Air Canada Inaugurates Newest Pacific Route from Vancouver to Singapore
MONTREAL, April 4, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada’s much anticipated route launched from its Vancouver (YVR) Pacific hub last night and arrived this morning in Singapore, marking the inaugural of the airline’s newest international route and the only non-stop flight between Canada and Singapore. Stretching 12,818 kilometres (7,965 miles), the route is the airline’s longest flight measured by distance with a flying time of […]
Air Canada and Jane Goodall Institute of Canada Spotlight Illegal Wildlife Trade and Biodiversity Challenges
MONTREAL, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ – Building on its partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGIC), Air Canada is launching a new initiative to spotlight illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and its impact on global biodiversity. In collaboration with JGIC and involvement from Dr. Jane Goodall herself, the awareness campaign will showcase animals endangered from IWT on the airline’s in-flight entertainment […]
Pilots Respond to Air Canada’s 2023 Annual Report Financial Highlights
March 29, 2024 TORONTO—This week, Air Canada held their annual meeting of shareholders, following the release of their 2023 annual report, highlighting its achievements in 2023. F/O Charlene Hudy, chair of the Air Canada pilot group, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement in response: “Air Canada’s recently released 2023 […]
Air Canada Wins 2024 APEX Best in Entertainment Award in North America
MONTREAL, March 27, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada is honoured to have earned the 2024 APEX Best in Entertainment Award in North America for its in-flight entertainment (IFE) offering, presented last night at the APEX Awards in Lisbon. This is the first time the airline has won this APEX award, which is based on ratings the organization received from thousands […]
Air Canada Issues Annual Report Highlighting its Achievements in 2023
Airline had record operating revenue, advanced strategic initiatives MONTREAL, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today issued its 2023 Annual Report highlighting the carrier’s achievements for the year. In addition to its strong financial results, including record annual revenue, the airline made progress on key strategic initiatives. The report is available in the Investor Relations section […]
Air Canada and CAE Announce 2024 Judy Cameron Scholarship Winners
MONTREAL, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ – Today on International Women’s Day, Air Canada and CAE are proud to announce the eight winners of the 2024 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships. The two Montreal-based global aviation companies have again joined forces, to award scholarships to eight women from across Canada who are pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers. The […]
Pack Your Appetite: Air Canada Serves up Globally Inspired Flavours with Major Upgrade to In-Flight Menus
MONTREAL, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ – Bon appetit, foodies! Air Canada today announced a comprehensive upgrade of its award-winning menus for all customers, with 100+ new rotating seasonal recipes showcasing bigger, bolder flavours alongside craveable new snacks and beverages. The new menu additions join the largest in-flight bar offering from any North American airline, as Air Canada continues to invest in […]
Air Canada Named one of Montreal’s Top Employers for the 11th Consecutive Year
Airline recognized for its human resource practices, comprehensive training programs, employee health and well-being programs MONTREAL, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada has once again been recognized as one of Montreal’s top employers for 2024 in the latest edition of the Montréal’s Top Employers Awards. This respected award is a reflection of the company’s commitment to employees and its […]
Air Canada Cargo Named 2024 ATW Cargo Operator of the Year
First Canadian operator to receive the award MONTREAL, Feb. 28, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo are honoured to have been named the 2024 Cargo Operator of the Year as part of the 50th annual ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards, the first Canadian operator to be bestowed the award. Air Canada Cargo was recognized for its […]
Air Canada Responds to Suspension of Operations at Lynx Air
MONTREAL, Feb. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada said today it will cap fares and add more than 6,000 seats in select markets operated by Lynx Air in response to the airline’s announcement that it is suspending operations beginning February 26, 2024. The measures are to provide Lynx Air customers affected by the carrier’s shutdown affordable options in […]