News Releases
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Apr 29, 2016
Record first quarter EBITDAR of $460 million Operating income of $154 million Air Canada expects full year 2016 EBITDAR to increase 4 to 8 per cent from full year 2015 EBITDAR MONTRÉAL, April 29,...
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Apr 27, 2016
Vancouver hub expansion continues with new 787 Dreamliner services featuring new international product in three-cabin configuration New flight will offer fastest elapsed flying time from YVR, Calgary,
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Apr 22, 2016
Participation reflects Air Canada's ongoing commitment to reduce its footprint MONTREAL, April 22, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today it is celebrating Earth Day with employee and...
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Apr 21, 2016
An EVAS Air Beechcraft 1900 was involved in an incident upon landing at Gander International Airport, Newfoundland at approximately 21:30 NDT April 20, 2016. Air Canada Express flight AC7804, a...
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Apr 20, 2016
Air Canada announced today it will launch four new seasonal Air Canada rouge services between Montreal-Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Montreal-San José, Costa Rica; Toronto Palm Springs, California;...
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Apr 13, 2016
Air Canada will hold a conference call for analysts on Friday, April 29, 2016 to present first quarter 2016 results. Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, Calin Rovinescu, Executive...
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Apr 13, 2016
Only direct scheduled freighter service between Canada and Latin America MONTREAL, QC and MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 13, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada (TSX: AC) and Cargojet Airways Ltd., a...
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Apr 8, 2016
Air Canada is pleased to announce the nomination of Kathleen Taylor to its Board of Directors to be voted on at its upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 10, 2016 in Halifax,...
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Apr 6, 2016
Air Canada today announced submissions are open for the 10th annual Air Canada enRoute Film Festival. Emerging Canadian filmmakers are invited to showcase their artistic talent, out-of-the-box...
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Apr 5, 2016
With the re-opening of Brussels Airport, Air Canada will resume its regular daily flights between Montreal and Brussels effective Thursday April 7th and between Belgium and Canada on Friday April...
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Apr 5, 2016
Air Canada today announced it will participate in Canada's Biojet Supply Chain Initiative (CBSCI), a three-year collaborative project with 14 stakeholder organizations to introduce 400,000 litres...
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Mar 31, 2016
Air Cargo Diamond Award recognizes best in customer service and timeliness of delivery among world's cargo carriers MONTREAL, March 31, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada Cargo received the Air Cargo...
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Mar 30, 2016
Michael Rousseau, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Desjardins Capital Markets' Industrial & Transportation Conference on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Loews...
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Mar 24, 2016
Air Canada said that it welcomed the greater flexibility contained in the bill tabled today by the Government of Canada to amend and modernize the Air Canada Public Participation Act with respect...
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Mar 23, 2016
Today UATP and Air Canada introduced the ACGlobe program for corporate travelers. Multi Service will manage the corporate payment solution for the airline, which will issue a branded card for...
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Mar 21, 2016
With North American flights connected, Wi-Fi to extend internationally this fall MONTREAL, March 21, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced it will offer satellite connectivity on...
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Mar 17, 2016
Air Canada announced today that it has completed the maximum allotment under its normal course issuer bid approved last year ("NCIB"), by purchasing and cancelling a total of 10 million Class A...
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Mar 14, 2016
Agreement will create 150 high-skill positions with potential for more Litigation with Manitoba Government to be settled MONTREAL, March 14, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that it...
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Mar 8, 2016
Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the J.P. Morgan Conference...
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Mar 2, 2016
Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the J.P. Morgan Conference...
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Feb 29, 2016
Only daily non-stop flights between Happy Valley-Goose Bay-Halifax and Happy Valley-Goose Bay-St. Johns ST. JOHN'S, Feb. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - Air Canada today announced it will increase capacity on...
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Feb 24, 2016
Aeroplan today unveiled that members can now use the new Aeroplan app as an easy and convenient way to book flight rewards using their Aeroplan Miles. Customers with iOS, Android and Blackberry...
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Feb 24, 2016
Air Canada has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2016, recognizing the airline's success in such areas as promoting women and fostering an inclusive workplace for its 28,000...
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Feb 17, 2016
Air Canada to Collaborate in Establishment of Centre of Excellence for C Series Aircraft Maintenance MONTREAL, Febr. 17, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada said that further to its earlier...
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Feb 17, 2016
Air Canada will hold a conference call for analysts on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 to present fourth quarter and full year 2015 results. Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, Calin...
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Feb 17, 2016
Agreement includes 45 firm orders plus options to purchase an additional 30 aircraft MONTREAL, Feb. 17, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent...
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Feb 17, 2016
Record adjusted net income(1) of $1.222 billion or $4.18 per diluted share in 2015 versus record 2014 adjusted net income of $531 million or $1.81 per diluted share (an increase of $691 million,...
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Feb 15, 2016
Customers travelling on Flight AC1782 this morning started their vacation right at their boarding gate as Air Canada rouge celebrated the start of seasonal, non-stop flights between Vancouver and...
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Feb 12, 2016
Seventh agreement reached between Air Canada and its unions over the past year and a half MONTREAL, Feb. 12, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada said today that it welcomes confirmation by the Canadian...
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Feb 4, 2016
Air Canada has been recognized for the third year in a row as one of "Montreal's Top Employers" in an annual employer survey by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The 2016 survey recognizes employers with...
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Feb 3, 2016
For the month of January, Air Canada reported a system-wide capacity increase of 7.1 per cent and a record load factor of 80.1 per cent tying last year's record. On this additional capacity,...
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Feb 3, 2016
Air Canada announced today it will launch new, year-round Air Canada Express service between Hamilton and Montreal. The new non-stop, daily flights reestablish Air Canada's presence in Hamilton by...
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Feb 1, 2016
Air Canada and the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA) today announced they have signed a new contract, subject to ratification, on collective agreement terms for 12 years. Air...
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Jan 26, 2016
Air Canada will hold a conference call for analysts on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 to present fourth quarter and full year 2015 results. Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, Calin...
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Jan 22, 2016
Air Canada welcomes today's confirmation by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) that its members have ratified a new contract on collective agreement terms...
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Jan 21, 2016
Air Canada is enhancing the experience of Premium travelers with the creation of a new Business Class Check-in area at Toronto Pearson. The dedicated concourse will be available to customers...
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Jan 8, 2016
Michael Rousseau, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the AltaCorp Capital / ATB Corporate Financial Services Institutional Investor Conference on Thursday,...
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Jan 7, 2016
Record load factor for full year 2015 with traffic increase of 9.6 per cent on capacity increase of 9.4 per cent MONTREAL, Jan. 7, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - For the month of December, Air Canada...
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Jan 7, 2016
With the arrival early this morning of flight AC1999 from Amman, Jordan at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, Air Canada completed the first of five flights to be operated on behalf of the...
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Jan 5, 2016
Aeroplan today announced that members can start earning miles across the full automotive customer journey on all Toyota and Scion vehicles in Canada. As part of its new partnership with Toyota...
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Dec 30, 2015
Air Canada provides the following statement regarding flight AC088: "Our focus today has been on those passengers who have been injured in this incident and those other passengers on the aircraft...
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Dec 30, 2015
Air Canada provides the following update: Flight AC088, en route to Toronto from Shanghai, was diverted to Calgary where it landed without incident at 15:23 MT (17:23 ET) today. Air Canada teams...
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Dec 30, 2015
Air Canada confirms its flight AC088, en route to Toronto from Shanghai, made an unscheduled landing at Calgary today. The aircraft landed without incident at approximately 15:23 MT (17:23 ET)...
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Dec 20, 2015
787 Dreamliner service to offer new international product in three-cabin configuration VANCOUVER, Dec. 20, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced it plans to increase its new non-stop...
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Dec 19, 2015
New contract covers technical maintenance, airport ramp and cargo personnel MONTREAL, Dec. 18, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers...
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Dec 18, 2015
New contract covers technical maintenance, airport ramp and cargo personnel MONTREAL, Dec. 18, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers...
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Dec 18, 2015
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Dec 16, 2015
There is no other time during the year when spirits are higher and the desire to give back is more powerful, than during the holidays. This holiday season, the Air Canada Foundation and P.K....
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Dec 15, 2015
There is no other time during the year when spirits are higher and the desire to give back is more powerful, than during the holidays. This holiday season, the Air Canada Foundation and P.K....
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Dec 15, 2015
Marketing Vice President promoted to lead Air Canada rouge and Air Canada Vacations MONTREAL, Dec. 15, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today that Craig Landry, currently Vice President,...
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Dec 14, 2015
U.S.$ 295,022,000 of 3.750 % Air Canada Pass Through Certificates, Series 2015-2, Class AA U.S.$ 121,035,000 of 4.125 % Air Canada Pass Through Certificates, Series 2015-2, Class A U.S.$...
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Dec 11, 2015
Canadian Olympic Canoe/Kayak Sprinter tops national poll for Air Canada Athlete of the Year Award MONTREAL, Dec. 11, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that Canadian Mark de Jonge has...
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Dec 3, 2015
For the month of November, Air Canada reported a system-wide capacity increase of 9.5 per cent and a record load factor of 78.6 per cent, increasing from 77.7 per cent in November 2014. On this...
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Dec 3, 2015
Air Canada today announced that its leisure carrier subsidiary, Air Canada rouge™, is expanding in Eastern Canada by operating twice daily seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and...
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Dec 1, 2015
U.S.$ 295,022,000 of 3.750 % Air Canada Pass Through Certificates, Series 2015-2, Class AA U.S.$ 121,035,000 of 4.125 % Air Canada Pass Through Certificates, Series 2015-2, Class A U.S.$...
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Dec 1, 2015
Air Canada announced today the launch of a private offering of three tranches of enhanced equipment trust certificates with an aggregate face amount of U.S.$537,092,000 (the "Certificates"). Each...
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Nov 26, 2015
Michael Rousseau, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Credit Suisse 3rd Annual Global Industrials Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Florida. What:...
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Nov 25, 2015
Further strategic expansion of YVR hub following announcements of new route to Brisbane, Australia, double daily flights to London Heathrow, and three new transborder routes VANCOUVER, Nov. 25,...
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Nov 25, 2015
Air Canada is asking Canadians to help select the winner of the Air Canada Athlete of the Year Award 2015. Voters can go to http://athleteoftheyear.aircanada.com/ and vote for one of three...
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Nov 19, 2015
New services offer more non-stop travel options and support international growth MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today the introduction of non-stop services between...
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Nov 19, 2015
New services offer more non-stop travel options and support international growth MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today new non-stop services between four key Canadian...
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Nov 18, 2015
Air Canada invites accredited media to the City of Toronto's Signature Event with Mayor John Tory on Thursday, November 19. Media will have an opportunity to board Air Canada's new 298-seat Boeing...
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Nov 17, 2015
Air Canada welcomes today's confirmation by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing approximately 6,500 flight attendants at Air Canada and 700 at Air Canada rouge, that its...
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Nov 10, 2015
Air Canada has been recognized for the third consecutive year as one of "Canada's Top 100 Employers" in an annual employer survey by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The national competition for 2016...
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Nov 9, 2015
Amos Kazzaz, Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, will present at the Scotiabank Transportation & Aerospace Conference 2015 on November 17, 2015 in Toronto. What: Air Canada...
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Nov 5, 2015
EBITDAR margin expands by 7.0 percentage points to 26.7 per cent Operating income of $815 million, an improvement of $289 million or approximately 55 per cent MONTRÉAL, Nov. 5, 2015 /CNW Telbec/...
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Nov 4, 2015
Load factor increases to 82.7 per cent on traffic growth of 9.4 per cent for the month MONTREAL, Nov. 4, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - For the month of October, Air Canada reported a system-wide capacity...
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Nov 4, 2015
Air Canada provides the following statement on the appointment today of Marc Garneau as Canada's Minister of Transport. "I am delighted to see the appointment of Marc Garneau as our Minister of...
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Nov 4, 2015
Air Canada will hold a conference call for analysts on Thursday, November 5, 2015 to present third quarter 2015 results. Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, Calin Rovinescu,...
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Nov 4, 2015
New service will operate with Boeing 787-9 aircraft in three-cabin configuration TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - With the departure of AC056, Air Canada today inaugurated new service between...
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Nov 3, 2015
New service will operate with Boeing 787-9 aircraft in three-cabin configuration TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - With the departure of AC056, Air Canada today inaugurated new service between...
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Nov 2, 2015
With the departure of AC070, Air Canada today inaugurated new service between Toronto and Delhi. The new route offers the only non-stop flight between Canada and the Indian subcontinent and is the...
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Nov 1, 2015
With the departure of AC070, Air Canada today inaugurated new service between Toronto and Delhi. The new route offers the only non-stop flight between Canada and the Indian subcontinent and is the...
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Oct 30, 2015
Strategically increases international flights at YVR hub following announcement of the only non-stop flights to Brisbane, Australia VANCOUVER, Oct. 30, 2015 /CNW/ - Air Canada today announced it...
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Oct 29, 2015
New Boeing 787 service part of on-going Dreamliner expansion to Asia, Europe and South America TORONTO and SEOUL, Oct. 29, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced the introduction of...
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Oct 22, 2015
Air Canada will hold a conference call for analysts on Thursday, November 5, 2015 to present third quarter 2015 results. Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, Calin Rovinescu,...
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Oct 21, 2015
Air Canada is proud to announce the names of the finalists for the 9th edition of the Air Canada enRoute Film Festival. The prizes awarded during the Festival include Best Short Film, Achievement...
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Oct 21, 2015
Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) today announced they have reached a new agreement, subject to ratification, on collective agreement terms for ten years for the...
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Oct 20, 2015
Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) today announced they have reached a new agreement, subject to ratification, on collective agreement terms for ten years for the...
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Oct 5, 2015
Traffic increased 10.1 per cent leading to record passenger volumes for the month MONTREAL, Oct. 5, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - For the month of September, Air Canada reported a system-wide capacity...
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Sep 29, 2015
Aeroplan today announced it has entered into a national multi-year partnership with Toyota Canada Inc., (TCI). In the coming months, this strategic alliance will enable Aeroplan Members to earn...
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Sep 25, 2015
Introduces industry-leading pre-boarding for customers with carry-on instruments and discount policy for additional seat MONTREAL, Sept. 25, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced it has...
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Sep 25, 2015
Amadeus subscribers to have access to the full range of Air Canada's content and fares Amadeus will invest in development to support the airline's merchandising functionality MONTREAL and MADRID,...
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Sep 23, 2015
Airline has six-year agreement to transport all seven Canadian hockey teams MONTREAL, Sept. 23, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada is proudly doing its part to lift a Canadian team to a Stanley Cup...
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Sep 22, 2015
International customers can add up to a week at no charge in Canada's largest and most vibrant city TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada customers travelling between the U.S. and...
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Sep 21, 2015
Widening Margin Among Canadian Carriers Confirms Air Canada's Lead Position MONTREAL, Sept. 21, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada has been named Canada's favourite airline for business travel in the...
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Sep 10, 2015
Michael Rousseau, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Air Canada will make a presentation to investors at the CIBC 14th Annual Eastern Institutional Investor Conference in...
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Sep 10, 2015
Air Canada announced today that since commencing its normal course issuer bid on May 29th, 2015, it has purchased, for cancellation, a total of 3,185,735 Class A variable voting shares and Class B...
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Sep 9, 2015
First Air Canada flight to Africa affirms city's strategic role in the airline's international growth MONTREAL, Sept. 9, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced that it will launch non-stop...
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Sep 9, 2015
Canada's flag carrier becomes one of only a dozen airlines worldwide flying to six continents Air Canada rouge's 2016 summer season will introduce seasonal non-stop service from: Montreal to...
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Sep 4, 2015
International Business Class customers on flights departing Canada and Maple Leaf Lounge customers to experience enhanced dining options MONTREAL, Sept. 3, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today...
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Sep 3, 2015
International Business Class customers on flights departing Canada and Maple Leaf Lounge customers to experience enhanced dining options MONTREAL, Sept. 3, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today...
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Sep 3, 2015
Traffic increased 10.1 per cent for the month, leading to all-time record month of passengers served in Air Canada's history MONTREAL, Sept. 3, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - For the month of August, Air...
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Sep 3, 2015
Air Canada invites members of the media to an event on Thursday, September 3, 2015 where the airline will unveil the latest enhancement to its award-winning International Business Class service....
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Sep 1, 2015
Michael Rousseau, Executive Vice President & CFO of Air Canada will make a presentation to investors at the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference on September 9th, 2015 in...
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Sep 1, 2015
Air Canada invites members of the media to an event on Thursday, September 3, 2015 where the airline will unveil the latest enhancement to its award-winning International Business Class service....
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Aug 31, 2015
Citizens of the World details environmental, social and economic sustainability initiatives MONTREAL, Aug. 31, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today released the 2014 edition of Citizens of the...
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Aug 31, 2015
Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines, Air Canada will present at the 20th Annual Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit in Las Vegas on Monday, August 31, 2015. What: Air...
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Aug 28, 2015
Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines, Air Canada will present at the 20th Annual Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit in Las Vegas on Monday, August 31, 2015. What: Air...
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Aug 12, 2015
EBITDAR of $591 million, an increase of $135 million, approximately 30 per cent Operating income of $323 million, an improvement of $78 million, approximately 32 per cent MONTRÉAL, Aug. 12, 2015...