Air Canada hosts Opération Enfant Soleil at its headquarters for the launch of Passeport de rêve draw
Oct 11, 2024 Yesterday, Air Canada had the privilege of hosting the weather segment of Quebec morning show, Salut Bonjour at its Montreal headquarters. As the proud presenting partner of Passeport de rêve, a draw to benefit Opération Enfant Soleil, the airline hosted an event for partners and employees which included short speeches, a meeting with Liam, the […]
Air Canada Welcomes Positive Ratification Vote by Pilots on New Four-Year Collective Agreement
Contract recognizes pilot contributions, sets foundation for airline’s growth MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today said that it welcomes the result of a vote by its more than 5,200 pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, approving a new collective agreement between the company and the association. “We are very pleased this new […]
Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan Launch Expanded Loyalty Partnership Offering Status Match and Two-way Currency Transfer
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 9, 2024 /CNW/ — Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program – offering the largest portfolio in the industry with more than 30 extraordinary brands and 10,000 global destinations – and Aeroplan, Canada’s leading travel loyalty program run by Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, have deepened their loyalty partnership, building on a longstanding relationship between two iconic travel brands to offer […]
Aeroplan’s Points Matching Week to Help Children and Their Families Flying for Essential Hospital Care is Underway
MONTREAL, Oct. 8, 2024 /CNW/ – This year’s Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program began yesterday and will run until Oct. 13, 2024. The program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, operates on the generous donations of Aeroplan Members and Aeroplan to provide relief for families across Canada whose children need to travel […]
Competition Bureau seeks information from Air Canada and WestJet to advance its study of competition in Canada’s airline industry
GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 3, 2024 /CNW/ – The Competition Bureau has obtained two court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd. to provide information for its market study into competition in Canada’s airline industry. This is the first time the Bureau has used its new information gathering powers in a market study. The orders, granted by the Federal Court, require the companies to […]
Air Canada helps young leaders connect and spread their wings at One Young World
Sep 26, 2024 “Don’t underestimate the power of empowering others” – Valérie Durand, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Sustainability. Last week, Air Canada was the proud Official Airline of the One Young World Summit in Montreal which was the result of a collaboration with its Montreal-based community partners and stakeholders. Over three days, more […]
Air Canada and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement on a New Four-Year Contract
MONTREAL, Sept. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today said it has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. The new agreement recognizes the contributions and professionalism of Air Canada’s pilot group, while providing a framework for the future […]
Air Canada Urges Federal Government to Direct Arbitration to Avert Disruption for Travellers
MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today said that if the airline’s contract negotiations with its pilot union fail, a government direction for binding arbitration will be necessary to avoid a major disruption of air travel that would upset the plans of 110,000 or more travellers a day and delay time-sensitive cargo shipments. There have […]
Canadian Business and Tourism Leaders Urge Federal Government to Protect the Economy and Avert Air Travel Disruption
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, a group of prominent Canadian business leaders convened in Ottawa to call on the federal government to take decisive action to prevent a potential labour disruption between Air Canada and the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA). Given air travel’s critical role in connecting Canadians, supporting travel, and facilitating commerce, business leaders are […]
Air Canada Appoints Firas Al Osman as Chief Digital Officer
MONTREAL, Sept. 10, 2024 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced the appointment of Firas Al Osman as the airline’s first Chief Digital Officer effective September 9, 2024. In this new role, Mr. Al Osman will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital transformation strategy at Air Canada. Key areas of focus will include enhancing the customer experience and driving efficiency and innovation, […]