Air Canada
As the flag carrier of Canada and the largest airline based in the country, Air Canada has a rich history that spans over eight decades. The founding member of Star Alliance is headquartered at Saint-Laurent, Quebec, and flies to over 220 destinations across its global network, with its diverse fleet of short, medium, and long-haul aircraft. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Air Canada
- IATA/ICAO Code
- AC/ACA
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Calgary International Airport , Montréal–Trudeau International Airport , Toronto Pearson International Airport , Vancouver International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1967
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- CEO
- Michael Rousseau
- Country
- Canada
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Throwback: When Air Canada Leased Airbus A330s From Qatar Airways
The two aircraft served the Canadian flag carrier in the summer of 2019.
How To Spend Air Canada Aeroplan Points
From flights on Air Canada and its partner airlines to vacation packages and hotel stays, there are many ways for Aeroplan members to redeem points.
Air Canada Issues Annual Report Highlighting Its Financial Accomplishments In 2023
The airline's performance in 2023 was impressive.
How To Use An Airline Flight Pass In 2024
Airline passes vary dramatically between airlines and can offer substantial savings for frequent flyers.
The Different Tiers Of Air Canada's Aeroplan Program
Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty reward program has five tiers with escalating benefits.
Air Canada Aeroplan: What Are The Hidden Perks?
There is excellent value in the program, particularly with partner airlines.
Air Canada To Add Ex-China Southern Airbus A320 To Its Fleet
The addition is one of two units from Aviator Capital
The Different Ways to Earn Air Canada Aeroplan Points
Flights still earn based on distance, and there are many other earning options too.
What Is The Air Canada Home Away from Home Flight Pass?
The pass can offer discounts for regular leisure international flights, but with important restrictions.
Air Canada Vs Air Canada Rouge - What's The Difference?
Air Canada Rouge is Air Canada's low-cost carrier serving a number of leisure routes mostly in North America.
How To Upgrade To On Your Next Air Canada Flight
There are three main ways passengers can upgrade their cabin class while traveling with Air Canada.
Air Canada And CAE Continue Investment In Women In Aviation With 2024 Scholarships
Past recipients of the award have become flight instructors, maintenance engineers, and commercial pilots across Canada.
Air Canada Introduces Mass Onboard Menu Overhaul With 100+ Recipes
Major upgrades to the culinary experience across all cabins.
The 10 Shortest Transatlantic Flights This Summer
Will you have time to sleep on any of these services?
Air Canada Joins Wave Of Carriers Increasing Baggage Fees
The Canadian national carrier is just one of several North American airlines to increase their checked baggage fees in recent weeks.
Lightning Strikes Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER In Stunning Video
Aircraft are struck by lightning an average of one or two times annually.
Air Canada Becomes 2nd North American Airline To Announce A Return To Israel
The Star Alliance carrier will resume flights from Toronto next month, followed by Montreal in May.
What Classes Of Travel Does Air Canada Offer?
With the largest fleet and most extensive international network of any carrier in Canada, we examine the class options available to passengers.
Deadly Tire Disintegration: The Story Of Air Canada Flight 189
A look into this tragic incident which could have been far worse.