Air Canada Takes on AI Projects Revolutionizing the Industry
Nov 05, 2024 Did you know Air Canada employs over 75 employees across the fields of data science and operations research, machine learning and data engineering? You might think it’s strange that an airline employs so many experts in a domain as relatively new as artificial intelligence. But there’s a very good reason for all […]
Air Canada Unveils the Country’s Best New Restaurants Top 10 List for 2024
MONTREAL, Nov. 4, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada revealed its 2024 Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada today at a celebration in Toronto, with Montreal’s Sabayon taking top spot. Led by acclaimed pastry chef Patrice Demers and sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin, Sabayon offers intimate afternoon tea and evening dinner services that showcase locally sourced seasonal ingredients. In second place, Toronto-based Mhel, by co-owners Seung-min Yi […]
Vince “Air Canada” Carter’s Legacy Soars with High-Flying Tribute
MONTREAL, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada is joining forces with Vince Carter to celebrate his career as the Toronto Raptors prepare to retire his jersey tomorrow evening. Adding to the excitement, Air Canada has unveiled a special Vince Carter livery in honour of his impact on basketball in Canada. Carter, known for his gravity-defying dunks, earned the nickname “Air Canada” […]
Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
MONTREAL, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today reported its third quarter 2024 financial results. “Air Canada reported solid results for the third quarter on key metrics, with operating revenues of $6.1 billion and operating income of $1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 billion and our adjusted earnings per share of $2.57 were both ahead of market expectations. We delivered on our ongoing operational improvement […]
Applications Open Tomorrow for Sixth Edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship
MONTREAL, Oct. 31, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada and CAE, two Montreal-based global aviation companies, proudly continue their collaboration in fostering the next generation of women in non-traditional airline careers through the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, and today announced that applications for the 2025 edition of the Scholarship will open on November 1, 2024. Up to eight young Canadian women […]
Air Canada to Resume Daily Service to Beijing, Increase Shanghai Flights to Daily
MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced the airline will be resuming daily service from Canada to Beijing and will be increasing its Shanghai flights to daily. Both routes will operate from the airline’s Vancouver (YVR) hub. Seats are available for sale at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres and via travel agencies. “We are resuming our non-stop services between Canada and Beijing and increasing our […]
Air Canada Earns Passenger-Rated Five Star Global Airline Award at the APEX 2025 Awards
MONTREAL, Oct. 28, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada is honoured to have been recognized once again with a Five Star Global Airline Award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2025 Awards, recognizing its continued commitment to excellence. This is the sixth time in seven years that the airline has been awarded an APEX Five Star rating, […]
Star Alliance Management Team Firmly Focused on Seamless Customer Experience
SINGAPORE, Oct. 24, 2024 /CNW/ – Star Alliance, the world’s leading global airline alliance, firmed up its key management appointments aimed at further enhancing its strategic focus on a seamless experience for member airline customers as they benefit from the Star Alliance network. Ambar Franco joins Star Alliance as Vice President, Customer Experience. Franco will lead the development […]
Air Canada and airBaltic Announce Codeshare Agreement Expanding Connectivity Between Canada and Northern Europe
MONTREAL, Oct. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada and airBaltic today announced a codeshare agreement* providing customers additional, convenient travel options when flying between Canada and Europe’s Baltic states. Effective for travel beginning November 6, 2024, Air Canada’s marketing code will be placed on 10 routes operated by airBaltic, enabling customers to travel conveniently to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania on a single ticket. The routes include the […]
Air Canada Awarded Gold Level Certification for Mental Health at Work from Excellence Canada
MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada is proud to have been granted Gold Level certification in the category of Mental Health at Work from Excellence Canada, recognizing the airline’s dedication to a workplace culture that promotes well-being. The airline is committed to making a difference for its employees by providing the resources, training, and support […]