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Air Canada NEWS
Air Canada Unveils Next Generation Glowing Hearted Cabins
Comprehensive redesign showcases a distinctly Canadian experience rooted in comfort, care, and connection
Will debut on new Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10 aircraft, featuring an improved experience for all customers
Airbus A321XLR features the first ever lie-flat seats in Canada on a single-aisle aircraft
Exclusive, new Air Canada Signature Plus Suites on Boeing 787-10, elevating long-haul premium travel with added space and privacy for customers travelling together
MONTRÉAL, April 14, 2026 – Air Canada today detailed its most significant cabin investment, unveiling new long-haul cabin designs at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. The first major expression of its new Glowing Hearted standard, the design delivers a distinctly Canadian experience, emphasizing comfort, care, and connection for all customers on every flight, while signalling the airline’s bold growth ambitions.
https://www.aircanada.com/media/air-canada-unveils-next-generation-glowing-hearted-cabins/
A New Era in Long-Haul: Air Canada to Acquire Airbus A350-1000 Widebody Aircraft to Support International Network Growth
Airline confirms an order for eight aircraft, with rights to purchase eight more
First delivery of this state-of-the-art aircraft is expected in 2030
Aircraft unlocks a new generation of long-haul capabilities
Cabin design provides better experience for customer comfort
MONTRÉAL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today announced the next phase of its fleet modernization program with the addition of the Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The airline will welcome eight aircraft to its fleet and has rights to purchase eight other A350-1000s, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030.
More Global Choices, More Cities, More Sunshine Next Winter: Air Canada Adds Quito, More Europe Year-Round and Resumes Calgary-Mexico Routes
New flights to Quito from Montréal and Toronto start December 2026
Toronto-Manchester and Toronto-Copenhagen become year-round as of October 2026, supported by new Airbus A321XLR base in Toronto
Expanded winter season service to Rio, Santiago, and Lima
New Calgary services to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta launch December 2026
Builds on new Vancouver-Sapporo route announced earlier, the only non-stop flights from North America to Hokkaido
MONTRÉAL, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today announced a strategically expanded winter network that includes the addition of Quito to its network, year-round service to Manchester and Copenhagen, two sun destinations from Calgary, and increased winter services to Latin America destinations. These winter route expansions follow the airline’s plans announced earlier this month to launch the only non-stop flights from North America to Sapporo.
London Calling! Air Canada Keeps Ottawa Connected Year-Round
Ottawa-London Heathrow flights continue through Winter 2025-26
Only Canadian airline linking Canada's capital non-stop to Europe
Wide array of connections at Heathrow across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa
MONTRÉAL, September 23, 2025 – Air Canada announced today its Ottawa to London Heathrow non-stop flights will continue for Winter 2025-26, ensuring year-round connectivity between Canada's capital city and the United Kingdom's largest airport and a premier international gateway. Flights are available for booking now at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and via travel agents.
https://www.aircanada.com/media/london-calling-air-canada-keeps-ottawa-connected-year-round/#
Air Canada Adds Select Transborder Routes
New San Antonio to Toronto beginning Summer 2026. New Cleveland and Columbus to Montréal beginning Summer 2026
MONTRÉAL, September 22, 2025 - Air Canada announced today it is adding new transborder flights and boosting capacity in select transborder markets for Summer 2026. Flights are now available for purchase at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and via travel agents.
https://www.aircanada.com/media/air-canada-adds-select-transborder-routes/
Air Canada Earns Passenger-Rated Five Star Global Airline Award for Sixth Consecutive Year at the APEX 2026 Awards
Air Canada’s onboard Wi-Fi also named Best Inflight Connectivity
MONTRÉAL, September 12, 2025 - Air Canada is proud to have received, for the sixth consecutive year, a Five Star Global Airline Award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2026 Awards, which were presented last night. Air Canada’s onboard Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell, which is complimentary for Aeroplan Members, was ranked as the Best Inflight Connectivity. The awards are based on votes from over 1 million customers.
Going Global - New Destinations Take Flight as Air Canada Expands Network for Summer 2026
New Montréal – Catania, Italy
New Montréal – Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Return of Toronto–Shanghai; Toronto–Budapest
Extension of Vancouver–Bangkok to year-round
MONTRÉAL, September 10, 2025 - Air Canada today announced its international network for Summer 2026 with new destinations taking flight in Europe and Asia. Beginning next year, the airline will launch new routes from Montréal to Catania in Sicily, Italy and, as unveiled yesterday, to Palma de Mallorca, Spain. From Toronto, Air Canada re-establishes non-stop flights to Shanghai and Budapest, and increases flights to Prague. Air Canada’s popular seasonal Vancouver-Bangkok route will now become year-round, strengthening the airline’s position as the only North American carrier offering direct, non-stop service to the Thai capital.
Global Horizons: Air Canada Further Strengthens Toronto Hub with Expanded International Network
New flights to Rio, Lima, Cartagena, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadalajara, Puerto Escondido launching Winter 2025. Shanghai and Budapest flights launching in Summer 2026. More flights to Prague in Summer 2026. New Boeing 787-10 fleet on order to be initially based in Toronto to support future growth
MONTRÉAL, September 10, 2025 - With new, exciting routes already set to begin operating to South America and Mexico this winter from Air Canada’s global hub at Toronto Pearson, the airline today announced further expansion at its largest hub. Beginning Summer 2026, Air Canada will be returning non-stop to Shanghai and to Budapest, and will also be adding flights to Prague. These new services further strengthen Toronto Pearson as Air Canada’s largest hub linking to over 150 destinations across Canada and around the world.
X(LR)-cellent News: Air Canada Unveils Palma de Mallorca as its First New Route for Airbus A321XLR Starting Summer 2026
A321XLR fleet delivery begins first quarter of 2026. Aircraft to also operate Montréal -Toulouse and Montréal - Edinburgh in 2026
MONTRÉAL, September 9, 2025 - Air Canada announced today Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first brand new route to be operated by its Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft. Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the first quarter of 2026, and in June 2026, Air Canada will inaugurate service from Montréal to the Spanish island in the western Mediterranean onboard this new aircraft. Seats are available for sale now at aircanada.com and through Travel Agents.
Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards Presented at the Paris Air Show
Airline wins nine awards, including World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining for the Air Canada Signature Suite in Toronto and Best Cabin Crew in North America
MONTRÉAL, June 17, 2025 - Air Canada today was named the Best Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Presented at the Paris Air Show, the Skytrax awards, which are based on customer satisfaction surveys of approximately 22 million global travellers, also recognized the Toronto Air Canada Signature Suite as the World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining for the second straight year, as well as its flight attendants as Best Cabin Crew in Canada and North America.
Air Canada to Launch New Flights from Montreal to Edinburgh
Three-times weekly service seasonal flights begin June 27, 2025, connecting more of Canada to Scotland
MONTREAL, March 31, 2025 /CNW/ - Air Canada announced it is adding a new route and boosting frequencies to popular Europe destinations for the upcoming summer travel season. New summer services from Montreal to Edinburgh will complement the carrier's existing summer services from Toronto to the Scottish capital city. The carrier is also adding close to 1300 weekly seats to Paris and Athens and is also extending its peak Toronto to Rome schedule until October.
Air Canada celebrates five years of Airbus A220 operations, exercises options for five more aircraft
Dec 20, 2024 - History was made on December 20, 2019, when Air Canada took delivery of its first Canadian designed and built Airbus A220-300. A few weeks later, Air Canada revealed this game-changing aircraft to the public in a ceremony at its Montreal headquarters, allowing media and employees to have a first-hand look at an aircraft that has become a key part of the airline’s narrowbody fleet renewal.
Air Canada to Offer Fast, Free Wi-Fi
MONTREAL, Dec. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Canada announced today it plans to roll out fast, free streaming-quality Wi-Fi, sponsored by Bell. Beginning in May 2025, this complimentary service will be available to Aeroplan Members on Wi-Fi equipped aircraft for flights within North American and Sun markets. The airline also plans to expand free Wi-Fi service to long-haul international routes in 2026.
https://media.aircanada.com/2024-12-12-Air-Canada-to-Offer-Fast,-Free-Wi-Fi
Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Elects Michael Rousseau as New Chairperson
SINGAPORE, Dec. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020.
Kumusta! Air Canada to Launch New, Non-Stop Service between Vancouver and Manila
MONTREAL, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines*. The announcement was made during the Government of Canada's Team Canada Trade Mission currently in the Philippines, celebrating 75 years of Canada-Philippines diplomatic relations. This new service to Manila is Air Canada's third South-East Asia destination launched in the last two years.
Air Canada Resumes Ottawa to London Heathrow Non-stop International Services Beginning Spring 2025.
MONTREAL, Aug. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Canada today announced it is further boosting its schedule serving Canada's capital region with non-stop, international flights from Ottawa to London Heathrow. Flights will be operated four-times weekly with Air Canada's Dreamliner fleet offering a choice of three cabins beginning March 31, 2025. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada app, travel agents and Air Canada's contact centres.
Success at the Skytrax World Airline Awards
Air Canada has been recognized with the most awards of any Canadian airline at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards, including World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge Catering and the Best Cabin Crew in Canada. The carrier was also named the Most Family Friendly Airline in North America, Best Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering in North America, and Cleanest Airline in North America.
Air Canada took home the most awards than any other Canadian airline. Impressively, the airline also climbed nine places, from 38th to 29th in Skytrax’s World’s Top 100 Airlines. Air Canada is now ranked as the best airline in Canada and amongst the top 30 airlines worldwide.
Elevate Your Summer Travel Experience with Complimentary Snacks, Beer and Wine on Air Canada.
MONTREAL, June 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Cheers, travellers! Your Economy experience is getting an upgrade! Starting today, Air Canada is delighted to introduce premium complimentary snacks, featuring homegrown Canadian favourites, to all customers on all flights. The airline is also expanding its complimentary beer and wine offering to customers on flights within Canada and the U.S., alongside a selection of $5 spirits, through the end of this year.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/travel-news-and-updates/2023/bonappetit.html#/
Air Canada Inaugurates Newest Pacific Route from Vancouver to Singapore.
MONTREAL, April 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Canada's much anticipated route launched from its Vancouver (YVR) Pacific hub last night and arrived this morning in Singapore, marking the inaugural of the airline's newest international route and the only non-stop flight between Canada and Singapore. Stretching 12,818 kilometres (7,965 miles), the route is the airline's longest flight measured by distance with a flying time of up to 16 hours and five minutes.
Air Canada Wins 2024 APEX Best in Entertainment Award in North America.
MONTREAL, March 27, 2024 /CNW/ - Air Canada is honoured to have earned the 2024 APEX Best in Entertainment Award in North America for its in-flight entertainment (IFE) offering, presented last night at the APEX Awards in Lisbon. This is the second time the airline has won this APEX award, which is based on ratings the organization received from thousands of passengers who flew with Air Canada.
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