Air Canada expands Winter sun network with first-ever Tenerife flights
Air Canada has unveiled a major expansion of its Winter 2026–27 schedule, headlined by the launch of the first-ever non-stop flights from North America...
Air Canada CEO to step down in 2026 amid recent controversy over French-language skills
The Board of Directors of Air Canada has announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the...
Pressure mounts on Air Canada CEO after French-language controversy following fatal crash
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is facing escalating political backlash after issuing an English-only condolence message following a fatal crash in New York, despite...
Stewardess ‘miracle’ survival after deadly runway collision at LaGuardia
A fatal runway collision at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Jazz-operated flight and a fire truck left two pilots dead and dozens injured,...
Missing safety equipment cited in deadly LaGuardia runway collision
A preliminary investigation into the fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport has revealed that an airport fire truck lacked a transponder, preventing critical warning systems...
Air Canada Express (Jazz Aviation) CRJ-900 collides with fire truck at New York LaGuardia
On 22 March, an Air Canada Express regional jet was involved in a serious ground collision with an airport fire truck while landing at...
Fighter jets escort Air Canada flight from Brussels after identity fraud triggers security alert
A major security response was triggered at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport after an identity fraud case involving stolen frequent flyer points led authorities to treat...
Air Canada begins deploying Boeing 737 MAX jets with Air Canada Rouge
Air Canada has begun introducing Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft into the fleet of its leisure subsidiary Air Canada Rouge, marking the latest step...
Air Canada expands Türkiye network with Pegasus Airlines interline partnership
Air Canada has expanded its presence in Türkiye through a new interline partnership with Pegasus Airlines, giving customers access to additional routes and seamless...
Air Canada discloses order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
Air Canada has revealed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a deal previously listed as undisclosed in November 2025. The order marks...
Air Canada expands Winter 2026–27 network with new Quito flights, year-round Europe and more sun from Calgary
Air Canada has unveiled a major expansion of its Winter 2026–27 international network, adding Quito, Ecuador, extending year-round service to key European cities, boosting...
Air Canada to launch first-ever non-stop winter flights from North America to Sapporo, Japan
Air Canada has announced the launch of its first-ever winter seasonal service to Sapporo, Japan, introducing the only non-stop air link between North America...
Air Canada adds new Halifax–Brussels route in major Summer 2026 expansion
Air Canada is expanding its Summer 2026 transatlantic network with several new routes, including a notable addition for Brussels. The airline will launch a...
Air Canada prepares for growth with arrival of first Airbus A321XLR in 2026
Air Canada is gearing up for the introduction of its first Airbus A321XLR, expected to enter commercial service by summer 2026, marking the start...
The Star Alliance Transatlantic Joint Venture formally applied to the US DOT to include ITA in its antitrust-immune operations.
Air Canada, Lufthansa, and United have been extending their existing transatlantic joint venture to include ITA Airways, following Lufthansa's acquisition of a stake in...
Air Canada extends Ottawa–London Heathrow service year-round
Air Canada will continue operating non-stop Ottawa–London Heathrow flights through the winter 2025-26 season, maintaining year-round service between Canada’s capital and one of Europe’s...
Air Canada expands Toronto Pearson hub with new routes and fleet investments
Air Canada is boosting its largest hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport with a wave of new international routes and fresh widebody capacity, underscoring...
Air Canada to launch Montréal–Palma de Mallorca as first Airbus A321XLR route in Summer 2026
Air Canada will inaugurate nonstop flights from Montréal to Palma de Mallorca in June 2026, marking the first new route operated by its incoming...
Air Canada flight attendants reject wage deal, dispute moves to mediation
Air Canada flight attendants have voted 99.1% against ratifying a tentative wage agreement, forcing the dispute into mediation and, if unresolved, arbitration.Background: The...
Air Canada strike ends as deal reached with flight attendants
Air Canada’s flight attendants have ended their first strike in 40 years after reaching a tentative agreement, ending a four-day walkout over unpaid work....