Stories

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...

The Air Canada Foundation received, through the annual Aeroplan Mile Matching campaign held from December 3rd to 9th, 2018, a record of nearly 7.6 million Aeroplan Miles in support of its Hospital...

The security briefings are over, you are safely fastened in your seat and the pilot throttles up the powerful jet engines to speed down the runway and into the skies toward New York City. It all...

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...

Air Canada customers have new Maple Leaf Lounges to explore after the company opened its third lounge in 2018. Following the successful Maple Leaf Lounge unveilings of in Saskatoon in July and New...

One hundred years ago, the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War, leaving behind scarred countrysides in Europe. One of Canada’s greatest victories in the war was the battle at Vimy...

Kicking tires on potential career paths took on a whole new meaning for a group of young women who visited Air Canada’s maintenance hangars in Montreal in November. Not only did they get to meet...

When the check engine light goes off on your car, you can easily call the garage and schedule a maintenance appointment. When you are flying at 38,000 feet in one of Air Canada’s aircraft things...

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...

You might not know it, but the device you are reading this on probably spent some time at 38,000 feet in the cargo hold of an aircraft before arriving at the store where it was purchased. And...

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:...

Picture this: You are sitting in the flight deck of an Airbus A321 and have to figure out what some of the hundreds of buttons and information screens do. Now add in a time element and the...

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...

Air Canada is committed to leaving less of an impact on the environment and do more in the communities we serve by reducing the amount of waste from operations. However, the commitment goes much...

Spare a thought for James T. Kirk, the illustrious Star Trek captain who, with his flip-phone communicator, could do little more than connect with his starship, the USS Enterprise. With a 200-year...

Happy Birthday, Carey Price. The Canadiens goaltender excels at stopping pucks, but he also shines when it comes to giving back to the community. Each year, several lucky children from his native...

There's a buzz at Air Canada’s Montreal headquarters. As part of Air Canada's ongoing commitment to creating a better environment, the airline has extended a helping hand to bees, which are a...

With our country next door to the United States – the world’s largest air transport market and the home of its largest airlines - we face fierce competition each day. In vying for the same...