Protesters demand more than an apology from Air Canada over CEO’s inability to speak French
From Global News – link to source story By Elizabeth Zogalis, Global News | November 13, 2021 A small but passionate group of demonstrators gathered outside the Air Canada head office in Saint-Laurent on Saturday afternoon to send a message: ‘Excuses aren’t enough.’ They’re referring to Air Canada’s president and CEO Michael Rousseau, who recently came under […]
Air Canada is not the Quebecois airline its critics take it to be — if the CEO’s French isn’t good enough, it might be time to move
From the Toronto Star – link to source story By David Olive, Star Business Columnist | Sat., Nov. 13, 2021 How odd that any group of people in this country is subjected to linguistic intolerance and there is no outrage. The governments of Canada and of Quebec have excoriated Michael Rousseau, the CEO of Air Canada, […]
Air Canada Announces Agreement by Unions and Pionairs to Repurpose the 2009 Pension Share Trust
Arrangement would see landmark repurposing of over 17.6 million Air Canada shares to allow lump sum payments to pensioners and voluntary separation packages for unionized and non-executive employees. MONTREAL, Nov. 12, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced that its Canadian unions and the Air Canada Pionairs have agreed in principle to repurpose about 17.6 million Air Canada shares […]
An Air Canada A220 Engine Shut Down Before Newark Diversion
From Simply Flying – link to source story by Luke Bodell | November 11, 2021 I can An Air Canada A220-300 suffered an engine rollback on approach to LaGuardia Airport, forcing a diversion to Newark Airport for a safer landing. The aircraft was at 2,000 feet when it began to yaw unexpectedly, with the flight […]
Air Canada and Carbon Engineering Sign MoU to Explore Commercial Opportunities for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Carbon Removal and Decarbonization Technology
Two Canadian firms work together to advance aviation decarbonization solutions MONTREAL, Nov. 10, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada and Carbon Engineering Ltd. (CE) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to identify potential opportunities in how CE’s proprietary Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which captures carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, can advance aviation decarbonization. The […]
The 3 Best Aeroplan Tricks Every User Needs to Know
From Motley Fool – link to source story Aeroplan loyalty program received a huge revamp due out Nov. 8. So make sure you know all about Aeroplan and the benefits of the new program. Posted by Amy Legate-Wolfe | November 6, 2021 Canadians may already be at least somewhat familiar with the Aeroplan rewards program introduced by Air Canada. The […]
Statement from Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada
MONTREAL, Nov. 4, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – “I want to clarify a statement I made during my exchange with the media yesterday. As I indicated in my comments to the media, I would like to be able to speak French. I want to make it clear that in no way did I mean to show disrespect for Quebecers […]
Air Canada: Recovery Is Faster Than Expected In Most Markets
From Routesonline – link to source story The carrier noted weakness in Asia, but strength in other markets. By Aaron Karp Posted 3 November 2021 13:12 Air Canada believes it can return to 2019 capacity levels by 2023, sooner than it previously forecast, citing encouraging trends since Canada’s borders reopened to vaccinated travelers in September. “Obviously, there […]
Air Canada Announces Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2021
Program celebrates 20 years of spotlighting Canadian culinary talent MONTREAL, Nov. 3, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada and presenting partner OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), are proud to reveal Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2021, with culinary talent as inclusive and diverse as the Canadian community. This […]
Air Canada Vs Air Canada Rouge – What’s The Difference?
From Simply Flying – link to source story by Justin Hayward | November 2, 2021 Passengers flying with Air Canada are often confused by its different brands. Air Canada Rouge is the most notable of these. It is a separately registered airline but a subsidiary of Air Canada. Flights are often integrated into Air Canada […]