deal to acquire Air Transat after it became clear the move would not be approved by the European Union.
Air Canada receives government approval for Air Transat deal
The revised deal, now valued at C$190 million, was agreed by the two carriers in October last year in the wake of the Covid-19 shutdown of international travel.
Qatar Airways signs Air Canada codeshare deal
Qatar Airways has finalised a codeshare agreement with Air Canada applicable for travel between Doha and Toronto. Sales have started, with the first flights to operate from December 15th.
Air Canada Rouge returns to operation
The departure of Air Canada flight AC1810 from Toronto to Cancun today marked the return of Air Canada Rouge to the skies. The move comes as the flag-carrier seeks to rebuild its route network.
Air Canada offers all-business-class Jetz fleet to charter
Air Canada is making its fleet of all-business-class Jetz charter aircraft available to customers for commercial flights as it redeploys the fleet on popular winter routes.
Air Canada agrees to C$190m Air Transat acquisition
The amended transaction reflects the unprecedented impact of Covid-19 upon the global air transport industry, which has endured a severe decline in air travel since the initial agreement.
Air Canada raises funds through Boeing 737 MAX sale
Air Canada has completed the sale and leaseback transactions for three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with Jackson Square Aviation, with a further six headed to Avolon Aerospace Leasing.
Air Canada welcomes government plan to relaunch aviation sector
The plan contains international, proven best practices for proactively protecting air travellers at all stages of the journey and provides the framework for restarting the aviation sector in Canada.