Air Canada Sets New Single Day Record for Customers Carried
More than 178,000 customers expected to board Air Canada aircraft today More than 5.2 million customers carried in record-setting July MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today will welcome more than 178,000 customers on board its aircraft, a new, single-day record for Canada’s flag carrier. “We are delighted customers are choosing Air […]
Aimia Rejects Bid by Air Canada, TD, CIBC and Visa Canada Consortium for Aeroplan Program
Proposal provided the best outcome for all Aimia stakeholders and Aeroplan members, and provided the only opportunity for all Aeroplan Miles to transfer into Air Canada’s new loyalty program. Proposed transaction, including cash and assumption of Aeroplan’s redemption liabilities, would have delivered a sizeable premium to Aimia share price. TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ […]
Air Canada forces runway shut down in Tokyo
31 JUL 2018: An Air Canada flight from Montreal, mistakenly entered a half-paved taxiway at Tokyo Narita airport in Japan on Monday, forcing it to close one of its two runways. The Boeing 787 Air Canada flight from Montreal, carrying about 210 passengers and crew, was stranded for hours on the taxiway under construction alongside […]
Air Canada to Reduce Flights from Gander to Halifax
From travelindustrytoday.com |30 JUL 2018: The Gander and Area Chamber of commerce says Air Canada’s plans to cancel their late night and early morning flights from Gander to Halifax doesn’t bode well for the local business community. It says the airline plans to reduce flights at Gander International Airport starting October 28th and continuing to […]
Air Canada Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
Second quarter EBITDAR of $646 million and operating income of $226 million Record second quarter operating revenues of $4.333 billion Record unrestricted liquidity of $5.064 billion Leverage ratio of 2.1 MONTREAL, July 27, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today reported second quarter 2018 EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment and aircraft rent) of $646 million compared to […]
Proposal by Air Canada, TD, CIBC and Visa to Acquire Aimia’s Aeroplan Loyalty Business
Benefits both Aeroplan members and Aimia shareholders Allows for smooth transition of Aeroplan members’ points to Air Canada’s new loyalty program launching in 2020 Provides value to all Aimia stakeholders and a viable solution to Aimia’s current business and financial challenges Represents a total purchase price of $2.25 billion, including $250 million in cash and […]
Star Alliance Expands Connection Service to Toronto Pearson Airport
Proactive Help for Customers with Tight Connecting Flights Marketing Campaign Launched TORONTO, July 23, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – The Star Alliance Connection Service is now available at Toronto Pearson Airport. This assists passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights. Dedicated Connection Service staff use special software to monitor the transfer window […]
Air Canada named Best Airline in North America at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018
Second consecutive year, seventh time in nine years that Air Canada has won To learn more about the World Airline Awards, visit www.worldairlineawards.com. MONTREAL, July 17, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada was named Best Airline in North America for the second consecutive year at the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony held today in London. […]
Air Canada’s new aircraft footage is also a love letter to Vancouver
Monday 9 July 2018 – Posted by Travelweek Group VANCOUVER — Was it a bird? Was it a plane? Yes, not just one plane but two, and they were shooting new footage for Air Canada. Back in May, Vancouverites reported seeing a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft flying unusually low over English Bay, with another smaller […]
Air Canada Completes Inauguration of 25 New Non-Stop International, Transborder and Domestic Routes This Summer
Five regional services launch today: Montreal to Windsor and London ON; Edmonton to Kelowna and Victoria; Calgary to Comox MONTREAL, July 2, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today inaugurates five new non-stop regional services from Montreal to Windsor, Montreal to London ON, Edmonton to Kelowna, Edmonton and Victoria, Calgary and Comox, completing the successful launch of 25 new year-round and seasonal routes this summer. “We are very pleased to launch our newest domestic regional services today […]