Transat executives take a hit from reduced value of sale to Air Canada: proxy
From The Star – link to original story By The Canadian Press | Mon., Nov. 16, 2020 MONTREAL – Nearly two dozen Transat A.T. executives and directors will see their proceeds from the company’s sale to Air Canada drop following a dramatic reduction in the transaction’s value. They will split about $13 million for the shares […]
Air Canada launches transformed Aeroplan program with additional benefits and richest-ever bonus offers
All members maintain their existing Aeroplan numbers, and all Aeroplan points honoured on a one-to-one basis For Aeroplan credit cards issued by TD, American Express and CIBC, new cardholders will earn a buy-one-get-one Buddy Pass to fly someone along – only paying the taxes and third-party charges on the second ticket; this offer is the first of […]
Air Canada Rouge Returns to the Skies Today
MONTREAL, Nov. 2, 2020 /CNW/ – The departure of Air Canada flight AC1810 from Toronto to Cancun today marked the return of Air Canada Rouge to the skies. “Air Canada Rouge remains an important part of our overall strategy in rebuilding Air Canada’s global network. As leisure traffic resumes, we will progressively add Air Canada Rouge to select North American leisure […]
Air Canada marks major milestone, operates its 3000th cargo-only flight
From The Stat Trade Times – link to story STAT Times October 31, 2020 The onset of Covid-19 dramatically impacted global supply chains around the world causing critical shortages of supplies needed in the fight against the global pandemic. In mid-March, Air Canada began using aircraft which would otherwise be parked to begin operating cargo-only […]
Canada’s transport regulator hasn’t settled a single COVID-19 flight cancellation complaint
From CBC News – link to story Agency says it’s weeks away from starting to address some of the 10,000 cases filed since March Raisa Patel, Ashley Burke · CBC News · Oct 26, 2020 The Canadian Transportation Agency has failed to settle a single complaint from Canadians demanding refunds for cancelled flights since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Air Canada Continues to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) as it Receives New Certification by the International Air Transport Association
First airline in North America to be illegal wildlife trade certified Certification confirms concrete actions taken by airline to strengthen defences against wildlife trafficking MONTREAL, Oct. 23, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada is proud to announce today that it has successfully attained the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) certification. Introduced last year by IATA, the […]
Air Canada Welcomes the Announcement of Alberta COVID-19 Testing Initiative Aimed at Easing Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine
MONTREAL, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ – Air Canada is pleased that the federal government and the Province of Alberta have announced a joint initiative for a pilot project to test international and transborder travellers arriving in Alberta for COVID-19. Air Canada has been a leader and a strong advocate of the use of rapid testing to protect customers and employees. Earlier this year, […]
WestJet, Air Canada start Twitter tiff over who was first to offer ticket refunds
From CityNews1130 – link to story BY MIKE EPPEL | Oct 22, 2020 FILE: A plane is silhouetted as it takes off from Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward SUMMARY\ Who offered it first, Air Canada or WestJet? Airlines in online tiff over timing of their COVID-19 refunds WestJet said it was […]
Air Canada Offers Customers Service on its All-Business Class, Jetz Aircraft Fleet to Select Winter Destinations
Aircraft used by pro sports teams and VIPs redeployed on popular routes MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – 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. Each of the airline’s four Airbus A319 Jetz aircraft are configured with […]
Calin Rovinescu to Retire as President and CEO of Air Canada Early Next Year
Deputy CEO and CFO Michael Rousseau to succeed Mr. Rovinescu MONTREAL, Oct. 16, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced that Calin Rovinescu, its President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire on February 15, 2021, following completion of the Company’s current fiscal year, after leading the company for almost 12 years. Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, Michael Rousseau will succeed […]