Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight Fulfill Long-Time Commitment to Children from Across Ontario with Trip-of-a-Lifetime
MONTREAL, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ – Early this morning, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight transported a plane load of children from Toronto to the happiest place on earth. The plane was carrying many children who were meant to experience the once-in-a-lifetime trip in 2020 but were unable to due to the global pandemic. With the support of numerous Air Canada […]
From Grocery List to Bucket List: Aeroplan and Uber Canada Add New Ways to Earn Points Every Day
MONTREAL, May 1, 2023 /CNW/ – Aeroplan is pleased to announce the latest evolution of its loyalty partnership with Uber Canada, giving Aeroplan members the opportunity to earn even more from linking their Aeroplan with their Uber/Uber Eats account in Canada. Starting May 3, Aeroplan members can earn 1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on eligible orders in the Grocery and Retail […]
Special Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight Departs Halifax with Kids from across Maritimes
MONTREAL, April 26, 2023 /CNW/ – This morning, the first Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight from Atlantic Canada since 2019 took off from Halifax International Airport with 144 children to Orlando to experience the trip-of-a-lifetime. Thanks to the numerous Air Canada employee volunteers, support of the Air Canada Foundation and the work by the Dreams Take Flight organization, eight flights operate annually, providing over […]
Air Canada Marks Earth Day with Purchase of 9.5 Million Litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
MONTREAL, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada marks Earth Day by announcing the purchase of 9.5 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The airline continues advancing initiatives in its Climate Action Plan by strengthening its partnership with SAF producer, Neste, to power flights with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM from San Francisco International Airport. The 9.5 million litres of SAF will […]
Air Canada to Launch New Benefits, Expanded Content and Additional Support as part of its New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) Program for Agencies and Travel Buyers
Montreal, April 19, 2023 – Air Canada today announced its New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) program, which will feature new benefits, expanded content and additional trade support for agencies and travel buyers. The program will provide a competitive alternative to legacy distribution, giving agents access to Air Canada inventory, fares, ancillary services, ticketing, and digital products. […]
Aeroplan and Parkland Join Together to Launch New Loyalty Partnership
MONTREAL, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada’s Aeroplan, Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, and Parkland Corporation (TSX:PKI), the company behind popular Canadian fuel and convenience store brands Chevron, Ultramar, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express are pleased to announce a new loyalty partnership that will launch in the fall of 2023. “We are thrilled to come together with […]
Marhaba! Air Canada to Launch New Vancouver-Dubai Service
MONTREAL, April 13, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada announced today the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai. The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier’s new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, […]
Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight Return to Skies with Once-in-a-Lifetime Flights to Help Children Make Magical Memories
MONTREAL, April 12, 2023 /CNW/ – Early this morning, Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight returned to the skies for the first time since 2020 with a plane load of children from Winnipeg to Florida to experience a trip-of-a-lifetime. Thanks to generous volunteers, many Air Canada employees and retirees, the support of the Air Canada Foundation and the work by the Dreams […]
The Man Behind the Lens: Air Canada Photographer Brian Losito Retires After 36-Year Career
Mar 2023 After decades of being witness to Air Canada’s history, the airline’s corporate photographer, Brian Losito, is retiring. Over the years, his award-winning images have told the story of Air Canada. Through his eyes, the world has come to know the airline’s people, aircraft, products and services in advertising, posters, corporate magazines, annual reports, […]
Air Canada Announces Retirement of Amos Kazzaz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
MONTREAL, April 11, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada announced today that Amos Kazzaz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire on June 30, 2023. Mr. Kazzaz will be succeeded by John Di Bert, who has an aviation background and is currently Chief Financial Officer of Clarios International Inc. “During his 13-year career at Air Canada, Amos has held […]