Chad Blewett is a Captain on the Boeing 737 Max for Air Canada, and one of the airline’s first Inuit Captains. I had seen the news of the wildfires near Yellowknife and was receiving updates...

After decades of being witness to Air Canada’s history, the airline’s corporate photographer, Brian Losito, is retiring. Over the years, his award-winning images have told the story of Air...

Air Canada was recently named one of Montreal's Top Employers for the ninth consecutive year, and we also earned a spot on Forbes' list of Canada's Best Employers for the third year in a row in...

Predicting the future is a risky way to make a living, as recent events with the global pandemic have shown. But the success of any airline depends greatly on its ability to anticipate where...

Air Canada successfully managed the Covid-19 crisis by acting quickly, making very difficult decisions and creating new opportunities. A prime example was cargo, where, utilizing the strength of...

Although we cannot let our guard down, there is a refreshing spirit of optimism heading into autumn in Canada that the worst of COVID-19 is thankfully behind us. Everywhere, people are resuming...

After some time on layoff status, about 55 of Air Canada’s Montreal-based employees returned to work this month and are donning the Air Canada rondelle, ready to support Quebec’s large-scale...

Four women employees in non-traditional aviation roles share how they navigated a year like no other Four next generation Canadian women aviators named recipients of Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships

This is my first column as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, and I would like to begin by thanking all customers – past, present and future – for your loyalty and...

The pandemic has upended all of our lives and decimated air travel globally. Yet it has also revealed and reinforced the importance of our society’s core values, such as helping those in need...

It is sometimes overlooked that, working as we do every day with leading-edge technologies, Air Canada’s great underlying strength is its facility with science. We employ aircraft engineers,...

Earning and retaining customer loyalty is essential for any business, especially in the hyper-competitive airline industry. So we took great delight in bounding further ahead of other carriers...

No business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on a global scale as much as the airline industry. With borders closed, government quarantines and commerce and trade locked down, air travel...

Adversity can bring out the best in people, and this is also true of airlines. It was a year ago this month that the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded worldwide following accidents in Ethiopia and...

Some popular notions are hard to shake. Among the most stubborn worldwide are those related to airline meals, which call to mind the joke about the restaurant criticized for both its bad food and...

Air Canada has made it clear that artificial intelligence will be a key part of the airline’s future and has already moved forward with several initiatives that will have long-term benefits. But...

Celebrating New Year’s babies is a time-honoured tradition, and Air Canada is puffing its chest this month over its newest family member. Like proud parents, we are delighted by the arrival of...

Boarding an aircraft usually heralds a new adventure, brings us closer to family and friends or advances that important business deal. Sometimes, though, a flight might be less eagerly...

Keeping our aircraft stocked with enough Air Canada enRoute magazines is a special challenge each November. This is because customers, both foodies and those simply appreciative of a good meal,...

A key achievement of Air Canada’s transformation has been the rapid expansion of our network, with about 40 new international destinations added since 2012 alone. Each new route provides...

On arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Captain Paul Albers was greeted by handshakes and kind words from nearly all customers on board his last flight, AC857 from London Heathrow....

"I’m an Air Canada Operational Control Manager in System Operational Control. I’m the main contact for day-of operations for an assigned fleet. I manage their real-time schedules, coming up...

Customer loyalty is an essential ingredient that every business needs to succeed. It is never owned but must be constantly earned, and while it cannot be bought, it should certainly be rewarded....

The arrival of millennials and Gen Z in the workplace at Air Canada has changed how we approach our business and become a key driver of innovation. We have 20-year-olds who are already...

Those of us who are sports fans often relish watching games where the more resourceful, cohesive and nimble team beats its more powerful rival, and size is no guarantee of success. It’s a...

Air Canada is well known as an industry pioneer and that drive extends well beyond flying millions of passengers across the globe. The airline is increasingly focused on developing its in-house...

We announced in January that we will remove plastic swizzle sticks from drinks served on our aircraft, eliminating so many sticks that if a year’s worth were laid end to end, they would stretch...

Ten Years After was one of my favourite rock bands at Woodstock in 1969. So, it occurred to me that in this 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the band’s name is a perfect title for thoughts on my...

Once-in-a-lifetime trip for Air Canada Captain and his family Pilots have the unique opportunity of being able to be in command of a flight carrying family members but an Air Canada pilot recently...

"My name is Liz and I am a concierge at Air Canada. My focus is personalized service for our Altitude Super Elite 100k customers traveling from Toronto Pearson ensuring that they have a seamless...

A group of students from an all-girls school recently visited Air Canada’s Operations Centre and Maintenance hangars. As we usually do, we began by asking how many were considering a career in...

Throughout the world, air connectivity drives business – attracting foreign investment and head offices, facilitating the manufacturing and service industries and spawning industry clusters. But...

As a company long recognized for promoting equal opportunities to all qualified people regardless of gender, there are no glass ceilings at Air Canada. Skilled women in aviation have professional...

"I’ve wanted to be a pilot ever since I was a little kid, and I’ve had that passion since I can remember. I was born in Nepal but coming to Canada when I was 15 helped make my dream come true....

Through innovations like the Air Canada App and streamlined baggage and customs screening, getting from A to B – and making your connecting flights in between – is easier than ever....

It all started when she was 7 years old and on an Air Canada flight when she helped a flight attendant do her service in the cabin. Ever since, Joséphine Sainclair Lenoir has dreamt of becoming a...

Our crews at Air Canada Cargo are experts at how to pack, palletize, and load all kinds of air freight onto our global fleet. In January, a team of four from our London Heathrow cargo facility...

My name is Damar and I’m a First Officer flying the Airbus A319/A321 for Air Canada Rouge. My family is an immigrant family. We moved from Jamaica when I was 3, and on our flight to Canada, I...

At Air Canada, the new year reminds us that constant transformation is the key to moving onward and upward. January is the month of resolutions, where we vow to get to the gym or skip desserts,...

"As an Aircraft Interior Technician, I work on all aspects of the aircraft interior. We make sure the chairs function properly and that the appearance of the cabin — from carpets to sidewalls to...

Launched last year for passengers at Montréal-Trudeau Airport, the YUL Pet Squad is also a hit with Air Canada employees at the airport. A team of volunteers and 30 dogsExternal site which may...

"I’m a Service Director for Air Canada I’ve been with the airline for 24 years, and I knew from the age of eight that I needed to be in aviation. I wanted to be in the airport and around...

Let me share a secret. A hidden perk of working for an airline is that you are never at a loss for cocktail-party conversation. Almost invariably, the topic soon turns to well-meaning suggestions...

Day-in and day-out, photographers scout locations at or near airports around the world to take the perfect airplane picture. In its annual photo contest, Skies Magazine alone received 1000 image...

At Air Canada, we’re committed to safety, our employees, the communities we serve and the environment we all share, every day and over the long haul too. Companies do well by doing good. But Air...

"As an Air Canada Deicing Coordinator, I lead a team of Deicing Inspectors to determine which aircraft need to go to @Toronto Pearson’s Central Deicing Facility (CDF) before take-off. We inspect...

New methods of digital payment are transforming almost every type of transaction – and, at Air Canada, making global travel even more convenient. The phenomenal rise of digital wallets and...

As a partner of the Northern Lights Aero Foundation (https://northernlightsaerofoundation.com) that has for mission to create career opportunities in aviation for Canadian women, Air Canada has...

Earlier this year, Air Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (link:...

As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic for Air Canada, I keep our equipment on the apron running smoothly. We look after a lot of different equipment used to pushback aircraft, load and...