Air Canada apologizes for mishandling national chief’s headdress on flight
Air Canada is apologizing after an incident this week involving the mishandling of a headdress belonging to Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.
Canada
Apr 26
Air Canada says post-COVID ‘revenge travel’ slowing as profits fall
Air Canada says it lost $81 million in its first quarter, falling below analysts' expectations even as revenue and capacity ramped up.
Money
May 2
Food service strike: Air Canada, WestJet refine menus at Toronto Pearson
More than 800 workers responsible for providing food and beverages on flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport are on strike.
Canada
Apr 16
Regina airport announces summer plans, including direct flights to Montreal
For the first time at the Regina International Airport, travellers will soon be able to travel directly to Montreal and back via Air Canada.
Canada
May 2
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
Airline industry weighs ‘heightened’ concerns amid Iran-Israel tensions
Air Canada has joined a slew of international airlines that have halted their flights to Israel following an attack by Iranian missiles and drones.
Canada
Apr 15
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
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
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 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
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
Canada is unblocking aid to Afghanistan but delay is ‘extremely frustrating’: advocate
Ottawa has plans to finally stop blocking Canadian development aid to Afghanistan this year, but some are concerned about the time it will take to develop the system.
World
Apr 27
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
Air Canada must pay B.C. man hundreds for chatbot error
After researching flights following the death of a loved one, a B.C. man used a chatbot on Air Canada's website that suggested they could apply for bereavement fares retroactively.
Canada
Feb 15
Canadians filed fewer complaints over language rights in last year
Raymond Théberge says it's too early to say whether Canada witnessing a downward trend in complaints about violations of the Official Languages Act.
Canada
May 7
U.K. takes aim at allies like Canada, wants higher NATO targets
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron is urging allies, including Canada, to spend more on their militaries, warning the West needs a 'harder edge for a tougher world.'
Canada
May 9
Ukraine faces Russian ‘meat storms,’ military chiefs warn as U.S. aid stalls
Top generals in Canada and the U.S. say Russia could overtake Ukraine within weeks if further U.S. aid doesn't break through a legislative logjam.
World
Apr 11
Toronto Pearson food service workers return to job after ratifying tentative deal
Employees at airline caterer Gate Gourmet have voted in favour of a tentative deal with management, putting them back on the job Tuesday.
Canada
Apr 30