Stories
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Nov 01, 2018
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...
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Nov 01, 2018
"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...
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Oct 12, 2018
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...
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Oct 01, 2018
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...
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Oct 01, 2018
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...
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Oct 01, 2018
Earlier this year, Air Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (link:...
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Oct 01, 2018
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...
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Sep 01, 2018
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...
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Sep 01, 2018
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...
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Aug 29, 2018
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...
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Aug 16, 2018
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...
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Aug 01, 2018
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...
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Aug 01, 2018
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...
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Jul 01, 2018
The summer travel peak now in full swing across Canada leaves us little time for a party. But that doesn't mean Air Canada Rouge's fifth birthday is going unremarked: We are happily celebrating...
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Jul 01, 2018
"I started working at Toronto Pearson in 1988, fresh out of high school. I got my first job with Air Canada as a Cabin Service and Cleaning Attendant in 1989. Today I am a Gate Planner with Air...
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Jul 01, 2018
I was 18 when Air Canada hired me as a Second Officer on the DC-8. Before that, I flew for the OPP out of Belleville, Ontario, in the summer of 1972. I’ve been flying for Air Canada for over 45...
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Jul 01, 2018
Air Canada recently unveiled a new Signature Class on its transcontinental flights on wide-body aircraft, enhancing our service to passengers. The service is offered within Canada and on certain...
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Jul 01, 2018
With so many options for carriers and fare types, it can be hard making the right decision for your trip and budget. Should you opt for the free cancellation, just in case? Is preferred seating...
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Jul 01, 2018
Whether you are expanding your small business to another part of the province or taking your company to the next level on the world stage, travelling for work can be stressful. Fortunately, you...
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Jul 01, 2018
Air Canada’s new international Signature Service was launched earlier this year and offers premium features and services to our customers. Brian Chow from Everyday Reviews experienced the...
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Jun 01, 2018
One way to show special pride in something you create is to sign it, as painters, sculptors and composers typically do. So, when we recently introduced a new range of outstanding amenities for our...
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Jun 01, 2018
Earlier today, the Governor General's office named Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada President and CEO, as one of the newest members in the just-released list of appointments to the Order of Canada....
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May 01, 2018
This is the age of multitasking, and in that spirit Air Canada aircraft are doing double duty. Along with safely carrying 48 million customers to six continents each year, our planes...
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Apr 01, 2018
Spring is a time of renewal, and that includes Air Canada, where 300 fledgling flight attendants are expected to earn their wings this month. It is an impressive number of new jobs, made more so...
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Mar 01, 2018
Switching paper for styrofoam cups seems l like a small thing, but when you serve 180,000 cups a day, it makes for big reductions in hard-to-dispose-of polystyrene waste. This is one example of...
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Feb 01, 2018
Spider-man fans know that with great power comes great responsibility. At Air Canada, employees have put their own spin on this super¬hero credo: With great abilities come great pos¬sibilities...
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Jan 01, 2018
Commercial aviation is more than 100 years old, making the act of flying seem “so last-century” to the growing legions of millennials populating our offices, airports and airplanes. The...
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Dec 01, 2017
Our country’s 150th anniversary year may be drawing to a close, but Canada’s stature in the world continues to grow. As Canada’s flag carrier, we are proudly doing our part to project Brand...
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Nov 01, 2017
This month’s enRoute includes a summary of Citizens of the World, Air Canada’s Corporate Sustainability Report, which highlights our humanitarian, social and environmental initiatives. We were...
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Oct 01, 2017
With its coastal mountain beauty, vibrant cosmopolitanism and temperate climate, Vancouver is justly ranked among the world’s most appealing cities. For Air Canada, it holds other attractions...
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Oct 01, 2017
Between busy work schedules, family life and other commitments, finding a comfortable balance in our personal and professional lives seems elusive. Fortunately, Ron Lancaster, a university math...
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Oct 01, 2017
Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, why not explore a unique spot right here in Canada for your winter holiday? Cities across the country are bursting with indoor...
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Oct 01, 2017
Quality healthcare is one of the core foundations of our society, but not all kids have the chance to make snow angels or go sledding with their friends during winter. For parents of children who...
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Sep 17, 2017
Air Canada today released the 2016 edition of Citizens of the World, the airline's sixth corporate sustainability report. The document details Air Canada's performance during the year in four key...
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Sep 01, 2017
On September 1, 1937, Air Canada (then Trans-Canada Air Lines) took wing with a Vancouver-to-Seattle flight. The plane, a Lockheed L-10A, weighed little more than half of what a single engine on...
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Sep 01, 2017
70 years ago this month, we inaugurated service to Shannon, Ireland. Six-month-old Janice was the youngest passenger on TCA's inaugural flight! Next summer, we'll mark another first: the launch of...
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Sep 01, 2017
The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the most stressful, so use these tips for a more enjoyable time. Travel smart. Make your trip during one of the busiest months for air travel...
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Sep 01, 2017
Last December we asked the question "How big of a difference can one flight make?" To find out the answer, we surprised Canadians on flight AC115 with two round-trip tickets anywhere we fly in the...
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Sep 01, 2017
Meet Kaleb, a child who aspires going beyond his physical limitations to achieve his highest ambition of becoming an engineer. Kaleb and his family visited our Montreal hangar where Robert Giolti,...
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Aug 12, 2017
Fraser Connell, Chief Flight Dispatcher at Air Canada, was recently profiled in Condé Nast Traveler’s piece This Person Is More in Control of Your Flight Than the Pilot.. "Flight dispatch is a...
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Aug 12, 2017
n honour of Air Canada's 80th anniversary, Air Canada's Lockheed 10A vintage aircraft is taking to the skies across Canada. After taking off this morning from Vancouver, BC, the L-10A will be...
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Aug 01, 2017
Air Canada's first flight was in a 1937 Lockheed 10A from Vancouver to Seattle. 80 years later, this beautifully restored 10A Electra embarks on a cross country tour to celebrate the September 1st...
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Aug 01, 2017
Air Canada’s own Tina Flammia, Manager, VIP & Concierge Service, North America, was recently featured in Cynthia Drescher of Condé Nast Traveler’s piece Why Airline Concierges Are Hidden...
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Aug 01, 2017
Between our new-generation aircraft and engines and the complex logistics support provided by our operations centre, Air Canada works on the cutting edge of human and technological performance....
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Aug 01, 2017
Meet Steve, Manager, Continuous Improvement, Air Canada, recently featured in Toronto Pearson International Airport's Facebook Series #PeopleofPearson#PearsonPOV One of my main responsibilities is...
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Aug 01, 2017
Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Calin Rovinescu today announced the appointment of Catherine Dyer as Chief Information Officer. Ms. Dyer is based at the airline's Montreal...
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Aug 01, 2017
Air Canada unveils new Vancouver International Maple Leaf Lounge showcasing BC and Canadian design and artwork. Located directly opposite the priority security lanes for international departures...
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Aug 01, 2017
Air Canada continues to support relief efforts in areas affected by the passage of Hurricane Irma by dispatching a humanitarian flight with relief supplies on Saturday September 16, 2017. Since...
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Jul 01, 2017
A rare Bullock’s Oriole arrived in Ontario in 2015 after being blown off her migration course and was discovered in distress by Birdwatcher Ray Holland, who correctly identified and then rescued...
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Jun 01, 2017
The vacation of your dreams is closer than you think if you plan your trip like a pro. Here Deborah Thompson, travel expert and editor-in-chief of the New Jetsetters website and magazine, shares...