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Sep 01, 2020
In August 2020, an explosion struck Lebanon’s capital of Beirut in a catastrophe that deepened an already existing humanitarian crisis amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The explosion left thousands...
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Aug 01, 2020
The domestic Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Toronto Pearson Airport has reopened to customers after the implementation of a series of biosafety measures were put in place. The lounge experience...
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Jul 01, 2020
As Air Canada continues expanding the range of touchless services in its CleanCare+ program, TouchFree Bag Check is coming to more Canadian airports. Already in place at the Toronto, Montreal,...
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Jul 01, 2020
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...
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Jun 01, 2020
Air Canada's Rapidair flight AC439 from Montreal to Toronto on June 2, 2020 marks the end of an era as the airline retires the last aircraft from its mainline Boeing 767 fleet. The 767s have been...
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Jun 01, 2020
Air Canada Cargo continues to ensure that essential goods are safely transported around the world, including a life-saving piece of medical equipment travelling between Montreal and London,...
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Jun 01, 2020Air Canada CleanCare+ program’s personal safety and sanitary measures give customers added assurance
In May 2020, Air Canada introduced the Air Canada CleanCare+ program, a comprehensive program for personal safety and enhanced aircraft grooming to provide customers greater peace of mind during...
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Jun 01, 2020
As part of the Air Canada CleanCare+ programExternal site which may not meet accessibility guidelines., every aircraft is disinfected using hospital-grade productsExternal site which may not meet...
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May 01, 2020
Busy little bees help bring canola and blueberries. Brought into Canada from warmer climates such as California or Hawaii in the spring, Canadian farmers depend on honeybees that have become an...
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May 01, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may be keeping people away from restaurants in most parts of the world, but if the amount of Atlantic lobster transported by Air Canada Cargo is any indication as the fishing...
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Apr 01, 2020
The global airline industry faced a severe drop in traffic and demand when the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak caused many countries around the world, including Canada and the U.S., to impose...
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Mar 01, 2020
People often ask me how I deal with jet lag. One word: exercise! I pack my gym gear on every flight assignment, but even a brisk walk helps break through lethargy. I can recommend biking across...
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Mar 01, 2020
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...
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Feb 01, 2020
The latest jet to join the Air Canada fleet is superefficient, ultramodern and totally homegrown. This marvel of Canadian aerospace design and engineering is the Airbus A220, born in Mirabel,...
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Feb 01, 2020
2019 was a transformative year for Air Canada’s ambition to become a leader in Artificial Intelligence, with the foundation laid for continued growth in this ever-evolving field. During the...
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Feb 01, 2020
The legendary Wright Brothers are rightfully a household name for their iconic maiden flight, a 12-second marvel in 1903 that resulted in their names being engraved in the history books for...
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Feb 01, 2020
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...
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Feb 01, 2020
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...
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Jan 01, 2020
Airliners are built for cold temperatures (it’s -57°C at cruising altitude) and aviators welcome the denser air that comes with extreme cold. Frigid air at -40°C is about one third more dense...
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Jan 01, 2020
Toronto Pearson International Airport's CDF (Central Deice Facility) is the world's largest deice facility. This 65-acre drive-through can handle hundreds of aircraft daily. The pilot radios the...
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Jan 01, 2020
The made in Canada aircraft flew on the nation’s flag carrier across country for its first revenue flight from Montreal to Calgary on January 16, 2020. Customers and employees celebrated at...
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Jan 01, 2020
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...
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Jan 01, 2020
As one of the Air Canada Foundation’s main fundraising initiatives, loose change of any denomination is collected on board aircraft and in Maple Leaf Lounges across Canada. The 2019 efforts set...
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Dec 01, 2019
If you're a frequent flyer, you've probably wondered about the windows from which you peer out during your flight. Passenger windows feature two acrylic panes built to withstand the significant...
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Dec 01, 2019
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...