Air Canada https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/tag/air-canada/ Informing, connecting and developing the world’s travel industry professionals. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:19:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Air Canada Reports Strong Operational Performance for the Holiday Travel Period https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-reports-strong-operational-performance-for-the-holiday-travel-period/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:05:18 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=862743 The post Air Canada Reports Strong Operational Performance for the Holiday Travel Period appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada reported a strong operational performance for the year-end holiday travel period, during which nearly 2.6 million customers were transported safely.

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Air Canada reported a strong operational performance for the year-end holiday travel period, during which nearly 2.6 million customers were transported safely. The airline achieved some of its best operational results in a decade, including completing 98 per cent of scheduled flights, with an on-time performance of 70 per cent.

“We thank our customers for entrusting their travel to Air Canada and I am proud that we delivered on our promise to transport them safely and conveniently. Over the holidays we carried about 2.6 million customers on more than 20,000 flights, with an on-time performance of 70 per cent. Our success was the result of extensive advance preparations and the hard work of our people, helped by moderate winter weather. With a clear focus on our customers and on improving the stability and resilience of our operation, we have implemented a range of initiatives to ensure we continue to improve our operational performance into 2024 and beyond,” said Craig Landry, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Air Canada.

Operational Results

This holiday season, the peak travel period for Air Canada occurred between December 18, 2023, and January 6, 2024. Operational highlights include:

  • Approximately 2.6 million customers flew on Air Canada, about 10 per cent more customers than in the same period in 2022. This is equivalent to moving nearly the entire combined population of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, or everyone in Canada’s Atlantic provinces.
  • On-time-performance (OTP), measured by the industry standard of arrival within 15 minutes of scheduled time, was 70 per cent. This is a dramatic increase from 40 per cent in 2022, when severe winter weather disrupted travel, and well above the last pre-pandemic holiday period in 2019, when OTP was 54 per cent.
  • The average delay, when one occurred, was 37 minutes, which is a 43% reduction from 2022 and 10% better than the last pre-pandemic holiday period in 2019. There were 20,075 flights operated, with a completion rate of 98 per cent. This resulted in a 80% reduction in cancelled flights as compared to 2022, and an 71% reduction as compared to the last pre-pandemic holiday period in 2019.
  • The average delay, when one occurred, was 37 minutes, which is a 43 per cent reduction from 2022 and 10 per cent better than the last pre-pandemic holiday period in 2019. There were 20,075 flights operated, with a completion rate of 98 per cent. This resulted in a 80 per cent reduction in cancelled flights as compared to 2022, and an 71 per cent reduction as compared to the last pre-pandemic holiday period in 2019.
  • The volume of delayed or mishandled bags dropped by a sharp 58 per cent as compared to the prior year, translating into a baggage handling success rate of 98.6 per cent. This year, customers travelling domestically benefitted from a new tracking feature on the Air Canada Mobile App that lets them monitor the progress of their bag at key points in the journey.

For the period, excluding the peak pandemic year of 2020, Air Canada achieved its best results in a decade for flight arrivals within 15 minutes, flight completion, fewest cancelled flights and for baggage delivery.

Operational Improvements

Air Canada is committed to operational improvement, as demonstrated by a 19.1 percentage point improvement in OTP in the second half of 2023. Significant efforts are underway, not only to address the lingering challenges the pandemic created, but to ensure that operational performance will consistently exceed pre-pandemic levels. A few examples of such measures include:

  • Stable staffing levels that exceed those from 2019, with continually increased experience levels reinforced through additional training programs.
  • Improvements in schedule design that allow for additional flexibility in ground time and connecting time for customers.
  • Deep collaboration in planning and execution with all key partners in the travel ecosystem, including airport authorities; agencies responsible for airport security, customs and border processing and air traffic control; as well as 3rdparty ground handlers, caterers, and fuelers. All these partners have worked hard to improve and prepare for this winter season and Air Canada thanks them for our common success.
  • A systematic focus on customer experience through a new internal program across the company called ECX, or Elevating the Customer Experience, that breaks down all key passenger touch points and generates improvements through investments in technology, self service, and business process redesign.

 

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Air Canada and Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) seal historic partnership to take flight together https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-and-professional-womens-hockey-league-pwhl-seal-historic-partnership-to-take-flight-together/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:45:56 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=861323 The post Air Canada and Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) seal historic partnership to take flight together appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced a historic partnership with the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) ahead of its inaugural season opener on January 1, 2024.

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Air Canada and Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Seal Historic Partnership to Take Flight Together (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada announced a historic partnership with the new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) ahead of its inaugural season opener on January 1, 2024. The deal sees Air Canada become an Inaugural Premier Partner of the PWHL and Official Airline for the league’s first six teams, reflecting its deep passion for hockey and sharing the best of Canada with the world.

“To partner with the PWHL and be part of this historic moment in hockey history is incredibly exciting and meaningful to all of us at Air Canada,” said Andy Shibata, Vice President, Brand at Air Canada. “As Canada’s national carrier, and a longstanding supporter of Canadian sports, this partnership reflects the love we share with our customers for hockey, as well as our work in championing gender equality in the aviation industry.”

“We’re delighted to team up with Canada’s national carrier as an Inaugural Premier Partner and Official Airline to the PWHL,” said Amy Scheer, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, PWHL. “We feel privileged to fly with Air Canada, a connection that reflects our shared values and the enormous potential for the league, its players and our future stars, as we take the sport to new heights.”

The airline is also celebrating this historic partnership with a new inspirational ad campaign, entitled “We All Fly,” featuring a cadre of young PWHL hopefuls alongside Canadian hockey legend Mélodie Daoust, which will premiere ahead of each PWHL home opener.

As part of the PWHL partnership, Air Canada is granted intellectual property (IP) rights for all six PWHL teams in Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa, and Toronto, the PWHL itself, broadcast, in-venue, and in-market assets, as well as official jersey branding rights for Montreal’s PWHL team. Air Canada will also provide travel support for the league and its players, and will celebrate and promote the PWHL and its future stars across its marketing and communications channels.

The PWHL deal also builds on Air Canada’s prior partnerships in professional women’s hockey, and in women’s sports including with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), as well as the planned Project 8 professional women’s soccer league in Canada. In addition, and furthering its commitment to supporting the next generation of women’s hockey, Air Canada will host a local girls’ junior hockey team at each historical PWHL home opener in Canada, including Jan. 1 in Toronto, Jan. 2 in Ottawa, and Jan. 13 in Montreal.

Air Canada’s passion for sports and sharing the best of Canada with the world extends to being official airline to all seven Canadian NHL teams, the Toronto Raptors and Team Canada. Through its unique yearly Air Canada Fan Flight program, the airline also continues to reward deserving fans, bringing them closer to their favourite teams with unique VIP NHL and NBA experiences. Air Canada Fan Flight is just one of the ways the airline is continually giving back to the community and celebrating the passion of fans across North America.

 

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Air Canada adds Tulum and Charleston to Global Network https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-adds-tulum-and-charleston-to-global-network/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 04:09:38 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=858837 The post Air Canada adds Tulum and Charleston to Global Network appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

 Air Canada announced it is boosting its North American network capacity for summer 2024 with the addition of two new destinations, five new routes, increased flight frequencies on key routes, and earlier resumption of popular seasonal routes in response to projected demand.

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Air Canada is the first Canadian airline to offer service to Tulum, Mexico’s newest international airport, and to Charleston, SC. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

 Air Canada announced it is boosting its North American network capacity for summer 2024 with the addition of two new destinations, five new routes, increased flight frequencies on key routes, and earlier resumption of popular seasonal routes in response to projected demand. Air Canada becomes the first Canadian airline to offer service to Tulum*, with flights from Toronto and Montreal to the newest airport in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, and to Charleston, SC from Toronto. Seats are now available for purchase at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada app, Air Canada’s contact centres and through travel agents. Flights to Tulum will be available for sale on December 15.

“We are excited to add two brand new destinations to our global network, Tulum, Mexico from our Toronto and Montreal hubs, and Charleston, South Carolina from Toronto, plus new Austin and St. Louis flights from Montreal in summer 2024. These new destinations and routes reflect Air Canada’s market leadership and network diversification strategy of adding capacity to in-demand leisure destinations such as Tulum and fast-growing, key metropolitan areas in the US,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada.

“We are also very pleased to grow our North American network from coast to coast with additional frequencies in key markets including Ottawa, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina, in regional markets, and by resuming major seasonal routes earlier. By adding scale to our Canadian hubs, we are offering more travel choices and unparalleled access to and from our worldwide network. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard,” concluded Galardo.

For summer 2024, Air Canada will be serving 120 destinations in Canada, the US and the Caribbean with up to 520 flights every day, translating to approximately 66,000 seats being dispatched, representing an increase of 5% percent North America and Caribbean seat capacity from 2023.

New destination: Tulum*, Mexico

“I celebrate this great announcement from Air Canada. Without connectivity there is no tourism, and the two new routes to the new Tulum International Airport, which is ready to receive five million passengers, will boost the arrival of tourists from our second most important source market for international tourists,” stated Lic. Miguel Torruco Marqués, Secretario de Turismo, Mexico.

Flight From To Departs Arrives Days of
Operation
Operation
AC1854 Toronto (YYZ) Tulum (TQO) 08:15 11:20 Fri, Sun Year-round, begins May 3
AC1855 Tulum (TQO) Toronto (YYZ) 12:30 17:35 Fri, Sun Year-round, begins May 3
AC1874 Montreal (YUL) Tulum (TQO) 08:15 12:00 Sat Year-round, begins May 4
AC1875 Tulum (TQO) Montreal (YUL) 13:10 18:45 Sat Year-round, begins May 4
*subject to government approval

New destination: Charleston, SC

“Charleston International Airport is delighted to welcome the addition of Toronto as an international destination, made possible by the introduction of Air Canada’s daily flights providing a seamless link between Canada’s largest metropolitan area and the Charleston Lowcountry. Not only does the new service connect two of the top cosmopolitan destinations worldwide, renowned for their extraordinary landmarks, rich culture, entertainment and leisure adventures, this route offers customers unmatched travel options and conveniences, whether travelling for leisure, visiting friends and family, or for business,” said Elliott Summey, Executive Director and CEO at Charleston International Airport.

“Air Canada’s announcement is a major milestone for our industry, the Charleston region and beyond. International visitation is integral to a healthy and sustainable tourism economy. While Canada is consistently our top country of origin for international visitors, we know there is tremendous untapped potential in the market. Beyond increasing access for leisure travelers, the daily, nonstop service creates more opportunity to recruit group business and provides improved connectivity for Charleston area residents traveling to Canada and other international destinations served through Air Canada’s Toronto hub,” said Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston and Chair of the Aviation Authority Board.

Flight From To Departs Arrives Days of
Operation
Operation
AC8629 Toronto (YYZ) Charleston (CHS) 18:40 20:58 Daily Year-round, begins March 28
AC8628 Charleston (CHS) Toronto (YYZ) 10:00 12:21 Daily Year-round, begins, March 29

Other New Flights:

  • Air Canada is adding additional new flights to Austin and St. Louis from its Montreal hub, complementing its flights from Toronto and Vancouver to Austin, and from Toronto to St. Louis.
Flight From To Departs Arrives Days of
Operation
Operation
AC1051 Montreal (YUL) Austin (AUS) 17:15 20:32 Mon, Tue, Thur, Sat Year-round, begins May 2
AC1050 Austin (AUS) Montreal (YUL) 10:15 15:13 Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri Year-round, begins May 3
AC8687 Montreal (YUL) St. Louis (STL) 19:30 21:05 Daily Summer, begins May 1
AC8688 St. Louis (STL) Montreal (YUL) 12:00 15:23 Daily Summer, begins May 2

North America Summer 2024 service improvements:

  • Air Canada is boosting its North American network from coast to coast with more flights added on major routes, and by resuming seasonal routes earlier.
  • To meet projected demand, additional flights have been added to key markets including in Ottawa, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina, as well as to growing regional markets.
Montreal Hub Peak summer 2024 service improvements
compared to summer 2023 and seasonal
resumptions
Montreal (YUL) – Boston (BOS) Increases to 4 daily flights from 3
Montreal (YUL) – Las Vegas (LAS) Increases to 2 daily flights from 1
Montreal (YUL) – Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) Increases to 2 daily flights from 1
Montreal (YUL) – Phoenix (PHX) Increases to 5 weekly flights from 3
Montreal (YUL) – Pittsburgh (PIT) Resumes May 1, daily flights
Montreal (YUL) – Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Resumes May 1, daily flights
Montreal (YUL) – San Diego (SAN) Resumes May 1, daily flights
Montreal (YUL) – Edmonton (YEG) Increases to 3 daily flights from 2
Montreal (YUL) – Gander (YQX) Resumes June 14, daily flights
Montreal (YUL) – Iles de La Madeleine (YGR) Resumes May 17, daily flights
Montreal (YUL) – Victoria (YYJ) Increases to 5 weekly flights from 3

 

Toronto Hub Peak summer 2024 service improvements
compared to summer 2023 and seasonal
resumptions
Toronto (YYZ) – Kansas City (MCI) Resumes June 1, daily flights
Toronto (YYZ) – Nashville (BNA) Increases to 2 daily flights from 1
Toronto (YYZ) – Phoenix (PHX) Increases to 2 daily flights from 1
Toronto (YYZ) – Portland (PDX) Resumes May 1, daily flights
Toronto (YYZ) – Nassau (NAS) Increases to 6 weekly flights from 4
Toronto (YYZ) – Sacramento (SMF) Resumes May 1, 5 weekly flights
Toronto (YYZ) – Salt Lake City (SLC) Resumes May 1, 4 weekly flights
Toronto (YYZ) – Gander (YQX) Resumes June 1, daily flights
Toronto (YYZ) – Vancouver (YVR) Increases to 14 daily flights from 13
Toronto (YYZ) – Victoria (YYJ) Increases to 3 daily flights from 2

 

Vancouver Hub Peak summer 2024 service improvements
compared to summer 2023 and seasonal
resumptions
Vancouver (YVR) – Anchorage (ANC) Resumes May 14, daily flights
Vancouver (YVR) – Austin (AUS) Resumes May 1, increases 4 weekly flights from 2 weekly
Vancouver (YVR) – Portland (PDX) Increases to 4 daily flights from 3
Vancouver (YVR) – Washington Dulles (IAD) Increases to daily from 5 weekly
Vancouver (YVR) – San Diego (SAN) Increases to 3 daily flights from 2
Vancouver (YVR) – Sacramento (SMF) Increases to 2 daily flights from 1
Vancouver (YVR) – Cranbrook (YXC) Increases to 2 daily flights from 1
Vancouver (YVR) – Fort St. John (YXJ) Increases to 4 daily flights from 3
Vancouver (YVR) – Halifax (YHZ) Resumes May 1, 2 daily flights
Vancouver (YVR) – Prince George (YXS) Increases to 4 daily flights from 3
Vancouver (YVR) – Terrace (YXT) Increases to 5 daily flights from 4
Vancouver (YVR) – Toronto (YYZ) Increases to 14 daily flights from 13
Vancouver (YVR) – Smithers (YYD) Increases to 2 daily flights from 1

 

Routes from Saskatchewan Peak summer 2024 service improvements
compared to summer 2023 and seasonal
resumptions
Regina (YQR) – Toronto (YYZ) Increases to 4 daily non-stop flights from 3 daily
Regina (YQR) – Montreal (YUL) Resumes June 1, daily non-stop standalone flights from one-stop
Saskatoon (YXE) – Toronto (YYZ) Increases to 4 daily non-stop flights from 3 daily
Saskatoon (YXE) – Montreal (YUL) Resumes June 2, daily non-stop standalone flights from one-stop
Saskatoon (YXE) – Vancouver (YVR) Increases to 4 daily flights from 3 daily

 

Routes from other airports Peak summer 2024 service improvements
compared to summer 2023 and seasonal
resumptions
Ottawa (YOW) – Washington-National (DCA) Resumes May 1, daily flights
Ottawa (YOW) – Calgary (YYC) Resumes May 1, daily flights
Ottawa (YOW) – Winnipeg (YWG) Resumes May 1, daily flights
Ottawa (YOW) – Vancouver (YVR) Operating 3 daily flights – including 1 flight with 787 Dreamliner
Halifax (YHZ) – St. Johns (YYT) Increases to 5 daily flights from 4 daily
Halifax (YHZ) – Vancouver (YVR) Resumes May 1, up to 2 daily flights
Calgary (YYC) – Winnipeg (YWG) Operating 2 daily flights with larger aircraft
Calgary (YYC) – Edmonton (YEG) Increases to 4 daily flights from 3 daily
Edmonton (YEG) – Montreal (YUL) Increases to 3 daily flights from 2
Victoria (YYJ) – Montreal (YUL) Increase to 5 weekly flights from 3
Victoria (YYJ) – Toronto (YYZ) Increases to 3 daily flights from 2

 

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Gate Gourmet serves up Christmas cheer with its airline partners https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/gate-gourmet-serves-up-christmas-cheer-with-its-airline-partners/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 01:45:26 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=857343 The post Gate Gourmet serves up Christmas cheer with its airline partners appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Gate Gourmet, the global leader in airline catering and provisioning services, has today unveiled a selection of festive menus specially curated for its airline partners.

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Gate Gourmet, the global leader in airline catering and provisioning services, has today unveiled a selection of festive menus specially curated for its airline partners. Passengers flying with Virgin Atlantic are among those being served up special dishes from Gate Gourmet chefs for the holiday period.

Gate Gourmet has developed a wide range of delicious dishes, in collaboration with several leading carriers, with bespoke meals bringing a taste of home and holiday cheer to the skies, especially for those flying on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Federico Germani, Gategroup Chief Commercial Officer & President LATAM and APAC, said: “The holidays are a time for connecting with family and friends, and that often means travelling far from home.

“Having worked closely with our valued airline partners, we’re proud to unveil a selection of festive dishes that promise to fill the skies with warmth and comfort at this special time. “Our talented chefs drew inspiration from local cuisines, global trends and traditions, as well as their own experiences to craft an ambience of belonging and nostalgia for those taking to the skies over the festive period.”

Virgin Atlantic will be offering festive meals for passengers travelling in their Upper Class, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day.The main dish in Upper Class is a roasted, sliced turkey breast with rosemary gravy and chestnut stuffing served with glazed baby carrots, cranberry grenadine relish, red potato wedges roasted with rosemary and parsley, roasted Brussel sprouts, and pigs in a blanket on the side.

For those who prefer the vegetarian option, Virgin Atlantic will serve Roasted Vegetable en Croute with a pumpkin puree. For dessert, there are two traditional holiday offerings: chocolate yuletide log and the classic, fragrant mince pie. The airline will also gift each passenger a chocolate Lindt Gold Reindeer as they exit the aircraft.

Hari Ghotra, Virgin Atlantic F&B Manager, said: “When our customers travel over the festive period, it’s important to us that we give them a little touch of home comfort to make their experience fun and festive too.”

Air Canada, one of Gate Gourmet’s key airline partners, will also be treating its passengers to a traditional Christmas meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The meal includes sliced roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy, Yukon mashed potatoes with chives, bread stuffing, roasted Brussel sprouts, and baby carrots – the traditional meal served in Canada and the US.

Jacqueline Harkness, Air Canada Managing Director, Products and Services, said: “We’re delighted to offer a delicious holiday meal to our customers this year, adding festive cheer and the comforts of home to the Air Canada experience.”

Meanwhile, LATAM Airlines is embracing the holiday spirit with a dedicated festive menu for passengers flying on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The menu features dishes infused with traditional holiday spices and ingredients, including LATAM’s signature roasted chicken with a spice and almond crust, orange and whisky sauce, potato purée with old style mustard, and sautéed vegetables with prosciutto.

Business Class passengers will also have the option of a dessert which includes caramelised spiced apples, ginger biscuits, and crème anglaise with whiskey and meringue. On select flights, passengers may opt for the sautéed turkey with old mustard and vegetables with couscous, raisins, almonds, and lemon.

 

 

 

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Air Canada makes Europe easier to explore by offering customers convenient new Air-to-Rail connections https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-makes-europe-easier-to-explore-by-offering-customers-convenient-new-air-to-rail-connections/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 01:00:17 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=857340 The post Air Canada makes Europe easier to explore by offering customers convenient new Air-to-Rail connections appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced new air-to-rail booking options for customers to connect at European airports with four major passenger rail systems, making it convenient to explore the continent.

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Air Canada today announced new air-to-rail booking options for customers to connect at European airports with four major passenger rail systems. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada announced new air-to-rail booking options for customers to connect at European airports with four major passenger rail systems, making it convenient to explore the continent. Through new railway and distribution partnerships, Air Canada customers, when purchasing flights, can now also easily book onward rail trips to a multitude of destinations throughout France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria to create a seamless travel itinerary.

“As a leading global airline, Air Canada excels at flying, but we also know intermodal connections can enrich the travel experience through added convenience and by promoting sustainability. In offering easy onward airport connections with the national rail systems in France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, we are creating intermodal hubs and opening the door for customers to reach stations at major cities and popular destinations throughout these countries. Moreover, by facilitating the use of rail for the short-haul segments of our customers’ journeys, we can provide sustainable travel options when touring Europe,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada.

With the launch of Air Canada’s European intermodal initiative, customers can now, while purchasing an Air Canada flight, at the same time book rail travel from European airports. Through the airline’s partnership with Lufthansa Express Rail Product and new collaborations with AccesRail & WorldTicket, customers can use a streamlined booking process to create a seamless travel itinerary that connects their flight with trips on trains operated by France’s TGV-SNCF Voyageurs, Germany’s Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways or ÖBB, the national railway of Austria.

For added convenience, customers can check in for all segments of their trip prior to departure, avoiding the need to obtain a train ticket at the station. As well, customers experiencing any flight disruption will have both their air and rail segments rebooked to provide peace of mind.

Wing-to-Rail Connections

  • France: Sold under codeshare on SNCF Voyageurscustomers can purchase a single ticket that connects them at France’s Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris to up to 22 SNCF Voyageurs high-speed rail destinations across France, including Nantes, Bordeaux, Marseille and Strasbourg.
  • Germany: Air Canada is building on its existing intermodal rail connections with Lufthansa Express Rail which provides access to up to 24 stations on Star Alliance intermodal partner Deutsche Bahn within Germany from Frankfurt airport. With today’s announcement, customers now have expanded options to reach more than 5,600 railway stations across the country using Deutsche Bahn’s Rail and Fly products from Frankfurt and Munich. As of August 2022, Deutsche Bahn became an Intermodal Partner of Star Alliance, the first non-airline partner of any of the major alliances., and Air Canada plans to launch codeshare on the German rail in 2024 via the Lufthansa express rail product, offering customers added benefits.
  • Switzerland: Customers flying to Zurich or Geneva on Air Canada can now connect at the airport to Swiss Federal Railways trains and reach up to 11 stations throughout Switzerland, including such popular destinations as Basel and Lucerne.
  • Austria: ÖBB services are now also available from Vienna airport to up to nine railway stations across Austria, including Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck.

Additional details, including about the simple booking process, available routings and destinations, and other important information are available at www.aircanada.com.

Air Canada’s partnership portfolio has doubled over the past decade with three joint business agreements, 39 codeshare, 120 interline and four intermodal rail options across the transport ecosystem to over 1200 destinations delivering an array of travel choices for customers.

 

 

 

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Air Canada customers can now track their baggage and mobility aids while travelling in Canada https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-customers-can-now-track-their-baggage-and-mobility-aids-while-travelling-in-canada/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:37:47 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=856701 The post Air Canada customers can now track their baggage and mobility aids while travelling in Canada appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has introduced a new feature to the Air Canada mobile app to enable customers traveling within Canada to track the progress of their baggage and mobility aid in real time at key points as it moves with them throughout their journey.

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Air Canada Customers Can Now Track their Baggage and Mobility Aids while Travelling in Canada. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada has introduced a new feature to the Air Canada mobile app to enable customers traveling within Canada to track the progress of their baggage and mobility aid in real time at key points as it moves with them throughout their journey. The new tracking feature is designed to provide travellers with added confidence and improve the overall customer experience through greater convenience.

“At Air Canada, we know that apart from a safe, comfortable journey, the prompt delivery of baggage and mobility aids is a top priority for our customers. We already achieve a very high reliability rate, but to further elevate our service we are introducing a new tracking feature in the Air Canada mobile app to give customers real-time information, greater certainty about the movement of their belongings during their trip, and heightened convenience,” said Tom Stevens, Vice President, Customer Experience and Operations Strategy at Air Canada.

Using the Air Canada mobile app, customers can now track their baggage and mobility aid as it travels with them on domestic flights, based on the same tag scanning information that Air Canada employees use at each stage to handle these items. Initially available to customers travelling within Canada during final development, the tracking feature will be expanded to the airline’s U.S. flights next year and, over time, select international destinations.

  • Air Canada mobile app users will be able to track the progress of their checked items at key points from check-in, through the airport handling processes, on to the aircraft and through connections and arrival, providing reassurance every step of the way.
  • For customers required to check mobility aids, they will be able to track the movement of their aid, including to confirm, under Air Canada’s enhanced accessibility protocols, that it is securely loaded before the aircraft departs.
  • The tracker’s “What’s Next” feature tells customers the next step for their belongings, including information on where they need to pick up their bag, such as an airport baggage carousel number, either at a transfer point or the end of their journey.
  • In those rare instances when baggage is delayed, in addition to existing text or email notifications, the app has the functionality to advise customers of delayed items and enable them to easily file a delayed baggage report from their smart phone and arrange delivery, which saves time waiting at the carousel or at a baggage assistance counter. Customers will receive a confirmation that the report is received with a file number and a link to follow-up on any updates.

The tracking feature is integrated into the Air Canada mobile app, which is the best way for customers to manage their travel. In addition to allowing customers to book travel and check-in, the app provides self-service capabilities, up-to-the-minute notifications on flight status and gate changes, airport maps, and other useful information. Customers can download the Air Canada mobile app at no cost from Apple’s App Store or Google Play.

 

 

 

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Special Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight, departs Montreal https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/special-air-canada-and-dreams-take-flight-departs-montreal/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:18:49 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=853416 The post Special Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight, departs Montreal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The first Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight from Montreal since 2019 took off with 150 children to Orlando to experience the trip-of-a-lifetime.

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The first Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight from Montreal since 2019 took off with 150 children to Orlando to experience the trip-of-a-lifetime. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

The first Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight from Montreal since 2019 took off with 150 children to Orlando to experience the trip-of-a-lifetime. With the help of Air Canada employee volunteers, support of the Air Canada Foundation and the work by the Dreams Take Flight organization, eight flights operate annually, providing over 1,000 children each year with an unforgettable day at a theme park in Florida or California.

Accompanied by a crew of current and retired Air Canada employee volunteers, the flight took off in the early hours of the morning taking kids facing mental, physical, emotional or social adversity to a theme park in Florida. By generously donating their time, pilots, flight attendants, maintenance engineers, and numerous other employees on the ground and behind the scenes offer these children the chance to take a break from their everyday to make memories and see new possibilities.

“2023 is special for Dreams Take Flight Montreal. It’s special because we finally return to our business, the business of putting smiles on children’s faces. This year will be our first post-COVID flight, full of start-up challenges. But, due to the dedication of our volunteers, our team has overcome the problems and organized the trip of a lifetime for 150 special needs children. These children, from all over Quebec, will enjoy an unforgettable magical trip, on November 8, in Florida,” said Brian Roscoe, President Dreams Take Flight Montreal.

The last Dreams Take Flight flight for 2023 will depart from Ottawa on November 14.

 

 

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Travelport signs new content distribution agreement with Air Canada, including NDC https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/travelport-signs-new-content-distribution-agreement-with-air-canada-including-ndc/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 01:15:01 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=849378 The post Travelport signs new content distribution agreement with Air Canada, including NDC appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Travelport announced they have renewed their content distribution agreement, which includes New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing.

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Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Air Canada, Canada’s flagship carrier,  announced they have renewed their content distribution agreement, which includes New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing.

With this agreement, Travelport-connected agencies worldwide will continue to have access to the widest range of products and ancillaries from Air Canada, along with superior servicing capabilities. As Travelport delivers retail-ready content from the carrier, including NDC content, agency customers will be able to easily search, view and compare Air Canada’s dynamic offers all in one place.

Travelport and Air Canada anticipate the launch of the airline’s full NDC solution on Travelport+ in the coming months, which will include full end-to-end servicing of NDC bookings to help agencies easily manage trip changes and exchanges.

“Travelport and Air Canada share a decades-long relationship and we’re pleased to be taking this important next step as we modernize our distribution capabilities,” said Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital for Air Canada. “Together, we will enable the delivery of the full range of content and fares that Air Canada provides to our travel trade partners, as well as access to the many upcoming products and services that are focused on improving travel for our customers.”

“Our new long-term agreement with Air Canada is a result of our shared focus on making it easier for agents to shop, sell and service dynamic offers with access to even more content from all sources – including NDC,” said Jason Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Travel Partners at Travelport.

“As we prepare to roll out our Air Canada NDC solution in the coming months, our agency customers can rest assured they will have continued access to extensive offerings from Air Canada, including personalized offers and the ability to easily manage all aspects of their customers’ travel within a single view of product features and ancillaries.”

 

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Air Canada to help in bringing Canadians home from Israel with special flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-help-in-bringing-canadians-home-from-israel-with-special-flights/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:00:42 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=848964 The post Air Canada to help in bringing Canadians home from Israel with special flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced that, in coordination with the Government of Canada, operated two special flights from Athens to bring Canadians and permanent residents home from Israel.

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Air Canada announced that, in coordination with the Government of Canada, operated two special flights from Athens to bring Canadians and permanent residents home from Israel. Through the arrangement, the Government of Canada is operating military flights from Tel Aviv to transport people to Athens, where they will then connect with Air Canada’s special flights back to Toronto.

“Although safety considerations are unfortunately preventing us from operating our regular flights to Tel Aviv at present, we are supporting the Government of Canada in bringing Canadians home safely from Israel through these special repatriation flights. We continue to monitor the terrible events in Israel very closely and extend to its people our deepest condolences. We have flown to Israel since 1995 and it is a very important part of our network. Air Canada is committed to resuming commercial operations as soon as the situation stabilizes. I thank all employees involved across Air Canada for their tireless efforts in organizing these special flights,” said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive at Air Canada.

“We are deeply grateful for Air Canada’s assistance in helping to bring Canadians home. We will continue to work around the clock to support Canadians and for those in the region who need assistance, please contact Global Affairs at sos@international.gc.ca,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

“We know that this situation is difficult, and we’ve been working to find solutions to get Canadians home safely. I’d like to thank Air Canada, their pilots, crew members, and everyone involved in this effort. We’ll continue to be there for Canadians and their loved ones who need help,” said The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant.

What customers should do:

  • Air Canada will operate two repatriation flights using a wide body aircraft with 300 seats, departing October 13 and 14 from Athens to Toronto
  • Global Affairs Canada is coordinating local arrangements in Israel and will provide special codes for Canadians wishing to return home, therefore anyone wanting to board those flights should reach out to Global Affairs Canada first
  • Air Canada customers with unused return tickets can exchange them for travel on the special repatriation flights to Toronto.
  • Passengers without an existing ticket will be able to purchase one on the Air Canada website using the Government code.
  • Canadians abroad should contact Global Affairs Canada for more information.

Air Canada Service to Israel

Air Canada has temporarily cancelled flights to Tel Aviv up to and including October 31, 2023. We are monitoring this dynamic situation very closely and will resume operations to Tel Aviv when the situation stabilizes. There is a goodwill policy in place to enable passengers flying to/from Tel Aviv to make changes to their travel, including options for a refund. Air Canada’s normal schedule is 10 weekly flights from Canada to Tel Aviv from both Toronto (daily) and Montreal (3 times weekly).

 

 

 

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Air Canada to offer in-flight audible original audiobooks and podcasts https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-offer-in-flight-audible-original-audiobooks-and-podcasts/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 02:00:17 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=847886 The post Air Canada to offer in-flight audible original audiobooks and podcasts appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada became the first airline to offer Canadian Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts and more in its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, further expanding its award-winning product offering.

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Air Canada became the first airline to offer Canadian Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts and more in its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, further expanding its award-winning product offering. Through premium and dynamic audio storytelling, Audible provides Air Canada’s customers immersive, relaxing entertainment during their travel journey onboard. The collaboration marks Air Canada’s latest investment in providing unparalleled IFE content for its global customers.

“We’re thrilled to announce Audible as the latest global brand to work with Air Canada as we continue to expand the in-flight entertainment choices we offer our customers. Entertainment is an important part of the in-flight experience, and with a growing interest in audio stories, the addition of inspiring and engaging articles and interviews in audio format complements the diverse range of content available in our unparalleled in-flight programming,” said John Moody, Managing Director, Product Design at Air Canada.

“Audible is committed to creating exceptional listening experiences for its customers around the world – including as they travel for pleasure or business,” said Georgia Knox, Canada Country Manager at Audible. “Through our collaboration with Air Canada, we’re able to inspire, entertain and inform more listeners than ever before on their journeys. Travellers will have access to an extensive list of content including a selection of Canadian Audible Originals that we develop with up-and-coming talent and some of the country’s biggest names.” 

The collaboration adds a starting point of 160 hours of Audible Original Audiobook and Podcast content to the airline’s existing 2,500+ hours of IFE, which includes 420+ movies, 1,000+TV episodes, 130+ albums, podcasts and more. This exciting range of new Audible programming now available on-board Air Canada’s IFE-equipped aircraft has something for everyone, spanning Sports, True Crime, Family, Wellness, Action & Adventure, Comedy, and more. The catalogue features a wide range of Canadian content in both English and French, with highlights including, Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year; Seven Truths; Women Talking; Roudoudous en laponie; Main-Basse sur le monde; and more, with new titles to come. Audible is also offering Air Canada customers two free months of membership, so they can enjoy their new favourites at home or on their next trip.

Air Canada’s partnership with Audible follows the airline’s recent expansions to its in-flight entertainment options with critically acclaimed original programs and family fun content. In May, Air Canada launched free text-base messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft across Air Canada’s fleet, including Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express. Last November, Air Canada became the only Canadian carrier to offer live Canadian TV featuring English and French channels, giving customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time, as well as live news onboard equipped flights.

Air Canada’s product excellence was recognized with several prestigious awards this year. This included being named the World’s Most Family Friendly Airline by Skytrax, and Best Airline for Onboard Entertainment by Global Traveler for the fifth consecutive year. The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) also awarded Air Canada the Passenger Choice Award for Best Entertainment in North America, as well as its coveted Five Star Global Airline Award based on customer feedback for the fifth time in six years.

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Air Canada partners with Hopper https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-partners-with-hopper/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:17:29 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=842131 The post Air Canada partners with Hopper appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada today announced a partnership with Hopper, giving the airline’s customers more freedom and flexibility to change their travel plans when booking on aircanada.com (Canadian edition).

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Air Canada today announced a partnership with Hopper, giving the airline’s customers more freedom and flexibility to change their travel plans when booking on aircanada.com (Canadian edition). For a fee, travellers can now add Cancel for Any Reason to eligible non-refundable fare types booked on the Air Canada website, offering additional peace of mind.

Cancel for Any Reason, powered by Hopper, allows customers to easily cancel their flight up to 24 hours before scheduled departure. Depending on the level of coverage purchased, upon cancellation, a refund of 80 or 100 per cent of the original eligible booking is issued immediately to the user’s preferred payment method – with no additional wait time or extra steps needed. Cancel for Any Reason is available for Standard, Flex, Premium Economy Lowest and Business Class Lowest fares.

“A cornerstone of Air Canada’s customer promise is to offer the best selection of flights at appealing fare levels. We do this by providing a menu of branded fares, each with its own attributes so customers can design their travel to suit their needs. But we also know that travel plans can change, so we are pleased to partner with an innovative Canadian travel technology partner such as Hopper to offer Cancel for Any Reason, giving customers added flexibility and peace of mind when booking,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning for Air Canada.

“We are thrilled to partner with Air Canada, which continues to lead the airline industry with innovative new features responding to its customers’ needs in today’s travel environment,” said Dakota Smith, President and Co-Founder of Hopper. “Through Hopper Cloud, our B2B initiative, we can offer Air Canada a seamless integration with our ancillary products that not only benefit travellers but drive business growth.”

Adding Cancel for Any Reason to a trip with Air Canada is easy. When customers select an eligible fare on aircanada.com, they will be automatically offered the option to choose a Cancel for Any Reason plan for eligible fare types. Should they later need to cancel the trip, they can do so on the My Bookings page of the Air Canada website and receive their refund subject to applicable terms and conditions. The Cancel for Any Reason feature is offered in addition to the standard Air Canada Refund and Cancellation Policy.

 

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Emirates welcomes Air Canada to Terminal 3 at Dubai International https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/emirates-welcomes-air-canada-to-terminal-3-at-dubai-international/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 02:45:42 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=838978 The post Emirates welcomes Air Canada to Terminal 3 at Dubai International appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada and Emirates announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as of July 26th

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Air Canada and Emirates announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as of July 26th. The co-location of operations in one of the world’s premier terminals will significantly improve the connecting experience for customers and underscores the benefits of the partnership between the two airlines launched in November 2022.

Customers transiting in Dubai between the Americas on Air Canada and the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Africa on Emirates will enjoy a seamless and expedited experience with the convenience of remaining in the same terminal.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Air Canada to Emirates Terminal 3 in Dubai, which marks another step forward in our strategic partnership to deliver even more value to travellers. Co-locating at T3 means Air Canada customers can enjoy a smooth connection experience when transiting in Dubai onto Emirates’ global network, and those eligible can enjoy access to Emirates’ signature Business Class Lounges and other hub facilities in Dubai prior to their flight. Working closely with Air Canada, we hope to further enhance travel experiences and offer even more convenient connectivity for travellers.”

“Air Canada’s new home at Dubai International Terminal 3 is an important milestone which underscores the significance of our strategic partnership with Emirates and the importance of our flights between the UAE and Canada. We extend our sincere appreciation to both Emirates and Dubai Airports for their partnership in facilitating this move, which will greatly benefit our mutual customers,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President Network & Revenue Planning at Air Canada.”In addition to Air Canada’s customers benefiting from seamless onward connections to destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent with our codeshare and frequent flyer partner Emirates, they will also enjoy an elevated experience throughout their airport journey.”

Welcoming Air Canada to Terminal 3, Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Airports, said, “In addition to a long history of partnership, Dubai Airports and Air Canada share a common goal of consistently delivering exceptional service and exceeding guest satisfaction. This relocation will streamline operations for Air Canada, enable us to optimise our airport’s efficiency and improve the overall travel experience. Terminal 3 is a world-class facility designed to cater to the evolving needs of modern travellers, with biometric touchpoints, spacious and comfortable waiting areas, and a wide variety of dining and shopping outlets.”

The first inbound Air Canada flight landing at Terminal 3 is scheduled to arrive on July 26th, with the first outbound flight scheduled to depart from Dubai to Toronto on July 27th. Dedicated Air Canada check-in and bag drop counters for Signature Class will be available in the First & Business Class Dropoff, Premium Economy and Economy will be located in the main entrance. Air Canada Signature Class customers and eligible Aeroplan Elite members (Aeroplan 50K and above) will also have access to the Emirates Business Class lounge located in Terminal 3.

Since November 2022, the carriers have expanded their codeshare relationship to 42 routes, enhanced their underlying interline agreement, developed a reciprocal loyalty partnership for customers to earn and redeem points, enhanced co-operation between their Cargo businesses and have increased capacity into their respective hubs. Air Canada has also developed a partnership with Emirates’ sister-airline, flydubai.

Emirates began its daily Boeing 777 service between Montreal and Dubai in July, which complements its expanded daily Airbus A380 schedule between Toronto and Dubai. Air Canada will be commencing its new non-stop four times weekly flights between Dubai and Vancouver on October 30, 2023 with its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, which will complement its daily service between Toronto and Dubai.

Aeroplan and Skywards members are able to collect and redeem points when travelling with Air Canada or Emirates, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, priority boarding and airport lounges.

 

 

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Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-opens-first-maple-leaf-lounge-at-san-francisco-international-airport/ Sat, 15 Jul 2023 02:14:21 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=835693 The post Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S.

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Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S. The modern and exclusive respite, located in Terminal 2, features Air Canada’s first outdoor lounge terrace, together with a range of premium amenities, food and beverages, making the travel experience for eligible customers even more comfortable and convenient before their flights to Canada and beyond.

“We’re thrilled to bring our Maple Leaf Lounge experience to San Francisco International Airport, giving our Bay Area customers a way to enjoy Air Canada’s award-winning product and glowing hearted hospitality from the moment they arrive,” said Jacqueline Harkness, Managing Director, Products and Services at Air Canada. “It’s one more way we’re investing to become San Francisco’s favourite way to travel internationally.”

In addition to the range of services and amenities the airline’s Maple Leaf Lounges are known for, the newest Lounge features an expansive outdoor terrace with aircraft and runway views. The 165-seat, 8168 square ft. (761 square metre) airport retreat elevates Air Canada’s flight and airport experience for customers travelling from California to Canada or through to Europe, Asia and Australia via three of the airline’s main hubs: Toronto Pearson, Montreal Trudeau, and Vancouver International Airports.

The new Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO will pay homage to its California location both through its design and decor, and the food and beverage selections presented, which highlight local makers and flavours. Unique seafood offerings, including the iconic San Francisco fish stew cioppino, will be on offer alongside a selection of California wines, and beer from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Anchor Brewing—America’s first craft beer.

Additional details include:

Premium Food and Beverage Offerings

  • Self-serve (hot and cold) buffet, showcasing local flavours
  • Bar with bartender serving a selection of wines (including from Canada and California), in addition to local craft beers, a curated cocktail menu, and espresso

Amenities and Space

  • The Lounge, designed with San Francisco-based architectural firm Gensler, is the first of its kind with an outdoor terrace, featuring two vapor fireplaces produced by Canadian company CF + D
  • 165 seats (135 interior + 30 exterior)
  • E-Gates and biometric identification for seamless, hands-free lounge entry
  • Showers with heated towel racks
  • VIP room for up to 10 people
  • Collection of multidisciplinary art that reflects and pays homage to California and Canada
  • Artists featured include Canadian painter Shawn Evans, and a custom mural from California artist Amos Goldbaum

The new space is Air Canada’s latest addition to its growing lounge network. Air Canada has also re-introduced Newark Liberty International Airport to its roster of lounges with the opening of the new United ClubSM location in Newark Terminal A. In this new location, Air Canada will be uniquely co-located within the United Club, offering a dedicated Air Canada customer service desk and an access policy consistent with Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounges.

Air Canada’s Maple Leaf lounges, including San Francisco and the new United ClubSM in Newark Terminal A, are available to Air Canada customers who are Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Aeroplan Super Elite Status members, Star Alliance Gold members, Aeroplan premium co-brand cardholders, and customers departing on a business class ticket with Air Canada or another Star Alliance member.

Air Canada’s Global Lounge Offering
As a leading global carrier, Air Canada offers lounges in 19 airports worldwide including at New York’s LaGuardia and Newark airports and at Los Angeles and San Francisco airports in California. Eligible customers travelling in International Business Class from the carrier’s global hubs at Toronto Pearson or at Vancouver also have access to exclusive, award-winning Air Canada Signature Suites located at those respective airports. Eligible customers travelling abroad may also enjoy Maple Leaf Lounges at London Heathrow and Frankfurt.

Year-Round Daily Flights from SFO to Canada
Air Canada, in partnership with United Airlines, offers up to 21* daily flights from San Francisco to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal, representing up to approximately 21,000* seats weekly. Select flights between San Francisco and Toronto are operated onboard wide-body aircraft offering Air Canada’s lie-flat pods.

 

 

 

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Air Canada announces prepayment of EDC financed loans used to acquire 19 Airbus A220-300 Aircraft https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-announces-prepayment-of-edc-financed-loans-used-to-acquire-19-airbus-a220-300-aircraft/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:45:25 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=830127 The post Air Canada announces prepayment of EDC financed loans used to acquire 19 Airbus A220-300 Aircraft appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced it has prepaid loans of approximately $650 million from Export Development Corporation (EDC) used by the company to help fund its acquisition of 19 Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

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Air Canada announced it has prepaid loans of approximately $650 million from Export Development Corporation (EDC) used by the company to help fund its acquisition of 19 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The prepayment, which is also subject to accrued interest, was made on June 21, 2023.

“One of Air Canada’s major financial objectives is to deleverage its balance sheet following the COVID-19 pandemic and prepaying these loans we received for our A220 aircraft is a significant step toward this goal. We appreciate EDC’s assistance in purchasing these Canadian-built aircraft, which not only advanced our fleet modernization program to improve our fuel efficiency and competitiveness, but also helped to ensure that the investments Air Canada is making directly support jobs in Canada’s aerospace industry and contribute to the country’s economy,” said Amos Kazzaz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Air Canada.

The prepayment of the loans for 19 Airbus A220-300 aircraft financed through EDC was achieved via:

  • a full prepayment of Air Canada’s 2021 credit facility with EDC for the acquisition of 15 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and
  • a partial prepayment of Air Canada’s 2020 credit facility with EDC for the acquisition of 18 Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

As a result of the prepayment, these aircraft will be added to Air Canada’s unencumbered asset pool, bringing the total to approximately $5.4 billion, excluding Aeroplan.

The amount of debt prepayments now totals approximately $1.28 billion since and including the repurchase of some of Air Canada’s outstanding 4.000% convertible senior notes due 2025 completed last year, leading to a reduction in interest expense of approximately $115 million (approximately $72 million in cash) on an annualized basis.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements may involve, but are not limited to, comments relating to guidance, strategies, expectations, planned operations or future actions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are based on assumptions, are subject to important risks and uncertainties, and cannot be relied upon due to, among other things, changing external events and general uncertainties of the business of Air Canada.

Actual results may differ materially from results indicated in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those identified in Air Canada’s public disclosure file available at www.sedar.com and, in particular, those identified in section 18 “Risk Factors” of Air Canada’s 2022 MD&A dated February 17, 2023. The forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this news release represent Air Canada’s expectations as of the date of this news release (or as of the date they are otherwise stated to be made) and are subject to change after such date. However, Air Canada disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities regulations.

 

 

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Sabre and Air Canada form strategic distribution and retailing partnership https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/sabre-and-air-canada-form-strategic-distribution-and-retailing-partnership/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 02:30:57 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=825549 The post Sabre and Air Canada form strategic distribution and retailing partnership appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Sabre Corporation announced the completion of a new multi-year distribution agreement that provides Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to Air Canada’s full content via NDC channels.

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Sabre Corporation announced the completion of a new multi-year distribution agreement that provides Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to Air Canada’s full content via NDC channels. Under the agreement, Sabre will be able to provide agencies with significantly improved content and offers from Air Canada, including the airline’s dynamically priced fares and new ancillary services.

Canada’s flagship carrier Air Canada is actively working with Sabre on the launch of the airline’s NDC offers in the Sabre travel marketplace. The two companies expect to activate Air Canada’s NDC content in Sabre within the coming months. Once Air Canada’s NDC connection to Sabre is live, the Distribution Cost Recovery previously announced by Air Canada will be waived for Sabre-connected travel agencies using this path.

“We’re proud to be taking this next step with Sabre, providing the broadest range of rich Air Canada content, travel options and services to our customers and agency partners,” said Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital for Air Canada. “Air Canada recognizes and appreciates Sabre’s progressive approach and the significant technology investments they’re making, which taken together, will deliver meaningful value to all travel industry stakeholders. This new partnership is the result of long-standing discussions, and it marks a significant next step towards delivering on Air Canada’s distribution promise: a smooth transition for agencies and travel buyers—both larger and smaller.”

A cornerstone of Air Canada’s distribution modernization strategy, NDC focuses on providing more personalized content as well as access to the best possible prices across channels. Improved distribution capabilities will likewise support the airline’s commercial strategy with fleet modernization and expansion plans, including investment in dozens of new, fuel-efficient Airbus A220 and A321XLR aircraft.

“NDC is a corporate priority for Sabre as an enabler of modern retailing. We share this vision with Air Canada and support its ambitious retailing and distribution goals, while ensuring agencies will benefit from the ample choice, efficiency and transparency of the Sabre Travel Marketplace,” said Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial Officer for Sabre Travel Solutions.  “This agreement demonstrates Sabre’s deep commitment to driving value and serving the diverse interests of the global travel marketplace – airlines, travel agencies and the travellers they serve.”

 

 

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Air Canada’s inaugural Amsterdam-Montreal Route takes off https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canadas-inaugural-amsterdam-montreal-route-takes-off/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 02:45:38 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=819540 The post Air Canada’s inaugural Amsterdam-Montreal Route takes off appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada completed its inaugural Montreal to Amsterdam flights, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using sustainable aviation fuel. 

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Air Canada completed its inaugural Montreal to Amsterdam flights today, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using sustainable aviation fuel. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada completed its inaugural Montreal to Amsterdam flights, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using sustainable aviation fuel. Coinciding with the launch of Air Canada’s second route from Amsterdam to Canada, the airline is further advancing initiatives in its Climate Action Plan by expanding its partnership with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer Neste in Europe to now incorporate Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in some of its flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Use of SAF could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80%* over the fuel’s life cycle, compared to use of conventional jet fuel. This reduction is calculated based on a full lifecycle assessment. “We are thrilled to launch our new, non-stop service between Amsterdam and Montreal for summer 2023, which complements our year-round flights between the Dutch capital and Toronto.

The start of our flights between Montreal and Amsterdam also marks our first SAF supply in Europe and demonstrates the value of this proven technology. Along with the entire Canadian aviation industry, we believe Canada should invest in SAF production and call upon government and other stakeholders to make this a priority,” said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada.

“For Air Canada, the expansion of our partnership with Neste to supply our first flight from Europe with SAF means that we are taking a step further and offering more SAF through our Leave Less Travel Program on a book and claim basis, further supporting our journey towards our ambitious 2050 net zero emissions goal,” concluded Mr. Rousseau.

Air Canada’s flights between Montreal and Amsterdam are operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring three classes of service. The five times weekly flights for Summer 2023 complement Air Canada’s year-round flights between Toronto and Amsterdam. With up to double daily flights between Canada and Amsterdam from two of Air Canada’s global hubs, customers on both sides of the Atlantic have convenient choices to visit and explore each other’s continents.

* When used in neat form (i.e. unblended) and calculated with established life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, such as CORSIA methodology.

Schedule

Flight From To Departs Arrives Operates
AC901 Amsterdam (AMS) Montreal (YUL) 14:00 15:30 Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun; Jun 3-Oct 15
AC900 Montreal (YUL) Amsterdam (AMS) 22:10 11:00 + 1 day Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat: Jun 2-Oct 14


International Services
Air Canada’s international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals, wines, and beverages. All cabins have award-winning inflight entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity. Additionally, all Air Canada Aeroplan members have free texting onboard wi-fi-equipped aircraft.

Air Canada has 27 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers.

Air Canada’s onboard services on international flights include some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada’s panel of celebrity chefs, including renowned Montreal chef Jérôme Ferrer and award-winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.

By becoming Aeroplan members, customers will have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan, Canada’s leading loyalty program, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.

Air Canada’s Leave Less Travel Program
Air Canada’s Leave Less Travel Program offers corporate customers and cargo freight forwarders with opportunities to offset or reduce GHG emissions related to their business travel or cargo shipments. With the addition of Amsterdam as a SAF supply location, Air Canada can now uplift SAF at Schiphol Airport as it does at San Francisco International Airport. Through a book and claim solution, Air Canada can transfer the environmental attributes of SAF to corporate partners, even if they are not physically connected to these supply sites.

 

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Air Canada inaugurates international flights from Montreal to Toulouse and Copenhagen https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-inaugurates-international-flights-from-montreal-to-toulouse-and-copenhagen/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:44:58 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=819499 The post Air Canada inaugurates international flights from Montreal to Toulouse and Copenhagen appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

With the arrival of two flights in Europe today, Air Canada has inaugurated two strategic non-stop routes from its Montreal global hub to Europe.

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Air Canada Inaugurates International Flights from Montreal to Toulouse and Copenhagen. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

With the arrival of two flights in Europe today, Air Canada has inaugurated two strategic non-stop routes from its Montreal global hub to Europe. Air Canada’s non-stop, year-round service to Toulouse is the airline’s fourth destination in France and marks the only year-round service between North America and southwestern France, connecting two global aerospace centres, as well as two dynamic francophone cities. Additionally, Air Canada’s seasonal services from Montreal to Copenhagen complement its year-round services to the Danish capital from Toronto.

“We are very excited to  have launched our long-awaited, year-round new flights between our Montreal global hub to the French-speaking world, and Toulouse! Not only are we connecting two significant business cities in the international aerospace industry, we are establishing another convenient link to France, and providing travellers from Toulouse connections to a wide variety of destinations via our Montreal hub,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning.

“We are thrilled to inaugurate our second route from Canada to Copenhagen, offering travellers from both sides of the Atlantic more choices to visit and explore each other’s countries. Via Copenhagen, a Star Alliance hub, our customers will be able to easily connect to the larger Scandinavian market. These two exciting routes are a further sign of our commitment to Montreal as an important hub in Air Canada’s global network growth,” concluded Galardo.

“ADM Aéroports de Montréal welcomes the addition of Copenhagen and Toulouse as Air Canada’s latest routes. Service to these two destinations will bolster Montréal’s flight offering and reinforce YUL’s status as a major international hub for air traffic,” ADM CEO Philippe Rainville said. “Both of these cities are important destinations. Copenhagen is a significant gateway to Nordic countries and is home to the beautiful architectural landmarks of the Danish capital for visitors to enjoy. The addition of Toulouse, world capital of aeronautics, will undoubtedly strengthen commercial relationships. This comes as fantastic news for our own aeronautics industry operating out of the YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel, a true beacon of knowledge and expertise for the province of Québec.”

Flights to Toulouse are operated on an Airbus A330 aircraft featuring three classes of service, one of which was recently outfitted with special diagnostics sensors in partnership with In-Service Aircraft for a Global Observing System (IAGOS), an international non-profit organization that utilizes commercial aircraft as a global observation platform of climate change and air quality.

Toulouse is home to one of the main scientific laboratories behind IAGOS, the Laboratoire d’Aérologie, CNRS, and one of the partners of IAGOS, Météo France, is also located in the French city.

Schedule:

Montreal-Toulouse

Flight From Departs To Arrives Aircraft Begins Operates Season
AC878 Montreal 19:30 Toulouse 08:45+1 A330-300 Jun. 1 Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun Year-round
AC879 Toulouse 13:15 Montreal 15:20 A330-300 Jun. 2 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun Year-round


Montreal-Copenhagen

Flight From Departs To Arrives Aircraft Begins Operates Season
AC826 Montreal 17:55 Copenhagen 06:45+1 B787 Dreamliner Jun. 1 Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Summer
AC827 Copenhagen 13:15 Montreal 15:00 B787 Dreamliner Jun. 2 Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Summer


International Services
Air Canada’s international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals, wines, and beverages. All cabins have award-winning inflight entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity. Additionally, for all Air Canada Aeroplan members there is free texting onboard wi-fi-equipped aircraft.

Air Canada has 27 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers.

Air Canada’s onboard services on international flights showcase some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada’s panel of celebrity chefs, including renowned Montreal chefs Antonio Park and Jérôme Ferrer and award-winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.

All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan, Canada’s leading loyalty program, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.

 

 

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Air Canada to launch non-stop Toronto-Yellowknife Service https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-non-stop-toronto-yellowknife-service/ Sun, 21 May 2023 03:14:11 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=808175 The post Air Canada to launch non-stop Toronto-Yellowknife Service appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced it will begin non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife in December.

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Air Canada today announced it will begin non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife in December. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada announced it will begin non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife in December. The new, three-times weekly service will provide convenient connections between eastern Canada and the capital of the Northwest Territories. Customers will also be able to seamlessly connect onward from Yellowknife on Air Canada’s interline partner, Canadian North.

“The North has a magical attraction and Air Canada is pleased to make it easier for customers to visit Yellowknife and beyond, beginning at a time when the Northern Lights are on full display. But apart from supporting tourism to the city and region, this new route will also be valuable to business travellers and the economy, linking Yellowknife directly to Canada’s financial capital. As well, flights are timed for easy connections through our Toronto global hub to elsewhere in eastern Canada, the U.S., and to winter sun destinations, while from Yellowknife customers can travel onward conveniently on our interline partner, Canadian North,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada.

“Today’s announcement marks a significant increase of air transportation options for the Northwest Territories. With the launch of this non-stop flight between Yellowknife and Toronto, there are increased opportunities for tourism and better connections into Canada’s financial hub. We look forward to the positive impact these flights will have in supporting the NWT to conveniently welcome more travelers, businesses and professional organizations to our region,” said Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for the Northwest Territories, Caroline Wawzonek.

“Air transportation plays an important role in keeping the North and its residents connected here at home, as well as with southern Canada and the world. As we continue to see air travel return to pre-pandemic levels, I’m excited that Air Canada is adding a non-stop flight from Yellowknife to Toronto to its schedule. Growth of current and new markets through YZF provides NWT residents and others with additional options for business and leisure travel to and from the Northwest Territories,” stated Minister of Infrastructure for the Northwest Territories, Diane Archie.

 

“NWT Tourism is very happy that as of December 2023 Air Canada will begin non-stop, year-round service from Toronto to Yellowknife. Air Canada’s new service will provide increased connections between eastern Canada and the NWT. In addition, this flight is set to be timed for convenient connections for international travellers to Yellowknife via Toronto, and by utilizing the interline partnership with Canadian North, visitors can be connected to destinations in the NWT beyond Yellowknife. We are thankful for Air Canada’s continued efforts to increase air access to the NWT, and appreciate their support towards the NWT tourism industry, our businesses and our residents,” said Donna Lee Demarcke, CEO, NWT Tourism.

Service between Toronto and Yellowknife will begin December 1, 2023, operated using Canadian-made Airbus A220 aircraft. It will be configured with 137 seats in a Business and Economy cabin, with onboard Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment systems featuring hundreds of hours of content and live TV at every seat. Customers will be able to earn and redeem Aeroplan points and eligible customers will enjoy premium services where available, including priority boarding and baggage handling, and Maple Leaf Lounge access in Toronto.

Flight Departs Arrives Days of the Week
AC1169 Toronto 21:00 Yellowknife 23:54 Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
AC1168 Yellowknife 00:50 Toronto 7:20 Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

 

The new service will complement Air Canada’s existing twice daily service between Yellowknife and Vancouver and daily service between Yellowknife and Edmonton. Customers connecting for travel beyond Yellowknife can take advantage of Air Canada’s bilateral interline agreement with Canadian North, which allows travel on a single, through-checked ticket that includes baggage transfer. Destinations available via Canadian North include Cambridge Bay, Fort Simpson, Hay River, Gjoa Haven, Taoloyoak and Inuvik. Customers travelling on Canadian North can also earn and redeem Aeroplan points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Air Canada partners with iagos to equip an airbus a330 with climate and air quality sensors https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-partners-with-iagos-to-equip-an-airbus-a330-with-climate-and-air-quality-sensors/ Thu, 18 May 2023 09:15:20 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=805598 The post Air Canada partners with iagos to equip an airbus a330 with climate and air quality sensors appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced today that one of its Airbus A330 aircraft has been outfitted with special diagnostics sensors in partnership with In-Service Aircraft for a Global Observing System (IAGOS)

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Air Canada announced today that one of its Airbus A330 aircraft has been outfitted with special diagnostics sensors in partnership with In-Service Aircraft for a Global Observing System (IAGOS), an international non-profit organization that utilizes commercial aircraft as a global observation platform of climate change and air quality. This collaboration will allow IAGOS to collect valuable worldwide data on climate parameters, which will be used by the international scientific community  as well as forecasting services like the Atmosphere Service of Copernicus, for essential research on climate change and air quality on a global scale.

“As a leading global airline, we are proud to partner with IAGOS to advance their important climate research work. Air Canada is committed to full-scale sustainability and working with IAGOS is a meaningful way we can contribute to the collection of valuable, global data on climate parameters for further science research. The information gathered will also help provide more accurate weather data crucial for airline operations, and will enable a more in-depth understanding of changing weather dynamics,” said Valerie Durand, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Sustainability at Air Canada.

“We are delighted that Air Canada is the latest airline to join the IAGOS program. The measurements of greenhouse gases, reactive gases, aerosols and clouds are crucial in the global observing system to support societal needs for a greener and more sustainable future. Air Canada will provide important new data to understand climate change issues in northern regions which are warming more than twice as fast as elsewhere, along with new data for tracking wildfire smoke plumes across the continent to improve forecasts of air-quality,” said Jean-Marie Flaud, President of IAGOS-AISBL, CNRS and Ministère de L’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, France.

“After only a few days in operation, the aircraft has already detected exceptional levels of carbon monoxide over eastern Canada emanating from the intense wildfires in Alberta. Scientists will use these data to understand the impact of events like this on the atmosphere, on air quality and ultimately on climate,” said Dr. Hannah Clark, Executive Secretary for IAGOS-AISBL.

“These precise measurements of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) will be very valuable for trend and process studies, addressing Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) priorities to understand and track the origin, fate and impact of critical contaminants in the environment. IAGOS data already have an important role in ECCC research and monitoring, and the addition of an Air Canada aircraft to the IAGOS fleet will greatly increase data availability over Canada, and permit better visualization of the global movement of air pollution. This will allow us to better understand the impacts of wildfires and urban pollution, the additional impacts of climate change on these processes, and to evaluate the success of emissions reductions,” said Dr. David W. Tarasick, Senior Research Scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

As part of the partnership, Air Canada has installed IAGOS’s state-of-the-art climate research monitoring devices on Fin 939, one of its A330-300 widebody aircraft. The device will measure a range of parameters, including ozone, water vapour, greenhouse gases, reactive gases, aerosols, clouds, etc. during various stages of flight, including take-off, cruising altitude and landing.

The A330, one of only two aircraft types approved for the IAGOS systems along with the A340, flies a mix of trans-Atlantic and trans-continental flights for Air Canada, providing key data for IAGOS.

The IAGOS device is a compact system featuring measuring probes which are permanently installed on the aircraft, near the flight deck. After each flight, the measurement data is automatically transmitted to the central database of the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) research centre in Toulouse, France.

According to IAGOS, commercial aircraft provide an ideal platform for gathering trace gas measurements, as they can efficiently measure at high altitudes where collecting samples is otherwise challenging. IAGOS is working with airlines worldwide and this will allow for the validation of global climate models and provide near real-time data in an open-source manner to researchers around the world. The research findings are freely accessible and currently utilized by approximately 300 global organizations.

Air Canada has set an ambitious goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) throughout its global operations by 2050. To reach this, Air Canada has set absolute midterm GHG net reduction targets by 2030 in its air and ground operations compared to its 2019 baseline and has committed to investing $50 Million in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and carbon reductions and removals research and development.

 

 

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Kyte partners with Air Canada https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/kyte-partners-with-air-canada/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:30:09 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=788671 The post Kyte partners with Air Canada appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Kyte announced a new partnership with Air Canada to enable a direct connection to Air Canada’s next-generation distribution platform, offering easy access to the airline’s comprehensive and innovative product suite. 

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Kyte announced a new partnership with Air Canada to enable a direct connection to Air Canada’s next-generation distribution platform, offering easy access to the airline’s comprehensive and innovative product suite. 

Travel sellers who choose to access their content via the Kyte API will have streamlined access to Air Canada’s NDC platform, including the full set of Air Canada merchandised Fare Brands and ancillaries, as well as innovative NDC based products such as Air Canada for Business and Flight Pass.

“Air Canada prides itself on being a leader in offering products that provide choice and value for our customers. Distributing our product to all of our customers, wherever they choose to shop, in a transparent, informative and accurate manner can be challenging to say the least, given the outdated system technology that some of these sellers are using” says Keith Wallis, Senior Director, Distribution & Payments at Air Canada.“By taking advantage of the technology being used by Kyte in their NDC enabled Kyte API, we rest assured that customers will be able to experience the full value of what Air Canada has to offer.”

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Air Canada, an airline that is at the forefront of pushing innovation to enable customer responsiveness,” says Alice Ferrari, CEO at Kyte. “This announcement comes at an important time for Air Canada as they double down on embracing their NDC strategy. Kyte is here to support them with up-to-date technology, helping them surface the uniqueness of their product offering, with a business model that is completely aligned to their needs. With the Kyte API, Air Canada will offer a modern and simple API for travel partners wanting to quickly implement Air Canada’s newly NDC differentiated content. We are committed to working with Air Canada in driving the best value out of their third party sales, outside of the GDSs”.

Air Canada’s direct access is live and available now for integration on the Kyte platform from April 2023. Travel sellers who integrate now via the Kyte API will be able to seamlessly continue transacting throughout Air Canada’s API migration.

 

 

 

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Air Canada to launch new benefits as part of its NDC Program for agencies and travel buyers https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-new-benefits-as-part-of-its-ndc-program-for-agencies-and-travel-buyers/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:45:53 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=788447 The post Air Canada to launch new benefits as part of its NDC Program for agencies and travel buyers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced its New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) program, which will feature new benefits, expanded content and additional trade support for agencies and travel buyers.

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Air Canada announced its New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) program, which will feature new benefits, expanded content and additional trade support for agencies and travel buyers. The program will provide a competitive alternative to legacy distribution, giving agents access to Air Canada inventory, fares, ancillary services, ticketing, and digital products. For buyers and travellers, NDC technology means their preferred agencies can now offer a broader range of Air Canada travel options and services at the best possible prices, improving competitiveness and the customer experience.

“From local independent agencies to large corporate travel management companies, our travel trade partners were, are, and will always be crucial to Air Canada’s commercial success. As we continue to introduce new products and revenue management capabilities, it’s incumbent on us to provide the travel trade with better technology so that they are well prepared for the future,” said Mark Nasr, senior vice president, products, marketing & ecommerce at Air Canada. “The transition to modern distribution enables delivery of the full range of content and fares that Air Canada provides, as well as access to the many upcoming products and services that will improve travel.”

Air Canada conducted extensive third-party research to hear first-hand what agencies and customers want from airlines, and its program design addresses key requirements, including on inventory, revenue, functional capabilities, and transition costs. In addition to making available the most comprehensive Air Canada content, the airline’s improved NDC program offers an efficient shopping experience for retail fare products and the elimination of select debit memos. Continuous pricing, as well as the addition of Flight Pass, is planned for 2023. Upgraded service and support levels include dedicated business and IT teams​, 24/7 monitoring​ and near real-time system status. Additional servicing automation options and order change notifications​ are also slated for this year.

“We recognize the time and effort required by agency partners to transition to new technology and we are committed to supporting them. Their feedback to-date has served to shape our implementation plans. For example, our focus on introducing new content on NDC rather than removing existing content from GDS EDIFACT channels is a direct result of agency partner inputs. We will continue to actively listen to feedback, and we’ll use it to shape our policies and roadmap of future products and features enabled by NDC,” said Lisa M. Pierce, Vice President, Global Sales & Air Canada Vacations at Air Canada.

Air Canada will offer four flexible options for NDC access, each designed to suit different agency business models – ranging from API integration and a free web-based tool, to a growing catalogue of certified technology providers and a GDS-based solution.

As part of Air Canada’s modernization efforts, a Distribution Cost Recovery (DCR) will be introduced to address the high expense of legacy models. This DCR will be applicable to all tickets issued globally via GDS EDIFACT channels effective June 14, 2023. The DCR does not apply to bookings made via any of Air Canada’s NDC connection options including NDC-sourced content in a GDS solution, as well as through Air Canada’s other direct booking channels such as aircanada.com, aircanada.com/agents, Air Canada for Business, and the Air Canada mobile app, or group bookings.

Additional content immediately available on NDC technology includes domestic Basic fares, with best available seat inventory and discounted ancillary pricing becoming available on June 14, 2023. An NDC coupon incentive will also be introduced beginning June 14, 2023, to support agency transition and will apply to eligible NDC bookings made directly with an Air Canada NDC API connection or via select NDC certified technology partners.

Air Canada is committed to providing information, support, and transparent communications including an NDC hub at aircanada.com/ndc with up-to-date program information. Training opportunities, interactive webinars and regular email communication will also be available.

Many of Air Canada’s key agency partners have already begun implementing NDC connectivity, including Priceline, Flight Centre, Fareportal, Flighthub, Hopper, Maritime Travel, Skylink Voyages and Travix. These and other early partners have the opportunity to drive requirements and new functionality as the program develops. Air Canada will add NDC features and offerings as new products and services become available.

 

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Air Canada to Boost Flights To Brisbane And Sydney https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-boost-flights-to-brisbane-and-sydney/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:27:45 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=788152 The post Air Canada to Boost Flights To Brisbane And Sydney appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced that it would increase its Sydney-Vancouver and Brisbane-Vancouver flights in time for the northern winter ski season. Due to strong demand from the Queensland market, Air Canada will increase capacity on its Brisbane-Vancouver route by 34% for the 2023/24 northern winter season. From November, the airline will replace its 298-seat Boeing […]

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Air Canada has announced that it would increase its Sydney-Vancouver and Brisbane-Vancouver flights in time for the northern winter ski season.

Due to strong demand from the Queensland market, Air Canada will increase capacity on its Brisbane-Vancouver route by 34% for the 2023/24 northern winter season.

From November, the airline will replace its 298-seat Boeing 787- 9 Dreamliner with a 400-seat Boeing 777-300ER, flying five times a week in November and then increasing to daily service from December to March.

The airline also revealed that between December 2023 and January 2024, the daily Sydney-Vancouver route, which departs at 12 noon, would be joined by a 4 pm departure three days a week. This additional flight will arrive in Vancouver around 11.30 am, making it ideal for connecting to onward destinations.

Meanwhile, Auckland Vancouver services will be increased to five times weekly between December and March.

Air Canada’s partnership with Virgin Australia enables convenient domestic connections if you’re not in Sydney or Brisbane. Velocity members can earn Velocity Points and status credits and redeem the points for flights on Air Canada between Australia and Vancouver and beyond.

Vancouver is a great place to visit. Still, it also serves as the starting point for journeys to other parts of British Columbia and Canada, such as the ski paradise of Whistler or the fabled ‘Inside Passage’ of Alaska.

Air Canada also presents itself as a hassle-free way to travel to the United States, owing to what it calls a “seamless transit process.”

According to Vic Naughton, Air Canada’s General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, Vancouver “is now firmly established among Australian travellers as the friendliest and most efficient gateway to North America.”

“That is hardly surprising given that Air Canada passengers proceed to their connecting flights without needing to re-check their bags or change terminals,” with US-bound passengers passing through US customs and immigration at Vancouver and arriving in the US as domestic passengers.

Naughton explains that this is how Air Canada can once again provide the quickest service between Brisbane and New York and other US destinations like Seattle.

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Air Canada to launch new Vancouver-Dubai service https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-new-vancouver-dubai-service/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:54:38 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=786438 The post Air Canada to launch new Vancouver-Dubai service appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai.

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New non-stop flights between Vancouver and Dubai starting October 28. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada announced  the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai. The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier’s new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening its presence in fast-growing international markets.

“We are extremely pleased to add the only non-stop service linking Vancouver and Dubai, two iconic and vibrant global destinations. Dubai is one of the top destinations worldwide renowned for its extraordinary landmarks, rich culture and entertainment. Vancouver is a top cosmopolitan destination, and this new route offers additional ease to global visitors looking to experience BC’s spectacular natural beauty, range of outdoor activities and exciting adventures. In cooperation with our codeshare and frequent flyer partner Emirates, our Vancouver-Dubai flights will connect to a multitude of destinations across the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and East Africa in Dubai, providing customers with choice and convenience while travelling for business or visiting friends and family,” said Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network planning and revenue management, at Air Canada.

“Adding this new transportation link from Dubai will allow visitors to more easily and efficiently experience all B.C. has to offer,” said Rob Fleming, British Columbia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “From the vibrancy of our globally recognized cities to the splendor of Super Natural British Columbia, Air Canada’s new service brings added global connections, that will directly benefit people throughout our province.”
“We are delighted Air Canada is introducing new service to Dubai from YVR. Direct service to Dubai, with convenient onward connection to southern India and other key destinations across the Middle East, will provide new opportunities for travel, education and access to global markets that will help meet the needs of our community and economy that supports it. I’d like to thank Air Canada for its ongoing commitment to YVR and support with connecting B.C. to the world,” Tamara Vrooman, president & CEO at Vancouver Airport Authority.

“Direct air travel is the lifeline of modern business, allowing entrepreneurs to connect with clients, partners, and opportunities across the globe with speed and efficiency. Connecting Vancouver directly with more destinations brings us closer, drives innovation, and encourages growth in our interconnected world. As such, the investment by Air Canada in this new route will certainly contribute positively to our region,” said Bridgitte Anderson, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

“With this new route, British Columbia will be connected to a significant market that can only benefit the province’s visitor economy considering the UAE ranks fifth in the world in terms of outbound expenditures on travel and tourism according to the UNWTO. We congratulate Air Canada in the confidence they are showing our province,” said Walt Judas, President and CEO, Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia.

Air Canada’s international services
Air Canada’s international onboard services showcase some of Canada’s best culinary talent through Air Canada’s panel of celebrated chefs, comprising award-winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij, and renowned Montreal chefs Antonio Park and Jérôme Ferrer. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.

Customers have opportunities to collect and redeem points through Aeroplan, Canada’s leading loyalty program, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits including Air Canada’s exclusive Signature Suite at YVR.
The Vancouver and Dubai flights will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring three cabins of service for customers to choose from, including Signature Class with lie-flat seats, Premium Economy and Economy Class. Seats are available for sale now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres, and travel agents.

 

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Air Canada expands partnership with Amadeus https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-expands-partnership-with-amadeus/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:45:32 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=785011 The post Air Canada expands partnership with Amadeus appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

As New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world, Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing partnership.

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As New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world, Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing partnership. Air Canada will enable access to its full range of NDC-sourced content through the Amadeus Travel Platform by leveraging Altéa NDC, Amadeus’ IT solution that enables airlines to provide enhanced travel retail experiences by distributing personalized and tailored offers. Additionally, the airline’s traditionally sourced content (EDIFACT) will be available worldwide to travel sellers and corporations that utilize the Amadeus Travel Platform.

“Amadeus and Air Canada have a long-standing history of partnering to improve the travel experience and empower travel sellers. We’re proud to take this significant next step by offering our NDC content for the first time through a GDS. Now Agencies and Travel Buyers will have access to our most complete range of content and be well-equipped for the introduction of new products and capabilities,” said Mark Nasr, Senior Vice President, Products, Marketing & eCommerce at Air Canada. “For buyers and travellers, this means their preferred agency, whether a local independent or large travel management provider, will be able to offer a broader range of rich Air Canada content, travel options and services via the Amadeus Travel Platform at the most competitive prices.”

As an Amadeus Altéa customer for its passenger service system, Air Canada will benefit from a single passenger name record (PNR) for managing the end-to-end passenger experience. Advantages also include increased efficiency and seamless integration of Altéa NDC with the Amadeus Travel Platform, enabling travel sellers to efficiently shop, book and manage NDC-sourced travel content.

“We’re pleased to build on our strategic partnership with Air Canada, providing the airline technology to manage distribution of its NDC content with full integration through the Amadeus Travel Platform,” said Rajiv Rajian, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Americas, Amadeus. “It is important to us that our travel seller customers have choice and access to the best offers via the Amadeus Travel Platform. With our expanded partnership, Air Canada will have the capabilities to distribute tailored and enriched offers and will provide Amadeus travel seller customers with its full range of NDC content.”

These advancements further build upon a successful partnership between the two companies. Over the last decade, Amadeus and Air Canada have worked together to introduce a modern reservation system, new and expanded website and mobile app functionalities, an industry-leading loyalty shopping and redemption experience, and expanded connectivity to dozens of partner airlines around the world.

 

 

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Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-new-montreal-amsterdam-summer-flights/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:45:36 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=778791 The post Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.

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Air Canada today announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer. Flights will operate five-times weekly with the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and conveniently link to and from Air Canada’s extensive North American network at its Montreal global hub. Seats are available for sale now via aircanada.com, the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres, and through travel agencies.

“We continue to see strong demand for travel to Europe and we are thrilled to increase service and add new, non-stop service between Montreal and Amsterdam for summer 2023, complementing our year-round service between Toronto and the Dutch capital. With up to double daily flights between Canada and Amsterdam this summer from two of our global hubs, customers on both sides of the Atlantic have an abundance of convenient choices to visit and explore each other’s countries and beyond. Customers can start planning ahead and book with confidence. We look forward to welcoming you onboard,” said Mark Galardo, senior vice president Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.

Air Canada’s newest route from Montreal further strengthens its position as the leading trans-Atlantic carrier serving the city, offering the most destinations and available seats, as well as providing an additional important economic link between the two cities with the Dreamliner’s cargo capabilities.

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International Services

Air Canada’s international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals, wines and beverages. All cabins have inflight entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity.

Air Canada has 23 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers.

Air Canada’s onboard services on international flights departing Canada showcase some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada’s panel of celebrity chefs, including award- winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij, and renowned Montreal chefs Antonio Park and Jérôme Ferrer. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.

All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan, Canada’s leading loyalty program, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.

 

 

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Air Canada-Air Canada to Launch New Montreal-Amsterdam Summer Fl Air Canada today announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer. (CNW Group/Air Canada)
Air Canada launches digital identification https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-launches-digital-identification/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:22:01 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=773481 The post Air Canada launches digital identification appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

 Air Canada announced it has launched digital identification, becoming the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial recognition technology to confirm identification.

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In a pilot project currently underway, Air Canada’s digital identification is now available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) when boarding select flights to Winnipeg, and for eligible customers entering the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson International Airport. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

 Air Canada announced it has launched digital identification, becoming the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial recognition technology to confirm identification. In a pilot project currently underway, Air Canada’s digital identification is now available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) when boarding select flights to Winnipeg, and for eligible customers entering the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Air Canada plans to expand digital identification options to select Canadian airports and Maple Leaf Lounges as part of its pilot project phase.

“Many of our customers already utilize digital credentials to simplify their daily activities such as unlocking mobile phones, entering workplaces, verifying identification during financial transactions and more. We are very excited to now take a leadership position in Canada and test digital identification using facial recognition technology to validate customer identification quickly, securely and accurately at select airport touchpoints. Participation in digital identification is voluntary. Customers choosing to use digital identification will benefit from a simplified and seamless process at the gate and when entering our Maple Leaf Lounges,” said Craig Landry, executive vice president and chief operations officer at Air Canada.

“Our government and Canadian airlines and airports are eager to move forward with innovative solutions and technologies to modernize the traveller journey in airports across the country, which would enable a more seamless and efficient air transportation system. Air Canada’s pilot project will speed up processes at YVR, and other airports where it’s established, while respecting robust privacy measures and security standards. This project has great potential in making gate boarding easier and faster for Canadian passengers, while maintaining strong safety measures,” said the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport – Government of Canada.

Customers eligible to utilize the Air Canada Café in Toronto and customers on select flights from Vancouver to Winnipeg will receive an invitation to use the digital identification option, and instructions on how to create their secure digital faceprint prior to arriving at the airport.

Customers who do not wish to utilize digital identification may simply board as they currently do now by presenting their boarding pass and government-issued photo ID for manual ID check and processing. Likewise, customers may elect to continue scanning their boarding cards manually as they do now to enter the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson.

Digital identification is a single enrollment feature on the Air Canada app.  Biometric data is encrypted and stored only on the customer’s mobile phone. Customers must provide additional consent for the data to be used day-of travel and will only be retained for up to 36 hours subject to Air Canada’s rigorous privacy and security standards.

Air Canada’s digital identification is strictly an optional, consent-based Air Canada program. It is not related to any government-sponsored program like NEXUS, Global Entry or US CBP Mobile Passport Control (MPC).

 

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Air Canada-Air Canada Launches Digital Identification- First Air In a pilot project currently underway, Air Canada’s digital identification is now available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) when boarding select flights to Winnipeg, and for eligible customers entering the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson International Airport. (CNW Group/Air Canada)
Air Canada partners with Cirque du Soleil https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-partners-with-cirque-du-soleil/ Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:02:01 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=758787 The post Air Canada partners with Cirque du Soleil appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership that will see Air Canada continue as the official airline for Big Top and Arena shows in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Australia through December 2024.

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Air Canada will continue as the official airline for Big Top and Arena shows in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Australia through December 2024. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership that will see Air Canada continue as the official airline for Big Top and Arena shows in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Australia through December 2024. The two globally renowned, Quebec-based companies will celebrate bringing Canadian creativity and talent to the world at tonight’s Montreal premiere of Corteo by Cirque du Soleil at the Bell Centre.

“Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil are two iconic Quebec organizations that each deliver best in class experiences to customers globally in travel and entertainment, respectively. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Cirque du Soleil as we share the same values and importance of celebrating Canadian innovation and creativity with people at home and world-wide.” said Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada.

Since January 2020, Air Canada has been the official airline flying Cirque du Soleil’s employees and artists to shows in many destinations around the world. The partnership renewal allows Air Canada to continue being a champion of Canadian and global talent in the sky and on the world’s stage. As a global airline, Air Canada flies to six continents and close to 200 destinations, including several of Cirque du Soleil’s 2023 tours in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles, Denver, and London, to name a few.

More than 125 million spectators have experienced a Cirque du Soleil Big Top or Arena show since 1984 as its wonderous productions remain enduring and relevant in culture, internationally.

“We are thrilled to team up with a world-renowned brand such as Air Canada as our official airline for our touring shows. With our shared values and Canadian roots, we will continue to entertain the world to make it better for all, through the power of creativity and meaningful experiences,” added Nickole Tara, chief growth officer at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.

The multi-year agreement includes brand inclusion in Cirque du Soleil’s communications campaigns, on-site visibility and promotional privileges, in addition to a robust hospitality package across all territories.

Since it launched the new Aeroplan loyalty program in November 2020, Air Canada continues to expand its members’ benefits and received the 2022 Frequent Traveler People’s Award for Best Earning and Redemption Ability. Starting January 2023, Aeroplan Members can redeem their points for prepaid cards on the Aeroplan eStore in denominations of USD 50, USD100 and USD 200 that can be used to purchase Cirque du Soleil tickets or to enhance their experience at shows anywhere around the world, from KOOZA, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities, LUZIA, CORTEO, CRYSTAL, “O” and many more.

 

 

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Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan kick-off joint loyalty programme partnership https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/emirates-skywards-and-aeroplan-kick-off-joint-loyalty-programme-partnership/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:03:49 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=754441 The post Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan kick-off joint loyalty programme partnership appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits.

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Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits. Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by Air Canada – accessing a network of more than 220 destinations worldwide. Aeroplan members will also benefit from earning and redeeming Points on all flights operated by Emirates – with access to more than 130 destinations across six continents, via the airline’s home and hub, Dubai.

The agreement was signed yesterday by Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, and Mark Youssef Nasr, Senior Vice President, Product, Marketing, e-Commerce, Air Canada and President, Aeroplan, at the Emirates Group Headquarters in Dubai.

Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, divisional senior vice president Emirates Skywards, commented: “We’re very pleased to be enhancing our partnership with Air Canada and officially kicking off our joint loyalty programme offering. Together, close to 40 million frequent flyer members will be able to earn and redeem Miles across a joint network of more than 350 destinations and enjoy selected benefits, such as lounge access. We look forward to opening new horizons for our loyal members and to also welcoming Aeroplan customers on-board Emirates with our award-winning products and exceptional services.”

Mark Youssef Nasr, senior vice president, product, marketing, e-commerce, Air Canada and president, Aeroplan commented: “The two most recognized loyalty programmes in their respective regions provided by the two most recognized airlines in their respective regions are coming together to offer something truly great. Whether it’s connecting friends and family from Canada’s rich immigrant diaspora or it’s helping travellers explore some of the world’s most exciting destinations, there’s something for everyone. We’re proud to partner with Emirates and Skywards as Aeroplan continues to deliver on its member promise: travel more and travel better.”

 

More travel choices, more Miles earned
The new agreement will enable Emirates Skywards members to earn Miles on all eligible Air Canada flights. Skywards members will also be able to redeem Miles for reward tickets across Air Canada’s network. Flight rewards will start from 8,000 Miles for a one-way reward ticket in Economy Class and 16,000 Miles for a one-way reward ticket in Business Class.

Aeroplan members will be able to earn Aeroplan Points on all eligible Emirates operated flights based on the fare type purchased, as well as redeem Aeroplan Points on Emirates flights

Aeroplan members will be able redeem Points for flights on Emirates Economy Class and Business Class, starting at 15,000 Points one-way with no carrier surcharges, as well as the ability to combine with Aeroplan’s extensive network of airline partners on a single ticket to create countless reward possibilities. The ability to redeem Aeroplan Points for flights in Emirates First Class will be introduced in early 2023.

Premium lounge access
Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members travelling in Economy Class with Air Canada or Emirates will also enjoy complimentary access to Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Café in Toronto Pearson along with one guest. In Dubai, Aeroplan Elite 50K, 75K and Super Elite members travelling in Economy Class with Emirates will enjoy complimentary access to the Emirates Business Class Lounge along with one guest.

Access to North America, Asia, Middle East and Africa
The carriers activated their codeshare partnership earlier this year providing customers with seamless connectivity across North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Emirates customers can now book flights to/from Canadian points beyond Toronto, including Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver.

Air Canada’s customers also benefit from seamless access to Emirates’ extensive network via Dubai, unlocking a significant number of destinations, including Colombo, Dhaka, Karachi and Lahore in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asian cities such as Bangkok, Hanoi, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore; Middle Eastern cities Jeddah and Muscat; as well as destinations in Africa, namely Addis Ababa and Dar Es Salaam.*

Award-winning loyalty programmes
Recognised for its industry leading initiatives and innovative product offerings – Emirates Skywards was recently crowned “Program of the Year in Europe, Middle East and Africa” and “Best Customer Service” at the Frequent Traveller Awards 2021. The loyalty programme was also recognised as “World’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme” at the World Travel Awards 2022; and ranked top 10 Best Frequent Flyer Program by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2022.

Since it’s relaunch in November 2020, Air Canada Aeroplan continues to be recognized as one of the best airline loyalty programs in the Americas. Recently honours include Best Redemption Ability from the 2022 Freddie Awards and Best Earn & Redemption Ability from the 2021 Frequent Traveller Awards, as voted by its members.

 

 

 

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Air Canada’s new holiday film celebrates ‘togetherness’ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canadas-new-holiday-film-celebrates-togetherness/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:07:07 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=753107 The post Air Canada’s new holiday film celebrates ‘togetherness’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, heartfelt short film to enchant Canadians with a message of togetherness.

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Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, heartfelt short film to enchant Canadians with a message of togetherness. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, heartfelt short film to enchant Canadians with a message of togetherness. Launching across Canada, the animated spot stars a baby loon who gets separated from its family on the annual journey south for the winter. The baby loon finds its way back to its loved ones in an unexpected way that is sure to give Canadians a jolly surprise.

“Together for the Holidays”, opens with the baby loon and its family soaring through the Canadian skies as a strong gust of wind pushes the protagonist out of its parents’ path. However, all is not lost. With a safe landing in a whimsical new place, the baby loon makes a new friend and life-changing new memories. The final act sees the baby loon reunited with its family, new friend in tow, reminding us togetherness makes the holidays merry and bright.

The spot also features music from two Canadian artists: Where You Are by Tenille Townes, one of Canada’s most critically acclaimed country singers and Les échardes by Charlotte Cardin, a four-time 2022 Juno Award winner. Their emotive songs and lyrics add the soundtrack to our story.

“It’s been a tradition for us to use magic and wonder in our storytelling when it comes to our holiday ads, as it is one of the most celebrated and heartfelt times of the year,” said Andy Shibata, vice president, Brand, Air Canada. “Air Canada takes great pride in being the airline that plays a role in uniting family and friends to help them celebrate these special times.”

“Together for the Holidays”, developed with FCB Canada, launches today in multiple forms. A combination of 90-second and 60-second versions will be shown in cinema, 60-second and 30-second versions on televisions across Canada, and 30-second and 15-second versions on social media and digital platforms.

For 85 years, Air Canada has been connecting people across our vast country and beyond. As a global airline, Air Canada flies to six continents. Combined with the networks of its Joint Venture and Star Alliance partners, Air Canada offers customers easy access to virtually any destination in the world.

 

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Air Canada launches live TV onboard select domestic flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-launches-live-tv-onboard-select-domestic-flights/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:12:48 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=747471 The post Air Canada launches live TV onboard select domestic flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time or watch live national news onboard a flight.

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Air Canada today announced it has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time or watch live national news onboard a flight. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time or watch live national news onboard a flight. Live TV on Air Canada flights currently features six Canadian English and French channels which are available as part of the airline’s complimentary and extensive inflight entertainment programming.

“We are thrilled to launch Live TV as the newest addition to our unparalleled onboard entertainment. Customers will be able to enjoy content from great Canadian channels in both English and French. Sports fans flying with us can enjoy the exhilaration of watching regular season, playoff and championship games in real time, while business news junkies will appreciate remaining connected to market trends and current events, right from their seat. As we continue elevating the customer experience, we look forward to expanding Live TV to more flights, and bring even more leading content and features in 2023,” said John Moody, senior director – Product Design, at Air Canada.

Live TV is presently available on domestic routes from coast to coast operated with a Live TV-enabled aircraft. Currently 40 Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A330 and Airbus A220 aircraft are Live TV-enabled, and Air Canada expects 50% of domestic flights operated by mainline aircraft to offer Air Live TV by the second of quarter 2023.

Air Canada’s Live TV experience is delivered through a satellite-connected, inflight entertainment solution.

Live TV programming on Air Canada flights is comprised of:

  • TSN, TSN 2and RDS delivering comprehensive live sports coverage for marquee sports events including soccer, hockey, basketball, football, baseball, golf, professional motor racing, and more
  • CTV News Channel delivering breaking news from communities across Canada and around the world as the country’s 24-hour all-news network
  • LCN, Quebec’s all-news station delivering news and rich programming from morning to night
  • BNN Bloomberg as Canada’s definitive source for business news, delivering breaking finance updates and live market coverage

 

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Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-resumes-daily-seasonal-service-between-mumbai-and-toronto/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:28:55 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=744381 The post Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.

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Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023. The flight is the airline’s third service from India, joining existing services from Delhi to Toronto and Montreal.

Marking the departure of Air Canada flight AC855, customers, guests, Air Canada employees and crew joined Consul General of Canada in Mumbai, Diedrah Kelly, Quebec Government Office in

Mumbai, Francis Paradis, Ontario Government Representative in India, Digvijay Mehra, Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner, Keith Kan, Air Canada General Manager India, Arun Pandeya and Air Canada Airport Operations Manager India and the Middle East, Madhusudan Nair for a special gate celebration, ribbon and cake cutting prior to departure in Mumbai.

“We are excited to resume our daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto via London Heathrow,” said Arun Pandeya, Air Canada General Manager India. “Our customers from India will benefit from greater travel choice, with access to our Toronto hub via London Heathrow, enabling convenient one-stop connections to destinations across Canada, including Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. Air Canada’s Mumbai flights also connect conveniently at London.

Heathrow to flights across the United States operated by our Star Alliance partner United Airlines, including Denver, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco, Washington and Boston.”

“Delighted to witness the launch of direct Air Canada flights from Toronto to Mumbai (via Heathrow). Travelling between Canada and India just got easier with daily flights between the largest cities in Canada and India. This new service adds to the existing Air Canada flights from Delhi to Toronto and Montreal giving travellers more options and boosting Canada-India bilateral ties.” Diedrah Kelly, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai.

The service between Mumbai and Toronto via London-Heathrow will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring three cabins of service for customers to choose from, including lie-flat seats in Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class.

Seats are available for sale now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres, and travel agents.

 

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Emirates codeshares with Air Canada https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/emirates-codeshares-with-air-canada/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:04:19 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=739811 The post Emirates codeshares with Air Canada appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Emirates and Air Canada have announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents, including to destinations across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

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Emirates and Air Canada have announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents, including to destinations across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

Beginning today, codeshare tickets will be available for sale to 35 markets for travel effective December 1 with 11 additional markets to be added pending final regulatory approval, and the potential for more markets to be included beyond that. Tickets are available via the carriers’ websites at emirates.com and aircanada.com as well as via major GDS systems and travel agencies.

Tim Clark, president Emirates Airline said: “We are delighted to establish a partnership with Air Canada, to expand our reach into more points in North America. Partnering with Canada’s flag carrier enables us to offer customers seamless connectivity when flying to domestic points within Canada via Toronto. Besides the added-value benefits and rewarding experiences that leisure and business travellers of both airlines can look forward to, the partnership allows Air Canada’s customers to travel to destinations across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, thanks to our expansive network via our hub in Dubai.”

“This exciting new partnership with Emirates will allow Air Canada to meaningfully broaden the choice of flight options for our customers. It will create easier connections between Canada and destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. As well, it will allow us to draw more connecting traffic through our Toronto global hub and expand our presence in these dynamic regions where demand for global travel is expected to grow,” said Michael Rousseau, president and chief executive officer at Air Canada.

Emirates customers will be able to book codeshare flights to and from Canadian points beyond Toronto, including Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver. Air Canada will place its code on routes operated by Emirates from its hub in Dubai, expanding the airline’s reach across the Indian subcontinent and unlocking more destinations, including Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.

Seamless connectivity will also be enjoyed by Air Canada’s customers travelling to Southeast Asian destinations including Bangkok, Hanoi, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore; the Middle Eastern cities Jeddah and Muscat; as well as destinations in Africa, namely Addis Ababa and Dar Es Salaam.

Coming soon, the airlines will introduce a reciprocal frequent flyer offering, allowing members of Aeroplan and Skywards to earn and redeem points on flights operated by Emirates and Air Canada, respectively. Eligible passengers will also soon be able to take advantage of reciprocal lounge access, along with select benefits for Aeroplan Elite and Skywards members when travelling on the partner airline. Further details and launch dates will be announced at a later date.

 

 

 

 

 

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Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-increase-frequency-on-brisbane-to-vancouver/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:53:36 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=738202 The post Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver. After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada will begin daily service in June, operating a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. “Air Canada has experienced great demand for the Vancouver-Brisbane route since its […]

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Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver.

After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada will begin daily service in June, operating a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

“Air Canada has experienced great demand for the Vancouver-Brisbane route since its resumption in July and is delighted to launch these extra frequencies with the assistance of the Queensland Government,” said Vic Naughton, Air Canada’s Australian and New Zealand General Manager.

“With these daily flights beginning in the northern summer of next year, our operations will be restored to their full pre-COVID level.”

Flights from Brisbane to Vancouver will depart at 10:15 and arrive at 06:50, with return flights departing Canada at 22:45 and arriving in Brisbane at 06:40.

According to Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff, the increase is “a positive indicator of the recovery and firmly establishes Queensland as a destination of choice for the North American market in time for their summer period.”

The $200 million Attracting Aviation Investment Fund, a partnership between Queensland airports and the state government to increase tourism, helped finance the latest development.

“Before the pandemic, Canada was the State’s ninth greatest source of tourist visitors, with 67,000 Canadian vacationers staying up to 18 days in Queensland,” said Queensland Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe.

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Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM London https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/marketing-guru-steven-bartlett-to-hit-the-stage-at-wtm-london/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/marketing-guru-steven-bartlett-to-hit-the-stage-at-wtm-london/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:52:00 +0000 https://eturbonews.com/?p=3080353 The post Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM London appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Dragon’s Den star and international brand guru Steven Bartlett has been unveiled as a headline speaker at World Travel Market London.
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Marketing guru Steven Bartlett to hit the stage at WTM London

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Air Canada goes electric https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-goes-electric/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:41:00 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=724868 The post Air Canada goes electric appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Montreal-based Air Canada has signed a purchase agreement for 30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden. The aircraft is not expected to enter service until 2028.  Under the agreement, Air Canada has also acquired a US$5m equity stake in Heart Aerospace. Called the ES-30 aircraft, and having a 30-passenger capacity, it will […]

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Montreal-based Air Canada has signed a purchase agreement for 30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden.

The aircraft is not expected to enter service until 2028.  Under the agreement, Air Canada has also acquired a US$5m equity stake in Heart Aerospace.

Called the ES-30 aircraft, and having a 30-passenger capacity, it will allow Air Canada to serve regional and commuter routes more sustainably.  The aircraft will be powered by lithium-ion batteries and will be equipped with reserve-hybrid generators that can use sustainable aviation fuel.

Fully loaded, the ES-30 is projected to have an all-electric, zero-emission range of 200km.  This can be extended to 400km with power supplemented by the generators, and up to 800km if the load is restricted to 25 passengers.

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Air Canada announces repurchase of 4.000% convertible senior notes due 2025 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-announces-repurchase-of-4-000-convertible-senior-notes-due-2025/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:10:32 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=722552 The post Air Canada announces repurchase of 4.000% convertible senior notes due 2025 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has agreed to repurchase USD 174.3 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 4.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025.

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Air Canada has agreed to repurchase USD 174.3 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 4.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the “Notes”) for an aggregate cash repurchase price of approximately USD 209 million, including accrued interest.  The repurchases are expected to close on or about 13 September 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. Following the closing of the repurchases and the cancellation of the repurchased Notes, USD 573.2 million aggregate principal amount of Notes will remain outstanding.

Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Air Canada offers the ability to earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Air Canada has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.

 

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Emirates and JetBlue to end codeshare https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/emirates-and-jetblue-to-end-codeshare/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:40:12 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=721910 The post Emirates and JetBlue to end codeshare appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Emirates and JetBlue are ending their codeshare partnership from 30 October 2022. Customers of both carriers will no longer be able to earn miles through their frequent flyer programs.

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Emirates and JetBlue are ending their codeshare partnership from 30 October 2022. Customers of both carriers will no longer be able to earn miles through their frequent flyer programs.

On 1 July 2012, JetBlue and Emirates announced their partnership where customers of the Long Island-based carrier could earn TrueBlue miles through Emirates flights. Likewise, travellers on the Dubai-based airline could redeem Skywards miles on JetBlue flights. The partnership between the two airlines underwent a notable major change in 2021, when Emirates added redemptions for JetBlue Mint.

Emirates is preparing to partner with Air Canada and United Airlines, North America’s leading global carriers. The Dubai-based airline’s partnership with these major American carriers would mean a substantial increase in international connectivity between the airlines.

JetBlue continues to partner with Qatar Airways. Both airlines began code sharing during April 2021, with the intention of offering more travel options between the United States with Asia and Africa.

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Air Canada donates historic aircraft to museum https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-donates-historic-aircraft-to-museum/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 01:00:39 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=721217 The post Air Canada donates historic aircraft to museum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

In celebration of its 85th anniversary, Air Canada has donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg’s Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The iconic aircraft, the first fleet type flown by the carrier, made its final journey as it taxied from the Air Canada hangar at Winnipeg International Airport to the Museum at a handover […]

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In celebration of its 85th anniversary, Air Canada has donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg’s Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The iconic aircraft, the first fleet type flown by the carrier, made its final journey as it taxied from the Air Canada hangar at Winnipeg International Airport to the Museum at a handover ceremony. The airplane will go on permanent public display as an iconic piece of aviation history.

The aircraft, with registration CF-TCC, was one of three purchased by Air Canada’s forerunner, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), in 1937. It was until recently one of only two Lockheed L10-A Electra aircraft still flying in the world. Named after a bright star in the Pleiades star cluster, the 10A Electra was the pride of the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. In the 1930s, this twin-engine, all-metal monoplane was the exciting new face of commercial aviation.

“There is no more fitting preservation and commemoration for one of our original aircraft than to have TCC be on permanent display in Winnipeg, which was one of TCA’s original hubs when the airline began operations in 1937 thanks to its central location in our country. Air Canada has a long and rich history connecting Canadians from coast to coast which continues to this day, and it all started with the Lockheed L-10A 85 years ago. As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, we mark this milestone by ensuring that such an important part of Canadian aviation history will be available for Canadians and aviation enthusiasts to enjoy for many years to come,” said Captain Murray Strom, senior vice president – Flight Operations at Air Canada.

“We’re very pleased that CF-TCC has landed at the Royal Aviation Museum and is now part of our permanent collection. This aircraft has ties to Winnipeg dating back to 1937 and to our museum in particular,” notes museum president & CEO Terry Slobodian.

“Our museum was previously located in the original TCA hangar here in Winnipeg. The Lockheed Electra is a perfect picture of the early days of commercial air travel in Canada. We are grateful to Air Canada for their longstanding support of our museum and for entrusting us with this spectacular piece of aviation history.”

CF-TCC was one of three L-10A aircraft purchased by Trans-Canada Air Lines. The L-10A aircraft type operated TCA’s inaugural flight on September 1, 1937, a 50-minute trip from Vancouver to Seattle carrying mail and two passengers.

 

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Member deals from Aeroplan for Air Canada’s direct flights to Thailand https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/member-deals-from-aeroplan-for-air-canadas-direct-flights-to-thailand/ Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:09:52 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=719085 The post Member deals from Aeroplan for Air Canada’s direct flights to Thailand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Aeroplan, Canada's travel loyalty program, is celebrating Air Canada's first-ever non-stop service to Southeast Asia with a week of extra, exclusive, member-only deals on direct flights to Bangkok, Thailand.

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Aeroplan, Canada’s travel loyalty program, is celebrating Air Canada’s first-ever non-stop service to Southeast Asia with a week of extra, exclusive, member-only deals on direct flights to Bangkok, Thailand.

“This unprecedented offer means more Aeroplan members can experience Thailand,” said Mark Nasr, senior vice president, Products, Marketing and eCommerce at Air Canada. “This week of special deals is another way Aeroplan continues to deliver value for member loyalty with premium, exclusive experiences, which our members can expect to see more of later this year.”

On now and until 6 September, Aeroplan members can redeem special offers on all Air Canada flights to Bangkok, departing between 9 January and 17 April 2023. The deals start at 45,000* Aeroplan points one-way from Vancouver, with flights from the rest of Canada available starting at 50,000 Aeroplan points one-way.

Air Canada announced this summer it would begin offering direct flights to Bangkok as of December 1, 2022. Operating from Air Canada’s trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport, the new, seasonal route marks the carrier’s first non-stop service to Southeast Asia, and is currently the only direct route available from North America to Thailand.

Aeroplan points are redeemable for every available seat on Air Canada flights to more than 1,300 destinations across the globe, and for travel with upwards of 40 airline partners – more than any other travel rewards program in the world.

Aeroplan members can use their points to enhance their entire travel experience, including onboard Wi-Fi, hotels and car rentals, with even more exciting benefits to come later this year. And with Aeroplan Family Sharing, families can easily combine points at no cost to get where they want to go, sooner. The base redemption for a flight to Thailand can be as little as 45,000 points but it’s not available on every flight. This promotion makes it much more broadly available. Daily deals are limited and will go fast. Aeroplan members can book now at aircanada.com.

 

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Mooting for direct flights to US, UK, Canada from Punjab https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/mooting-for-direct-flights-to-us-uk-canada-from-punjab/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:56:11 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=716391 The post Mooting for direct flights to US, UK, Canada from Punjab appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that his state government is in talks with major airline companies, to start direct international flights connecting Amritsar and Mohali to major destinations like Vancouver.

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Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that his state government is in talks with major airline companies, to start direct international flights connecting Amritsar and Mohali to major destinations like Vancouver.

He said that: ’We are in talks with Tatas (Air India), Vistara, British Airways and Air Canada that we need direct flights from Amritsar and Mohali to London, Vancouver, Toronto, Silicon Valley, Chicago. We have an upgraded immigration and customs system. We would have three terminals (going up from one at present),” Mann said.

He said the international airports in Punjab, would have all the facilities like five-seven-star hotels, besides presence of staff of different embassies.

‘’Lakhs of pilgrims visit Amritsar Saheb for ‘darshan’ and to pay obeisance to Darbar Saheb. The city attracts many religious and other tourists,” he said, adding there is a tremendous scope for tourism in the state.

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Emirates unveils codeshare partnership with Air Canada https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/emirates-unveils-codeshare-partnership-with-air-canada/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:56:48 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=703515 The post Emirates unveils codeshare partnership with Air Canada appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab Emirates and to destinations beyond Dubai

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Emirates and Air Canada announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey.

Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab Emirates and to destinations beyond Dubai. Emirates customers will also enjoy an enhanced travel experience when travelling to Toronto or to key destinations across the Air Canada network.

Customers will have the ability to book connecting travel between both airlines’ networks with the ease of a single ticket, seamless connectivity at the carriers’ respective global hubs and baggage transfers to their final destinations.

Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “This is a significant partnership that will enable our customers access to even more destinations in Canada and the Americas, via our Toronto and US gateways. It also opens up many new route combinations for travelers across Emirates’ and Air Canada’s extensive networks in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.”

To further enhance the customer experience, the carriers will also establish reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and reciprocal lounge access for qualifying customers. Further details of the partnership and specific codeshare routes will be announced when finalized and will be subject to regulatory approvals and final documentation.

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Magic in the Sky! Air Canada unveils whimsical new campaign https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/magic-in-the-sky-air-canada-unveils-whimsical-new-campaign/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:05:11 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=682956 The post Magic in the Sky! Air Canada unveils whimsical new campaign appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada is embracing the magic of the season with a new spot that shares a message of togetherness for the first holiday many Canadians will spend together in two years

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Air Canada is embracing the magic of the season with a new spot that shares a message of togetherness for the first holiday many Canadians will spend together in two years. Just like so many of us that have been apart, feeling like we have been living in a bubble, the video shows a story of two people who are separated by their glass snow globe.

The video marks a return to storytelling for Air Canada, as it finds ways to emotionally connect its brand to Canadians who haven’t been able to travel in nearly two years. This year’s spot is a mix of live action and animation, a first for Air Canada. With enchanting Canadian music by Forest Blakk’s I Saw Love and Cœur de pirate’s Comme des enfants, the respective English- and French-version soundtracks transport us throughout the video.

The story begins with an Air Canada employee (played by a real Air Canada pilot) bringing a snow globe home for her son to add to his collection. Through his imagination, the snow globe comes to life, and two strangers from different snow globes meet. We follow along as their affection grows and learn why being together is so special.

“This year’s holiday brand spot, ‘Tis the season to believe’, was inspired by the universally shared experiences and emotions felt over the course of the pandemic. But this piece is also inspired by the resilience and power of love and determination that has brought us back together,” said Andy Shibata, Vice President, Brand, Air Canada. “Slowly but surely, family and friends have been able to safely reunite and share beautiful moments together again, and we feel very fortunate to play a small part in their journeys back to one another.”

The spot will be shared in multiple forms, including an extended version for Air Canada’s owned channels. In addition, a 60-second version will be shown in cinema, 60-second and 30-second versions on television across Canada, and 30-second and 15-second versions on social media and digital platforms.

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Air Canada ready to implement new vaccination policy https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-ready-to-implement-new-vaccination-policy/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:42:05 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=675481 The post Air Canada ready to implement new vaccination policy appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada is getting ready to implement a new vaccination policy.

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In response to the Government of Canada’s announcement that federally regulated employees in the transportation sector must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 31, 2021, Air Canada issued the following statement.

Air Canada is getting ready to implement a new vaccination policy.

Air Canada has advocated for and consistently implemented science-based measures to keep its customers and employees safe since the outbreak began. This has included encouraging employees to get vaccinated, establishing workplace clinics, and supporting community vaccination programmes to make vaccinations more widely available.

Although Air Canada is still waiting for more information on the announcement on mandatory vaccinations, it is a positive step forwards in the evolving measures to protect the health and safety of airline employees, customers, and all Canadians.

Air Canada is committed to working with its unions and the Government of Canada to effectively implement this new policy with the goal of increasing safety and streamlining the application of science-based health and safety measures in accordance with the Government’s COVID-19 Testing and Screening Expert Advisory Panel.

The panel specifically recommended for travellers: no pre-departure testing for fully vaccinated travellers; acknowledging that testing at both departure and arrival is excessive for these passengers; and that effective self-administered rapid antigen tests, which are now available, can safely replace slower and more expensive PCR testing for pre-departure tests.

Air Canada is also committed to continuing to develop and implement new safety measures and processes that are effective and convenient for customers as they become available.

Such measures are critical to the safe resumption of the air transport industry, which, in addition to allowing Canadians to travel freely, is an important driver of economic activity in Canada.

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Air Canada welcomes new health and safety measures for safer travel https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-welcomes-new-health-and-safety-measures-for-safer-travel/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:00:22 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=675348 The post Air Canada welcomes new health and safety measures for safer travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has issued the following statement in response to the Government of Canada's announcement that federally regulated employees in the transport sector must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 31 October 2021.

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Air Canada has issued the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement that federally regulated employees in the transport sector must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 31 October 2021.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Air Canada has advocated and continually adopted science-based measures to keep its customers and employees safe. This has included encouraging its employees to get vaccinated, setting up workplace clinics and supporting community vaccination programs to make vaccinations more widely accessible.

Although Air Canada awaits further details about the announcement on mandatory vaccinations, it is a welcome step forward in the evolving measures to protect the health and safety of airline employees, customers and all Canadians. Air Canada is committed to work with its unions and the Government of Canada to implement this new policy in an effective manner with the aim of increasing safety and streamlining the application of science-based health and safety measures in a manner consistent with the Government’s COVID-19 Testing and Screening Expert Advisory Panel report of May 5, 2021. In particular, for travellers, the panel recommended: that there should be no pre-departure testing for fully vaccinated travellers; acknowledging that testing at both departure and arrival is excessive for these passengers; and that effective self-administered rapid antigen tests now available can safely replace slower and more expensive PCR testing for pre-departure tests.

Air Canada also remains committed to the continued development and application of new safety measures and processes that are effective and convenient for customers as they become available. Such measures are vital to the safe restart of the air transport industry which, apart from enabling Canadians to travel freely, is also an essential driver of economic activity in Canada.

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Air Canada’s senior executives return 2020 bonuses https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canadas-senior-executives-return-2020-bonuses/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:42 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=671945 The post Air Canada’s senior executives return 2020 bonuses appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Last Sunday, Air Canada said chief executive officer Michael Rousseau and the company’s current executive vice-presidents 'have chosen to voluntarily return their 2020 bonuses and share appreciation units.'

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Last Sunday, Air Canada said chief executive officer Michael Rousseau and the company’s current executive vice-presidents ‘have chosen to voluntarily return their 2020 bonuses and share appreciation units.’

says its top executives will give back their 2020 bonuses and some of their stock awards, citing “public disappointment.”

Air Canada scrapped its bonus plan during the COVID-19 pandemic and replaced it with a new plan for executives and managers that paid $10 million in “COVID-19 Pandemic Mitigation Bonuses” earlier this year. It also gave out special share-appreciation units at the end of 2020 that were designed to compensate executives and management for salary cuts the airline announced publicly during the pandemic.

The givebacks represent about $2-million of the $10 million in bonuses handed out. Roughly 900 Air Canada executives and managers will keep the remaining $8 million they were awarded.

The initial decision to award the 2020 bonuses – revealed in Air Canada’s annual proxy circular to shareholders and first reported by The Globe and Mail – came as the airline negotiated a multibillion-dollar bailout with the Canadian government. The C$5.9-billion federal rescue plan, announced in April, included limits on executive compensation in the future, but didn’t require any rollbacks of past pay.

The revelations caused a furor, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland blasting the bonuses last week. All members of the House of Commons unanimously approved a motion, put forward by the Bloc Québécois on Thursday, that denounced Air Canada executives.

On Sunday, Air Canada said chief executive officer Michael Rousseau and the company’s current executive vice-presidents “have chosen to voluntarily return their 2020 bonuses and share appreciation units.” In addition, Air Canada says, former CEO Calin Rovinescu, who retired in February, will be donating the value of his 2020 bonus and share appreciation units to the Air Canada Foundation.

The company’s proxy circular said C$1.84 million of the bonuses went to Mr. Rovinescu (C$723,000), Mr. Rousseau (C$423,000) and three other executives.

Air Canada’s website lists four current executive vice-presidents, suggesting six executives in total are giving back their bonuses and share-appreciation units.

In Air Canada’s statement on Sunday night, it said its 2020 compensation decisions were made “in the best interest of Air Canada and its stakeholders” and were “consistent with compensation outcomes at companies that also suffered significantly during the pandemic.”

Mr. Rovinescu and Mr. Rousseau waived 100 per cent of their salaries last April, May and June, and 50 per cent of their salaries for the remainder of 2020. The three other top executives whose compensation is disclosed took a pay cut of 50 per cent for three months, then 20 per cent for the remainder of the year. The cuts effectively reduced salaries for the five by $766,723 in total, including $490,000 for Mr. Rovinescu.

However, on Dec. 31 – the last day of the 2020 pay cuts – Air Canada handed out special “stock appreciation units” to the affected executives, giving them “the opportunity to recuperate their forgone salary.”

The recuperative stock-appreciation units allow for a payout based on the increase in Air Canada’s share price from $22.90, the stock’s average price on the final trading days of 2020, to Dec. 31, 2022. If the stock falls below that level, there will be no payout.

“Unfortunately, there is now public disappointment around the actions relating to these 2020 executive compensation outcomes,” Air Canada said Sunday. The return of the bonus money and stock units is “an acknowledgement of this, and is in order to help address this unintended consequence.”

In addition to the April bailout, Air Canada took C$656-million from the federal government’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program in 2020, a larger number than any other company has publicly disclosed.

Air Canada’s revenue fell by 70 per cent in 2020 and the flag carrier lost $4.6 billion as it eliminated 67 per cent of its seat capacity and laid off more than half its workforce. In a bid to reduce its cash expenses of C$13-million a day, Air Canada shed 79 planes and cancelled orders for 22 aircraft. Air Canada also pulled out of several regional airports and suspended routes to several small cities, blaming the pandemic and government travel restrictions.

As part of the bailout deal reached in April, Ottawa provided C$5.375-billion in repayable loans to Air Canada, including a C$1.4-billion credit facility the airline can use to refund customers for flights cancelled because of the pandemic. Under the rescue package, Air Canada will not be able to use the money to buy back its own shares, and compensation for executives will be capped at $1-million a year.

Ottawa also bought $500-million of Air Canada stock, or 21.6 million shares, at just over C$23 each and has the right to buy 14 million more. The federal government’s voting interest in the airline is capped at just below 20 per cent.

Stock ownership records filed with securities regulators show that, on April 16, Air Canada took away tens of thousands of stock options and share awards it gave to executives on March 1 of this year.

Why would any airline pay its senior executives a bonus for keeping the airline grounded, whilst at the same time they could do the job expected from them, which is avoiding the bankruptcy.

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Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics

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Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics. The technology is now available for customers departing San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with plans to progressively roll it out for customers at other US airports where the airline operates.

“Air Canada has introduced numerous touchless processes throughout the customer journey, and we are pleased to now offer an optional, innovative biometric boarding choice for customers departing SFO that is seamless, time-saving and convenient while reducing contact and processing time,” said Andrew Yiu, vice president of product at Air Canada. “Customers have told us they value streamlined processes, and we continue to evaluate and assess additional touchless initiatives to further advance safe and secure travel while enhancing the overall travel experience.”

Biometric boarding enables customers to present themselves at the boarding gate, have their photo taken which is then validated and confirmed to their passport document details and photo which are already captured via the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Traveler Verification Service. In a matter of seconds, CBP’s biometric facial comparison service will automatically compare the new photo of the traveller to images that the traveller has already provided to the government, such as passport and visa photos.  Overall, the use of facial biometrics provides travellers with a secure, touchless process that streamlines air travel.

“CBP is excited to partner with Air Canada to provide travelers with a secure, touchless process for identity verification as they depart the United States at SFO,” said Diane J. Sabatino, deputy executive assistant commissioner in Office of Field Operations at US Customs and Border Protection.

Customers who do not wish to utilise biometric boarding may simply advise the gate agent, and they will board as they always have by presenting their boarding pass and passport for manual ID check and boarding processing.

Since the beginning of the year, Air Canada has introduced numerous touchless processes throughout the customer journey, including: TouchFree Bag Check for flights departing Canadian airports, the ability to order food directly in Maple Leaf Lounges from smartphones and tablets, touchless self-entry to the Air Canada Café for when it reopens, and provisioning of all newspapers and magazines in digital format via PressReader, among other initiatives.

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Air Canada announces reopening of Delhi-Toronto route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-announces-reopening-of-delhi-toronto-route/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:58:46 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=555819 The post Air Canada announces reopening of Delhi-Toronto route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced the reopening of its Delhi-Toronto route which will now operate thrice weekly under the new travel guidelines

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Air Canada has announced the reopening of its Delhi-Toronto route which will now operate thrice weekly under the new travel guidelines. Starting 15 August and till 30 August, flights on Delhi – Toronto route will operate on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. According to the carrier, inventory is already open for sale on GDS and its website and through all leading travel operators.

As per the directives the following categories of travellers can travel, including Canadian citizens, PR, students, work permit holder and Indian passport holders on visitor visas. However, guidelines and eligibility must be checked on here before booking if falling into student, work permit holder and Indian passport holder on visitor visa category.

To ensure that clients can fly with confidence, the airline has introduced an industry-leading programme committed to end-to-end health and safety protocols. Using new biosecurity standards and enhancing preventive measures, it is elevating the steps taken to keep clients safe throughout their travel.

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Air Canada collaborates with Spartan Bioscience to explore rapid COVID-19 testing https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-collaborates-with-spartan-bioscience-to-explore-rapid-covid-19-testing/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 07:15:00 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=553334 The post Air Canada collaborates with Spartan Bioscience to explore rapid COVID-19 testing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced it has engaged Spartan Bioscience, an Ottawa-based biotechnology leader in portable DNA testing technology, to assess how best to deploy Spartan’s portable COVID-19 testing technology in the aviation sector. “Our strategy for managing COVID-19 has been to develop and apply multiple layers of biosafety measures for customers and employees. We believe […]

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Air Canada has announced it has engaged Spartan Bioscience, an Ottawa-based biotechnology leader in portable DNA testing technology, to assess how best to deploy Spartan’s portable COVID-19 testing technology in the aviation sector.

“Our strategy for managing COVID-19 has been to develop and apply multiple layers of biosafety measures for customers and employees. We believe the availability of a rapid, accurate, portable molecular test for COVID-19 will add yet another effective layer. We are excited by the potential and point of care use cases for the Spartan Cube, and look forward to working with the team in the weeks and months ahead,” said Samuel Elfassy, vice president of safety at Air Canada.

Air Canada has been at the forefront of the airline industry in responding to COVID-19, for example being among the first carriers globally to require face coverings onboard and the first airline in the Americas to take customers’ temperatures prior to boarding.

In May it introduced a comprehensive program, Air Canada CleanCare+, to apply biosafety measures at each stage of the journey.

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Air Canada back on Dublin-Toronto route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-back-on-dublin-toronto-route/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:09:39 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=553237 The post Air Canada back on Dublin-Toronto route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has now resumed flights from Ireland. The airline will initially offer a three-times weekly non-stop service between Dublin and its Toronto hub. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will also carry a range of commodities, including general cargo and temperature-controlled goods, machinery and industrial parts, aircraft spares, e-commerce products, as well as pharmaceuticals and […]

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Air Canada has now resumed flights from Ireland. The airline will initially offer a three-times weekly non-stop service between Dublin and its Toronto hub.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will also carry a range of commodities, including general cargo and temperature-controlled goods, machinery and industrial parts, aircraft spares, e-commerce products, as well as pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, manufactured by both Irish and Ireland-based multinational companies.

The outbound service from Dublin to Toronto will operate on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and the return service from Toronto to Dublin on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

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Air Canada discontinues service on 30 domestic regional routes and closes eight stations https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-discontinues-service-on-30-domestic-regional-routes-and-closes-eight-stations/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:00:52 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=552990 The post Air Canada discontinues service on 30 domestic regional routes and closes eight stations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has said that it is indefinitely suspending service on 30 domestic regional routes and closing eight stations at regional airports in Canada. These structural changes to its domestic regional network are being made as a result of continuing weak demand for both business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and provincial and federal […]

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Air Canada has said that it is indefinitely suspending service on 30 domestic regional routes and closing eight stations at regional airports in Canada. These structural changes to its domestic regional network are being made as a result of continuing weak demand for both business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and provincial and federal government-imposed travel restrictions and border closures, which are diminishing prospects for a near-to-mid-term recovery.

As the company had previously reported, it expects the industry’s recovery will take a minimum of three years. As a consequence, other changes to its network and schedule, as well as further service suspensions, will be considered over the coming weeks as the airline takes steps to decisively reduce its overall cost structure and cash burn rate.

The carrier has undertaken a range of structural changes including significant cost savings and liquidity measures, of which the announced service suspensions form part.

Other measures include workforce reduction of approximately 20,000 employees, representing more than 50% of its staff; company-wide Cost Reduction and Capital Deferral Programme; reduction of its system-wide capacity by approximately 85% in the second quarter compared to last year’s second quarter and permanent removal of 79 aircraft from its mainline and Rouge fleets.

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Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/ready-to-take-off-air-canada-to-operate-flights-to-97-destinations-this-summer/ Tue, 26 May 2020 08:39:46 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=551170 The post Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from 34 routes in May to 58 routes in June, with more routes expected to be added in August and September. In the US, the airline […]

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Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from 34 routes in May to 58 routes in June, with more routes expected to be added in August and September.

In the US, the airline has resumed fights to New York-LaGuardia, Washington-Dulles, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and Chicago. There are tentative plans to resume more US services from 22 June, pending regulatory changes and demand. In 2019, it operated flights to 53 US destinations.

Internationally, the carrier will continue to operate from its major hubs to key global destinations in June. This includes service from Toronto to Frankfurt, London, Zurich, Tokyo and Tel Aviv; from Montreal to Frankfurt, London, Paris and Brussels; and from Vancouver to London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul.

International services will expand further starting in June and early July, including Montreal to Athens, Rome, Geneva; Toronto to Munich, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Rome and Athens; Calgary to Frankfurt; and, subject to government approval, Vancouver to Shanghai.

Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada said: “As we emerge from the COVID19 pandemic, during which as much as 95% of our flights stopped operating and which has left us flying to less than half last year’s destinations, our customers are expressing their eagerness to travel, where it is safe to do so. We are accordingly gradually opening for sale flights for the summer and beyond as we rebuild our network, leveraging our strong position as a global airline. Air Canada is ready for take-off, and we look forward to welcoming our customers onboard.”

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Air Canada salutes women in aviation https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-salutes-women-in-aviation/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:46:01 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=542867 The post Air Canada salutes women in aviation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada marked Women of Aviation Worldwide Week leading up to International Women’s Day 2020 by celebrating the achievements of its women employees while also looking ahead to the next generation of women aviators as it announced four admirable winners of the inaugural Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. The winners of the inaugural scholarship, awarded in […]

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Air Canada marked Women of Aviation Worldwide Week leading up to International Women’s Day 2020 by celebrating the achievements of its women employees while also looking ahead to the next generation of women aviators as it announced four admirable winners of the inaugural Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship.

The winners of the inaugural scholarship, awarded in partnership with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation, each receive USD 5,000 toward their studies in aviation.

Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, the airline featured a flight operated with all female pilots and cabin crews, and supported by female maintenance, dispatch, ramp, baggage, customer service and operations teams.  Flight AC167 from Toronto to Edmonton on 5 March also made history by being the first transcontinental flight to be guided by all-female Nav Canada Air Traffic Controllers from departure in Toronto to landing in Edmonton.

“We see diversity as an important strength for a global company like Air Canada. Women here have shattered glass ceilings throughout, holding professional careers ranging from commanding the most sophisticated aircraft globally, overseeing technical, multidisciplinary airline operations, occupying C-suite and the most senior international leadership positions, and in leading and providing customer service,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer at Air Canada.

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Air Canada to launch daily flights from Vancouver to Orange County, California https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-daily-flights-from-vancouver-to-orange-county-california/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:09:32 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=541351 The post Air Canada to launch daily flights from Vancouver to Orange County, California appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced it will launch non-stop service between Vancouver and Santa Ana in Orange County, California beginning 15 June 2020, subject to final airport authority approvals. “We are pleased to announce new daily, year-round flights from Vancouver to Orange County as we strategically expand our transborder network into the populous greater Los Angeles area,” […]

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Air Canada announced it will launch non-stop service between Vancouver and Santa Ana in Orange County, California beginning 15 June 2020, subject to final airport authority approvals.

“We are pleased to announce new daily, year-round flights from Vancouver to Orange County as we strategically expand our transborder network into the populous greater Los Angeles area,” said Mark Galardo, vice president of network planning and alliances at Air Canada.

The airline’s Airbus A319 aircraft offers a choice of two cabins configured with 14 business class and 106 economy seats all featuring personal in-flight entertainment, as well as wi-fi onboard.

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Air Canada receives its first Airbus A220-300 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-receives-its-first-airbus-a220-300/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:45:13 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=533228 The post Air Canada receives its first Airbus A220-300 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada unveiled the latest addition to its fleet today, in the form of the Airbus A220-300, before employees and special guests at the airline’s Montreal headquarters. Built in Mirabel, Quebec, the Bombardier-designed aircraft continues Air Canada’s fleet modernization. The A220’s state-of-the-art design and cabin is destined to be extremely popular with customers, and this […]

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Air Canada unveiled the latest addition to its fleet today, in the form of the Airbus A220-300, before employees and special guests at the airline’s Montreal headquarters.

Built in Mirabel, Quebec, the Bombardier-designed aircraft continues Air Canada’s fleet modernization. The A220’s state-of-the-art design and cabin is destined to be extremely popular with customers, and this new aircraft will also help Air Canada reduce its carbon footprint through a 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption per seat.

“This is an historic moment for Air Canada as we welcome the Airbus A220 into our fleet. We are the first airline in Canada to operate this next-generation aircraft, which was designed by Bombardier in Mirabel, Quebec. Our customers will enjoy a level of comfort unrivalled on a single-aisle aircraft and the A220’s operating efficiencies promise meaningful environmental and cost benefits. The arrival of the first of our order of 45 A220s, with a list price value of US$3.8 billion at the time it was made, underscores our contribution to Canada’s aerospace industry and its economy,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president and chief executive officer.

“I am especially pleased today given Air Canada’s role in completing the 2016 order for the C Series, as it was then called, at a time when the future of this aircraft program was in doubt. We are very proud to have paved the way for orders from other major carriers,” said Rovinescu.

“Airbus is very proud to be celebrating with our longstanding customer Air Canada, as they add their first A220 to their fleet. Airbus has been in Canada for over 35 years, and today we are becoming even more Canadian as passengers from Canada are about to discover a brand new flying experience onboard this state-of-the-art Canadian-designed and built aircraft. Congratulations to everyone at Air Canada and to the Airbus Canada team in Mirabel for this fantastic achievement. We look forward to continuing to develop our partnership with Air Canada for the years to come,” said Philippe Balducchi, CEO, Airbus Canada Limited Partnership and head of country for Canada at Airbus.

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Passengers will be welcomed aboard the A220-300 on January 16, 2020, on its maiden commercial flight between Montreal and Calgary. As more A220s enter the fleet, the aircraft will be initially deployed from Montreal and Toronto on existing Canadian and transborder routes such as to Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and New York – La Guardia.

The first two new A220 routes for Air Canada begin May 4, 2020 with the launch of Montreal-Seattle and Toronto-San Jose, California service, the only non-stop service between these city pairs.

“The A220 will allow Air Canada to further strengthen our position on transborder and transcontinental markets and be instrumental in our continued growth. The A220 will allow us to further expand our North American network, offering customers new routes and more robust year-round schedules. When connecting through our hubs across Canada onward to international destinations, customers travelling on an A220 will benefit from a virtually seamless cabin experience offering a comparable level of service and comforts as on a widebody aircraft,” said Mark Galardo, VP of network planning at Air Canada

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Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel A220 programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will enter service in January 2020, making it the first airline to operate the A220-300 in North America. The A220 will enable the Montreal-based airline […]

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Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel A220 programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will enter service in January 2020, making it the first airline to operate the A220-300 in North America.

The A220 will enable the Montreal-based airline to comfortably fly passengers on various routes in Canada and to the US, offering a dual-class cabin that comfortably seats 137 passengers; 12 in business class and 125 in economy class.

“This is a highly anticipated moment for us as we welcome this game-changing aircraft into our fleet, the next step in our fleet modernisation. It will not only allow us to transport our customers in comfort, but also further our environmental commitment with its improved efficiency. The A220 will enable Air Canada to strengthen our position on transborder and transcontinental markets and will be key to our continued growth,” said Michael Rousseau, deputy chief executive officer and chief financial officer at Air Canada.

“Fleet modernisation.”

“This delivery is a historical moment. In just a few weeks, Canadians will be able to fly on board this Canadian-designed and assembled aircraft for the first time in Air Canada’s distinctive and emblematic Maple Leaf livery that symbolises Canada around the world,” said Philippe Balducchi, CEO of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership and head of country, Canada for Airbus.

Being the only aircraft purpose-built for this specific small single-aisle market segment, the A220 will enable the carrier to open new routes that were previously not feasible. Together, the performance, economics and comfort features of the A220 will allow it to fly Montreal to Seattle as well as Toronto to San Jose, as of Spring 2020.

The first Air Canada A220 will be unveiled to the public and media during a ceremony at the airline’s headquarters in Montreal on 15 January 2020.

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Air Canada has announced the launch of two new seasonal summer routes today — as well as the introduction of a new additional service, to major US destinations, from Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver — Boston and Nashville, the centre of the US country music industry. “These new routes to Nashville and Boston, the only non-stop […]

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Air Canada has announced the launch of two new seasonal summer routes today — as well as the introduction of a new additional service, to major US destinations, from Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver — Boston and Nashville, the centre of the US country music industry.

“These new routes to Nashville and Boston, the only non-stop services available, are in line with our strategic long-term plans for global expansion. As the largest foreign carrier in the US, these destinations were chosen based on the strength of Air Canada’s North American network, allowing for quicker travel times between Canada and two of the fastest-growing economies in the US. Customers will be able to take advantage of plentiful connecting opportunities between our extensive domestic and global markets,” said Mark Galardo, vice president of Network Planning at Air Canada.

Montreal-Nashville (Between 1 June and 25 October 2020)

The new route from Montreal will be operated by Air Canada Express on a 76-seat Embraer E175 aircraft featuring Business Class and Economy Class cabins. It complements existing year-round service to Nashville from Toronto.

Flight Departs Arrives Days of Week
AC7714 Montreal 18:05 Nashville 19:48 Daily
AC7713 Nashville 08:25 Montreal 11:51 Daily

“This route strengthens our position in Nashville, one of the fastest-growing markets in the US. It will appeal to Canadian customers who want to experience the music scene in Tennessee and also allow Nashville residents to experience the vibrant summer season in Montreal, while also allowing for onward travel through our growing Montreal hub,” Galardo said.

“We are delighted to welcome Air Canada’s new Montréal-Nashville route, which will appeal to travellers interested in exploring America’s fascinating country culture,” says Philippe Rainville, president and CEO of Aéroports de Montréal. “This good news coincides with the opening of YUL’s brand-new connection centre, a state-of-the-art facility that will allow even more exciting air links to be developed from Montréal, for the benefit of our entire community.”

The flights are timed to provide connectivity through Air Canada’s North American and international destinations such as Shanghai, Tokyo, Paris and London.

Calgary-Boston (Between 22 June 22 and 7 September 2020)

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The flight will be operated with a mainline Airbus A319 aircraft featuring Business Class and Economy Class cabins. These flights are timed to provide excellent connectivity to and from Air Canada’s Western Canada network. This seasonal route is in addition to existing service to Boston from Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax.

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AC580 Calgary 1615 Boston 2246 Daily
AC581 Boston 0630 Calgary 0932 Daily

“This flight is meant to connect Western Canada to Boston through Calgary, allowing for non-stop travel to Boston where visitors can enjoy the charms of Massachusetts’ capital and largest city, while visitors to Calgary can take in the city’s culture and make a quick trip to the Rocky Mountains,” Galardo said.

“With this new flight connecting Calgary and Boston, Tourism Calgary’s partner Air Canada continues to help us showcase everything Calgary has to offer with new visitors,” says Cindy Ady, Tourism Calgary CEO. “Additional direct routes also support the economic impact of tourism, which directly contributes over USD2 billion to Calgary’s economy each year. We are very eager to share Calgary with Bostonians beginning June 2020.”

Vancouver-Newark (15 June and 12 October 2020)

Vancouver

The addition of a second daily flight between Vancouver and Newark for the summer season will enhance an important transborder connection as it is timed for optimal connectivity to Air Canada’s Western Canada network and flights to Asia.

Flight Departs Arrives Days of Week
AC546 Vancouver 1355 Newark 2205 Daily
AC547 Newark 0630 Vancouver 0920 Daily

“The New York area is a very important market for Air Canada and the second daily flight rounds out our schedule and gives travellers more options when connecting through our Asia Pacific gateway in Vancouver,” Galardo said.

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Air Canada to begin flights to Bogotá, Colombia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-begin-flights-to-bogota-colombia/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:10:15 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=520463 The post Air Canada to begin flights to Bogotá, Colombia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced the introduction of new year-round service between Montreal and Bogotá, Colombia beginning from 2 June 2020. Flights will operate three times weekly onboard Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of premium and economy service. “This new route complements our existing Toronto-Bogotá service, and positions Air Canada as a significant […]

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Air Canada announced the introduction of new year-round service between Montreal and Bogotá, Colombia beginning from 2 June 2020. Flights will operate three times weekly onboard Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of premium and economy service.

“This new route complements our existing Toronto-Bogotá service, and positions Air Canada as a significant player linking the growing markets between Montreal and Colombia’s capital and largest city. The addition of Bogotá represents Air Canada’s 39th new route launched from Montreal-Trudeau Airport since 2012, firmly illustrating our commitment to developing Montreal as an important, strategic hub. Bogotá  is also strategically situated to allow for seamless travel across South America through Star Alliance partner Avianca,” said Mark Galardo, vice president of network planning at Air Canada.

“This new route will also enable a greater number of Canadians to experience 21st century Colombia; a vibrant country that stands out for its opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship, and for its unparalleled offer of sustainable tourism,” said Federico Hoyos, Colombia’s ambassador to Canada.

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Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-dreamliner-service-from-ottawa-to-london-heathrow/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:36:03 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=519532 The post Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next spring, customers travelling between Ottawa and London-Heathrow will have the option to fly in Air Canada’s signature cabin, featuring fully lie-flat suites, as well as the added choice of […]

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Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next spring, customers travelling between Ottawa and London-Heathrow will have the option to fly in Air Canada’s signature cabin, featuring fully lie-flat suites, as well as the added choice of a premium economy cabin.

“Air Canada will offer customers travelling between Ottawa and London-Heathrow the added comfort of service aboard our flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner. With the Dreamliner, we are also now offering customers flying between Ottawa and London the additional option of Air Canada’s premium economy cabin,” said Mark Galardo, vice president of network planning at Air Canada.

The 255-seat Boeing 787-8, configured in three cabins of service, will be dedicated year-round to the route beginning 29 March 2020. It will replace a 211-seat Boeing 767-300ER with two cabins of service.

Air Canada also announced it is suspending the summer seasonal, Ottawa-Frankfurt service. The last flight on this route will be operated on 24 October 2019. Customers travelling to Europe from Ottawa next summer will have an additional option to fly to Frankfurt on a new seasonal service provided by the Star Alliance partner Lufthansa, which will begin operating on 16 May 2020 and end on 24 October 2020.

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Air Canada to launch flights to Brussels https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-flights-to-brussels/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:41:22 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=518970 The post Air Canada to launch flights to Brussels appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced the introduction of new, year-round services between Toronto and Brussels starting from 1 May 2020. Up to five weekly non-stop flights will be operated with Air Canada’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, featuring signature class, premium economy and economy services. “We have launched new non-stop, year-round flights from Toronto to Brussels, complementing our […]

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Air Canada has announced the introduction of new, year-round services between Toronto and Brussels starting from 1 May 2020. Up to five weekly non-stop flights will be operated with Air Canada’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, featuring signature class, premium economy and economy services.

“We have launched new non-stop, year-round flights from Toronto to Brussels, complementing our successful Montreal-Brussels service now celebrating its tenth anniversary. This is a further expansion of our reach to Europe and beyond. This new service will conveniently connect our extensive North American network through our Toronto Pearson global hub directly to Brussels, where our Star Alliance partner Brussels Airlines offers far-reaching connections throughout Europe and Africa,” said Mark Galardo, vice president of network planning at Air Canada.

As the location of the European Union, NATO and numerous corporate headquarters, Brussels is a major global destination. The new Toronto flights, together with the Montreal service, offer North American business travellers the most convenient links to this important European city.

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Air Canada to launch year-round Montreal-Toulouse service https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-year-round-montreal-toulouse-service/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:47:32 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=518262 The post Air Canada to launch year-round Montreal-Toulouse service appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced the introduction of year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse starting 4 June, 2020. The five-times weekly flights will provide the only year-round service between the two cities and be operated with Air Canada’s Airbus A330-300 fleet, featuring signature class, premium economy and economy cabins. “This service will create opportunities to accelerate synergies […]

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Air Canada announced the introduction of year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse starting 4 June, 2020. The five-times weekly flights will provide the only year-round service between the two cities and be operated with Air Canada’s Airbus A330-300 fleet, featuring signature class, premium economy and economy cabins.

“This service will create opportunities to accelerate synergies between two of the world’s leading aerospace industry hubs. Combined with our recently announced non-stop flights between Montreal and Seattle, the world’s other major aerospace hub, starting next year, we are helping solidify Quebec’s position as a global player in the aerospace industry, which will help maintain and encourage the growth of high-skilled, high-paying jobs in the sector,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer at Air Canada.

“The announcement of year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse is excellent news. Many economic sectors are bringing us closer to Toulouse, particularly aerospace, and we are convinced that this new service will help strengthen or establish new collaborations between companies here and in Toulouse,” said Robert Beaudry, head of economic development, housing and design on the City of Montreal’s executive committee.

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Air Canada celebrates 35th anniversary of loyalty programme with biggest contest ever https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-celebrates-35th-anniversary-of-loyalty-programme-with-biggest-contest-ever/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 03:00:56 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=517580 The post Air Canada celebrates 35th anniversary of loyalty programme with biggest contest ever appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada is celebrating its 35th anniversary of Aeroplan, Canada’s premier travel loyalty programme. To mark 35 years of loyalty, Aeroplan is launching its biggest contest yet, with the opportunity for 45 lucky members to win a total of 38.5 million miles. Until 25 September, Aeroplan is offering members two ways to win. Ten lucky […]

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Air Canada is celebrating its 35th anniversary of Aeroplan, Canada’s premier travel loyalty programme. To mark 35 years of loyalty, Aeroplan is launching its biggest contest yet, with the opportunity for 45 lucky members to win a total of 38.5 million miles.

Until 25 September, Aeroplan is offering members two ways to win. Ten lucky members will have the chance to win 3.5 million Aeroplan miles and make their dream bucket list trip a reality. In addition, 35 members will be able to win 100,000 miles.

“We’re offering Aeroplan members a chance to make their dreams a reality with our biggest contest to date,” said Mark Nasr, vice president of loyalty and e-commerce at Air Canada. “The airline is working hard to make immediate and tangible improvements to Aeroplan, to give members more of what they love: value, ease and flexibility. This milestone celebration is part of Air Canada’s continued enhancements and improvements to the Aeroplan loyalty programme as we move closer to the additional improvements coming with the relaunch of Aeroplan later next year.”

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Air Canada unveils two new routes with game-changing new Airbus https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-unveils-two-new-routes-with-game-changing-new-airbus/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:59:41 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=516954 The post Air Canada unveils two new routes with game-changing new Airbus appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced the first two routes to be operated by the Airbus A220-300, the non-stop Montreal-Seattle and Toronto-San Jose services, both beginning in spring 2020. The carrier also provided a first look at the interior features of its newest aircraft, which will offer customers a choice of business and economy class service, its […]

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Air Canada has announced the first two routes to be operated by the Airbus A220-300, the non-stop Montreal-Seattle and Toronto-San Jose services, both beginning in spring 2020.

The carrier also provided a first look at the interior features of its newest aircraft, which will offer customers a choice of business and economy class service, its newest in-flight entertainment system and more.

“Seamless cabin experience.”

“This aircraft is a game changer for Air Canada as there is simply no rival in this category. The A220 will further strengthen our position on transborder and transcontinental markets and be instrumental in our continued growth.When connecting through our hubs across Canada onward to international destinations, customers travelling on an A220 will benefit from a virtually seamless cabin experience offering the same level of service and comforts as on a widebody aircraft,” said Mark Galardo, vice president of network planning at Air Canada.

“The two routes announced are the first of many future possibilities as the A220 will allow us to further develop our North American network, offering customers new routes and more robust year-round schedules,” he added.

With these two new non-stop routes, Air Canada is deepening its transborder network. This includes strengthening its position in the Seattle market by providing yet another key link for business and leisure travellers with service from Montreal, complementing its existing non-stop service there from Toronto and Vancouver.

And with the new Toronto-San Jose route, the carrier is increasing its presence in the Bay Area, adding to its many flights into San Francisco in addition to the existing service to San Jose from Vancouver.

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Park and glide: Air Canada partners with chef Antonio Park https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-partners-with-chef-antonio-park-expands-meal-options-on-asian-and-south-american-routes/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:30:12 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=515377 The post Park and glide: Air Canada partners with chef Antonio Park appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced a partnership with renowned Canadian chef Antonio Park to design destination inspired meals that will be exclusively featured on select Air Canada flights to Asia and South America. Chef Park’s designs will complement Chef David Hawksworth’s and will guide Air Canada’s flight caterers in creating a selection of meal options on international […]

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Air Canada announced a partnership with renowned Canadian chef Antonio Park to design destination inspired meals that will be exclusively featured on select Air Canada flights to Asia and South America. Chef Park’s designs will complement Chef David Hawksworth’s and will guide Air Canada’s flight caterers in creating a selection of meal options on international flights, starting with Montreal-Tokyo-Narita, a route that links two cities he has called home.

“Apart from elevating our customers’ dining experience with destination inspired creations on Asian and South American flights, we chose to partner with Chef Park due to his passion for promoting the Canadian culinary scene and his appreciation for fresh ingredients and sustainability,” said Andrew Yiu, vice president of product at Air Canada.

Chef Park joins Air Canada’s panel of Canadian culinary and wine talent who have designed award winning food and wine options.

This culinary partnership complements the company’s investments in Air Canada signature service, an end-to-end premium experience that features for eligible customers a five-star dining experience at the exclusive Air Canada signature suite at Toronto-Pearson International airport and best-in-class premium pre-flight and in-flight experiences across the company’s network.

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Air Canada to resume full India schedule https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-resume-full-india-schedule/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:54:32 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=513412 The post Air Canada to resume full India schedule appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced it will resume its daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi flights on 1 October (eastbound) and 3 October (westbound). “We now resume our daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi flights in time for Diwali celebrations and with additional capacity going forward to meet expected demand. Our Delhi flights returning to normal, together with our seasonal return to Mumbai […]

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Air Canada announced it will resume its daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi flights on 1 October (eastbound) and 3 October (westbound).

“We now resume our daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi flights in time for Diwali celebrations and with additional capacity going forward to meet expected demand. Our Delhi flights returning to normal, together with our seasonal return to Mumbai for fall, firmly demonstrates our long-term commitment to this vibrant market,” said Mark Galardo, vice president of network planning at Air Canada.

“The resumption of Air Canada’s direct flights is a most welcome development,” said Kasi Rao, president and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council. “At a time of increasing commercial activity between Canada and India, the direct flights represent an important element in connecting the business communities in both countries as well as the growing number of tourists, students and cargo traffic,” he added.

The Toronto-Delhi flights will be operated initially with Boeing 787 Dreamliners and beginning 27 October, additional capacity will be added to this route with 400-seat Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The airline’s seasonal Toronto-Mumbai flights will operate four times weekly from 27 October until 28 March next year with Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.

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Fun in the sun! Air Canada introduces winter service to Cancun and Punta Cana https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/fun-in-the-sun-air-canada-introduces-winter-service-to-cancun-and-punta-cana/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:15:44 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=513058 The post Fun in the sun! Air Canada introduces winter service to Cancun and Punta Cana appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced two new winter services from Quebec City to popular sun destinations Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Service to Cancun begins on 21 December 2019 until 11 April 2020, while Punta Cana flights start on 22 December 2019 until 12 April 2020. “We are now offering residents of Quebec City […]

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Air Canada has announced two new winter services from Quebec City to popular sun destinations Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Service to Cancun begins on 21 December 2019 until 11 April 2020, while Punta Cana flights start on 22 December 2019 until 12 April 2020.

“We are now offering residents of Quebec City these non-stop connections to the popular winter getaway destinations of Cancun and Punta Cana. We are adding these new international leisure routes to meet anticipated demand from the capital of Quebec and offer Quebec City residents easy access to incredible holiday experiences,” said Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada.

The flights will be operated on a 200-seat all-economy Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321.

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Air Canada bolsters services to Atlantic Canada https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-bolsters-services-to-atlantic-canada/ Sun, 07 Jul 2019 14:47:25 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=510434 The post Air Canada bolsters services to Atlantic Canada appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada announced a host of enhancements to Atlantic Canada services starting this winter. Overall capacity will increase by 8% as some routes will transfer to Air Canada Rouge, and other Air Canada Rouge and mainline services will be extended to year-round. Mark Galardo, vice president of network planning at Air Canada said, “Leisure travellers […]

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Air Canada announced a host of enhancements to Atlantic Canada services starting this winter. Overall capacity will increase by 8% as some routes will transfer to Air Canada Rouge, and other Air Canada Rouge and mainline services will be extended to year-round.

Mark Galardo, vice president of network planning at Air Canada said, “Leisure travellers and business customers alike will benefit from these service enhancements which clearly demonstrate our commitment to these markets as we increase capacity on numerous routes in Atlantic Canada, which we have been serving year-round since 1942, longer than any other carrier. With the introduction of Air Canada Rouge service to Saint John, New Brunswick (NB), the extension of Rouge on Charlottetown-Toronto and the expansion of Halifax-Calgary flights to year-round service, Atlantic Canada will enjoy an improved product and convenient connections throughout Air Canada’s extensive North American and global network.”

Beginning 27 October 2019, twice daily Saint John-Toronto flights will be operated year-round by Air Canada Rouge using an Airbus A319, replacing the Bombardier Q400s. This represents a 16% increase in available seats, while also offering an upgraded customer experience on the A319 which features Premium Rouge and Economy cabins, as well as streaming in-flight entertainment.

Air Canada operates out of four airports in New Brunswick with roughly 1,600 daily seats available for travellers. Also continuing year-round will be Air Canada Rouge service from Toronto to Moncton (three times a day) and Fredericton (twice a day), also operated by an Airbus A319, representing a 16% capacity increase through the winter season.

Charlottetown-Toronto flights operated by Air Canada Rouge in the summer will become year-round service as of December 16, 2019, with two daily flights operated with an Airbus A319. Air Canada offers nonstop flights from Charlottetown to Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto.

Air Canada is also adding a second daily flight between Gander, NL and Halifax during the winter season. Flights between Halifax and Gander will be operated year-round on the Bombardier Q400. From Halifax, Air Canada mainline will operate year-round non-stop service to Calgary on an Airbus A319 beginning March 1, 2020. Air Canada also recently inaugurated non-stop service between Montreal and Sydney, Nova Scotia, for the summer season.

 

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Air Canada inaugurates service to Sydney, Nova Scotia from Montreal https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-inaugurates-service-to-sydney-nova-scotia-from-montreal/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:58:10 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=509727 The post Air Canada inaugurates service to Sydney, Nova Scotia from Montreal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has inaugurated a new, non-stop service between Montreal and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The arrival of flight AC7998 in Sydney marked the beginning of daily service between the two cities until 26 October 2019. The flight will be operated on a 78-seat Q400 turboprop aircraft. This connection will allow for travel between the two […]

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Air Canada has inaugurated a new, non-stop service between Montreal and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The arrival of flight AC7998 in Sydney marked the beginning of daily service between the two cities until 26 October 2019. The flight will be operated on a 78-seat Q400 turboprop aircraft. This connection will allow for travel between the two cities, or travellers can connect onward to other destinations from across Air Canada’s network through the hub in Montreal.

“This link will also benefit the business community”

Talking about this new addition, Mark Galardo, vice president, network planning at Air Canada said, “With this service between Sydney and Montreal, we are further strengthening our presence in Atlantic Canada and offering an additional travel option to and from beautiful Nova Scotia.”

Running through the busy summer travel season and into the fall, this flight will boost leisure travel to the area, with attractions such as the nearby Cabot Trail and the beautiful scenery of Cape Breton Island. “This link will also benefit the business community as we’ve optimised flight times to allow for connectivity to and from Western Canada,” he added.

The flight also complements existing service from Toronto. “It will not only increase visits between our two cities, but Montreal is a portal to the rest of Canada and the world. At the moment, this is a seasonal offering, but opportunities like this enable us to showcase and enhance the potential of our market,” Cecil P. Clarke, mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality said.

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Air Canada salutes employees on National Indigenous Peoples Day https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-salutes-employees-on-national-indigenous-peoples-day/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:00:13 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=508441 The post Air Canada salutes employees on National Indigenous Peoples Day appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada marked National Indigenous Peoples Day by highlighting the achievements and contributions of its indigenous employees. Flight AC185 from Toronto to Vancouver, operated with Air Canada’s flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was flown by an all-indigenous full crew of two pilots and nine flight attendants. This flight was also supported by indigenous employees on the […]

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Air Canada marked National Indigenous Peoples Day by highlighting the achievements and contributions of its indigenous employees. Flight AC185 from Toronto to Vancouver, operated with Air Canada’s flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was flown by an all-indigenous full crew of two pilots and nine flight attendants. This flight was also supported by indigenous employees on the ground.

According to Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, senior vice president-people, culture and communications, Air Canada acknowledges the achievements and contributions of Air Canada’s 350 First Nations, Inuit and Métis employees, who originated the idea of operating a flight with an all-indigenous crew. “We are thrilled to champion their pride in their identity and their professional attainments in aviation, which also makes them incredible ambassadors for our company and role models for young people. As well, we are appreciative of our indigenous employees’ desire to help us demonstrate that Air Canada is a company that promotes and celebrates diversity and is a company open to and welcoming of all talents.”

Leading by example, Air Canada is first out of the gate to deploy an entirely indigenous-operated flight acknowledging the contributions of their indigenous employees. This is an unprecedented move to advance indigenous participation and business initiatives, JP Gladu, president and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) said.

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Air Canada unveils Maple Leaf Lounge Express https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-unveils-maple-leaf-lounge-express/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:05:13 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=507772 The post Air Canada unveils Maple Leaf Lounge Express appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada unveiled another convenient way for premium customers to work or relax prior to their flight with the Maple Leaf Lounge Express, located in the Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal 1-transborder departure area. The lounge joins the existing Maple Leaf Lounge as the second premium lounge product available to customers departing to the US […]

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Air Canada unveiled another convenient way for premium customers to work or relax prior to their flight with the Maple Leaf Lounge Express, located in the Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal 1-transborder departure area. The lounge joins the existing Maple Leaf Lounge as the second premium lounge product available to customers departing to the US from Toronto-Pearson.

Business Class customers or those with select Altitude Status, as well as Star Alliance Gold members departing on an Air Canada, or United Airlines flight will be eligible to access the Maple Leaf Lounge Express.

According to Andrew Yiu, vice president, product at Air Canada, this unique space has been created to enhance the overall travel experience of our premium customers and represents a commitment to our transborder product. “This all-new lounge is just steps from the Air Canada commuter gates, making it easy to enjoy comfort on the go before flying to the US. Customers will be warmly received by a premium agent and enjoy a calm environment in which to work or relax before their Air Canada flight,” he added.

The Express lounge, just steps away from departure gates F84-F99, has seating for 50 customers. The new space features a self-serve bar, offering a wide selection of beverages, including Canadian wines and Lavazza specialty coffee and a selection of light snacks. Business travellers planning to work on site may also take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Aviation round-up: Woof woof! https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/aviation-round-up-woof-woof/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:44:20 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=501726 The post Aviation round-up: Woof woof! appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

This week’s Aviation round up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew -- but first we head to Ireland…

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This week’s aviation round-up features new routes, a posh new airport lounge and a new species of cabin crew – but first we head to Ireland…

Convenient cash

Aer Lingus has announced its partnership with  financial technology company, Fexco, to provide an easy way to exchange currency before flying with Aer Lingus.

The Irish flag carrier’s guests can now order foreign currency online and opt for the Home Delivery service or, if it is more convenient, have it delivered to a nearby local shop, thanks to the Click & Collect option.

Jennifer Fox, Aer Lingus director of performance delivery and retail, said: “Travel Money, our new currency conversion offering, gives Aer Lingus guests a new, smart way to exchange their money. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the overall guest experience and we believe Travel Money does just that by providing our guests with greater convenience and choice in advance of their journey.”

“The value and certainty that foreign cash provides”

Joe Redmond, Fexco retail foreign exchange (RFX), managing director, said: “Cash is an integral part of any balanced travel money portfolio for which there is no real substitute. We are seeing an increase in the number of customers using our services as overseas travellers recognise the value and certainty that foreign cash provides.

“We are delighted to partner with Aer Lingus to provide our Travel Money services to their guests. Our best in class foreign currency solutions will undoubtedly enhance the overall travel experience for Aer Lingus customers who can now collect their currency at a time and location convenient to them or receive it directly to their door in a secure, convenient and efficient way.”

Second home

British Airways has opened its doors to the highly-anticipated new Club Lounge at New York’s JFK airport.  It completes a £50 million investment, following the unveiling of a plush new space for First customers in autumn last year.  Customers at JFK Terminal 7 have also seen changes to the public areas and gate spaces to make them more appealing, welcoming and comfortable.

Spread across 2044 sqm, the lounge is laid out to offer designated areas that are designed to meet different customer needs. The new space includes elegant, relaxed seating areas as well as ample work stations with power outlets to maximise time in the office.

Other spots include an entertainment room with state-of-the-art entertainment and sound from Sony, and the reopened Elemis Spa offers a range of treatments to help travellers relax and recharge ahead of their journey.

“We’ve created a space to meet our customers’ needs”

Carolina Martinoli, British Airways’ director of brand and customer experience said: “JFK airport is like a second home to Heathrow so it’s great to mark the final step in our significant customer investment with the opening of our new Club and First lounges.

“Every detail has been carefully designed and we’ve created a space to meet our customers’ needs – whether they want to relax and have a meal or enjoy a craft beer and catch up on the world news”.

Doubling up

The B767 aircraft deployed by Austrian Airlines landed safely at Montreal Airport at 1251pm local time operating its inaugural flight. Flights to the city located on Mount Royal will be operated by Austrian Airlines on a daily basis during the summer flight schedule, whereas the route will be served five times per week during the winter. The airline will operate a Boeing 767 aircraft with seating for 211 people.

With the launch of Austrian Airlines flight service to Montreal, Air Canada will assume responsibility for operating flights on the Toronto-Vienna route. Air Canada will operate a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner during summer.

Flight service from Vienna to Toronto will be offered on a daily basis during the summer flight schedule, and five flights each week during the winter season. Thanks to the partnership with Canada’s largest airline, Austrian Airlines continues to offer its customers the number of flights to Toronto to which they are accustomed as well as comparable departure and arrival times and excellent transfer possibilities in Vienna, Montreal and Toronto.

Wolfgang Jani, CFO of Austrian Airlines, said: “We are pleased to double the flight offering from Austria to Canada in cooperation with Air Canada. In the future, our customers will be able to explore the metropolis of Montreal and continue to make use of the usual offering to Toronto.”

A new species of cabin crew

Introducing The Canine Crew – the UK’s first airport therapy dog team, brought to you by Therapet and Aberdeen International Airport Anxious flyers jetting off from Aberdeen International Airport will soon be able to have their fears allayed by a novel group of four legged volunteers.

The UK’s first ever team of airport therapy dogs will be visiting the terminal on a regular basis from Saturday 4 May.

“The mere action of stroking a dog slows down the heartbeat and reduces blood pressure “

The Canine Crew, easily identifiable in their high vis jackets and bandanas, will mingle with passengers and staff to work their animal magic both landside and airside throughout the terminal.

Already regular visitors to nursing homes, schools, prisons and universities, where the dogs have been proven to help improve mental health and wellbeing, alleviate stress and calm nerves, this is the first venture of this scale in the UK to bring the dogs to an airport environment.

Therapet in the Aberdeenshire area is managed by Canine Concern Scotland Trust and will deploy a team of dogs, of various sizes, with their handlers on a rota basis. Trustee of the charity and area representative for Aberdeenshire North Therapet, Diane Wood, explained:

“We are delighted to take the lead in this project and have the opportunity to work with Aberdeen International Airport. All our dogs – and their owners – have undergone rigorous training and assessment to work in a variety of environments and the dogs are used to being stroked and petted and generally made a fuss of so they will lap up the attention and thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to interact with passengers and staff.

The mere action of stroking a dog slows down the heartbeat and reduces blood pressure so they will be a great help to anyone feeling nervous about their journey. The dogs will work in pairs, for two hours at a time once a week and we plan to keep everybody updated about what dogs are visiting and when.”

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This week’s news from the skies includes record growth, new routes and a photography completion but first, news from Canada…

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This week’s news from the skies includes record growth, new routes and a photography completion but first, news from Canada…

A giant leap forward

Air Canada has announced a partnership with environmental organization 4ocean, a company dedicated to actively removing waste plastics and trash from the ocean and coastlines while inspiring individuals to work together for cleaner oceans. As the exclusive Canadian airline to sponsor 4ocean, this partnership is an important milestone in Air Canada’s plastic reduction strategy and creates opportunities for Air Canada employees to participate in coastal North America clean-ups in 2019.

Teresa Ehman, senior director of environmental affairs at Air Canada, said: “A key target of Air Canada’s corporate waste strategy is our Single-Use Plastics Reduction program. Our partnership with 4ocean as the exclusive Canadian airline is a great fit with this journey and we are especially delighted with the opportunity to engage our employees in our communities.

There are many Air Canada employees who care deeply about sustainability and the environment who are keen to make a difference in actively help reduce ocean plastic pollution,”

“We are ecstatic to partner with Air Canada in an initiative to eliminate single-use plastic.  We believe Air Canada’s Sustainability program is a giant leap forward in this initiative.  4ocean is looking forward to removing thousands of pounds of plastic and waste with Air Canada.” added Tony Chvala, 4ocean’s CCO.

Starting in Autumn 2019, Air Canada will additionally be removing the outer plastic bag from approximately 1.8 million Business Class and Premium Economy Class amenity kits, bringing its total single use plastic items removed from onboard to 36.8 million. The company is supporting this work in partnership with University of Toronto graduate students in their final year of their Master of Science in Sustainability Management program. The students are working with Air Canada to identify alternatives to plastic use onboard our aircraft.

Logical next step

Guangzhou

Finnair will extend its highly-popular seasonal service to Guangzhou in China to offer flights throughout the year.

Instead of providing flights just twice a week during the winter season, the Finnish flag carrier will now also operate services four times a week during the summer too. The extension this spring to China’s third largest city comes after Finnair launched flights to Guangzhou in 2016.

Christian Lesjak, Finnair’s SVP, of network and resource management, said: “The extension of the operating season of our Guangzhou route is a logical next step in our Asian strategy. Travel between Finnair’s Chinese destinations and Europe is increasing, and we are happy now to be able to offer year-round operations to our passengers and cargo customers.”

Customers flying with Finnair to Guangzhou will also be able to use Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport’s new Terminal 2, which has been designed for smoother passenger transfer between flights. The move will support the planned code-share between Finnair and China Southern, which offers an extensive selection of onward domestic connections to other popular destinations in China from Guangzhou.

The Brussels connection

Scottish regional airline, Loganair has announced it will commence scheduled services from East Midlands Airport, introducing two new routes to Brussels and Inverness, this autumn.

Starting on 2 September 2019, the airline will begin an early morning and afternoon rotation to Brussels between Monday and Thursday as well as afternoon services on Friday and Sunday. It will also provide six flights per week between East Midlands and Inverness, in the North East of Scotland.

Jonathan Hinkles, managing director of Loganair said: “I am extremely pleased to announce the expansion of our route map while also beginning passenger services from East Midlands Airport. Both of these convenient air links will benefit the overall region, connecting with Belgium’s largest city – home to thousands of multinational businesses while Scotland’s highlands are now just over 90 minutes away”

Loganair currently operates freight services from East Midlands Airport but this announcement marks the first time it has provided passengers flights from the region.

Inverness Airport General Manager Graeme Bell said: “This is excellent news for Inverness and the Highlands as Loganair’s service will enable passengers to quickly access England’s industrial heartland developing business opportunities or exploring the considerable leisure options in Midlands and the nearby Peak District. It also makes our region more accessible to English visitors keen to discover all that the north of Scotland has to offer.”

Say cheese

Thai Airways is holding “See the World. Sense the World.” photo contest for passengers who travel with THAI or THAI Smile from 26 April 2019 to 15 July 2019 and share their photographs on social media to win roundtrip tickets from THAI and THAI Smile.

Wiwat Piyawiroj, THAI executive vice president of commercial, said: “THAI is holding the ‘See the World. Sense the World’ photo contest, to encourage THAI and THAI Smile passengers to share their impressive memories and experiences through social media platforms.”

Contestants must be 18 years of age or older who travel with THAI or THAI Smile during 26 April 2019 – 15 July 2019. Photographic entries shall be posted as public posts on Instagram or Facebook with a limitation of three photos for each trip. The caption must include flight number, date of departure, #LetsSenseTheWorld, and tag @ThaiAirways or @ThaiSmileAirways. Winners will be awarded a total of 38 THAI Royal Silk, THAI Economy, or THAI Smile Economy roundtrip air tickets.  The winners will be announced on 15 August 2019 on thaiairways.com.

Remarkable growth

Vietjet Aviation held its Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in Ho Chi Minh City this week where the airline asserted its belief that 2019 would feature some remarkable growth.

Indeed,  Vietjet expects to increase its air transport revenue to VND 42,250 billion (USD1,813,665,750) and air transport profit to VND 3,800 billion with plans to open 20 more international routes to transport nearly 28 million passengers. The airline will continue to focus on international route expansions to promote foreign currency revenue from ticketing to international passengers, while optimising low international fuel prices compared to domestic prices, ultimately increasing ancillary revenue with a higher profit margin in the high-income passenger segment.

The delegation also received details of Vietjet’s three-year development orientation report. In the next three years, Vietjet aims to maintain its leading position in domestic transport, while actively expanding international routes. The budget carrier will also continue to explore investment opportunities for infrastructure, terminals, technical services, ground services and training to promote the airline’s experience, advantages and efficiency.

Having achieved positive results over the years and especially in 2018, Vietjet’s achievements serve as a platform for the airline to meet its plans for 2019, maintaining its momentum of growth to fulfil the airline’s vision of connecting people, supporting tourism developments, bringing values and efficiency to investors and continuing to be a safe and efficient regional and international carrier.

Over the past year, the budget airline expanded its international flight networks with 22 new international routes and improved its service quality with the aim of boosting foreign currency revenue from international passengers. Vietjet also sought to increase ancillary revenue from additional services and maximised fuel cost advantages when international fuel costs were lower than domestic fuel costs due to tax and fee policies. In addition to the 22 new international routes, Vietjet also opened one new domestic route in 2018.

Air transport revenue for Vietjet in 2018 reached VND 33,779 billion, a year-on-year increase of 49.8%, amounting to 112.2 per cent of its target. Air transport profit before tax increased by 48.9% year-on-year, and ancillary revenue reached VND 8,410 billion, a year-on-year increase of 53.5%. The proportion of ancillary revenue to total revenue also increased from 24.5% in 2017 to 25.4% due to improved numbers of international passengers. The implementation of the SkyBoss ticket class, in addition to the diversification of additional services, such as priority services, seat selection services, sky-shop on board, and more were also factors to this boost.

When Vietjet was listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE) in 2017, it was one of the first Vietnamese companies to choose an international IPO standard (Reg S). The budget carrier set out a three-year growth plan from 2017 to 2019 with the aim of achieving a revenue of VND 147,782 billion and VND 7,801 billion profit after tax for 2017 and 2018 respectively. Results exceeded this forecast – after two years; the new age carrier had VND 95,879 billion revenue and VND 10,400 billion profit after tax. Earnings surmounted to VND 9,850 per share (EPS) in 2018. With positive business results in 2018, shareholders decided to pay out 55 per cent dividend in both cash and shares, keeping with its good track record of paying high dividends of over 50%.

By the end of 2018, Vietjet had employed a total of 3,850 staff from over 30 nations to serve the airline’s international development strategy, an increase of 24.3% year on year. Vietjet also launched an Aviation Academy with a state-of-the-art flight simulator complex (Full Flight Simulator) in partnership with Airbus. The academy is EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) approved and certified to European and international aviation standards. Up until the end of last year, the flight simulator had provided more than 910 training hours. The academy also conducted 924 courses for 21,611 trainees, including 157 pilot training courses, 127 cabin crew training courses and 128 engineer training courses.

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Aviation round up: Down to the crunch https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/aviation-round-up-down-to-the-crunch/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:29:32 +0000 https://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=492287 The post Aviation round up: Down to the crunch appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?

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This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?

First, some cargo news for all you freight fans out there…

Buenos Dias Guadalajara!

Qatar Airways Cargo has begun freighter services to Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its network in the Americas region. The new destination is being served by the airline’s Boeing 777 freighter.

As of last week, the twice-weekly freighter will fly from Macau to Los Angeles in North America and onward to Mexico City — arriving in Guadalajara, before departing for Doha via Liège.

Qatar Airways chief officer cargo, Guillaume Halleux, said: “We have had a very successful 2018. Our customers have welcomed the transpacific route, which is a faster solution over the Pacific for Asian exports destined for the Americas, and we are delighted to add Guadalajara as another stop on this route.”

Halleux added: “The twice-weekly freighter offers significant capacity into and out of this destination and is an important addition to our expanding network of more than 60 freighter destinations. The launch of this freighter service to Guadalajara not only provides consistent and reliable service but also contributes to economic and trade growth in Mexico.”

Tan alert

The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air has extended its Maldives winter programme offering flights until April 2019. This comes as welcomed news for UK travellers looking for guaranteed sunshine this Easter.

Kel Patel, Oman Air, country manager UK, said: “It is great news that Oman Air will be extending its Maldives flight to April. The Maldives is a key destination for Oman Air and we are delighted to be offering our travellers, particularly UK holidaymakers, the opportunity to stop over in Muscat before venturing further afield to the Maldives.”

Since reintroducing the Maldives service in October 2018 Oman Air has seen a growing trend of UK visitors travelling via the hub in Muscat on to the destination. The extension to Oman Air’s winter timetable follows high demand after a very successful three-month introductory period.

Oman Air will continue to operate its flights from Muscat to Malé on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday with flights from the Maldives to Muscat operating on Tuesday until March 2019, and on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday until April 2019.

Thai French connection

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited led by Dechit Chareonwong, vice president of flight operations welcomed its brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The new ATR 72-600 was delivered from ATR manufacturer in Toulouse, France. This new-generation ATR-600 is equipped with state-of-the-art full-glass cockpit monitoring and control systems. It also features high comfort layout seating for 70 passengers with larger overhead bins to enhance travel convenience and contentment.

The newly delivered ATR 72-600 will be added to the services on some of the airline’s exotic destinations such as Sukhothai, Trat, Lampang, Luang Prabang (Laos), and Siem Reap (Cambodia).

Currently, Bangkok Airways’ fleet consists of 39 aircraft; 4 ATR72-500s, 11 ATR72-600s, 9 A320s, and 15 A319s.

Historic profit

Vietnam Airlines announced last week that 2018 added up to a period of historic profit, with the carrier raking in VND 2.8 trillion (USD 121 million).

For the first time, Vietnam Airlines Group has exceeded the VND 100 trillion mark in total consolidated revenue, generating approximately VND 102 trillion. Pre-tax profit reached VND 2.8 trillion, exceeding the planned figure of 15%, with Vietnam Airlines achieving VND 73.5 trillion revenue and more than VND 2 trillion pre-tax profit. Its contribution to the State budget is roughly VND 6.6 trillion.

The financial fortunes are attributed to the Operating Profit Margin of 4.38% and Debt to Equity ratio of below three, lower than that of the beginning of 2018.

Duong Tri Thanh, president and CEO of Vietnam Airlines, said: “Vietnam Airlines’ strong earnings performance capped another year of extraordinary achievement, including surpassing the VND 2 trillion mark in profit. We made significant progress on several key initiatives in 2018, including improved human resources management, enhanced product portfolio and on-time-performance index. 2018’s success offered an unparalleled opportunity for Vietnam Airlines to unlock further growth and bolster the service quality.”

The crunch

Munich Airport revealed it has had yet another record-setting year in 2018: Total passenger traffic rose by a very robust 1.7 million to yet another all-time high of 46.3 million.

This represents a year-over-year increase of around 4%. During the same period, the number of take-offs and landings increased by 2% to over 413,000. The airport again benefited from its attractive, worldwide route network. Passenger traffic on long-haul flights was up by an impressive 7% as compared with the previous year. European routes experienced an increase of around 5%, while the passenger total on domestic flights within Germany declined by 1%.

“The traffic figures are outstanding”

Dr Michael Kerkloh, the president and CEO of Munich Airport, was more than pleased with the results: “On balance, the traffic figures are outstanding. Despite the challenging conditions, including the insolvency of several airlines and above-average numbers of cancelled flights, we achieved very solid increases in passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2018. Thanks to the new A380 and A350 long-haul aircraft now stationed here and the launch of attractive new intercontinental destinations, I am confident that Munich Airport has excellent prospects despite our increasing capacity crunch.”

Jazz duo

Air Canada announced yesterday it’s new agreement to amend and extend the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Jazz Aviation LP —  a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation — under which Jazz currently operates certain regional Air Canada Express flights.

The amendments should provide long term stability for Chorus, reaffirming Jazz as Air Canada’s most significant Express carrier well into the future, as well as enabling growth on Chorus’ leasing business through Air Canada’s equity investment and the predictability of Jazz’s cash flow from CPA operations until 2035.

“We are very pleased to have arrived at this win-win agreement with Jazz and Chorus, which will give us long-term stability, more competitive cost certainty and the flexibility to modernise the regional fleet for the benefit of our customers. The Amendments will allow us to provide regional services more cost-effectively so that we can compete more efficiently, deploying the aircraft best suited for a given regional market and also generate additional traffic to feed our international network,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive of Air Canada.

Commitment

Rovinescu went on to add “As a further demonstration of Air Canada’s commitment to a successful, long-term partnership, upon the CPA Amendments becoming effective, we will make an equity investment of USD 97.26 million in Chorus. In addition to aligning our mutual interests, we believe it represents excellent value for Air Canada shareholders.”

“We have jointly seized this unique opportunity to strengthen our long-term partnership for the next 17 years,” stated Joe Randell, president and CEO of Chorus. “We look forward to welcoming Mike Rousseau to our board of directors as his expertise will be truly valuable as we continue to execute on the growth and diversification strategy for Chorus.”

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Air Canada has boosted service on four routes from Vancouver this week by increasing its service to Delhi to a year round daily operation as of 2 June 2019.

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Air Canada revealed it has updated its international product this week by announcing it has boosted service on four international routes from Vancouver this week by increasing its service to Delhi to a year round daily operation as of 2 June 2019.

Furthermore, the airline will also boost its direct Melbourne service to four times weekly year-round, and summer seasonal service to Zurich will increase to five flights a week, whereas the YVR-Osaka (Kansai) flights rise to running five times a week during the busy summer period during June to October 2019.

“Customers have responded positively to our increasing service to Delhi”

Mark Gallardo, vice president, of network planning at Air Canada, said: “We are pleased to increase our capacity to these important markets as we continue to strategically broaden our international network from our Vancouver hub. Customers have responded positively to our increasing service to Delhi and this flight will now operate daily on a year-round basis to meet demand.”

Gallardo added: “The addition of a fourth weekly flight to Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, year-round will provide further convenience to business and leisure travellers between North America and Australia, offering seamless connections thanks to the in-transit pre-clearance facilities at YVR. With Dreamliner service to Osaka and increased frequencies to Zurich, we are further strengthening our convenient network to European and Asian markets from YVR, reflecting demand between Canada and these destinations in the busy summer travel season.”

Schedule details

“As B.C. expands its trade network into India, this daily, direct service between Vancouver to Delhi will help drive trade and partnerships, and expand the technology sectors in both of our countries,” said Bruce Ralston, Canadian minister of jobs, trade and technology.

“It will attract more people from India to our province and will open doors for Canadians to visit India for business and for tourism. We’re excited for Air Canada and our partners at YVR as we continue to grow and diversify B.C.’s economy.”

“It’s fantastic to see Air Canada continuing to build out its hub and global network from YVR—especially with the incredible Dreamliner. Since the beginning of 2017 alone, Air Canada has launched five international destinations and four new U.S. destinations at YVR,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority.

“The increased flights to Delhi, Melbourne and Zurich speaks to the continued strength of YVR’s market and our goal to connect B.C. proudly to the world,” Richmond added.

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Air Canada has announced the introduction of new year-round services between Toronto and Vienna starting spring next year.

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Air Canada has announced the introduction of new year-round services between Toronto and Vienna starting spring next year.

The new service, operated by Air Canada’s flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will fly five times a week as of April 29, 2019.

Discussing the new flights Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada, said: “We are pleased to launch new non-stop flights from Toronto to Vienna onboard our state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner, further expanding Air Canada’s reach in Europe. This new service will connect conveniently with our extensive North American network through our Toronto Pearson global hub as well as in Vienna with our Star Alliance partner Austrian Airlines destinations in central and eastern Europe and the Middle East.

“Non-stop link to a key European market”

Guillemette went on to develop her theme, saying: With Austria’s high concentration of head offices and a large number of conventions, our Toronto-Vienna flights offer business travellers a non-stop link to a key European market, while Austria’s fabled history, culture, cafés and markets all available in one of the world’s most livable cities will be of interest for leisure travellers. This new service, along with Austrian Airlines new Montreal-Vienna flights, demonstrates the commitment of our Atlantic joint venture to strengthen our customer offering,”

Flight schedule

Flight From To Depart Arrive Days of operation
AC898

(OS 8248)

Toronto Vienna 18:25 8:30 (+1 day) Daily (5 days a week in winter)
AC899

(OS 8247)

Vienna Toronto 10:40 13:30 Daily (5 days a week in winter)

 

Flight From To Depart Arrive Days of operation
AC6212

(OS 74)

Montreal Vienna 18:45 8:45 (+1 day) Daily (5 days a week in winter)
AC6211

(OS 73)

Vienna Montreal 10:30 13:35 Daily (5 days a week in winter)

Special introductory fares start as low as USD 998 round-trip, all in, and tickets are now available for purchase at aircanada.com.

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Air Canada Vacations announce first overseas partner, Funway Holidays https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-vacations-partner-funway-holidays/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:21:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=472051 The post Air Canada Vacations announce first overseas partner, Funway Holidays appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada subsidiary Air Canada Vacations has teamed up with Funway Holidays to get its product out to the people of Britain via the UK travel agency. This is the first deal of its kind for the carrier’s holiday division. The strategic sales and marketing agreement already saw the joint forces roll out a departures list […]

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Air Canada subsidiary Air Canada Vacations has teamed up with Funway Holidays to get its product out to the people of Britain via the UK travel agency. This is the first deal of its kind for the carrier’s holiday division.

The strategic sales and marketing agreement already saw the joint forces roll out a departures list for 2018 and 2019 last week; this features “diverse flight-inclusive packages and land-only options” available through Funway Holidays.

Melissa Tilling, managing director of Funway Holidays said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Air Canada Vacations, a natural progression for Funway Holidays as we further build on our North America specialist credentials.

“The teams at Air Canada Vacations in Montreal and Funway Holidays have been working very closely and I’m thrilled we can offer this fantastic product to our valued travel agents.”

Tilling then went on to say: “Flying Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge from four airports around the UK to over 60 destinations throughout Canada, and myriad beyond points, offers incredible flexibility and choice to our customers”.

Agents themselves will benefit from a selection of different incentives from Air Canada Vacations and Funway, who have produced a line of “tactical offer brochures” as well as a full dedicated brochure, available for all Funway Holidays’ travel agent partners.

George Plantanitis, director of Canada and inbound strategy of Air Canada Vacations added: “We’re proud and excited to be able to diversify our market reach through such a well-respected tour operator in Funway Holidays, bringing our great value and diverse Canada travel packages to customers in the UK.

“This is our first partnership as part of our ongoing focus to expand our product offering in overseas markets, which continues to position Air Canada Vacations as a leader in Canadian vacation experiences.”

“An incredible USP given the demand to plan dream holidays beyond system range”

Tilling closed her comments: “Having closely assessed the market we believe we have some really key incentives that our travel agent partners will find really beneficial.

“With Air Canada Vacations by Funway we will stand out from the competition with the good availability remaining on our escorted tours departing in 2018 – and because our 2019 programme is already up for sale, we’re on sale up to five months early with guaranteed availability and prices. This is an incredible USP given the demand to plan dream holidays beyond system range”.

Travel agents can book now by contacting Air Canada Vacations by Funway on 020 8290 9755.

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Air Canada and Air China sign joint venture agreement in China-Canada Year of Tourism https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-air-china-year-of-tourism/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:13:49 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=471736 The post Air Canada and Air China sign joint venture agreement in China-Canada Year of Tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

In December of last year Air China and Air Canada announced they would be expanding their codeshare and lounge service agreements. Now, the two airlines have added more depth to their relationship by unveiling a new joint venture agreement.

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In December of last year Air China and Air Canada announced they would be expanding their codeshare and lounge service agreements. Now, the two airlines have added more depth to their relationship by unveiling a new joint venture agreement.

The deal will allow the two carriers to not only deepen the codeshares but increase  their commercial partnership on flights between Canada and China, as well as other key domestic routes, in order to offer passengers “greater and sustainable benefits including an unparalleled range of flights, products and services”

Jianjiang Cai, chairman of Air China, said: “The Sino-Canada market is one of the important long-haul markets to Air China, which has been developed rapidly in recent years with an increase of 17.8% in 2017.

“Air China and Air Canada as Star Alliance members have the foundation of a profound cooperation and under a joint venture framework will offer a wider range of products and quality services, and provide more flexible flight choices, favourable fare products and seamless travel experiences for customers.

“Moreover, both parties will take the China-Canada Year of Tourism as an opportunity to support the tourism, trade and culture exchanges for both countries.”

Since 2016 Air Canada has offered a non-stop service between Montreal and Shanghai. This took the number of weekly trans-Pacific flights – including Toronto to Beijing and Vancouver to Shanghai – up to 52.

“Air Canada is honoured to formalise this strategic partnership… during the Canada-China Year of Tourism”

“Our joint venture agreement with Air China, the highly respected flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China, is an important strategy in our global expansion as it significantly increases Air Canada’s presence in an aviation market set to become the world’s largest by 2022.

“Air Canada is honoured to formalise this strategic partnership with Air China during the Canada-China Year of Tourism to offer customers travelling between our two countries an unparalleled network and expansive options for travel ease.”

Having served China for more than 30 years, and as demonstrated by Air Canada’s average annual capacity growth of 12.5% over five years and the $2 billion of aircraft assets currently committed on routes between Canada and China, China is an integral part of our global network,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president amd chief executive officer.

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Air Canada – connections like Montreal to Dublin “absolutely critical” for Irish tourism https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/new-air-canada-flights-critical-ireland-tourism/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:50:36 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=471146 The post Air Canada – connections like Montreal to Dublin “absolutely critical” for Irish tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Canada, better known for its Gallic influence than its Gaelic one, saw a new international connection this weekend with the launch of the seasonal Air Canada service between Montreal and Dublin.

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Canada, better known for its Gallic influence than its Gaelic one, saw a new international connection this weekend with the launch of the seasonal Air Canada service between Montreal and Dublin.

The route comes in response to the steady rise in the number of people travelling being the two nations, with Q1 2018 seeing 2.8 million journeys to Ireland (an increase of 191,000 in the same period in 2017), of which 13.6% are from North America. The new seasonal service will bolster Air Canada’s Irish coverage, giving it the edge over local competitors.

Benjamin Smith, president of passenger airlines at Air Canada, explained: “Capitalising on the growing traffic between Canada and Ireland, we are pleased to inaugurate Montreal-Dublin flights; Air Canada will offer the best market coverage of any carrier between Canada and Ireland with service between three Canadian hubs and two Irish destinations.

“This includes new Toronto-Shannon flights, up to daily non-stop Toronto-Dublin service, as well as seasonal non-stop Vancouver-Dublin service.”

Discussing the advantages the flight will bring to both countries – with words which gain substance in light of the current volatile nature of international politics– Irish ambassador to Canada, Jim Kelly said:

“I am delighted to welcome the launch by Air Canada of its new non-stop service from Montreal to Dublin. This new service will greatly enhance and widen the air connectivity between our two countries. I have no doubt that it will further boost the strong growth in business and leisure tourism between Ireland and Canada.”

“As an island destination, the importance of convenient, direct, non-stop flights cannot be overstated – they are absolutely critical”

Dana Welch, Tourism Ireland’s manager in Canada, added: “We are excited about the launch of the new Air Canada route between Montreal and Dublin. Tourism Ireland looks forward to continuing to work closely with Air Canada and the Dublin airport to support demand for this route.

“As an island destination, the importance of convenient, direct, non-stop flights cannot be overstated – they are absolutely critical to achieving growth in inbound tourism.”

Flight Departs Arrives Days of Week
AC818 Montreal 21:15 Dublin 8:25 + 1 day Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
AC819 Dublin 10:20 Montreal 12:00 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

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Air China and Air Canada build “foundation of a profound cooperation” https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-china-air-canada-build-foundation-profound-cooperation/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-china-air-canada-build-foundation-profound-cooperation/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:59:02 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=434937 The post Air China and Air Canada build “foundation of a profound cooperation” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism, recognizing the importance of tourism and trade between the two countries.

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Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism, recognizing the importance of tourism and trade between the two countries.

As a result of the codeshare expansion, Air China will place its code on Air Canada’s new daily Montreal-Shanghai flight, as well as Air Canada’s flights from Vancouver to Victoria, Kelowna, Saskatoon, and Regina.In addition, Air Canada will place its code on Air China’s flights between Beijing and Zhengzhou, Xiamen, Shenzhen and Nanjing as well as Air China’s flight between Montreal-Havana, Cuba.  The expanded codeshare cooperation is planned to come into effect in April 2018, subject to regulatory and government approvals.

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Both carriers have also implemented an expanded lounge agreement. In addition to Star Gold customers, all Air China First and Business class customers will now have access to Air Canada’s recently upgraded International Maple Leaf Lounges featuring enhanced food and beverage offerings at Montreal and Vancouver airports. Air Canada’s eligible customers will continue to enjoy access to Air China’s lounges in Beijing, Shanghai and other airports throughout China.

“Air China and Air Canada have built the foundation of a profound cooperation. Both parties will deepen cooperation on code-sharing, lounge services and frequent flyer programs and will put more efforts into the planned joint venture project,” said Zhiyong Song, president of Air China Limited. “By offering a wider range of products and quality services, Air China and Air Canada will bring more convenience and options for our customers.”

 

“Air Canada and Air China have worked hard over the past several years implementing new routes between Canada and China. In fact, the Canada-China air travel market has grown on average by almost 14 per cent annually over the past six years and this trend is expected to remain strong according to airline industry trade group IATA,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer of Air Canada, in Beijing. “As members of Star Alliance, we are pleased to promote our growing cooperation with the first-ever joint frequent flyer promotion with Air China for our customers. Now, we are focused on finalizing a definitive joint venture agreement that will deepen our cooperation in scheduling and sales to offer customers of both airlines additional travel options throughout our respective networks.”

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Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-adds-new-connection-tokyo/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 05:21:44 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=402693 The post Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo. Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services during the summer peak travel season and three weekly flights in the winter. All flights will be operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with business class […]

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Air Canada will deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the new route
Air Canada will deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the new route

Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.

Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services during the summer peak travel season and three weekly flights in the winter. All flights will be operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with business class flat-bed, premium economy and economy class seats.

“Air Canada is continuing its global expansion by strategically building its Montreal hub, and we are thrilled to announce the launch of non-stop flights to Tokyo, Montreal’s first scheduled link to Japan… complementing our existing Tokyo flights from Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary,” said Calin Rovinescu, president & CEO of Air Canada.

“This new trans-Pacific service further reflects Air Canada’s ongoing international growth strategy from Montreal, following the recent introduction of non-stop flights to Shanghai, Lima, North Africa and Europe.”

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Yves Lalumière, president & CEO of Tourisme Montréal, commented; “This important addition builds on the new flights between China and Montreal operating during the last two years. We believe that the impact on Montreal tourism will be highly strategic and showcase Montreal’s vitality, while giving us access to Japan and other Asian and oceanic destinations.”

Air Canada operates more non-stop flights between Canada and Japan than any other carrier, with up to 46 per week. As well as the new Montreal-Narita route, the airline operates up to seven times a week flights between Vancouver and Narita; double daily flights between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda and Narita; and up to seven per week between Calgary and Narita. It also offers summer seasonal services to Osaka and Nagoya.

So far in 2017, Air Canada has launched seven new services from Montreal, to Shanghai, Marseille, Dallas, Washington DC, Reykjavik, Tel Aviv and Algiers, with an eighth new route, to Lima, beginning in December 2017.

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Thailand expands aviation deal with Canada https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/thailand-expands-aviation-deal-canada/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 05:21:10 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=263744 The post Thailand expands aviation deal with Canada appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Thailand and Canada have sealed a new bilateral air service agreement, increasing the number of flights airlines are allowed to operate between the two countries. Under the new deal, any number of Canadian or Thai airlines will be able to fly to any city in either country, with an overall limit of 21 flights per […]

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There are no directly flights currently operating between Canada and Thailand
There are no directly flights currently operating between Canada and Thailand

Thailand and Canada have sealed a new bilateral air service agreement, increasing the number of flights airlines are allowed to operate between the two countries.

Under the new deal, any number of Canadian or Thai airlines will be able to fly to any city in either country, with an overall limit of 21 flights per week for each country.

There are no direct flights currently operating between Thailand and Canada, but the national carriers of both countries – Thai Airways and Air Canada – have both stated their intention to launch more trans-Pacific routes.

The new deal will also offer fifth freedom rights to airlines, meaning they will be able to fly onwards from Thailand or Canada to other countries.

“The government of Canada is committed to helping the Canadian air industry increase its access to international markets. An expanded agreement with a growing international air transport market like Thailand not only benefits our air sector, but also Canadian businesses, shippers and travellers who will now have more options,” said Marc Garneau, Canada’s Minister of Transport.

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Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/asian-air-route-updates-air-canada-shanghai-airlines/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 08:21:24 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=252720 The post Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada adds new passage to India Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues international expansion; it is launching 11 new overseas routes in the space of a month, including three to Asia Anything else? The Mumbai flights will be operated by […]

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Air Canada adds new passage to India

Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues international expansion; it is launching 11 new overseas routes in the space of a month, including three to Asia
Anything else? The Mumbai flights will be operated by Air Canada’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

Iran’s Qeshm Air spreads wings in Europe

Where? Tehran (Iran) to Brussels (Belgium)
When? Once a week, effective immediately
Who? Qeshm Air
Why? Iranian carrier takes advantage of eased restrictions on travel between Iran and the European Union
Anything else? Brussels becomes the first western European destination in Qeshm Air’s network

Shanghai Airlines connects to Krabi

Where? Shanghai (China) to Krabi (Thailand)
When? Six times a week, effective 1 August 2017
Who? Shanghai Airlines
Why? Providing direct services for Shanghai citizens to some of Thailand’s most desirable destinations, such as Phi Phi Island and Railay Bay
Anything else? Krabi becomes Shanghai Airlines’ fourth Thai destination, following Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai

Shenzhen Airlines to debut in the Philippines

Where? Shenzhen (China) to Manila (Philippines)
When? Three times a week, from 2 August to 1 October 2017
Who? Shenzhen Airlines
Why? New seasonal service taps rising demand for Chinese outbound travel to Manila and the Philippine archipelago
Anything else? This route will mark the first time Shenzhen Airlines has flown to the Philippines

 

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Air Canada Celebrates First Montreal-Tel Aviv Flight https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-celebrates-first-montreal-tel-aviv-flight/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:44:51 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=252405 The post Air Canada Celebrates First Montreal-Tel Aviv Flight appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The departure of flight AC082 this week marks the successful launch of Air Canada’s non-stop Montreal service to Tel Aviv. This new seasonal service will operate twice weekly from June 22 to October 16, 2017. Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada, said: ”Air Canada is the leader in the Canada-Israel market, which we […]

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The departure of flight AC082 this week marks the successful launch of Air Canada’s non-stop Montreal service to Tel Aviv.

This new seasonal service will operate twice weekly from June 22 to October 16, 2017.

Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada, said: ”Air Canada is the leader in the Canada-Israel market, which we have served for 22 years. Today we are pleased to launch a new seasonal non-stop service between Montreal and Tel Aviv, which will also offer convenient connections throughout Canada and the U.S. and complement our existing daily year-round flights from Toronto,” said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada.

“This new service also reflects Air Canada’s ongoing international expansion strategy, from which Montreal is deriving significant benefits. Since the beginning of the year Air Canada has launched new services from Montreal to Shanghai, Marseilles, Reykjavík, Dallas and Washington Dulles with Algiers scheduled on July 1.”

Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montreal, added: ”On behalf of all Montrealers, I am proud to take part in this ceremony marking the inaugural flight linking Montreal to Tel Aviv. This new direct service is the result of dynamic collaborative efforts, as demonstrated by the important trade mission to Israel. This new service is a concrete example of the thriving links that unite our cities and our countries,”

The flight will be operated with 292-seat Airbus A330-300 aircraft with three cabins of service, including Air Canada’s International Business Class cabin, featuring 27 Executive Pods with 180- degree lie-flat seats all configured for direct aisle access.

The Premium Economy cabin has 21 seats that offer wider seats and extra legroom, as well as premium meals, complimentary bar service and priority check-in and baggage delivery at the airport.

The Economy cabin has 244 seats with a state-of-the-art individual on-demand entertainment system.

Flights are timed for convenient connections with Air Canada’s extensive domestic and trans-border network.

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Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/251839/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:54:00 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=251839 The post Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands intra-ASEAN connectivity with new route to Vietnam’s booming central coast region Anything else?  Thai visitor arrivals to Vietnam jumped 24% in 2016 Air Canada launches new Taiwan service Where? Vancouver […]

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AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang

Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands intra-ASEAN connectivity with new route to Vietnam’s booming central coast region
Anything else?  Thai visitor arrivals to Vietnam jumped 24% in 2016

Air Canada launches new Taiwan service

Where? Vancouver (Canada) to Taipei (Taiwan)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? Part of a major expansion of Air Canada’s operations, which will include 11 new routes in the space of a month
Anything else? The new route will be operated using Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

Lao Airlines to start flying to Chongqing

Where? Vientiane (Laos) to Chongqing (China)
When? Twice a week, effective 28 June 2017
Who? Lao Airlines
Why? National carrier taps booming Chinese trade and tourism with new route to one of the world’s largest urban areas
Anything else? Chongqing is an amalgamation of three cities, which now make up its main districts: Fuling, Wanzhou and Qianjiang

Macau gets new Beijing connection

Where? Beijing (China) to Macau
When? Four times a week, effective 25 July 2017
Who? Beijing Capital Airlines
Why? HNA’s fast-growing carrier caters for gamblers and other visitors to former Portuguese colony
Anything else? While it may be perceived as a popular route, Beijing-Macau is only currently served by one airline

Thai Lion Air expands Chiang Mai’s Chinese connections

Where? Chiang Mai (Thailand) to Guangzhou (China)
When? Four times a week, effective 16 July 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Thai low-cost carrier continues to expand its operations from Chiang Mai, tapping strong demand from the Chinese market
Anything else? Thai Lion will become the 12th airline to fly direct to Chiang Mai from mainland China

Korean LCC taps Seoul-Osaka route

Where? Seoul Incheon (South Korea) to Osaka Kansai, pictured (Japan)
When? Daily, effective 12 September 2017
Who? Air Seoul
Why? Asiana Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary taps demand for high-volume short-haul route
Anything else? Seven airlines already operate this route, including six Korean carriers

Hainan Airlines connects Chongqing with New York

Where? Chongqing (China) to New York JFK (USA)
When? Twice a week, effective 20 October 2017
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Chinese carrier uses new fleet of fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners to expand trans-Pacific network
Anything else? This will become the first direct service between Chongqing and New York, which have a combined population of more than 40 million people

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Air Canada adds three Asian routes https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-adds-three-asian-routes/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 07:52:03 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=251528 The post Air Canada adds three Asian routes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will launch three new Asian routes in the next 30 days, as it continues to expand the international networks of its mainline carrier and leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge. The new routes from Vancouver to Nagoya and Taipei, and from Toronto to Mumbai, form part of a major period of expansion for Canada’s […]

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Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Taipei and Mumbai
Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Taipei and Mumbai

Air Canada will launch three new Asian routes in the next 30 days, as it continues to expand the international networks of its mainline carrier and leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.

The new routes from Vancouver to Nagoya and Taipei, and from Toronto to Mumbai, form part of a major period of expansion for Canada’s flag carrier; between 1 June and 1 July 2017, 11 new international routes will be launched to destinations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Flights between Vancouver and Nagoya commenced on 1 June and will now be operated four times a week on a seasonal basis by Air Canada Rouge. The new Vancouver-Taipei route will then follow on 8 June, with daily flights operated by Air Canada all-year-round using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

And the Asian expansion will continue on 1 July with the launch of four weekly flights between Toronto and Mumbai, also operated by Air Canada using a 787-9.

Other new routes include Vancouver-Frankfurt (operated daily by Air Canada), Vancouver-London Gatwick (three times a week by Air Canada Rouge), Toronto-Berlin (four times a week by Air Canada Rouge), Toronto-Reykjavik (four times a week by Air Canada Rouge), Montreal-Reykjavik (three times a week by Air Canada Rouge), Montreal-Marseille (three times a week by Air Canada Rouge), Montreal-Tel Aviv (twice a week by Air Canada) and Montreal-Algiers (four times a week by Air Canada Rouge).

“Nothing says summer like winging off to an exciting foreign destination, and Air Canada is pleased to offer its customers more options than ever this year. Through our ongoing international expansion, we are adding 11 new routes touching three continents beginning this summer,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

Of these new routes, only Vancouver-Taipei and Toronto-Mumbai will operate all-year-round, while the rest will only be available for the summer season.

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Virgin Australia adds new Canadian connections https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/virgin-australia-adds-new-canadian-connections/ Tue, 30 May 2017 06:20:58 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=251218 The post Virgin Australia adds new Canadian connections appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Virgin Australia’s passengers are now being offered connections to three major Canadian cities, via the airline’s trans-Pacific flights to Los Angeles. A new codeshare agreement with Air Canada will enable passengers flying on any of Virgin Australia’s 18 weekly flights to LA to continue onwards with Canada’s national carrier to Toronto, Calgary and Montreal. The […]

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Virgin's passengers are being offered connections to three Canadian cities
Virgin’s passengers are being offered connections to three Canadian cities

Virgin Australia’s passengers are now being offered connections to three major Canadian cities, via the airline’s trans-Pacific flights to Los Angeles.

A new codeshare agreement with Air Canada will enable passengers flying on any of Virgin Australia’s 18 weekly flights to LA to continue onwards with Canada’s national carrier to Toronto, Calgary and Montreal.

The launch of this codeshare partnership follows the initial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two carriers in December 2016. It also comes less than two months after the launch of Virgin Australia’s new direct service between Melbourne and LA.

“We are proud to enhance our services from Australia to Los Angeles by offering seamless codeshare connections to three major Canadian cities,” said John Thomas, Virgin Australia’s group executive. “This codeshare agreement will make it easier for Australians to visit Canada and for Canadians to explore more of Australia.”

Virgin Australia is also planning to codeshare on Air Canada’s direct flights between Australia and Vancouver in a subsequent stage of the agreement. Air Canada currently operates daily flights from Vancouver to Sydney and Brisbane and plans to launch seasonal services between Vancouver and Melbourne from December 2017.

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Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more… https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/asian-air-route-updates-new-flights-from-korean-air-vietjet-air-canada-and-more/ Fri, 05 May 2017 04:28:43 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=250171 The post Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more… appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights between Spain and the Far East, as Korean tourists set their sights on Europe Anything else? Barcelona will be Korean Air’s second destination in Spain, following Madrid […]

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Korean AirKorean Air connects Seoul with Spain

Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights between Spain and the Far East, as Korean tourists set their sights on Europe
Anything else? Barcelona will be Korean Air’s second destination in Spain, following Madrid

Turkmenistan AirlinesTurkmenistan gets connected with Abu Dhabi

Where? Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) to Abu Dhabi (UAE)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Turkmenistan Airlines
Why? Central Asian country’s national carrier taps opportunities offered in the booming Gulf region
Anything else? Turkmenistan Airlines is the only Asian carrier still operating the single-aisle Boeing 717 aircraft

Jin AirJin Air sets sights on Bangkok

Where? Jeju (South Korea) to Bangkok (Thailand)
When? Four times a week, from 10 May to 5 June 2017
Who? Jin Air
Why? Short-term service to offer connections to Korean resort island to make up for slump in Chinese arrivals
Anything else? The diplomatic row over Korea’s decision to install a US missile defence system has had a severe impact on Jeju, which relies heavily on Chinese tourism

VietjetVietjet expands domestic network from Hanoi

Where? Hanoi to Dong Hoi (both Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective 1 June 2017
Who? Vietjet
Why? Further expanding the low-cost carrier’s domestic network with new link to the province of Quang Binh province, which has a long coastline and is home to the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Anything else? Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is the location of Son Doong, the world’s largest known cave system

IndiGoIndiGo connects Singapore with India’s Silicon Valley

Where? Bengaluru (India) to Singapore
When? Daily, effective 30 June 2017
Who? IndiGo
Why? New direct connection from India’s “Silicon Valley” to key Southeast Asian trading partner and visitor market
Anything else? Low-cost carrier IndiGo is India’s largest airline in terms of domestic market share

HKAHong Kong Airlines to resume Saigon route

Where? Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective 20 July 2017
Who? Hong Kong Airlines
Why? Resumption of service between two major Asian cities forms part of airline’s expansion plan
Anything else? The Hong Kong-Ho Chi Minh City route is operated by four other airlines: Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific

AirAsia IndoAirAsia creates first link between Macau and Indonesia

Where? Jakarta (Indonesia) to Macau
When? Three times a week, effective 7 August 2017
Who? AirAsia Indonesia
Why? Two-way traffic, adding new connection for Chinese travellers in the Pearl River Delta region and for Indonesian visitors to Macau’s casinos
Anything else? This will become the only direct link between Indonesia and Macau

AC 787Air Canada adds new seasonal service Down Under

Where? Vancouver (Canada) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Four times a week, from 1 December 2017 to 4 February 2018
Who? Air Canada
Why? One of six new international routes announced by Air Canada for the winter 2017-8 season, with others including Vancouver-Orlando and Montreal-Lima
Anything else? Air Canada will deploy its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, on the new route

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Air Canada expands APAC links from Vancouver https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-expands-apac-links-from-vancouver/ Thu, 04 May 2017 04:33:51 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=250103 The post Air Canada expands APAC links from Vancouver appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has continued to expand its trans-Pacific connections from Vancouver, with the launch of a new route to Asia Pacific. The airline has already announced plans to launch new routes from Vancouver to Taipei and Nagoya this summer, and later in the year it will commence a brand new service to Melbourne. Initially operating […]

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Air Canada has continued to expand its trans-Pacific connections from Vancouver, with the launch of a new route to Asia Pacific.

The airline has already announced plans to launch new routes from Vancouver to Taipei and Nagoya this summer, and later in the year it will commence a brand new service to Melbourne.

Initially operating as a seasonal service from 1 December 2017 to 4 February 2018, the Vancouver-Melbourne route will run four times a week. Air Canada will serve the route using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

“Vancouver-Melbourne is our third route to Australia, in addition to year-round service to Sydney and Brisbane,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines. “Our seasonal Melbourne service will provide additional options for business travellers between North America and Australia as well as Australians seeking a Canadian winter vacation experience.”

Vancouver-Melbourne is one of a series of new seasonal routes Air Canada is planning to launch for the 2017-18 winter season; the airline is also planning to link Vancouver with Orlando, Toronto with Belize City and St Vincent, and Montreal with Lima and Phoenix.

Also this summer, Air Canada will start flying from Vancouver to Denver, Frankfurt, London Gatwick and Boston.

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Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/asian-air-route-updates-air-canada-airasia-air-china-and-more/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:12:49 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=247231 The post Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues to expand international operations, using new fuel-efficient Dreamliner aircraft to tap previously unprofitable routes Anything else? This becomes the longest flight ever operated by any carrier from Montreal’s Trudeau airport. Pattaya gets new regional […]

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Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai

AC 787Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues to expand international operations, using new fuel-efficient Dreamliner aircraft to tap previously unprofitable routes
Anything else? This becomes the longest flight ever operated by any carrier from Montreal’s Trudeau airport.

Pattaya gets new regional Thai connection

Khong ChiamWhere? Pattaya to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective 30 March 2017
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Strengthening regional traffic in Thailand, allowing passengers to travel across the country without transiting in Bangkok
Anything else? Ubon Ratchathani province is home to Thailand’s easternmost point and the place where the country’s two longest rivers – the Mekong and the Mun – converge

AirAsia expands links between east and west Malaysia

TAAWhere? Johor Bahru to Tawau (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective 28 April 2017
Who? AirAsia Malaysia
Why? Strengthening connectivity between eastern and Peninsular Malaysia. AirAsia will become the first airline to operate this route
Anything else? Blair Witch Project fans take note; Tawau Hills National Park is said to be haunted. More than 50 people are reported to have gone missing in the park

Air China adds second Barcelona route

BarcelonaWhere? Shanghai (China) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective 5 May 2017
Who? Air China
Why? Airline continues to expand long-haul links, taking advantage of growing appetite for Chinese outbound travel to Spain
Anything else? Cathay Pacific, Iberia and China Eastern all added routes between Spain and Greater China in 2016, with Beijing Capital Airlines to follow this year

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Air Canada unveils new aircraft livery https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-unveils-new-aircraft-livery/ Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:07:12 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=246977 The post Air Canada unveils new aircraft livery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has revealed its new aircraft livery, kicking off a major project that will see 300 of its aircraft repainted. Unveiled at three simultaneous events held across Canada this week, the new livery features a black and white design and an encircled red maple leaf, or “rondelle”, which returns to the tail of the […]

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Air Canada has revealed its new aircraft livery, kicking off a major project that will see 300 of its aircraft repainted.

Unveiled at three simultaneous events held across Canada this week, the new livery features a black and white design and an encircled red maple leaf, or “rondelle”, which returns to the tail of the flag carrier’s fleet after an absence of 24 years.

Alongside the new livery, Air Canada has created a new grey and black uniform for its employees, which reflects the interior cabin design of Air Canada’s international fleet. The uniforms, which have a red trim, will be worn by the airline’s pilots, flight attendants and airport staff.

Air Canada unveils its new livery and uniforms
Air Canada unveils its new livery and uniforms

The rebranding forms part of a major fleet expansion and renewal strategy for the airline, which has outstanding orders for more than 100 new aircraft.

“Air Canada’s new livery signals a pivotal inflection point in our 80-year history,” said Benjamin Smith, president of passenger airlines, said at the event in Toronto.

“On the occasion of Canada’s 150th anniversary year, with our new livery, new uniforms for our employees, the award-winning international cabin standard introduced with the launch of our Boeing 787 aircraft, and enhanced onboard offerings, the future Air Canada represents the strength of our nation and the future-looking spirit of our airline.”

The first three aircraft sporting the new livery will enter service immediately. In 2017, Air Canada will continue to add more Boeing 787 Dreamliners its fleet, and its first 737 MAX aircraft is due to arrive before the end of 2017. Then in 2019, Air Canada will start welcoming its new fleet of 45 Canadian-made Bombardier CSeries aircraft.

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Major airline deal connects Southeast Asia with Canada https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/major-airline-deal-connects-southeast-asia-with-canada/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 04:33:35 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=245397 The post Major airline deal connects Southeast Asia with Canada appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada flies its Boeing 777s to Hong Kong from Toronto and Vancouver

Two major international airlines have announced plans to join forces on multiple routes connecting destinations across Southeast Asia with Canada. Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have finalised a “strategic cooperation agreement” aimed at streamlining trans-Pacific travel to and from countries including the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. This will enable passengers to book single-ticket travel […]

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Two major international airlines have announced plans to join forces on multiple routes connecting destinations across Southeast Asia with Canada.

Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have finalised a “strategic cooperation agreement” aimed at streamlining trans-Pacific travel to and from countries including the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.

This will enable passengers to book single-ticket travel with a combination of the two airlines, providing one-stop connections to Canada from eight Southeast Asian cities. The deal also includes the ability to earn and redeem frequent flyer points, and offers onward connections to cities across Canada.

“This agreement with Cathay Pacific will offer Air Canada customers more travel options and reciprocal mileage accrual and redemption benefits when travelling to many important destinations in Southeast Asia,” explained Calin Rovinescu, president & CEO of Air Canada.

Air Canada flies its Boeing 777s to Hong Kong from Toronto and Vancouver
Air Canada flies its Boeing 777s to Hong Kong from Toronto and Vancouver

“It is a strategic cooperation of mutual benefit and underscores our commitment to offer our customers the very highest quality and service connecting Canada and the world. We look forward to introducing Air Canada codeshare service on Cathay Pacific’s flights and welcoming Cathay Pacific’s customers on our flights beginning in the New Year.”

Under the agreement, Air Canada will codeshare on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon flights connecting Hong Kong with Manila, Cebu, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. This will enable passengers to connect to trans-Pacific flights to Vancouver or Toronto with either Cathay or Air Canada, via Hong Kong.

In Canada, Cathay will codeshare on Air Canada’s flights from Vancouver and Toronto to multiple major Canadian cities, including Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and Halifax.

“Our new codeshare agreement with Air Canada significantly broadens the Canadian network and connectivity for our customers, increasing our reach and expanding choices. Canada is a key destination for Cathay Pacific – the launch of our non-stop service to Vancouver in 1983 marked our very first route to North America – and we look forward to working together with Air Canada and welcoming guests from the airline onto our flights soon,” said Cathay Pacific’s chief executive, Ivan Chu.

Tickets for the codeshare flights will go on sale on 12 January 2017, for travel from 19 January 2017 onwards.

Cathay Pacific currently operates double daily flights to Vancouver from Hong Kong using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, and from 28 March 2017, the airline will add three extra weekly services using its new Airbus A350. The Hong Kong-based carrier also operates 10 weekly flights to Toronto.  Air Canada flies daily from both Toronto and Vancouver to Hong Kong using its fleet of B777s.

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The latest industry appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appointments-221/ Wed, 21 Dec 2016 06:29:23 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=245320 The post The latest industry appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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STEPHEN ENGLAND-HALL has been named as the new chief executive of Tourism New Zealand, effective April 2017. He will take up the role having previously spent three years a chief executive at Loyalty New Zealand,  and held the same role at Razorfish, Tourism New Zealand’s global media agency. SEAN MENKE has become the new president […]

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STEPHEN ENGLAND-HALL has been named as the new chief executive of Tourism New Zealand, effective April 2017. He will take up the role having previously spent three years a chief executive at Loyalty New Zealand,  and held the same role at Razorfish, Tourism New Zealand’s global media agency.

SEAN MENKE has become the new president & CEO of Sabre, following the resignation of Tom Klein. Menke joined Sabre in October 2015 and currently serves as executive vice president of Sabre and president of Sabre Travel Network. He will officially take up the new role on 31 December.

Lucie Guillemette
Lucie Guillemette

LUCIE GUILLEMETTE has been named as Air Canada’s new executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The move marks a promotion for Ms Guillemette, who was previously the airline’s senior vice president of revenue optimisation. She first joined Air Canada in 1987.

PETER WU has been appointed as Sabre Airline Solutions’ new senior director & general manager for mainland China. An experienced aviation professional, Wu has 22 years’ experience. He re-joins Sabre after a spell with Boeing, having previously spent 14 years with the travel technology company.

David Martens
David Martens

DAVID MARTENS has become the new general manager of the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin. He joins the LHW member hotel from the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi, where he was also GM. An Australian national, Martens has more than 25 years of experience.

ROBERT MENZIES has been appointed general manager of the Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh. A Malaysian national, Menzies has 25 years of hospitality experience, including spells in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Most recently he was GM of a Swiss-Belhotel property in Dalat.

Prakash Kumaran
Prakash Kumaran

PRAKASH KUMARAN has been named as the new general manager of two Sunway hotels in Penang, Malaysia. He takes on the dual role at Sunway Hotel Georgetown and Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya, following his most recent position as the cluster pre-opening GM for two NH hotels in China.

PUTRI ISTIARINI has become the new group director of sales & marketing for Thailand’s Akaryn Hotel Group. A 23-year industry veteran, Ms Istiarini has worked for a series of high-end hotel brands including Mandarin Oriental, Banyan Tree, Shangri-La, Westin and InterContinental.

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Air Canada codeshares across Australasia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-codeshares-across-australasia/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:58:57 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=245058 The post Air Canada codeshares across Australasia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Air Canada has signed a new agreement with Virgin Australia that will allow it to codeshare on multiple flights across Australia and New Zealand. Scheduled to commence in early 2017, Air Canada will place its code on Virgin Australia flights to Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, as well as to […]

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An Air Canada flight takes off from Sydney Airport
An Air Canada flight takes off from Sydney Airport

Air Canada has signed a new agreement with Virgin Australia that will allow it to codeshare on multiple flights across Australia and New Zealand.

Scheduled to commence in early 2017, Air Canada will place its code on Virgin Australia flights to Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, as well as to Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

This will enable single-ticket travel for passengers traveling to Australia on Air Canada’s daily services to Sydney and Brisbane, and the ability to earn air miles.

“This agreement with Virgin Australia lays the ground work for a mutually beneficial commercial cooperation that will offer Air Canada customers more travel options and frequent flyer benefits when travelling within Australia and New Zealand,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president & CEO. “We look forward to introducing Air Canada codeshare service on Virgin Australia’s flights and welcoming Virgin Australia’s customers on our flights beginning in the near future.”

In return, travellers arriving in Los Angeles on Virgin Australia’s flights from Sydney and Brisbane will be able to connect to Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal with Air Canada.

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Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-fly-dreamliner-direct-to-mumbai/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 06:00:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=241735 The post Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Mumbai

Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai. Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier will operate three weekly flights on the route using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Flights will depart Toronto’s Pearson International Airport every Tuesday, […]

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Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Mumbai
Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Mumbai

Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai.

Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier will operate three weekly flights on the route using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Flights will depart Toronto’s Pearson International Airport every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2135 and arrive in Mumbai at 2130 the next day. The return services will then leave Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2355, arriving back into Toronto at 0535 the following morning.

“Air Canada is pleased to offer customers this new, non-stop route between Toronto and Mumbai. This is Air Canada’s third route to India after Toronto-Delhi service that began last fall and our new seasonal Vancouver-Delhi service commencing next month. This will be the only non-stop service between Canada and Mumbai and with it Air Canada now offers the best coverage of any carrier operating in the Canada-India market,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

Air Canada will serve the route using its newest aircraft, the B787-9, which offers 30 flat-bed seats in business class, 21 seats in premium economy and 247 in economy.

This will mean that Air Canada offers three Dreamliner routes between Canada and India, including its year-round daily Toronto-Delhi service and the seasonal Vancouver-Delhi flights, which are due to launch on 20 October 2016.

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Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-expands-asias-links-with-vancouver/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 05:40:30 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=241730 The post Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Taipei

With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia. And these links will be strengthened even further next year when Air Canada launches two new trans-Pacific routes from the Canadian city. On 1 June 2017, the national carrier will start offering direct flights connecting Vancouver […]

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Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Taipei
Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Taipei
Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Taipei

With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia.

And these links will be strengthened even further next year when Air Canada launches two new trans-Pacific routes from the Canadian city.

On 1 June 2017, the national carrier will start offering direct flights connecting Vancouver with Nagoya. Operated by its Air Canada Rouge subsidiary, this route will be served three times a week using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, rising to four weekly flights in August and September.

Then on 8 June 2017, Air Canada’s mainline carrier will launch daily year-round flights between Vancouver and Taipei using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Vancouver is one of the most accessible long-haul destinations from Asia
Vancouver is one of the most accessible long-haul destinations from Asia

Air Canada will be the only airline operating the Nagoya-Vancouver route, while it will compete with Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air on the Taipei service.

These two new routes form part of a major expansion plan for Air Canada, which will see the launch a total of six new routes to destinations on three continents within the space of a month next summer.

This growth spurt will kick off on 1 June 2017 with the launch of the Vancouver-Nagoya route and another Air Canada Rouge service between Toronto and Berlin. A day after the launch of the Vancouver-Taipei route, the airline will commence direct flights between Montreal and Marseille on 9 June 2017. And another new service from Montreal, this time flying to the Algerian capital Algiers, will commence on 26 June. Both of these routes will be operated by Air Canada Rouge.

And finally on 1 July 2017, Air Canada will launch daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights between Toronto and Mumbai.

Air Canada Rouge will serve the Nagoya route
Air Canada Rouge will serve the Nagoya route

“Air Canada is pleased to offer customers these new non-stop routes to exciting destinations around the world. While extending our global reach, they also represent a further deepening of our already substantial international network,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

“Toronto-Mumbai is our third route between Canada and India starting with the launch of Toronto-Delhi service last fall, and Nagoya will be our fourth airport in Japan. With these new services, we will now operate 21 routes between Canada and Asia, including the Middle East.

“Berlin and Marseille will bring the number of European routes we serve to 44 next summer, including four cities in France. Algiers will be our second destination in Africa, which makes Air Canada one of only a small number of global carriers flying to all six inhabited continents,” Smith added.

Vancouver Airport has attracted a slew of new Asian airlines and flights in recent years, due to its relative close proximity to the Asian continent and a programme of incentives for airlines, including lower landing fees.

In total, 15 Asia Pacific-based carriers now fly to the city, alongside with Air Canada’s eight Asia Pacific routes from Vancouver, not including those announced today.

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Air Canada adds first Chinese service from Montreal https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-adds-first-chinese-service-from-montreal/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 03:35:47 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=241544 The post Air Canada adds first Chinese service from Montreal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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Air Canada will launch its first ever direct flights from Montreal to China next year. In February 2017, the national carrier will open up a new non-stop trans-Pacific service connecting Quebec’s largest city with Shanghai. Flights open for sale on 28 September 2016. The route will be operated using Air Canada’s brand new Boeing 787 […]

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Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Air Canada will launch its first ever direct flights from Montreal to China next year.

In February 2017, the national carrier will open up a new non-stop trans-Pacific service connecting Quebec’s largest city with Shanghai. Flights open for sale on 28 September 2016.

The route will be operated using Air Canada’s brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which features the airline’s latest cabin products including flat-bed seats in business class and a premium economy cabin.

“Building on Air Canada’s success in the rapidly growing Chinese market we are delighted to announce Air Canada’s first direct flights between Montreal and China with the launch of Montreal-Shanghai service next year,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president & CEO. “This also marks the introduction of Air Canada’s first 787 Dreamliner aircraft service from Montreal, further underlining our commitment to expand our global reach and reinforce Montreal-Trudeau as a strategic hub.

“We will be the first and only Canadian carrier to operate daily non-stop trans-Pacific service between Montreal and the Asia Pacific region, and with an elapsed time of 14.5 hours, it will be the longest flight ever operated by any carrier from Montréal-Trudeau airport.

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Montreal

“Together with our Star Alliance partners, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines, and partner Juneyao Airlines, a Shanghai based airline operating to more than 30 destinations in China, we will offer the growing number of travellers between Montreal and China even more convenient travel options to Chinese destinations,” Rovinescu concluded.

Air Canada already flies to Chinese cities from Toronto and Vancouver, and it will become only the second airline to fly direct between Montreal and China, following Air China, which links the city with Beijing. The Montreal-Shanghai route is not currently operated by any airline.

Following the launch on 16 February 2017, flights will depart Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport daily at 1330 and arrive at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport at 1640 the next day. The return flights will then take off at 1815 and arrive back in Montreal at 1840 the same day. The outbound departure time will then switch to 1430 from 12-15 March 2017, and then to 1315 from 25 March onwards.

Air Canada will deploy its 251-seat B787-8 Dreamliner on the route, featuring 28 seats in business class, 21 in premium economy and 210 in economy.

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Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-completes-perfect-10-with-seoul-launch/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:18:04 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=237810 The post Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Seoul

Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea. The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016, marking the 10th new international route launched by the airline in the space of a month. Since 19 May, Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge have […]

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Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Seoul
Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Seoul

Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea.

The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016, marking the 10th new international route launched by the airline in the space of a month.

Since 19 May, Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge have commenced services from Toronto to London Gatwick, Glasgow, Prague, Budapest, Warsaw and Seoul, from Vancouver to Brisbane and Dublin, and from Montreal to Casablanca and Lyon.

The airline has also added 11 new routes to the US since the start of May, including Toronto-Washington DC, Vancouver-Chicago, Montreal-Denver, Montreal-Houston and Calgary-San Francisco.

Air Canada called it “the most intensive period of international expansion in its history”.

“Over the past month, through Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge we have launched 10 new non-stop, year-round or seasonal services to international destinations on four continents. This gives customers, in time for this summer, more choices of destinations and routings than ever before,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

“Air Canada is already the leading Canadian domestic airline and offers the most flights to the US of any foreign carrier, with 11 new city pairs launched since the start of May. By offering convenient connections to our expanding international network through our Toronto global hub, as well as Vancouver and Montreal, we can provide customers even greater connectivity so they can seamlessly travel the world.”

Air Canada will now serve Seoul daily using its new 298-seat, three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Flights depart Toronto Pearson International Airport at 1335 and arrive in Seoul at 1620 the next day. The return flights then leave Incheon International Airport 1800 and arrive back in Toronto at 1750 the same day, having crossed the International Date Line.

This becomes the second new Dreamliner service Air Canada has launched to Asia Pacific in the last month, following Vancouver-Brisbane.

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Air Canada launches new route Down Under https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-launches-new-route-down-under/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 02:09:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=237170 The post Air Canada launches new route Down Under appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada's Boeing 787 Dreamliner (credit: Vytautas Kielaitis)

Air Canada has launched a new service connecting Vancouver with Brisbane. The inaugural flight arrived in the Australian city on Friday morning (3 June 2016), becoming the only direct service linking Canada and Queensland. These new flights will be ramped up to a daily service on 17 June 2016, and Air Canada will deploy its […]

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Air Canada's Boeing 787 Dreamliner (credit: Vytautas Kielaitis)
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner (credit: Vytautas Kielaitis)

Air Canada has launched a new service connecting Vancouver with Brisbane.

The inaugural flight arrived in the Australian city on Friday morning (3 June 2016), becoming the only direct service linking Canada and Queensland. These new flights will be ramped up to a daily service on 17 June 2016, and Air Canada will deploy its newest aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, on the route.

“We are delighted to launch the only non-stop, year-round service between Canada and Brisbane,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines. “Our new Brisbane flights complement our daily flights between Canada and Sydney, solidifying our market-leading position as the airline providing the most seats between Canada and Australia.

“The seamless connections through in-transit pre-clearance facilities combined with our extensive domestic Canada and USA network radiating from Vancouver position YVR to be the preferred trans-Pacific gateway for business and leisure travellers,” Smith added.

The new schedule will see Air Canada’s flights depart Vancouver Airport at 2345 and arrive in Brisbane at 0715 two days later, having crossed the International Date Line. The return services will then leave at 1040 and arrive back in Vancouver at 0715 the same day.

Passengers on the B787 will have the choice of 20 flat-bed seats in business class, 21 seats in premium economy and 210 in economy.

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Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-ramps-up-indian-operations-with-second-delhi-route/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 02:15:19 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=235771 The post Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital. On 20 October 2016, the airline will launch three weekly flights between Vancouver and Delhi, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This will mark […]

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Air Canada's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air Canada’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital.

On 20 October 2016, the airline will launch three weekly flights between Vancouver and Delhi, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This will mark the first time this route has been operated non-stop.

Flights will depart Vancouver every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2140 and arrive in Delhi at 0120 two days later, having crossed the International Date Line. The return service will then leave the Indian capital every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 0630, arriving back in Vancouver at 0655 the same day.

Air Canada will deploy its 298-seat B787-9 Dreamliner on the route, which features 30 seats in business class, 21 in premium economy and 247 in economy class.

“Customer response to our Toronto-Delhi service has been extremely positive, and with this new seasonal Vancouver route we are strategically increasing our presence in the important Asia Pacific market in time for Diwali festival celebrations,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines. “Our non-stop Dreamliner flights from our Vancouver hub will also offer the shortest elapsed flying time from Calgary, Edmonton, Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles to Delhi.”

India Gate in New Delhi
India Gate in New Delhi

Craig Richmond, president & CEO at Vancouver International Airport, said that the local community has “requested this route for many years”.

“It will be a pleasure to celebrate its arrival during Diwali. I would like to thank our long-standing partner Air Canada for opening up this exciting new route and for supporting us in our vision to be a… connecting hub between Asia and the Americas,” he added.

The Vancouver-Delhi route forms part of Air Canada’s ongoing international expansion strategy. Last year, the national carrier launched new services from Vancouver to Osaka, from Toronto to Delhi, Amsterdam and Dubai, and from Montreal to Venice and Mexico City.

And this summer it plans to start flying from Vancouver to Brisbane and Dublin, from Toronto to Prague, Budapest, Warsaw, Glasgow, London Gatwick and Seoul, and from Montreal to Casablanca and Lyon.

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Air Canada to offer Wi-Fi on all international flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-offer-wi-fi-on-all-international-flights/ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 03:27:57 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=234193 The post Air Canada to offer Wi-Fi on all international flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada's Boeing 777s will be the first to be installed with Gog's Wi-Fi

Air Canada has announced plans to start offering in-flight Wi-Fi services on all its international routes. The national carrier already provides the service on its entire fleet of single-aisle aircraft in North America and will now start rolling it out globally across its twin-aisle jets. From this autumn, Air Canada will begin installing Gogo’s 2Ku […]

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Air Canada's Boeing 777s will be the first to be installed with Gog's Wi-Fi
Air Canada's Boeing 777s will be the first to be installed with Gog's Wi-Fi
Air Canada’s Boeing 777s will be the first to be installed with Gog’s Wi-Fi

Air Canada has announced plans to start offering in-flight Wi-Fi services on all its international routes.

The national carrier already provides the service on its entire fleet of single-aisle aircraft in North America and will now start rolling it out globally across its twin-aisle jets. From this autumn, Air Canada will begin installing Gogo’s 2Ku satellite technology on its long-haul fleet, starting with its Boeing 777 aircraft.

“Air Canada is pleased to announce it will offer customers the ability to stay connected whenever and wherever they fly by extending in-flight, North American connectivity to its wide-body aircraft flying overseas using satellite technology,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

“While business travellers will welcome satellite Wi-Fi service as a productivity tool, it will have widespread appeal for all travellers by allowing them to stay in touch, access the internet and enjoy additional entertainment options throughout their entire journey.”

Air Canada currently operates a fleet of 62 twin-aisle aircraft, although its B767s will gradually be phased out and replaced by new B787 Dreamliners.

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Air Canada signs major deal for Bombardier’s CSeries https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-commits-to-bombardiers-cseries/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 02:51:34 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=232861 The post Air Canada signs major deal for Bombardier’s CSeries appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada and Bombardier sign the CS300 deal

Air Canada has selected the new Bombardier CSeries to revamp its short-haul fleet. Canada’s national carrier has agreed to purchase up to 75 CS300s from Canadian planemaker Bombardier, with deliveries scheduled to run from 2019 to 2022. The CS300 is the largest version of the new fuel-efficient CSeries and will be able to carry up […]

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Air Canada and Bombardier sign the CS300 deal
Air Canada and Bombardier sign the CS300 deal

Air Canada has selected the new Bombardier CSeries to revamp its short-haul fleet.

Canada’s national carrier has agreed to purchase up to 75 CS300s from Canadian planemaker Bombardier, with deliveries scheduled to run from 2019 to 2022.

The CS300 is the largest version of the new fuel-efficient CSeries and will be able to carry up to 150 passengers, depending on the configuration. This makes it a competitor not only in the regional jet market, but also a rival to the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft.

The deal, which is worth up to US$6 billion at current list prices, comprises firm order for 45 CS300s and options for a further 30 aircraft. Air Canada will also be able to switch some aircraft to the smaller CS100 “in certain circumstances”. The first 25 aircraft being delivered will replace Air Canada’s existing fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft.

“We are delighted to announce this important agreement with Bombardier for the purchase of CS300 aircraft as part of the ongoing modernisation of Air Canada’s narrow-body fleet,” said Calin Rovinescu, president & CEO of Air Canada.

“With its high fuel-efficiency performance and greater seating capacity, the next generation technology of the CSeries is very well suited for our current and future network strategy and will be an extremely efficient addition to our fleet.

“The entry of the CSeries into our fleet is expected to yield significant cost savings. We have estimated that the projected fuel burn and maintenance cost savings… compared to the aircraft it will replace.”

Air Canada said the CSeries acquisition represents a “key element” of its narrow-body fleet renewal programme. It follows a previous order for 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which are scheduled to be delivered from 2017 to 2021.

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Air Canada traffic jumps 10% in year of expansion https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-traffic-jumps-10-in-year-of-expansion/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 03:15:43 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=231242 The post Air Canada traffic jumps 10% in year of expansion appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada's new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners fuelled its international expansion in 2015

Air Canada experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in 2015, as the airline embarked on a major expansion programme. The airline’s traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles (RPM), increased 9.6% last year, in line with a 9.4% expansion of available seat capacity. Passenger load factors reached a healthy 83.5% – its highest ever full-year […]

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Air Canada's new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners fuelled its international expansion in 2015
Air Canada's new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners fuelled its international expansion in 2015
Air Canada’s new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners fuelled its international expansion in 2015

Air Canada experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in 2015, as the airline embarked on a major expansion programme.

The airline’s traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles (RPM), increased 9.6% last year, in line with a 9.4% expansion of available seat capacity. Passenger load factors reached a healthy 83.5% – its highest ever full-year average.

“I am pleased to report our highest ever load factor for the full year 2015,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president & CEO. “These strong results underscore the effectiveness of our commercial strategy that contributed to Air Canada serving more than 41 million customers in 2015, an all-time record for the airline.”

With its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft driving its expansion efforts, Air Canada launched a series of new international services in 2015, including Montreal-Venice, Montreal-Mexico City, Toronto-Amsterdam, Toronto-Dubai, Toronto-Delhi and Vancouver-Osaka.

And it will continue to grow in 2016, with plans to add Montreal-Casablanca, Montreal-Lyon, Toronto-Prague, Toronto-Budapest, Toronto-Glasgow, Toronto-London Gatwick, Toronto-Warsaw, Toronto-Seoul, Vancouver-Brisbane and Vancouver-Dublin.

Air Canada now flies to 201 global airports, including 86 outside Canada and the US.

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Air Canada flies daily to Brisbane https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-flies-daily-to-brisbane/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 02:58:51 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=230750 The post Air Canada flies daily to Brisbane appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will start flying daily between Vancouver and Brisbane next summer. From 17 June 2016, the airline will add four more weekly services to its existing three-flights-a-week schedule. All flights will be operated using Air Canada’s new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, which features 20 flat-bed seats in business class, 21 seats in premium economy […]

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Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 on the route
Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 on the route

Air Canada will start flying daily between Vancouver and Brisbane next summer.

From 17 June 2016, the airline will add four more weekly services to its existing three-flights-a-week schedule.

All flights will be operated using Air Canada’s new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, which features 20 flat-bed seats in business class, 21 seats in premium economy and 210 in economy.

“Customer response to our announcement of the only non-stop flights between Canada and Brisbane has been very positive, and we thank federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau for the revised bilateral agreement which enables us to increase our presence in this important Asia Pacific market. As a result, Air Canada will boost its new Vancouver-Brisbane service to daily flights,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

The Brisbane route forms part of a major Asia Pacific expansion for Air Canada. So far this year the airline has launched new services from Toronto to Dubai and Delhi and from Vancouver to Osaka. And in 2016 it will commence flights from Toronto to Seoul.

The new daily Brisbane flights will depart Vancouver at 2345 and arrive in the Queensland city at 0715 two days later, having crossed the International Date Line. The return flights will then depart Brisbane at 1040 and arrive back in Vancouver at 0715 the same day.

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Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-launches-direct-dreamliner-flights-to-delhi/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:13:30 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=228686 The post Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto. The new route becomes the first non-stop connection between India and Canada, and marks the latest stage in Air Canada’s recent international expansion, which has been made possible […]

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Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.

The new route becomes the first non-stop connection between India and Canada, and marks the latest stage in Air Canada’s recent international expansion, which has been made possible by the arrival of its new fleet of fuel-efficient Dreamliners.

Air Canada's Dreamliner arrives in New Delhi
Air Canada’s Dreamliner arrives in New Delhi

Flights will now operate four times a week, departing Toronto’s Pearson International Airport every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2035 and arriving in Delhi at 2055 the following day. The return services then leave the Indian capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 0045, and arrive back in Toronto at 0500.

“We are very happy to see the positive response from the market ever since we announced the flights,” said Arun Pandeya, Air Canada’s country manager for India. “We are very keen to encourage more and more travellers to experience the new Dreamliner.”

The new route will be operated using the larger version of Air Canada’s Dreamliner fleet, the B787-9, which can seat 298 passengers in three classes, including 30 flat-bed seats in the airline’s new international business class, 21 seats in premium economy and 247 seats in economy.

The in-flight service will also cater to Indian passengers, with a range of Indian meals and Hindi- and Punjabi-speaking flight attendants.

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Air Canada to boost capacity on Vancouver-Heathrow route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-boost-capacity-on-vancouver-heathrow-route/ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:30:02 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=228660 The post Air Canada to boost capacity on Vancouver-Heathrow route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

  Air Canada will launch double-daily flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow next summer. “Air Canada is strategically increasing its international flights at YVR with a second daily flight to London Heathrow next summer in response to seasonal travel demand,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada president, Passenger Airlines. “Our second London flight beginning June 1 will […]

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Air Canada will launch double-daily flights from Vancouver to London Heathrow next summer.

“Air Canada is strategically increasing its international flights at YVR with a second daily flight to London Heathrow next summer in response to seasonal travel demand,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada president, Passenger Airlines.

“Our second London flight beginning June 1 will be operated with new state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and in fact, both London flights will feature our newly designed International Business Class product, and offer customers a choice of three cabins of service and industry-leading amenities.

“We are the only airline to fly double daily to London next summer from YVR.  With this along with our new non-stop, year-round flights to Brisbane, Australia now beginning on June 1, plus increased capacity on flights from YVR to Sydney, Australia with Boeing 777 aircraft that will be newly converted, featuring our new international product standard offering a choice of three cabins of service, Air Canada is reinforcing YVR as an important hub, connecting our B.C., Western Canada and U.S. routes with our South Pacific, Asian and European network.”

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Air Canada to launch Toronto-Seoul service https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-toronto-seoul-service/ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 09:25:34 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=228594 The post Air Canada to launch Toronto-Seoul service appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787-8 aircraft to Seoul

Air Canada will launch direct flights between Toronto and Seoul next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The trans-Pacific route will commence on 17 June 2016, operating daily. Flights will depart Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 1335 and arrive at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport at 1620 the following day. The return service will […]

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Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787-8 aircraft to Seoul
Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787-8 aircraft to Seoul
Air Canada will fly its Boeing 787-8 aircraft to Seoul

Air Canada will launch direct flights between Toronto and Seoul next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

The trans-Pacific route will commence on 17 June 2016, operating daily. Flights will depart Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 1335 and arrive at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport at 1620 the following day. The return service will then leave the Korean capital at 1500, arriving back in Toronto at 1450 the same day, having crossed the International Date Line.

“The introduction of non-stop flights between our main Toronto hub and Seoul further strengthens Air Canada’s presence in the growing Asian market,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

“This new route will provide some of the fastest travel times for customers travelling to and from South Korea and eastern Canada, the US northeast and South America via our main hub in Toronto. Together with our Vancouver-Seoul service, Air Canada will operate the most flights of any airline between Canada and South Korea with up to 14 flights per week.”

Toronto-Seoul becomes the latest Asian route to be launched using Air Canada’s new fleet of fuel-efficient Dreamliners. The airline already operates its B787s on routes from Toronto to Tokyo, and from Vancouver to Tokyo, Seoul and Brisbane. Dreamliner flights to Delhi and Dubai get underway next week, and the airline will start operating Calgary-Tokyo services in 2016.

“As we renew and grow our international fleet to include 21 Boeing 787 aircraft by 2016 of the 37 on order, we are ramping up conversion of existing routes to Dreamliner service from Toronto to Asia, Europe and South America in order to provide our customers with the comfort and benefits of the most technologically advanced commercial aircraft flying today,” Smith added.

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Amadeus secures Air Canada content and ancillaries https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/amadeus-secures-air-canada-content-and-ancillaries/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 04:52:15 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=227198 The post Amadeus secures Air Canada content and ancillaries appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Agents will now be able to access, via the GDS, all the same products that are sold on Air Canada's website

Air Canada has signed a new distribution agreement with Amadeus, providing travel agents with full access to the national carrier’s fares and ancillary services. The multi-year deal will continue to distribute the airline’s fares and availability via the Amadeus GDS. And for the first time, Air Canada start using Amadeus Fare Families and Amadeus Ancillary […]

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Agents will now be able to access, via the GDS, all the same products that are sold on Air Canada's website
Agents will now be able to access, via the GDS, all the same products that are sold on Air Canada's website
Agents will now be able to access, via the GDS, all the same products that are sold on Air Canada’s website

Air Canada has signed a new distribution agreement with Amadeus, providing travel agents with full access to the national carrier’s fares and ancillary services.

The multi-year deal will continue to distribute the airline’s fares and availability via the Amadeus GDS. And for the first time, Air Canada start using Amadeus Fare Families and Amadeus Ancillary Services, which allow agents to sell the airline’s complete range of merchandising content.

“We are very pleased at having achieved this win-win agreement with Amadeus that allows both parties to evolve their distribution strategies while it delivers the technology solutions to grow our business globally,” said Duncan Bureau, Air Canada’s vice president of global sales.

“The agreement broadens Air Canada’s distribution capabilities around the globe to meet our international growth objectives and aligns our distribution strategy of providing the right content in the right channel under the right economics.”

Holger Taubmann, Amadeus’ senior vice president of distribution, commented; “The renewed partnership between Air Canada and Amadeus is great news for the industry and comes at an exciting time given Air Canada’s ambitious growth plans. We are very pleased to support Air Canada’s multi-channel distribution strategy and pioneering approach to merchandising, ensuring that travellers will be able to shop for the airline’s innovative products and services through the channel of their choice.”

Amadeus will connect to Air Canada’s interface via XML, providing complete access to the airline’s products. Using Amadeus Fare Families and Amadeus Ancillary Services, Air Canada will be able to roll out its new merchandising strategies to indirect channels.

“This agreement will… allow Air Canada to respond to the evolving marketplace in areas of commercial interest. Amadeus subscribers will be able to book Air Canada’s full range of content and best fares, including those available through the carrier’s internal reservations system and its consumer and third-party websites,” Amadeus said in a statement.

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Air Canada offers no-cost Toronto stopovers https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-offers-no-cost-toronto-stopovers/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:39:43 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=227177 The post Air Canada offers no-cost Toronto stopovers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada customers travelling between the US and Europe or Asia via the airline’s Toronto Pearson global hub will have an opportunity to pause their journey in the city for up to one week with no stopover fee.  The special offer, developed with the support of Tourism Toronto, is designed to encourage US originating international […]

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Air Canada customers travelling between the US and Europe or Asia via the airline’s Toronto Pearson global hub will have an opportunity to pause their journey in the city for up to one week with no stopover fee. 

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Skyline of Toronto
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The special offer, developed with the support of Tourism Toronto, is designed to encourage US originating international customers to take advantage of their connection to experience Canada’s largest and most vibrant city.

Customers can stay up to one week in Toronto for the same price as a usual roundtrip ticket – without any additional fees for an interrupted journey.

The offer is valid for flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Express or Air Canada rouge.

 

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Air Canada teams with celebrity chef https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-teams-with-celebrity-chef/ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 14:16:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=226436 The post Air Canada teams with celebrity chef appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has partnered with celebrated Canadian chef David Hawksworth to design signature dishes that will be exclusively featured on Air Canada flights in International Business Class and Maple Leaf Lounges.  Hawksworth will be charged with creating a selection of seasonal dining options including appetisers, salads, main courses and desserts, complementing the airline’s current route-inspired […]

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Air Canada has partnered with celebrated Canadian chef David Hawksworth to design signature dishes that will be exclusively featured on Air Canada flights in International Business Class and Maple Leaf Lounges. 

Air Canada's menu is set to be revamped.
Air Canada’s menu is set to be revamped.

Hawksworth will be charged with creating a selection of seasonal dining options including appetisers, salads, main courses and desserts, complementing the airline’s current route-inspired dining on international flights.

At an event to introduce Chef Hawksworth, customers and media sampled and tasted first-hand his range of nine signature, contemporary creations for Air Canada including the following dishes being featured first on flights beginning 1 October:

Yellowfin tuna tataki appetizer served with scallion ginger vinaigrette, passion fruit and puffed rice

Tamari roasted sablefish main course served with bok choy, brown rice and chili miso vinaigrette

Decadent dark chocolate fondant with blackberry compote

In addition, International Maple Leaf Lounges will feature a Mediterranean quinoa salad with tomato, olive, cucumber, feta and arugula

“We are thrilled to partner with Chef Hawksworth to elevate our dining experience,” said Craig Landry, VP, Marketing at Air Canada.  “As a proud Canadian brand, we see the opportunity to showcase the very best of Canadian-influenced menus designed by one of Canada’s most respected and award-winning chefs.”

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Air Canada welcomes first extended Dreamliner https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-welcomes-first-extended-dreamliner/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 02:27:00 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=225033 The post Air Canada welcomes first extended Dreamliner appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada's new 298-seat, three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the extended version of the new long-haul aircraft. The national carrier took delivery of its first smaller B787-8 in May 2014 and will receive a total of 37 new Dreamliner aircraft by 2019, including eight B787-8s and 29 B787-9s. The B787-9 has a capacity […]

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Air Canada's new 298-seat, three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air Canada’s new 298-seat, three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the extended version of the new long-haul aircraft.

The national carrier took delivery of its first smaller B787-8 in May 2014 and will receive a total of 37 new Dreamliner aircraft by 2019, including eight B787-8s and 29 B787-9s.

The B787-9 has a capacity of 298 passengers – 47 more than the B787-8. This includes 30 seats in business class, 21 in premium economy and 247 in economy. The airline said the new Dreamliner’s “greater range and capacity will enable Air Canada to further expand its international network”.

“Air Canada is very excited to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9. This new aircraft’s larger capacity and greater range will accelerate our international expansion strategy and allow us to offer customers more non-stop services to new international destinations,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

“Already, we have announced two new 787-9 routes to Delhi and Dubai from Toronto beginning this fall and as more of these aircraft enter the fleet we will expand our international network even further.”

The inaugural B787-9 flight will operate from Toronto to Delhi on 1 November 2015, and then from Toronto to Dubai on 3 November. But the aircraft will also be deployed on certain domestic routes in August and on services to Munich and Milan in September and October.

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Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-fly-new-dreamliner-to-delhi/ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 04:13:14 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=224512 The post Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada‘s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate four weekly flights direct between Toronto and Delhi. The outbound flights will leave the Canadian city at 2055 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, arriving in the Indian […]

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Air Canada will deploy its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the new Delhi route

Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada‘s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate four weekly flights direct between Toronto and Delhi. The outbound flights will leave the Canadian city at 2055 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, arriving in the Indian capital at 2115 the following day. The return services then leave Delhi at 0045 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, arriving back in Toronto at 0500.

And Air Canada is planning to increase the frequency of this route to daily from 30 October 2016.

“Customer response to our announcement of non-stop Dreamliner service between Toronto and Delhi has been very positive,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.  “Air Canada’s strategy to grow our Toronto Pearson hub and international presence will continue to gain momentum as we continue to take delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners which are revolutionising long-haul air travel.

“The operating economics of these new aircraft make this service feasible and it will be the first route dedicated to the larger, 787-9 version of this aircraft which will begin entering our fleet later this summer,” he added.

Air Canada’s new B787-9s will offer 298 seats in three classes, including 30 flat-bed seats in business class, 21 seats in premium economy and 247 in economy.

The airline will receive a total of 29 new B787-9 aircraft between 2015 and 2019, in addition to the eight B787-8s already in operation.

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Air Canada will deploy its Boeing 787-8 on the new route

Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate three times a week. Flights will depart Vancouver every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2345, arriving in Brisbane at 0715 two days later (having crossed the […]

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Air Canada will deploy its Boeing 787-8 on the new route
Air Canada will deploy its Boeing 787-8 on the new route

Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate three times a week. Flights will depart Vancouver every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2345, arriving in Brisbane at 0715 two days later (having crossed the International Date Line).

The return services will then leave Brisbane every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 1040, arriving back into Vancouver at 0715 the same day.

“Air Canada continues to strategically expand its international network with the addition of our second Australian destination – Brisbane,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president & CEO. “The new route increases our presence in the Asia Pacific market at a time when trade and travel in the region and between North America is growing, with a further boost expected from the Trans-Pacific Partnership now under negotiation.

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Brisbane

“Already, Air Canada commits $2 billion worth of aircraft to the Pacific market each day and Brisbane is the third new Pacific route we have announced in the past year, after TorontoTokyo Haneda and Vancouver-Osaka.”

Rovinsecu added that the route had been made possible by the “operating economics of the Dreamliner”.

Air Canada configures the fuel-efficient B787-8 aircraft with 20 flat-beds in business class, 21 seats in premium economy and 210 in economy class.

This announcement marks the latest stage in Air Canada’s recent expansion. Already this year the national carrier has launched four new international routes, including Montreal-Venice, Montreal-Mexico City, Toronto-Amsterdam and Vancouver-Osaka. New flights from Toronto to Dubai and Delhi will also commence this autumn.

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Air Canada to launch Toronto-Gatwick service next summer https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-launch-toronto-gatwick-service-next-summer/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:09:38 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=223831 The post Air Canada to launch Toronto-Gatwick service next summer appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has confirmed it will launch new non-stop services to London Gatwick and Lyon, France next summer.  “Our new seasonal Air Canada rouge service between Toronto and London’s Gatwick airport will complement our extensive operation at London Heathrow, our largest gateway outside Canada with non-stop service from eight Canadian cities,” said Benjamin Smith, president, […]

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Air Canada has confirmed it will launch new non-stop services to London Gatwick and Lyon, France next summer. 

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Air Canada rouge.

“Our new seasonal Air Canada rouge service between Toronto and London’s Gatwick airport will complement our extensive operation at London Heathrow, our largest gateway outside Canada with non-stop service from eight Canadian cities,” said Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines, at Air Canada.

“Air Canada rouge is ideally-suited to serve London-Gatwick, with its focus on leisure travel and provide easy access to southern London. This new service will also make us the only Canadian carrier serving multiple airports in the London region and complements our Air Canada rouge service to Manchester and Edinburgh. Both new routes offer customers convenient connection times with our extensive domestic, US transborder and international network.”

Tickets for both routes will be available for purchase from 2 July, with the Toronto-Gatwick service commencing on 19 May, with flights operating up to seven times weekly.

Flights between Montreal and Lyon will begin on 16 June, 2016 and operate up to five-times weekly with an Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

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Air Canada launches new routes https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-launches-new-routes/ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:57:55 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=222670 The post Air Canada launches new routes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has further expanded its global network with the launch of direct services from Amsterdam to Toronto and Montreal to Mexico City.  “The addition of Amsterdam to our global network is being welcomed by customers because the city is both a popular tourist destination and a major business centre with longstanding links to Canada. […]

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Air Canada has further expanded its global network with the launch of direct services from Amsterdam to Toronto and Montreal to Mexico City. 

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Amsterdam

“The addition of Amsterdam to our global network is being welcomed by customers because the city is both a popular tourist destination and a major business centre with longstanding links to Canada. Air Canada is the only Canadian carrier to offer the route year-round and it will complement our existing service to Brussels, providing customers wider access to the Benelux region,” said Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines, at Air Canada.

New routes launched by Air Canada this year, in addition to Toronto-Amsterdam and Montreal-Mexico City, include: Montreal-Venice, Vancouver-Osaka, Vancouver-Comox, Calgary-Halifax, Calgary-Nanaimo, Toronto-Austin, Toronto-Atlantic City and Calgary-Terrace. Announced new routes still to launch include: Toronto-Dubai, Toronto-Delhi and Toronto-Abbotsford.

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Air Canada upgrades cabins on Rouge flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-upgrades-cabins-on-rouge-flights/ Wed, 27 May 2015 04:15:21 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=222237 The post Air Canada upgrades cabins on Rouge flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new business class seats on Air Canada Rouge's Airbus A319s

Air Canada has unveiled a series of product upgrades for its recently-launched leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge. The carrier commenced operations in 2013, using Air Canada’s older Boeing 767-300ER and Airbus A319 aircraft. But Air Canada is now planning to upgrade the Rouge aircraft with new seats and cabin products. The premium cabin in Air […]

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The new business class seats on Air Canada Rouge's Airbus A319s

Air Canada has unveiled a series of product upgrades for its recently-launched leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.

The carrier commenced operations in 2013, using Air Canada’s older Boeing 767-300ER and Airbus A319 aircraft. But Air Canada is now planning to upgrade the Rouge aircraft with new seats and cabin products.

The premium cabin in Air Canada Rouge’s fleet of 20 A319s will be converted by mid-June 2015 from its current 3-3 configuration with a blocked middle seat to a 2-2 layout offering window or aisle access from every seat. The new seats will also offer power sockets and USB ports, plus coat hooks and a tray table between the seats.

In addition, the airline is enhancing its in-flight entertainment system on all A319 and B767 aircraft. The new system, called Player, will allow passengers to stream content to their own laptops or mobile devices, while passengers will also be able to rent iPads for the flight. iPad rental will be complimentary in the premium cabins.

The new business class seats on Air Canada Rouge's Airbus A319s
The new business class seats on Air Canada Rouge’s Airbus A319s

“Air Canada has listened to its customers and is pleased to announce product investments in the Air Canada Rouge fleet including new business class seats on all Airbus A319 aircraft,” said Benjamin Smith, president of passenger airlines at Air Canada.

“The new business class seating on rouge Airbus A319 aircraft provides our premium leisure customers with more space and comfort and, together with complimentary bar and meal service, is in line with our award-winning Air Canada business class.

“We continue to strategically deploy Air Canada rouge on routes with high leisure travel demand as part of our strategy for sustainable, profitable growth. These product improvements, including business class seating offering the same or more space than equivalent seating on wide-body Rouge Boeing 767 aircraft,” he added.

Air Canada Rouge now operates 68 routes to destinations in Europe, Mexico, the US, Caribbean, Asia, South America and Canada. Earlier this month, the airline launched its first ever trans-Pacific flights linking Vancouver with Osaka.

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Air Canada to boost UK frequencies https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-boost-uk-frequencies/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:28:10 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=220481 The post Air Canada to boost UK frequencies appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has confirmed it will soon offer more daily flights from the UK to Canada than any other airline, with up to 88 non-stop services per week to eight major Canadian cities scheduled from this summer onwards.  From Heathrow, Air Canada will operate direct flights to Toronto four times a day, daily to Montréal, […]

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Air Canada has confirmed it will soon offer more daily flights from the UK to Canada than any other airline, with up to 88 non-stop services per week to eight major Canadian cities scheduled from this summer onwards. Air Canada rouge web

From Heathrow, Air Canada will operate direct flights to Toronto four times a day, daily to Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Ottawa and St. John’s, and three times per week to Edmonton. The airline is also introducing a second service to Calgary operating four times a week, commencing 2 June.

Air Canada rouge, Air Canada’s leisure airline, will operate seasonal non-stop services with up to five flights a week from Edinburgh (17 June to 14 October) and up to six flights a week from Manchester (29 June to 30 September) to Toronto this summer.

“With the current favourable exchange rate, it has never been a better time for UK travellers to fly to Canada. This combined with the frequency of flights we operate non-stop to eight major Canadian cities this summer, provides great choice and value for our customers in the UK,” said Robert Atkinson, GM UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, Air Canada. “As a global carrier, we are able to offer customers convenient onward connections to destinations across the Americas from our Toronto hub.”
UK customers travelling with Air Canada to the US are no longer required to pick up their bags when transiting in Toronto and Montréal. They can also pre-clear US Customs and Immigration.

 

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Effective November 2015, Air Canada will launch its non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai. The new route will enhance the airline’s presence in the region and boost connectivity from North America. “This would be Air Canada’s seventh new international destination on the global network. The three-times-weekly Dubai service will boost the fast growing air travel […]

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Air Canada to expands its services to UAE
Air Canada to expands its services to UAE

Effective November 2015, Air Canada will launch its non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai. The new route will enhance the airline’s presence in the region and boost connectivity from North America.

“This would be Air Canada’s seventh new international destination on the global network. The three-times-weekly Dubai service will boost the fast growing air travel between North America and the region, including more international connecting traffic over Toronto,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer at Air Canada.

The airline also welcomed its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet this year which has been a catalyst for international expansion plans.

Elaborating further Lisa Raitt, minister of transport, said: “The government is committed to helping the Canadian air industry increase its access to international markets. Air Canada’s new service will play an important role in opening new markets in the Middle East and offer more options.”

The airline currently serves the region through an extensive joint venture Star Alliance partner Lufthansa over Frankfurt and Munich.

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Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-fly-dreamliner-to-delhi/ Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:14:56 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=215728 The post Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will fly its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to India

Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year. Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air Canada’s larger Dreamliner, the Boeing 787-9. It will also become the only direct service between Canada and India. “Air Canada’s strategy to grow its Toronto […]

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Air Canada will fly its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to India
Air Canada will fly its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to India
Air Canada will fly its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to India

Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year.

Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air Canada’s larger Dreamliner, the Boeing 787-9. It will also become the only direct service between Canada and India.

“Air Canada’s strategy to grow its Toronto Pearson hub and international presence is taking a major step forward with the addition of Delhi to our extensive global network,” said Calin Rovinescu, president & CEO of Air Canada.

“We will be offering the only non-stop flight from Canada to India using our newest Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are revolutionising long-haul air travel. The operating economics of these new aircraft make this service feasible and it will be the first route dedicated to the larger, 787-9 version of this aircraft, which begin entering our fleet in 2015.”

The new route will operate four times a week, departing Toronto every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2055, and arriving in Delhi at 2115 the following day. The return leg will then leave the Indian capital at 0045 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and get back to Toronto at 0500 the same day.

Three of the weekly flights will operate using the B787-9 Dreamliner, with the fourth using the smaller B787-8.

Air Canada said that the flights were timed to offer connections to other Indian destinations, including Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, with Air India – Air Canada’s partner in the Star Alliance.

“Canada and India are committed to strengthening economic and other ties and in a globalised world non-stop air linkages are vital to achieving such goals,” said Nadir Patel, Canada’s new high commissioner in India. “Air Canada’s new service will facilitate business relationships and promote increased trade by connecting both countries’ largest urban centres. Given our country’s vibrant and thriving Indo-Canadian community, the route will also make it easier for families and friends to visit one another and remain connected.”

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Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-fly-more-dreamliners-to-asia/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 04:57:49 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=215141 The post Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has ordered a total of 37 Dreamliners

Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months. The airline recently deployed the new long-haul aircraft on its Vancouver-Shanghai route, while the Vancouver-Tokyo Narita to be converted in mid-December. Services from Vancouver to Beijing and Seoul will then commence in February […]

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Air Canada has ordered a total of 37 Dreamliners
Air Canada has ordered a total of 37 Dreamliners
Air Canada has ordered a total of 37 Dreamliners

Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.

The airline recently deployed the new long-haul aircraft on its Vancouver-Shanghai route, while the Vancouver-Tokyo Narita to be converted in mid-December. Services from Vancouver to Beijing and Seoul will then commence in February and March 2015 respectively.

This follows the initial deployment of the aircraft on the Toronto-Tokyo Haneda route in July.

“We are very excited to expand the introduction of Air Canada’s new 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more routes from Vancouver to Asia on a year-round basis,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines.

“The choice of three cabins of state-of-the-art seating, as well as… next-generation entertainment systems are a big hit with customers. Our new international product standard is being introduced with the arrival of 787 Dreamliner aircraft and we look forward to offering more customers the very best in comfort and amenities as we begin the conversion later next year of all 25 of our Boeing 777-300ER and 777-200LR aircraft to our 787 Dreamliner seating standards.”

Air Canada’s Dreamliners come equipped with three cabins, including 20 ‘executive pods’ in business class cabin, 21 seats in premium economy and 210 seats in a economy.

The airline will take delivery of six B787s by the end of 2014, with all 37 aircraft scheduled to arrive by the end of 2019. These new fuel-efficient jest will replace Air Canada’s existing Boeing 767s, which will be transferred to its leisure carrier, Air Canada Rouge.

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Air China seals major Canadian tie-up https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-china-seals-major-canadian-tie-up/ Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:12:11 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=214450 The post Air China seals major Canadian tie-up appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air China and Air Canada are Star Alliance partners

Air China has signed a major new agreement that will expand its coverage in Canada. Under a new Memorandum of Understanding, Air China and Air Canada have agreed to enter into a revenue sharing joint venture which they say will “stimulate traffic growth between the two countries”.  The two national carriers will cooperate in areas […]

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Air China and Air Canada are Star Alliance partners
Air China and Air Canada are Star Alliance partners
Air China and Air Canada are Star Alliance partners

Air China has signed a major new agreement that will expand its coverage in Canada.

Under a new Memorandum of Understanding, Air China and Air Canada have agreed to enter into a revenue sharing joint venture which they say will “stimulate traffic growth between the two countries”.  The two national carriers will cooperate in areas including sales, marketing and airport operations.

The announcement was made in Beijing during an official visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Subject to regulatory approvals, the joint venture is expected to come into effect by the end of 2015.

“Working cooperatively with our partner Air Canada, we will be able to provide more travel options and benefits for customers travelling between China and Canada while reducing travel times through a more streamlined travel experience,” said Song Zhiyong, president & executive director of Air China.

“This joint venture between Air China and Air Canada will provide many benefits and commercial synergies on the important and growing market for travel and trade between Canada and China.”

Currently Air China and Air Canada, which are both members of the Star Alliance, operate 39 weekly flights between the two countries. Air Canada offers 28 flights per week from Toronto and Vancouver to and from Beijing and Shanghai, while Air China operates up to 11 flights per week between Beijing and Vancouver. The airlines already codeshare on each others’ trans-Pacific services, as well as on domestic routes within China and Canada.

“As members of Star Alliance, Air Canada and Air China will benefit from a revenue sharing joint venture, as have our customers through a simplified travel experience and loyalty rewards,” said Calin Rovinescu, president & CEO of Air Canada.

“By deepening our cooperation in the areas of scheduling and sales management, the carriers will be better able to serve customers by offering more travel options. The joint venture will provide customers of both carriers additional travel options through the expansion of codeshare flights to additional airports in both carriers’ domestic networks as network growth is a core principle of the joint venture.”

Over the past five years the Canada-China air travel market has grown on average by almost 11% per year.

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Air Canada to fit more aircraft with updated seats https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-fit-more-aircraft-with-updated-seats/ Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:32:09 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=214323 The post Air Canada to fit more aircraft with updated seats appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced plans to add its new international business class and premium economy seats to more aircraft. The carrier will add the international business class to all its Boeing 777-300ER and will also reconfigure them to include the premium economy seats. The international business class includes 30 lie-flat Executive Pods that are also […]

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Air Canada has seen its operating income increase
Air Canada has seen its operating income increase

Air Canada has announced plans to add its new international business class and premium economy seats to more aircraft.

The carrier will add the international business class to all its Boeing 777-300ER and will also reconfigure them to include the premium economy seats.

The international business class includes 30 lie-flat Executive Pods that are also fitted on its Dreamliners. Its premium economy cabins have up to 24 seats with more legroom and recline.

The latter will also be introduced to its Airbus A330-300s. Conversions are expected to start in Q4 2015 and will completed by H2 2016.

The carrier also announced an order for two additional Boeing 777-300ERs, valued at US$660 million in list prices.

The news came as Air Canada posted the highest adjusted net income and operating income result of any quarter in its history.

Adjusted net income for Q3 came in at CA$457 million, up 25.2%, while operating income had increased 26.4% year-on-year to CA$526m.

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Air Canada Rouge moves into Asia https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-rouge-moves-into-asia/ Tue, 16 Sep 2014 01:27:11 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=212183 The post Air Canada Rouge moves into Asia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada Rouge will fly a 280-seat Boeing 767 to Osaka

Air Canada Rouge, the recently-launched “leisure airline”, will arrive in Asia for the first time next year. The carrier currently operates low-cost services to a range of leisure destinations in Europe and the Caribbean, but on 1 May 2015 it will launch its first trans-Pacific flights connecting Vancouver with Osaka. This new seasonal service will […]

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Air Canada Rouge will fly a 280-seat Boeing 767 to Osaka
Air Canada Rouge will fly a 280-seat Boeing 767 to Osaka
Air Canada Rouge will fly a 280-seat Boeing 767 to Osaka

Air Canada Rouge, the recently-launched “leisure airline”, will arrive in Asia for the first time next year.

The carrier currently operates low-cost services to a range of leisure destinations in Europe and the Caribbean, but on 1 May 2015 it will launch its first trans-Pacific flights connecting Vancouver with Osaka.

This new seasonal service will run five times a week until 24 October 2015, with flights departing Vancouver every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The return leg will leave Osaka’s Kansai International Airport the following day.

Benjamin Smith, Air Canada’s president of passenger airlines, said he believes the new service will especially appeal to Japanese holidaymakers.

“We expect this new seasonal service to be particularly popular with vacation travellers from Osaka seeking the renowned scenic beauty, outdoor activities and culture of Vancouver… as well as with North American customers travelling to Japan’s second largest metropolitan centre. The flights to Kansai International Airport have been timed to connect conveniently at Air Canada’s Vancouver hub to and from our extensive North American network,” Smith said.

“The expansion of Air Canada Rouge to compete in the fast-growing Asian leisure market in tandem with Air Canada’s mainline fleet renewal, is a key element of our strategy for sustainable, profitable growth at both airlines. By next summer, Air Canada rouge, Air Canada, and Star Alliance partner airline ANA will offer up to six daily non-stop flights between Canada and Japan,” he added.

Air Canada Rouge will operate the new Asian route using a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, which has been transferred from the regular Air Canada fleet. This comes fitted with 280 seats, including 24 “premium” seats, which are wider and offer more legroom. Wireless in-flight entertainment streaming is available for passengers carrying their own electronic devices.

The Osaka launch follows the introduction of Air Canada’s first ever Asian Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights in July this year, when the airline’s new long-haul jet started flying to Tokyo Haneda Airport. The carrier also plans to deploy the Dreamliner to Tokyo Narita Airport in future.

And the progressive arrival of more new aircraft into Air Canada’s mainline fleet will allow it to transfer its older B767s to Air Canada Rouge, thus allowing the subsidiary to expand its own operations.

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Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-unveils-asian-dreamliner-expansion/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:32:36 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=210010 The post Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will fly its Dreamliners to Tokyo and Shanghai

Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months. The fuel-efficient aircraft touched down at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport for the first time this week, taking over from the B777 that has served […]

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Air Canada will fly its Dreamliners to Tokyo and Shanghai

Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months.

Air Canada will fly its Dreamliners to Tokyo and Shanghai
Air Canada will fly its Dreamliners to Tokyo and Shanghai

The fuel-efficient aircraft touched down at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport for the first time this week, taking over from the B777 that has served the route since it launched on 1 July 2014.

And Air Canada’s executive vice president & chief commercial officer, Benjamin Smith, has also confirmed that the Dreamliner will be deployed on the routes from Vancouver to Tokyo Narita and Shanghai by the end of this year.

“We are delighted to introduce our customers flying between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda to Air Canada’s new international standard for comfort on our state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner,” said Smith.

“Feedback from customers who have flown on our Dreamliners has been extremely positive particularly with respect to the comfort and spaciousness in all three cabins.

“We look forward to deploying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on our Toronto to Tel Aviv route later this summer, and on our Vancouver to Tokyo Narita and Shanghai routes this coming winter.”

Air Canada’s B787-8s come equipped with three cabin classes, including flat-bed “pod seating” in business class, plus premium economy and economy options. All seats offer touch-screen in-flight entertainment, power outlets and USB ports.

In total, the airline has ordered 37 Dreamliners, including 15 B787-8s and 22 larger B787-9s, all of which are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2019.

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Air Canada will now operate two daily flights between Toronto and Tokyo

Air Canada has inaugurated a new service between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda Airport. Flights took off for the first time this week and will now operate every day, departing Toronto Pearson International Airport at 1300 and arriving at the Tokyo hub at 1455 the following day. The return service leaves Haneda at 1740, getting back […]

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Air Canada will now operate two daily flights between Toronto and Tokyo
Air Canada will now operate two daily flights between Toronto and Tokyo
Air Canada will now operate two daily flights between Toronto and Tokyo

Air Canada has inaugurated a new service between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda Airport.

Flights took off for the first time this week and will now operate every day, departing Toronto Pearson International Airport at 1300 and arriving at the Tokyo hub at 1455 the following day. The return service leaves Haneda at 1740, getting back into Toronto at 1640.

Air Canada will initially operate the route using a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, but from mid-July this will be upgraded to the airline’s brand new B787 Dreamliner.

“Air Canada is certain its customers, especially business travellers to Japan, will enjoy the option of flying to Tokyo Haneda airport,” said Benjamin Smith, executive vice president & chief commercial officer of Air Canada.

“It will also further strengthen our Toronto global hub, whose easy connection processes and shorter elapsed flying times make it ideal for travellers to and from the US northeast.”

The new service will run alongside Air Canada’s existing services between Toronto and Tokyo Narita Airport. The airline also operates to Narita from Calgary and Vancouver.

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Air Canada’s first flights into Heathrow Terminal 2 touched down today. Flight AC856 from Toronto landed with 290 customers at 7.04am, followed by another 10 arrivals throughout the day. The Canadian carrier is the second Star Alliance member to start flying from the recently-opened terminal following United Airlines starting to earlier this month. To mark […]

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Air Canada's first flight to Heathrow
Air Canada’s first flight to Heathrow

Air Canada’s first flights into Heathrow Terminal 2 touched down today.

Flight AC856 from Toronto landed with 290 customers at 7.04am, followed by another 10 arrivals throughout the day.

The Canadian carrier is the second Star Alliance member to start flying from the recently-opened terminal following United Airlines starting to earlier this month.

To mark the flights a 700-square metre Maple Leaf Lounge has been opened next to the departing stands and gates.

The airport lounge has several Canadian features including chairs made from Calgary-based Birchwood; maple panelling and accents of marble quarried in Ontario and a bar with Molson beer on tap.

Facilities include a live cooking station with a chef; spa-like shower area and a quiet zone.

“The new terminal will enhance our customers’ travel experience with improved services and facilities as well as our own Maple Leaf Lounge showcasing world-class Canadian products,” said Robert Atkinson, general manager UK, Ireland and Northern Europe at Air Canada.

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Heathrow-St John’s flights to operate year-round https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/heathrow-st-johns-flights-to-operate-year-round/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:59:22 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=208236 The post Heathrow-St John’s flights to operate year-round appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced its services from Heathrow to St John’s will operate year-round from October this year. The route will operate three times a week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 26 October throughout the year, providing access to the Newfoundland and Labrador regions. Heathrow will serve as the route’s hub for connecting flights […]

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St John's is a gateway to Newfoundland
St John’s is a gateway to Newfoundland

Air Canada has announced its services from Heathrow to St John’s will operate year-round from October this year.

The route will operate three times a week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 26 October throughout the year, providing access to the Newfoundland and Labrador regions.

Heathrow will serve as the route’s hub for connecting flights into Europe and the Middle East, while expecting to generate a tourism boost for the Canadian areas.

Flights will operate using a newly-refurbished 120-seat Airbus A319 in a two-cabin configuration.

“The London Heathrow service is strategically very important for the continued growth of our region and our province, and we are delighted that Air Canada has committed to extend the service year-round.  Offering this service outside of the peak travel summer season will accommodate the growing demand for international business travel from our Airport,” said Keith Collins, president and CEO of St. John’s International Airport Authority.

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James Ginns

JAMES GINNS has become the new director of service delivery for Cathay Pacific, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service both on the ground and in the air. Ginns joined Cathay in 1991 and has worked for the airline in Hong Kong, France, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan. DANE CHENG has been appointed as […]

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James Ginns
James Ginns
James Ginns

JAMES GINNS has become the new director of service delivery for Cathay Pacific, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the airline’s service both on the ground and in the air. Ginns joined Cathay in 1991 and has worked for the airline in Hong Kong, France, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan.

DANE CHENG has been appointed as Cathay Pacific’s new director sales & marketing, responsible for both Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair. Cheng joined the Cathay as a management trainee in 1986 and has worked in a number of managerial positions in Greater China, Japan and Australia.

James Tong
James Tong

JAMES TONG has been named as Cathay Pacific’s new director of corporate affairs. Tong joined the Cathay in 1987 and has held a number of senior positions with Cathay Pacific, Dragonair and Air Hong Kong. He is currently the group’s general manager for revenue management.

DUNCAN BUREAU has been appointed as Air Canada’s new vice president of global sales. Bureau has extensive airline industry experience in Canada and Asia, where he was most recently senior vice president of global sales & distribution at Malaysia Airlines. He will now be based in Toronto.

Jeremy McCarthy
Jeremy McCarthy

JEREMY McCARTHY has been announced as the new group director of spa for Mandarin Oriental. Based in Hong Kong, McCarthy will now manage the luxury hotel group’s global spa division. A well-known spa professional, he joins Mandarin Oriental with 25 years of experience.

HAKAN OZEL has appointed been appointed general manager of the Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin, which is due to open this summer. Ozel has 20 years of hospitality experience and has been with Shangri-La for more than eight years. Prior to this appointment he was resident manager at Shangri-La Beijing.

Jean-Paul Martin
Jean-Paul Martin

JEAN-PAUL MARTIN has been named as Centara Hotels & Resorts’ new area general manager for Mauritius. The French-Mauritian national has 27 years of experience, having been GM for hotels in Mauritius and South Africa. Most recently he was as hotel manager at Sandals Resorts in Grenada.

ABHIJIT GHOSH has become the new resort manager at the Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Vietnam. The move marks a return to Six Senses for Ghosh, who previously worked for the company in Thailand, Jordan and the Maldives. Most recently he was Hilton’s director of operations in India.

Tamara Kobiolke
Tamara Kobiolke

TAMARA KOBIOLKE has been appointed director of sales & marketing at the Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa in Phuket. Ms Kobiolke moves the Thailand from the UK, where she served as director of sales & marketing at Hotel Missoni Edinburgh. She also previously worked at the Westin Sydney.

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Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-welcomes-first-dreamliner/ Mon, 19 May 2014 01:47:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=207519 The post Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 on the route

Air Canada’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Sunday afternoon, carrying 100 of the airline’s employees on its maiden flight. The national carrier becomes the first Canadian airline to fly the new aircraft, having placed orders for 37 Boeing 787s, including 14 B787-8s and 22 larger B787-9s. “This is an exciting […]

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Air Canada will fly a Boeing 787 on the route

Air Canada’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Sunday afternoon, carrying 100 of the airline’s employees on its maiden flight.

Air Canada's first Dreamlinr touches down in Toronto
Air Canada’s first Dreamlinr touches down in Toronto

The national carrier becomes the first Canadian airline to fly the new aircraft, having placed orders for 37 Boeing 787s, including 14 B787-8s and 22 larger B787-9s.

“This is an exciting day for all of us at Air Canada as we bring home our first Dreamliner,” said Calin Rovinescu, the airline’s president & CEO.

“The Boeing 787 Dreamliner with its range, passenger capacity and operating efficiencies is virtually custom-designed to allow us to grow in international markets on a cost-competitive basis, and our new on-board product will enhance our position as North America’s leading airline.”

Air Canada’s first three B787-8s will be deployed on domestic and trans-Atlantic routes on a temporary basis, before the first regular scheduled service on the Toronto-Tel Aviv route.

Then on 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence Dreamliner flights between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda Airport.

Air Canada’s B787-8 Dreamliners come fitted with 251 seats in a three-class configuration, with 20 flat-bed seats in business class, 21 seats in premium economy and 210 in economy. All seats will offer power sockets, USB ports and in-flight entertainment.

“With the Dreamliner we are premiering our new three-cabin interior. It features the next generation lie-flat pod in international business class, a new premium economy cabin and our redesigned economy cabin with our upgraded in-flight entertainment system available free at every seat,” said Benjamin Smith, executive vice president & chief commercial officer at Air Canada.

Air Canada becomes the 18th airline in the world to operate the Dreamliner, and only the third in North America following United Airlines and Aeromexico.

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Air Canada to offer in-flight Wi-Fi https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-offer-in-flight-wi-fi/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 05:17:54 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=206118 The post Air Canada to offer in-flight Wi-Fi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada's Embraer E190s will be among the jets equipped with Wi-FI

Air Canada will start equipping its fleet with in-flight Wi-Fi next month. In partnership with Gogo, the national carrier will roll out the service across its North American fleet from May 2014 onwards. It will then commence international trials from 2015. Air Canada already has two Wi-Fi-equipped Airbus 319 aircraft, and, subject to a final […]

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Air Canada's Embraer E190s will be among the jets equipped with Wi-FI
Air Canada's Embraer E190s will be among the jets equipped with Wi-FI
Air Canada’s Embraer E190s will be among the jets equipped with Wi-FI

Air Canada will start equipping its fleet with in-flight Wi-Fi next month.

In partnership with Gogo, the national carrier will roll out the service across its North American fleet from May 2014 onwards. It will then commence international trials from 2015.

Air Canada already has two Wi-Fi-equipped Airbus 319 aircraft, and, subject to a final agreement with Gogo, the carrier plans to start fitting its remaining A319, A320, A321 and Embraer 190 aircraft from next month.

The Bombardier CRJ-705 and Embraer 175 aircraft operated by Air Canada Express will also be included in the project, with the goal of equipping 29 aircraft with Wi-Fi by the end of 2014. All 130 of the airline’s single-aisle jets are expected to be completed by December 2015.

“We are extremely excited to expand our partnership with Air Canada and to begin installing Wi-Fi as soon as possible,” said Gogo’s president & CEO, Michael Small.

Air Canada will become the first Canadian carrier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi.

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Air Canada selects Boeing to revamp single-aisle fleet https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-selects-boeing-to-revamp-single-aisle-fleet/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:21:46 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=201337 The post Air Canada selects Boeing to revamp single-aisle fleet appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The deal could see Air Canada operate all three versions of the Boeing 737 MAX series

Air Canada has placed a major order with Boeing that will see it revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet. The national carrier has agreed to purchase 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with options and purchase rights for a further 48. At least 30 of the aircraft will be the standard B737 MAX 8, which can […]

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The deal could see Air Canada operate all three versions of the Boeing 737 MAX series
The deal could see Air Canada operate all three versions of the Boeing 737 MAX series
The deal could see Air Canada operate all three versions of the Boeing 737 MAX series

Air Canada has placed a major order with Boeing that will see it revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet.

The national carrier has agreed to purchase 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with options and purchase rights for a further 48. At least 30 of the aircraft will be the standard B737 MAX 8, which can seat 162 passengers in a two-class configuration, while 28 will be the larger 180-seat

B787 MAX 9. Air Canada has the option however, of changing the order to include the smaller, 126-seat B737 MAX 7.

The first two aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2017, with a further 16 arriving in 2018, 18 in 2019, 16 in 2020 and nine in 2021. The B737 MAX jets will replace Air Canada’s existing mainline fleet of Airbus single-aisle aircraft.

“We are pleased to announce our agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 737 MAX aircraft as part of the ongoing modernisation of Air Canada’s fleet,” said Calin Rovinescu, president & CEO of Air Canada.

“Renewal of our North American narrow-body fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft is a key element of our ongoing cost transformation programme and the enhanced passenger cabin comfort provided by the Boeing MAX will help us to retain Air Canada’s competitive position.

“Our narrow-body fleet renewal programme is expected to yield significant cost savings. We have estimated that the projected fuel burn and maintenance cost savings on a per seat basis of greater than 20%.”

Air Canada currently operates a mainline fleet of 73 Airbus A319, A320 and A321 single-aisle aircraft. It also flies 45 Embraer E190 regional jets, but said it would also “evaluate the potential replacement of its Embraer E190 fleet with more cost-efficient, larger narrow-body aircraft”.

In line with this strategy, the B737 deal gives Boeing the opportunity to purchase up to 20 of Air Canada’s E190 fleet. The E190 aircraft exiting the fleet will be initially replaced with larger narrow-body leased aircraft until the airline takes delivery of the B737 MAXs.

“The company will be reviewing various options over the next six months for the remaining 25 Embraer E190 aircraft including continuing to operate them or replacing them with a yet to be determined number of aircraft in the 100 to 150 seat range,” Air Canada said in a statement.

Overall, Air Canada plans to expand its fleet from 192 aircraft to approximately 214 by the end of 2019.

The airline also currently has outstanding orders for 37 B787 Dreamliners and two B777-300ERs.

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Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-use-dreamliner-for-new-tokyo-route/ Sat, 07 Dec 2013 02:44:57 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=201133 The post Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has ordered 37 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence flights connecting Toronto with Tokyo Haneda Airport, aboard the 251-seat Dreamliner. The new route will become the only direct flight between Canada and Haneda […]

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Air Canada has ordered 37 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Air Canada has ordered 37 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Air Canada has ordered 37 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence flights connecting Toronto with Tokyo Haneda Airport, aboard the 251-seat Dreamliner. The new route will become the only direct flight between Canada and Haneda – Japan’s busiest airport – and will mark the first deployment of Air Canada’s B787 in the Asian market.

The daily flights will depart Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 1300, arriving at Haneda at 1455 the next day. The return service will leave the Japanese capital at 1740, getting back into Toronto at 1640. Tickets go on sale on 10 December 2013.

“Air Canada is very pleased to offer customers, especially business travellers to Japan, the option of flying to Tokyo Haneda airport aboard our new 787 Dreamliner,” said the national carrier’s executive vice president & chief commercial officer, Ben Smith.

“Located less than 30 minutes by monorail from Tokyo’s central business district, Tokyo Haneda is Japan’s busiest airport and is popular with travellers going into the city. Moreover, with North America’s only daytime flight to Tokyo Haneda, the schedule is convenient for those who want to maximize productivity during their trip. It will also further strengthen our Toronto global hub, whose easy connection processes and shorter elapsed flying times make it ideal for travellers to and from the US northeast,” he added.

The Dreamliner will offer 251 seats in three classes, including 210 in economy
The Dreamliner will offer 251 seats in three classes, including 210 in economy

Air Canada will begin taking delivery of 37 Dreamliners in spring 2014, deploying the first three aircraft on domestic and trans-Atlantic routes on a temporary basis. The first regular scheduled deployment of the aircraft will be on the Toronto-Tel Aviv route.

Last week, Air Canada released details of the brand new in-flight products it intends to offer aboard the new aircraft, including full flat-bed seats in business class, power sockets and USB ports in all seats, and freshly-brewed coffee.

The B787s will be configured in a three-class layout with 20 business class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, 21 seats premium economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, and 210 economy class seats in a 3-3-3 configuration.

The Toronto-Haneda route will run alongside Air Canada’s existing flights to Tokyo Narita Airport from Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

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Air Canada reveals Dreamliner details https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-reveals-dreamliner-details/ Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:33:12 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=201008 The post Air Canada reveals Dreamliner details appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada's new business class seat

Air Canada has unveiled the in-flight features of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to enter service next year. The airline will configure its 251-seat Dreamliners with three cabin classes – business, premium economy and economy – offering a brand new cabin design and seating. New onboard features include pneumatic cushioned […]

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Air Canada's new business class seat
Air Canada's new business class seat
Air Canada’s new business class seat

Air Canada has unveiled the in-flight features of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to enter service next year.

The airline will configure its 251-seat Dreamliners with three cabin classes – business, premium economy and economy – offering a brand new cabin design and seating. New onboard features include pneumatic cushioned headrests, freshly-brewed coffee and touchscreen in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems.

“We are very excited to introduce completely redesigned seating and cabin amenities that will offer Air Canada customers the very best in comfort and contemporary design,” said Ben Smith, Air Canada’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer.

“With the arrival next spring of our first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Air Canada continues to renew its international wide-body fleet with the next generation of modern and fuel efficient aircraft.”

The business class cabin will feature 20 full flat-bed seats a 1-2-1 configuration offering aisle access for all passengers. The 18-inch (46cm) IFE monitors are said to be the “largest available in business class on any North American carrier”, while all seats have power outlets and USB outlets.

Air Canada’s premium economy cabin on the Dreamliner has 21 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, with 38-inches of legroom and 19.5-inch-wide seats, with a seven-inch recline. Each seat is equipped with nine- or 11-inch touchscreen IFE systems, power outlets and USB outlets.

Finally, the B787’s economy cabin has 210 seats in a 3-3-3 configuration, fitted with 9-inch IFE screens, power outlets and USB ports.
Air Canada will take delivery of the first of 37 B787 aircraft in the spring of 2014.

The first three aircraft will enter service on domestic and trans-Atlantic routes on a temporary basis, before being fully deployed on the Toronto-Tel Aviv route in July 2014.

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Air China expands Canada codeshare https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-china-expands-canada-codeshare/ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 03:05:27 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=198153 The post Air China expands Canada codeshare appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air China will codeshare to six new destinations in Canada

Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada. The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the partnership, via the carriers’ Vancouver and Beijing. Air China and Air Canada currently codeshare on trans-Pacific flights between Vancouver and Toronto and Beijing […]

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Air China will codeshare to six new destinations in Canada
Air China will codeshare to six new destinations in Canada
Air China will codeshare to six new destinations in Canada

Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada.

The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the partnership, via the carriers’ Vancouver and Beijing.

Air China and Air Canada currently codeshare on trans-Pacific flights between Vancouver and Toronto and Beijing and Shanghai. With the expanded codeshare agreement, Air Canada will place its ‘AC’ code on Air China’s flights from Beijing to Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Xi’an and Shenyang.

In return, Air China will be able to place its ‘CA’ code on Air Canada’s flights from Vancouver to Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

“Air Canada is delighted to strengthen its relationship with Air China,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president & CEO.

“This expanded agreement provides our customers with seamless connections on a single itinerary for travel to six of the most important commercial, transportation and communication centres in Western China, six cities with millennia of history, each an exciting travel and cultural destination in its own right.

“With China being Canada’s second largest trading partner, we look forward to providing customers with more convenient travel options to Chinese destinations by working closer with our Star Alliance partner, Air China. We also look forward to welcoming travellers from China’s major urban centres onboard our flights to six Canadian cities,” he added.

“There has been a rapid growth in the Chinese outbound travel market over the past few years. Working together with Air Canada, our Star Alliance partner and Canada’s flag carrier, expanding our codeshare cooperation will provide more travel options, ‎and more convenient and seamless travel for both carriers’ customers,” said Cai Jianjiang, Air China’s president & CEO.

The codeshare flights will offer customers a single itinerary with baggage checked through to the final destination. Frequent flyers of both airlines will also be able to earn and redeem miles on the codeshare flights.

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The latest industry appointments https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/the-latest-industry-appointments-44/ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:51:17 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=197916 The post The latest industry appointments appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Nick Weir

NICK WEIR has become Royal Caribbean International’s new vice president of entertainment. A former presenter of the UK gameshow ‘Catchphrase’, Weir has 25 years of experience and comes from a cruise background – his mother was a cruise ship entertainer and his father a cruise director. BRONWEN BATEY has been appointed as Banyan Tree Hotels […]

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Nick Weir
Nick Weir
Nick Weir

NICK WEIR has become Royal Caribbean International’s new vice president of entertainment. A former presenter of the UK gameshow ‘Catchphrase’, Weir has 25 years of experience and comes from a cruise background – his mother was a cruise ship entertainer and his father a cruise director.

BRONWEN BATEY has been appointed as Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts’ new regional director of marketing communications for the EMEA region. Previously director of strategic accounts at Banyan Tree, Ms Batey has experience developing marketing and brand campaigns in Europe.

Mark Irwin
Mark Irwin

MARK IRWIN has been named as the new general manager of the Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island. With more than 13 years of hotel industry experience, Irwin has previously held positions at with Hyatt and IHG in Australia and China. He previously worked at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong.

PHILIPPE FRUGERE has joined Sun Hotels & Resorts as the new general manager of the Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in the Maldives. A French national, Frugere has more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as group GM at the Al Nahda Resort & Spa in Muscat.

ARIELLE MELOUL-WECHSLER has become Air Canada’s new vice president of human resources. The move marks a promotion for Ms Meloul-Wechsler, who currently serves as the airline’s senior director of human resources. Prior to joining Air Canada she practised law.

Michiel de Kleer
Michiel de Kleer

MICHIEL DE KLEER has been appointed as the new executive assistant manager of the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park. A Dutch national, de Kleer arrives in Thailand from Vietnam, were he served as the director of F&B in Sheraton Saigon. He will now be responsible for both F&B and rooms.

RAJESH DEWAN has been appointed as the new director of finance at the Singapore Marriott Hotel. As qualified chartered accountant, Dewan has 15 years of experience in the industry. He started his career at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu before moving to India and Singapore.

Pauline Ng
Pauline Ng

PAULINE NG has joined the Singapore Marriott Hotel as its new director of sales. Ms Ng joined the hospitality industry in 2000 and most recently served as assistant director of sales for MICE at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore, prior to joining the Singapore Marriott Hotel.

DEBORAH VALLORANO has been announced as Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s new global sales manager for North America, based in New York. Ms Vallorano joins Pan Pac with more than 20 years of experience, including a six-year stint as national sales manager for Destinations Hotels & Resorts.

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Air Canada opens new global operations centre https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-opens-new-global-operations-centre/ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:41:50 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=196265 The post Air Canada opens new global operations centre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new OC will oversee nearly 600 Air Canada flights each day

Air Canada has opened its new global Operations Centre (OC) in Brampton, Ontario. Following a two-year, CA$60 million (US$58m) development, the new 6,970m² facility will serve as the central control hub for the airline’s global operations, employing 400 staff to oversee nearly 600 Air Canada flights each day. It will become fully operational in the […]

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The new OC will oversee nearly 600 Air Canada flights each day
The new OC will oversee nearly 600 Air Canada flights each day
The new OC will oversee nearly 600 Air Canada flights each day

Air Canada has opened its new global Operations Centre (OC) in Brampton, Ontario.

Following a two-year, CA$60 million (US$58m) development, the new 6,970m² facility will serve as the central control hub for the airline’s global operations, employing 400 staff to oversee nearly 600 Air Canada flights each day. It will become fully operational in the first quarter of 2014.

“This new mission control centre incorporates the latest in technological and other design elements,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president & CEO. “We can expect important efficiencies with teams from all areas of the operation including operations control, flight dispatch, airports, revenue management, maintenance, crew scheduling, cargo, Air Canada Rouge and customer journey management working under one roof.

“The opening of this centre is another step in our ongoing transformation,” he added.

Once in service, the OC will allow Air Canada to make central decisions about its flight operations, ensuring resources, such as crews and aircraft, are available, and managing schedule changes and cancellations.

Air Canada’s corporate headquarters will continue to be based in Montreal, where it employs more than 5,000 people.

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China, Canada ink new aviation agreement https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/china-canada-ink-new-aviation-agreement/ Fri, 05 Jul 2013 01:17:16 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=193877 The post China, Canada ink new aviation agreement appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada want to expand in China with its Star Alliance partners

China and Canada have agreed a new bilateral air services agreement (ASA) that will enable more commercial flights between the two countries. The new rules, which replace the previous eight-year old ASA, aim to “reduce restrictions related to the use of flights from third country airlines”, according to a statement from the Canadian prime minister’s […]

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Air Canada want to expand in China with its Star Alliance partners
Air Canada want to expand in China with its Star Alliance partners
Air Canada want to expand in China with its Star Alliance partners

China and Canada have agreed a new bilateral air services agreement (ASA) that will enable more commercial flights between the two countries.

The new rules, which replace the previous eight-year old ASA, aim to “reduce restrictions related to the use of flights from third country airlines”, according to a statement from the Canadian prime minister’s office. It will also allow more codesharing partnerships.

Air Canada’s executive vice president & chief commercial officer, Ben Smith, welcomed the new ASA, saying it “expands opportunities for Air Canada to extend its coverage of cities in China in cooperation with our Star Alliance partners Air China and Shenzhen Airlines”.

“Air Canada applauds these changes to the bilateral and we thank the Canadian and Chinese governments for their hard work to expand the agreement. Air Canada fully supports the liberalization of air services between Canada and China, which is Canada’s second largest trading partner and a key market for our airline,” said Smith.

“These changes will also support our international expansion, which we intend to accelerate as five new Boeing 777-300 aircraft start entering service in our fleet this month and the first of 37 Dreamliners begin arriving in early 2014.”

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Air Canada to introduce premium economy seat https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/146729/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/146729/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:06:23 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=146729 The post Air Canada to introduce premium economy seat appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has announced it will introduce a premium economy cabin on its international aircraft from this summer. The new seats will offer seven inches more legroom than its economy seats and offer a complimentary bar service and priority check-in and baggage pick-up. The cabin will initially be introduced on the Paris-Montreal route from 11 […]

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Air Canada's premium economy seat

Air Canada has announced it will introduce a premium economy cabin on its international aircraft from this summer.

The new seats will offer seven inches more legroom than its economy seats and offer a complimentary bar service and priority check-in and baggage pick-up.

The cabin will initially be introduced on the Paris-Montreal route from 11 July and will be included on its new fleet arrivals with a fresh design onboard. This will be present on the three new Boeing 777-300ERs that the carrier has ordered (to be received November 2013-February 2014) on top of the two due to be delivered in June and August 2013.

Other new product including new lie-flat beds will be introduced on its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner when delivered in 2014.

“The introduction of these Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in our fleet and launch of Air Canada’s new Premium Economy cabin on the Montreal-Paris route will allow us to compete effectively in a market with high demand for economy travel that is served by both international network and charter carriers,” said Ben Smith, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada.

The product updates came after the airline announced its fourth quarter and full-year results, which showed EBITDAR of CAD1.45 billion (GBP927bn) across 2012 compared to GBP793m in 2011. Its full year net profit came in at GBP83 million throughout last year with its international routes performing well.

The carrier marked its 75th anniversary last year and is now gearing up for the launch of low-cost carrier Air Canada rouge, which includes a route from Edinburgh to Toronto.  

  

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Air Canada asks passengers to name new airline https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-asks-passengers-to-name-new-airline/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-asks-passengers-to-name-new-airline/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:01:35 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=139747 The post Air Canada asks passengers to name new airline appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has taken a new approach to branding, by asking its passengers to name its new low-cost carrier. The national carrier has launched a Facebook contest to find a name for the new budget leisure airline that will begin service in 2013. Both passengers and travel agents are invited to visit Air Canada’s Facebook […]

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Air Canada has taken a new approach to branding, by asking its passengers to name its new low-cost carrier.

The national carrier has launched a Facebook contest to find a name for the new budget leisure airline that will begin service in 2013. Both passengers and travel agents are invited to visit Air Canada’s Facebook page between now and 21 October 2012 to submit their suggestions.

“This is an exciting new venture for us and our customers, so we wanted to hear from them, our partners in the travel industry and our employees,” said Michael Friisdahl, President & CEO of Air Canada’s Leisure Group. He added that he wanted ideas to be “creative” and to “resonate with Canadians.”

Air Canada will hold a separate contest for its employees.

Last week, Air Canada unveiled plans to form a new Leisure Group, combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier. The LCC will commence services in June 2013, operating to leisure destinations in Europe and the Caribbean.

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Air Canada forms LCC-led leisure group https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-forms-lcc-led-leisure-group/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-forms-lcc-led-leisure-group/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:19:07 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=139060 The post Air Canada forms LCC-led leisure group appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has unveiled plans to form a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier.  The new leisure-focused LCC, which is launching in June 2013, will serve holiday destinations in Europe and the Caribbean using a fleet of up to 50 Boeing 767 and Airbus […]

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Air Canada has unveiled plans to form a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier. 

The new leisure-focused LCC, which is launching in June 2013, will serve holiday destinations in Europe and the Caribbean using a fleet of up to 50 Boeing 767 and Airbus A319 aircraft released by Air Canada. Once Air Canada starts taking delivery of new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in 2014, further aircraft will be transferred to the LCC.

“The creation of a leisure group that combines our new low-cost leisure carrier with Air Canada Vacations, our successful tour operator business, is a major milestone for Air Canada,” said Calin Rovinescu, president & CEO of Air Canada. “Our new leisure group will benefit from combining the low-cost carrier with the strong brand reputation of Air Canada Vacations and leveraging the established marketing and distribution channels of both Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada. As a result, Air Canada will be able to compete more effectively in this highly dynamic and expanding market.”

Michael Friisdahl, a former Thomas Cook executive, has been chosen to head-up the leisure group as its President & CEO. Air Canada also plans to hire more than 900 employees over the next 12 months, including 200 new flight attendants and pilots for the new budget airline.

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Air Canada restructures with new LCC https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-restructures-with-new-lcc/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-restructures-with-new-lcc/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:52:26 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=139051 The post Air Canada restructures with new LCC appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

The new LCC will operate Air Canada's old Boeing 767s

Air Canada has unveiled plans to restructure its business, forming a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier.  The new leisure-focused LCC, which is launching in June 2013, will serve holiday destinations in Europe and the Caribbean using a fleet of up to 50 Boeing […]

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The new LCC will operate Air Canada's old Boeing 767s
The new LCC will operate Air Canada's old Boeing 767s
The new LCC will operate Air Canada's old Boeing 767s

Air Canada has unveiled plans to restructure its business, forming a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier. 

The new leisure-focused LCC, which is launching in June 2013, will serve holiday destinations in Europe and the Caribbean using a fleet of up to 50 Boeing 767 and Airbus A319 aircraft released by Air Canada. Once Air Canada starts taking delivery of new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in 2014, further aircraft will be transferred to the LCC.

“The creation of a leisure group that combines our new low-cost leisure carrier with Air Canada Vacations, our successful tour operator business, is a major milestone for Air Canada,” said Calin Rovinescu, President & CEO of Air Canada. “Our new leisure group will benefit from combining the low-cost carrier with the strong brand reputation of Air Canada Vacations and leveraging the established marketing and distribution channels of both Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada. As a result, Air Canada will be able to compete more effectively in this highly dynamic and expanding market.”

Michael Friisdahl, a former Thomas Cook executive, has been chosen to head-up the leisure group as its President & CEO. Air Canada also plans to hire more than 900 employees over the next 12 months, including 200 new flight attendants and pilots for the new budget airline.

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Air Canada to expand long-haul fleet https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-expand-long-haul-fleet/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-expand-long-haul-fleet/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:55:44 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=138896 The post Air Canada to expand long-haul fleet appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada's B777-300ER

Air Canada has unveiled a fleet expansion plan intended to support its international growth. The airline will add two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its mainline fleet, with deliveries scheduled for June and September 2013. The new wide-body aircraft will take Air Canada’s Boeing 777 fleet to 20 aircraft and its twin-aisle fleet to 58. […]

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Air Canada's B777-300ER
Air Canada's B777-300ER
Air Canada's B777-300ER

Air Canada has unveiled a fleet expansion plan intended to support its international growth.

The airline will add two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its mainline fleet, with deliveries scheduled for June and September 2013. The new wide-body aircraft will take Air Canada’s Boeing 777 fleet to 20 aircraft and its twin-aisle fleet to 58.

“The composition of our wide-body fleet is an important element of our key priority of leveraging our network to pursue strategic international growth and strengthen Air Canada’s position as a global player,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s President & CEO. “The arrival of these new Boeing 777s, along with the 787 Dreamliners in 2014, will allow us to introduce new routes at the mainline carrier.”

The airline also said that new international services would be introduced with the addition of two B777s, but these won’t be revealed until a later date.

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Air Canada, Aer Lingus sign interline deal https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-aer-lingus-sign-interline-deal/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-aer-lingus-sign-interline-deal/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:12:31 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=138260 The post Air Canada, Aer Lingus sign interline deal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada and Aer Lingus have signed a interline agreement in its first step towards codesharing. The deal is in effect now and means passengers on the Toronto to Dublin service can connect to Heathrow on one ticket. The airlines’ codeshare deal is expected to be finalised next year, which will see both carriers switched […]

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Air Canada and Aer Lingus have signed a interline agreement in its first step towards codesharing.

The deal is in effect now and means passengers on the Toronto to Dublin service can connect to Heathrow on one ticket.

The airlines’ codeshare deal is expected to be finalised next year, which will see both carriers switched to Heathrow’s Terminal 2 to help ease connections.

Air Canada will also introduce year-round flights between Toronto and Dublin next year.

“Air Canada is pleased to interline with Aer Lingus as it will complement our Toronto-Dublin seasonal service to make it easy to fly year-round between Canada and Ireland via convenient connections through London Heathrow Airport,” said Marcel Forget, vice president network planning at Air Canada. 

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Air Canada to hire hundreds of new staff https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-hire-1000-new-staff/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-hire-1000-new-staff/#respond Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:33:38 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=138132 The post Air Canada to hire hundreds of new staff appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada has unveiled plans to hire at least 900 employees over the next 12 months. The recruitment drive will include the addition of 200 flight attendants and pilots for the airline’s new low-cost carrier, which is being launched in 2013. “Air Canada is undertaking a selective hiring process over the next 12 months in […]

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Air Canada will hire approximately 400 cabin crew
Air Canada will hire approximately 400 cabin crew

Air Canada has unveiled plans to hire at least 900 employees over the next 12 months.

The recruitment drive will include the addition of 200 flight attendants and pilots for the airline’s new low-cost carrier, which is being launched in 2013.

“Air Canada is undertaking a selective hiring process over the next 12 months in order to seize new commercial opportunities, enhance customer service and renew our workforce. This recruitment programme is consistent with our focus on controlling costs to become more competitive in our various markets,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s President & CEO.

In addition to the LCC recruits, Air Canada will also hire a further 60 call centre staff in Montreal and Toronto, approximately 400 mainline flight attendants, and 500 permanent, part-time and full-time airport customer service staff and baggage handlers to be based at airports across Canada.

Air Canada’s low-cost carrier will be hiring approximately 150 flight attendants and 50 pilots for its launch in 2013.

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Air Canada to boost Sydney flights https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-boost-sydney-flights/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-to-boost-sydney-flights/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:27:39 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=134931 The post Air Canada to boost Sydney flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Air Canada is increasing its direct flights to Sydney this winter. The national carrier will add three extra weekly flights to its currently daily Vancouver-Sydney service, taking the total frequency to 10 flights per week. The additional flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 14 December 2012 until 30 January 2013, to cater […]

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Air Canada is increasing its direct flights to Sydney this winter.

The national carrier will add three extra weekly flights to its currently daily Vancouver-Sydney service, taking the total frequency to 10 flights per week. The additional flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 14 December 2012 until 30 January 2013, to cater for an expected rise in demand for flights during the Canadian ski season.

“We are always looking for opportunities to further build our presence in key international markets,” said Marcel Forget, Air Canada’s Vice President of Network Planning. “These additional flights have been added to meet expected demand from the south Pacific for the upcoming Canadian ski season as well as expected demand from Canadians looking to escape winter to Sydney and beyond.”

All Air Canada flights between Canada and Australia are operated using a two-class Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.

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Green round-up 08Aug12 https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/green-round-up-08aug12/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/green-round-up-08aug12/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:36:24 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=134574 The post Green round-up 08Aug12 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

Environment based news from the travel industry  Giant gardens open in Singapore  A huge new botanical park has opened in Singapore’s fast-expanding Marina Bay area. The Gardens by the Bay took seven years to develop, and now comprise 54 hectare of manmade botanical gardens, featuring more than 700,000 plants from across the globe. The main […]

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Environment based news from the travel industry 

Giant gardens open in Singapore 

A huge new botanical park has opened in Singapore’s fast-expanding Marina Bay area.

The Gardens by the Bay took seven years to develop, and now comprise 54 hectare of manmade botanical gardens, featuring more than 700,000 plants from across the globe.

The main features of the new attraction are the 18 huge ‘super trees’, which range from 25 to 50 metres in height. A key part of these structures is the 128-metre-long aerial canopy walk, 22 metres above ground, which offers views of the gardens and surrounding city. The super trees also collect rainwater and store solar energy. Other sustainable features of the Gardens by the Bay include the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest conservatories, which rely on horticultural waste to generate energy to cool the glass domes, while the Dragon Fly and Kingfisher lakes catch and recycle run-off water. Click here to see more pictures of the Gardens by the Bay. More here 

 

 Air Canada operates trans-Atlantic biofuel flight 

 Air Canada and Airbus have performed a trans-Atlantic flight partially powered by  biofuel. The Airbus A330, which flew from Montreal to London last week carrying a  number of Canadian athletes to the Olympics, was powered by a 50-50 mix of regular  jet fuel and biofuel derived from recycled cooking oil. This fuel, along with  implementation of more efficient pre-flight, taxi, takeoff and flight techniques,  reduced total emissions by approximately 10%. 

 “Like the sports stars onboard, we too have goals. More than 90% of Airbus research  and technology is directed at setting new records in environmental performance,  speeding up sustainable alternative fuel production and keeping the world connected,” said the Airbus’ Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Andrea Debbané.  More here

 

InterCon Bali helps local charity become self-sufficient

The InterContinental Bali Resort working with local charity, Bali Life, and supporting its efforts to become more self-sufficient. The luxury resort recently secured a small piece of land for the foundation, and donated three cows and five ducks to help get the sustainability project underway. A group of resort staff has also planted mango trees on the land.

Bali Life helps disadvantaged children aged from 5 to 15 years, and the establishment of this small farm is providing the children of Bali Life with valuable new skills and a useful activity. Helping Bali Life is [art of the resort’s broader CSR policy.

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Air Canada and Airbus have performed a trans-Atlantic flight partially powered by biofuel. The Airbus A330, which flew from Montreal to London last week carrying a number of Canadian athletes to the Olympics, was powered by a 50-50 mix of regular jet fuel and biofuel derived from recycled cooking oil. This fuel, along with implementation […]

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Air Canada and Airbus have performed a trans-Atlantic flight partially powered by biofuel.

The Airbus A330, which flew from Montreal to London last week carrying a number of Canadian athletes to the Olympics, was powered by a 50-50 mix of regular jet fuel and biofuel derived from recycled cooking oil. This fuel, along with implementation of more efficient pre-flight, taxi, takeoff and flight techniques, reduced total emissions by approximately 10%. 

“Airbus is proud to be part of the world’s first trans-Atlantic biofuel flight using an A330,” said the European planemaker’s Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Andrea Debbané. “Like the sports stars onboard, we too have goals. More than 90% of Airbus research and technology is directed at setting new records in environmental performance, speeding up sustainable alternative fuel production and keeping the world connected.”

Air Canada also teamed up with Airbus in June, operating a biofuel flight from Toronto to Mexico City.

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Air Canada adds new Heathrow connection https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-adds-new-heathrow-connection/ https://dev.traveldailymedia.com/air-canada-adds-new-heathrow-connection/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 09:01:40 +0000 http://www.traveldailymedia.com/?p=125948 The post Air Canada adds new Heathrow connection appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

St John's is the largest city in Newfoundland

Air Canada has relaunched its seasonal service between London Heathrow and the Newfoundland city of St John’s. The direct daily service, which commenced last week, will operate until 30 September using a 120-seat, two-class Airbus A319 aircraft.  “This year, we are starting service almost two weeks earlier than last year due to strong performance and […]

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St John's is the largest city in Newfoundland
St John's is the largest city in Newfoundland
St John's is the largest city in Newfoundland

Air Canada has relaunched its seasonal service between London Heathrow and the Newfoundland city of St John’s.

The direct daily service, which commenced last week, will operate until 30 September using a 120-seat, two-class Airbus A319 aircraft. 

“This year, we are starting service almost two weeks earlier than last year due to strong performance and support from the St John’s community,” said Marcel Forget, the airline’s vice president of network planning. “Once again we are pleased to offer our customers in Newfoundland and Labrador the fastest and most efficient way of making connections to several European capitals such as Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Vienna, Warsaw, and Berlin.” 

The flights depart St John’s at 2205, arriving in London at 0635. The return service leaves Heathrow at 1300, arriving back in St. John’s at 1510. The Air Canada service is the only direct flight between the UK and Newfoundland.

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