News Releases
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Nov 7, 2017
Air Canada and Sky Regional Airlines said today they have concluded a 10-year extension to their existing capacity purchase agreement (CPA), effective April 1, 2017. "This 10-year extension to the...
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Nov 7, 2017
Air Canada today was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the fifth consecutive year in an annual national employer survey by Mediacorp Canada Inc. "We are very proud to be ranked one of...
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Nov 2, 2017
Air Canada today was named the Best Long Haul Airline in the Americas for 2018 by AirlineRatings.com, an airline safety and product rating agency that promotes excellence in the industry....
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Nov 1, 2017
Air Canada today announced a partnership with Adyen that will greatly expand the range of local payment methods available to customers. Through the agreement, customers around the world will be...
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Oct 27, 2017
Air Canada announced today that, in connection with its previously announced normal course issuer bid to purchase for cancellation, up to 22,364,183 Class A variable voting shares and Class B...
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Oct 25, 2017
Record operating income of $1.004 billion and record EBITDAR of $1.388 billion Record operating revenues of $4.880 billion and record unrestricted liquidity of $4.509 billion Leverage ratio of 2.1 at
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Oct 20, 2017
The following B-Roll is available by Video On-Demand web download: STORY SUMMARY: Air Canada is pleased to announce this year's Top 10 list of Canada's Best New Restaurants in partnership with...
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Oct 20, 2017
Quebec City's Battuto takes the number-one spot as Canada's Best New Restaurant TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Air Canada is pleased to announce this year's Top 10 list of Canada's Best New...
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Oct 19, 2017
Quebec City's Battuto takes the number-one spot as Canada's Best New Restaurant TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Air Canada is pleased to announce this year's Top 10 list of Canada's Best New...
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Oct 11, 2017
Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rousseau, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines, Air...
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Oct 5, 2017
Travel professionals and travellers alike will benefit from the Canadian flagship carrier's implementation of the Amadeus Altéa Suite in addition to a renewed distribution agreement Air Canada...
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Oct 2, 2017
Report details programs to promote sustainability internally and in communities MONTREAL, Oct. 2, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today released the 2016 edition of Citizens of the world, the...
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Sep 28, 2017
Enhances service to South America with new non-stop Montreal-Lima service expanded to year-round when it launches in December Non-stop Montreal-Casablanca transfers to Air Canada Airbus A330...
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Sep 28, 2017
New destinations include Bucharest, Zagreb and Porto Non-stop Air Canada Rouge seasonal services start in June to Bucharest from Toronto and Montreal; to Zagreb and Porto from Toronto; and to...
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Sep 27, 2017
On September 19, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Mexico, killing 305, injuring 2,631, and leaving more than 3,000 people in need of shelter in Mexico City, Morelos, and Puebla. 65...
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Sep 26, 2017
On September 19, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Mexico, killing 305, injuring 2,631, and leaving more than 3,000 people in need of shelter in Mexico City, Morelos, and Puebla. 65...
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Sep 26, 2017
Air Canada today unveiled its new Vancouver International Maple Leaf Lounge following an 18-month complete makeover and expansion. Located directly opposite the priority security lanes for...
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Sep 21, 2017
Michael Rousseau, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Air Canada will make a presentation to investors at the CIBC 16th Annual Eastern Institutional Investor Conference. Event:...
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Sep 19, 2017
Work on 125 Airbus and Embraer aircraft to be performed in Trois-Rivières, Québec Further strengthens airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul expertise in Canada TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, Sept. 19,...
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Sep 19, 2017
Annual EBITDAR margin of 17 to 20 per cent Annual ROIC of 13 to 16 per cent Cumulative free cash flow of $2.0 billion to $3.0 billion Leverage ratio of 1.2 by the end of 2020 Loyalty Business...
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Sep 18, 2017
Air Canada continues to support relief efforts in areas affected by the passage of Hurricane Irma by dispatching a humanitarian flight with relief supplies on Saturday September 16, 2017. Since...
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Sep 15, 2017
Rob Fyfe, former CEO of Air New Zealand, to join Board upon retirement of Joseph Leonard MONTREAL, Sept. 15, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced the appointment of Rob Fyfe to its Board...
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Sep 14, 2017
Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Calin Rovinescu today announced the appointment of Catherine Dyer as Chief Information Officer. Ms. Dyer is based at the airline's Montreal...
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Sep 13, 2017
Further to the announcement of a successful conclusion of amendments to Air Canada's existing long-term labour agreement with its 3,500 pilots represented by the Air Canada Pilots Association...
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Sep 13, 2017
First routes for Air Canada's new Boeing 737-Max include Shannon, Dublin Non-stop, seasonal Toronto-Shannon, Montreal-Dublin routes begin June 2018 The existing Toronto-Dublin service will...
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Sep 12, 2017
Air Canada said today it has successfully concluded amendments to its existing long-term labour agreement with its 3,500 pilots represented by the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA). The...
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Sep 12, 2017
With the passage of Hurricane Irma, Air Canada is resuming normal operations to affected destinations. Full service to Florida will begin on Wednesday, September 13 and regularly scheduled flights...
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Sep 9, 2017
In honour of Air Canada's 80th anniversary, Air Canada's Lockheed 10A vintage aircraft is taking to the skies across Canada. After taking off this morning from Vancouver, BC, the L-10A will be...
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Sep 7, 2017
Air Canada will host its 2017 Investor Day on September 19, 2017, in Toronto from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET. Presenters include Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin...
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Sep 7, 2017
In response to Hurricane Irma, Air Canada is operating a total of 24 additional flights to bring customers home early from the Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana), Florida (Fort...
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Sep 6, 2017
In response to Hurricane Irma, Air Canada is operating a total of 24 additional flights to bring customers home early from the Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana), Florida (Fort...
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Aug 31, 2017
New non-stop flights from YVR to Paris and to Zurich for Summer 2018 Melbourne flights become year-round starting June 2018 following Dec-Feb seasonal service Increased service from YVR to Delhi...
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Aug 23, 2017
Air Canada announced today the introduction of a new service between Montreal and Tokyo Narita starting June 1, 2018. Flights will operate year-round, with daily service during summer peak travel...
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Aug 23, 2017
Air Canada invites the media to attend a press conference in Montreal for a major announcement concerning new air service from Montreal. DATE: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 TIME: 10:00 a.m....
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Aug 22, 2017
Air Canada invites the media to attend a press conference in Montreal for a major announcement concerning new air service from Montreal. DATE: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 TIME: 10:00 a.m....
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Aug 9, 2017
Proudly celebrating the country's talent and achievement during a banner year for Canadian culture, Air Canada presents the top 30 nominees for Canada's Best New Restaurants, in partnership with...
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Aug 4, 2017
Air Canada announced today that Calin Rovinescu, its President and Chief Executive Officer, has sold 1,645,181 Class B Voting Shares in a block trade to a financial institution, as reported in...
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Aug 1, 2017
Operating income of $281 million and record EBITDAR of $670 million Record operating revenues of $3.910 billion and unrestricted liquidity of $4.493 billion MONTRÉAL, Aug. 1, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ -...
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Jul 26, 2017
Continues strategically building YVR hub, following new seasonal flights to Melbourne and more flights to Delhi VANCOUVER, July 26, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today the introduction...
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Jul 12, 2017
Air Canada was named winner in the Finance category of the 2017 Airline Strategy Awards, run by established air transport industry news and analysis provider, Flight Airline Business. The 16th...
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Jul 11, 2017
The Air Canada Foundation sixth annual golf tournament netted over $1,100,000 in support of organizations focused on health and well-being of children in Canada. The tournament was held Monday,...
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Jul 6, 2017
Close to one million customers flown over the recent holiday period Comments on Q2 EBITDAR outlook MONTREAL, July 6, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada transported close to one million customers...
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Jul 1, 2017
Air Canada Rouge is celebrating its birthday today, marking four years of providing customers memorable beginnings and endings to their journeys. From its first flight on Canada Day 2013, Air...
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Jun 30, 2017
With the departure of Air Canada Rouge flight AC1920 to Algiers tomorrow evening, Air Canada marks the launch of non-stop service to Algeria's capital city, its second destination in North Africa...
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Jun 30, 2017
Air Canada inaugurates new, non-stop Toronto-Mumbai service tomorrow, the only non-stop flight from Canada to India's largest city. The four-times weekly service will be operated with Air Canada's...
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Jun 27, 2017
Air Canada has been ranked among the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America for the second year in a row for its commitment to employee engagement by Achievers, an employee social...
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Jun 22, 2017
The departure of flight AC082 from Montreal-Trudeau airport tonight will mark the successful launch of Air Canada's non-stop Montreal service to Tel Aviv. This new seasonal service will operate...
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Jun 21, 2017
Air Canada is inaugurating service to its newest international destination this evening with Air Canada Rouge flight AC1970 from Toronto to Reykjavik, Iceland. The new, non-stop service will...
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Jun 20, 2017Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America by Skytrax World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show
Airline named North American leader in customer satisfaction for sixth time in eight years MONTREAL, June 20, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada was today named Best Airline in North America by the...
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Jun 19, 2017
The departure today of Air Canada flight AC8172 marks the return of daily year-round service between Montreal and Washington Dulles (IAD) offering more choice for customers travelling between...