Canadian Airlines shift focus as U.S. travel slumps, domestic and European routes gain steam
A sharp drop in Canadian travel to the U.S. is prompting airlines to cut back on cross-border flights and redirect capacity to domestic and...
Air Canada to launch Airbus A220s with larger overhead bins and upgraded cabin
First airline to adopt Airbus Airspace cabin on A220 aircraft starting in 2026
Air Canada will become the launch customer for Airbus’s new Airspace cabin...
Air Canada launches Vancouver-Manila route, expanding Southeast Asia network
Air Canada has inaugurated its newest international route, offering four weekly, year-round flights between Vancouver and Manila. This expansion strengthens the airline’s presence in...
Air Canada resumes Ottawa-London Heathrow flights
Air Canada has restarted its Ottawa-London Heathrow route with four weekly flights, enhancing connectivity between Canada’s capital and the UK’s largest airport. Operated on...
Air Canada expands European network with new Montreal-Edinburgh route by Boeing 737 MAX
Air Canada is adding a new summer route between Montreal and Edinburgh, along with increased frequencies to Paris, Athens, and Rome to meet rising...
Air Canada flight avoids disaster despite broken landing gear
Air Canada flight AC2259, operated by a PAL Airlines De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 registered C-GPNA, narrowly escaped disaster at Halifax Stanfield International Airport...
Air Canada orders five additional Airbus A220-300s
Air Canada has reinforced its commitment to fleet modernisation and operational efficiency by ordering five additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, bringing its total firm orders...
Air Canada to launch first direct flights between Vancouver and Manila in Spring 2025
Air Canada is expanding its international network with the introduction of non-stop, year-round service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Manila Ninoy Aquino International...
Air Canada announces new routes and expanded Summer 2025 schedule
Air Canada has revealed its Summer 2025 schedule, featuring new non-stop routes and expanded service options across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. With more...
Air Canada to resume daily service to Beijing and increase Shanghai flights
Air Canada has announced the resumption of daily service to Beijing and the increase of flights to Shanghai, both operating from the airline's Vancouver...
airBaltic and Air Canada launch codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity between the Baltics and Canada
airBaltic and Air Canada have announced a new codeshare partnership, effective October 23, 2024, expanding travel options between the Baltics and Canada. This partnership...
USDOT fines Air Canada $250,000 for code-sharing violations in prohibited airspace
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights that carried United Airlines' designator code in airspace prohibited to...
Air Canada Airbus A330 damaged as catering truck slams into nose
A recent Air Canada flight got delayed as a catering truck hit and damaged the parked Airbus A330, registered C-GHKR. Flight AC72 from Montreal,...
Air Canada pilots approve strike mandate, potential walkout set for September
Air Canada pilots have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a strike mandate, with 98% support, setting the stage for potential job action as early...
Air Canada resumes non-stop service from Ottawa to London Heathrow starting Spring 2025
Air Canada is relaunching its non-stop international flights between Ottawa and London Heathrow, beginning March 31, 2025. The seasonal service will operate four times...
Air Canada secures eight new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for 2025
Air Canada has reached an agreement with BOC Aviation Limited to acquire eight Boeing 737-8 aircraft. These new aircraft will join Air Canada's fleet...
Air Canada expands its sun network with 55 Caribbean and US destinations this winter
Air Canada is expanding its winter 2024-25 sun destination network with new and resumed non-stop flights.Notably, it will launch new weekly flights from Québec...
Air Canada launches direct flights from Stockholm to Toronto and Montreal
Air Canada has launched new direct routes from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Toronto and Montreal, marked by an inauguration ceremony on June 13th, 2024....
Air Canada flight returns to Toronto Pearson Airport due to engine issue
Shortly after takeoff on Wednesday night, the Paris-bound flight experienced an engine issue, necessitating an immediate return to Pearson Airport. Upon landing, the aircraft...
Air Canada expands Ottawa service with significant schedule enhancements
Air Canada announced a substantial increase in its service to Ottawa (YOW), with up to 30 additional weekly flights for the upcoming winter season...