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Air Canada says fuel costs spiked 49% from last year, with travel demand upAir Canada said it spent 49 per cent more on aircraft fuel compared to a year ago while demand for air travel boosted its revenue, and it plans to sell a quarter stake of Aeroplan.ConsumerAug 12
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Air Canada flights resume following Typhoon Dolphin in southern ChinaThe brunt of the typhoon hit just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 144 kph (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.ConsumerAug 10
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Air Canada names Scandinavian Airlines head as its new CEOThe appointment concludes the search for Michael Rousseau's successor after he announced in March that he would retire, bringing to an end a 19-year tenure with the airline.CanadaJul 8
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Air Canada, technicians union sign new tentative agreementThe four-year agreement would take effect from April 1, 2026, and would remain in place until March 31, 2030, the company has said.CanadaJul 13
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Air Canada cutting some routes to U.S. Midwest and Florida in the winterAir Canada says it's cancelling or delaying several flights to some U.S. destinations this winter amid higher jet fuel prices and a drop in demand.ConsumerJul 7
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Air Canada flight veers off runway at Montreal airportAirport officials warned the incident could cause flight delays and advised travellers to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport.CanadaJul 9
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Air Canada flight diversion to Boston was due to pilot ‘medical issue’An Air Canada flight that left Newark, N.J., en route to Halifax was diverted to Boston Wednesday afternoon after the pilot experienced a 'medical issue.'CanadaJun 25
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WestJet flight attendants hold information pickets as strike vote takes placeAlmost a year after Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike over the issue of unpaid work, flight attendants at WestJet are threatening to do the same.ConsumerJul 14
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Police allege ex-Air Canada captain flew flights for decades with fraudulent licensingA former captain with Air Canada allegedly flew hundreds of flights for decades using fraudulent licensing documents, Peel Regional Police say.CrimeJun 9
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Halifax airport expands European reach with new direct flight to BrusselsAir Canada will now offer direct flights to Brussels out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The airport will have direct flights to 15 European destinations this summer.CanadaJun 18
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Wildfire smoke transforms skies as air quality plummets across CanadaDuring such conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status, Environment Canada said in its alert on Wednesday.EnvironmentJul 15
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Canadian aid in Gaza squandered by Israeli actions, UN saysThe UN official overseeing water and sanitation in Gaza is praising Canada's support for Palestinians but warns that some of its aid money is being squandered by Israel's actions.WorldJul 28
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Katy Perry praises Air Canada crew after witnessing in-flight emergency'The medical situation was resolved on the flight and everyone left ok. Good for you @AirCanada,' the pop star wrote about her flight from Montreal to Los Angeles.EntertainmentMay 25
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More heat and air quality warnings issued across Canada as baking temperatures continueHeat warnings and air quality alerts from Environment Canada stretched on Sunday from Regina through Winnipeg, across northern and southern Ontario, and into Quebec.WeatherJul 12
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‘Very poor air quality’ Toronto bound as wildfire smoke lingers: Environment CanadaTorontonians may see an improvement in air quality Friday afternoon, but it won’t last long as wildfire smoke continues to plague the region.CanadaJul 17
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Alberta woman angry with airline’s handling of husband’s ashesTwyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, was told she’d have to put them in a checked bag.CanadaAug 6
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Canada won’t pay fee as observer in Europe’s fighter jet program: fedsCanada recently became the first country to gain "observer status" with the Global Combat Air Program, a fighter jet under joint development by Italy, Japan and the U.K.CanadaAug 7
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What’s driving WestJet strike threat? Union says ‘unpaid work’ is key issueA strike would effectively ground Canada’s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.CanadaJul 24
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2026 BC Summer Games open in Kelowna under smoke warningDespite an air quality warning, organizers decided the Games could continue safely on Friday morning, after consulting with Environment Canada and closely monitoring conditionsCanadaJul 24
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Trump won’t hesitate to postpone World Cup final over Canadian wildfire smoke: U.S. ambassadorU.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said conversations with FIFA were currently taking place about the air quality ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina.SportsJul 17