Stories
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Dec 01, 2019
Air Canada has cultivated two beehives, creating a buzz, at its Montreal head office for two consecutive years. In October, professional beekeepers from Alvéole, an urban beekeeping company,...
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Nov 11, 2019
Today, as we pause to remember the thousands of Canadian men and women who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace, the story of one Second World War...
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Nov 01, 2019
A semi-permanent high-pressure system. The Bermuda High sits just north of the Caribbean region but domi nates the weather southward. Air moves clockwise and outward, spreading northeast and...
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Nov 01, 2019
Earlier this year, we introduced you to the ways that Air Canada sees artificial intelligence (AI) playing an integral role in the airline’s future and the use of in-house AI labs. The first lab...
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Nov 01, 2019
A core value at Air Canada is that the safety of our customers and crews come above all other considerations. A vital team that helps ensure that moto is always met is the dedicated and highly...
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Nov 01, 2019
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,...
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Nov 01, 2019
For some people, going to the airport to catch a flight can sometimes be a stressful experience. Now imagine living that experience through the eyes of someone living with autism. For one Air...
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Nov 01, 2019
When he was in grade five, a boy was nominated by the local Boys and Girls club to go to Disney World for a day along with several dozens of other children. Recently, he learned that a colleague...
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Oct 01, 2019
Bad weather is by far the number one reason why airports slow down. When it hits, ATC (Air Traffic Control) will implement measures such as ground stops or flow controls. If it's snowing heavily...
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Oct 01, 2019
Hundreds of Air Canada employees have been working for years behind the scenes, planning meticulously for every detail and possibility ahead of the arrival of the newest member of our fleet, the...
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Oct 01, 2019
Months before our new, modern Airbus A220-300 aircraft takes to the skies, dozens of pilots are immersed in training to prepare them to take the controls when we welcome our first A220-300 to the...
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Oct 01, 2019
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...
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Oct 01, 2019
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....
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Oct 01, 2019
"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...
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Oct 01, 2019
When we think of Pride parades, some of the things that come to mind are the vibrant colours, joyful festivities and displays of love and happiness. It is an astounding progression from the first...
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Sep 01, 2019
The way the wind blows dictates the runway used for takeoffs and landings. Flying into the wind (headwind) enhances performance; tailwinds are allowed but generally only to 10 knots. Winds blowing...
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Sep 01, 2019
At Air Canada, safety is always our top priority. An instrumental part of ensuring the safety of our customers and our crew are our dedicated cabin crew, who undergo comprehensive training in...
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Sep 01, 2019
Guide dogs begin their training very early in life – and for four puppies from Brisbane, Australia, their biggest step so far has taken them to Regina, Saskatchewan to work with CNIB Guide Dogs....
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Sep 01, 2019
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....
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Sep 01, 2019
Air Canada is eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first of 45 Airbus A220-300s later this year. This is the newest aircraft to join the company’s fleet, which is one of the youngest in the...
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Sep 01, 2019
Airline adds flights representing a capacity increase of over 5,300 seats to markets impacted by Dorian In the aftermath of hurricane Dorian, the category 5 hurricane that ripped through the...
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Aug 01, 2019
Do you know that there are about 45,000 thunderstorms every day around the globe, each of which can have an impact on air travel? At this very moment, there's at least 2,000 thunderstorms booming...
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Aug 01, 2019
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...
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Aug 01, 2019
Air Canada and Celebrity Chef Antonio Park joined forces to prepare destination-specific meals on flights to Asia and South America. At Chef Park’s Montreal-based restaurant, PARK, the day...