Air Canada

• Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns

  The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.

  Investigations

  Apr 1
  
• West Kelowna traveller pushing for airline to improve its pet policies

  Devyn Plett now travels with three different-size pet carriers when flying with his pomeranian/chihuahua mix, after two run-ins with Air Canada where he was almost denied boarding.

  Canada

  Mar 29
  
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• Air Canada CEO, advocates clash at meeting on accessible travel

  Advocates and Air Canada's CEO served up opposing views of on-board accessibility for passengers on Tuesday, though both sides agree that consistency remains a problem.

  Canada

  Mar 20
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• Canada’s airline market on the path to consolidation. Will prices change?

  After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.

  Consumer

  Mar 14
• Air Canada diverts plane as baby born on Toronto-bound flight

  In an eventful Air Canada flight last week, a baby was born mid-air as the plane was forced to divert after a passenger went into early labour.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Video captures moment Air Canada plane struck by lightning

  The flight was leaving the Vancouver Airport on Sunday night, just before 7:30 p.m., when it was struck during a rare winter thunderstorm.

  Environment

  Mar 5
• Air Canada, WestJet raise fee for check-in baggage

  In a statement to Global News on Friday, an Air Canada spokesperson said the baggage fee raise was 'in line with other North American carriers.'

  Canada

  Mar 1
• Air Canada to offer ‘luxury’ bus service to Toronto Pearson Airport from Hamilton, Waterloo

  Air Canada is launching a service to allow travelers to check in at Hamilton and Waterloo Region airports before before being whisked off to Toronto Pearson Airport in a bus.

  Canada

  Feb 21
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• Air Canada plane leaving Halifax receives mid-flight threat, lands safely in U.S.

  American officials are investigating after a threat was made against an Air Canada flight from Halifax to Newark, New Jersey, on Monday.

  Canada

  Feb 20
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• Air Canada sees 11% revenue increase amid resilient international demand

  North American carriers with major international operations are benefiting from a rise in demand, as consumers choose to spend on experiences over goods.

  Canada

  Feb 16