Air Canada

Air Canada is the largest airline in Canada. It is headquartered in the borough of Saint-Laurent in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The airline's regional service is Air Canada Express.

It is one of the founding members of the Star Alliance™.

The airline's slogan is "Your world awaits."

The logo is the red maple leaf on a white background. The logo was designed to reflect the airline's heritage.

In 2019, Air Canada, together with its Air Canada Express regional partners, carried over 51 million passengers, offering direct passenger service to nearly 220 destinations on six continents.

 

Air Canada's largest hubs are at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). When travelling from the U.S. through these hubs and onwards to any international destination, the seamless connection process and quick passport check means passengers never have to wait in customs lines, pick up bags or transfer terminals. They simply walk to the next departure gate.

 

Air Canada's predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), inaugurated its first flight on September 1, 1937. The 50-minute flight aboard a Lockheed L-10A carried two passengers and mail between Vancouver and Seattle. By 1964, TCA had grown to become Canada's national airline; it changed its name to Air Canada. 

 

On July 19, 1989, the Canadian Federal Government completed the sale of its 41.1 million shares in Air Canada – which represented a 57 per cent stake in the carrier – marking the full privatization of the airline. Air Canada shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: AC), and effective July 29, 2016, its Class A variable voting shares and Class B voting shares began trading on OTCQX International Premier in the U.S. under the single ticker symbol "ACDVF".

 

Air Canada’s fleet is one of the youngest and most efficient among global carriers. The modernization endeavor began in 2014 with the ultra-efficient Boeing 787, and in 2019 the company received the last of 37 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including 29 larger Boeing 787-9 versions. Also in 2019, it welcomed its first of 45 Airbus A220-300 (formerly known as the Bombardier C Series) aircraft to its fleet and currently operates eight of the Canadian-engineered aircraft. The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft joined the fleet in 2017.

 

At present, the planes fly all over Canada, as well as in the United States, Australia, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

 

 Air Canada offers Premium Services:

• Air Canada Signature Service is an end-to-end premium service with lay-flat seats, access to airport concierge services, expedited check-in and security clearance, priority baggage handling and preferential boarding. Customers also enjoy Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge access and, for eligible customers travelling to international destinations from Toronto Pearson or Vancouver, access to the exclusive Air Canada Signature Suite, a five-star dining experience.

 

• Premium Economy cabin features enhanced comfort and amenities and is offered on all wide-body aircraft on international flights: Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Boeing 777-300ERs and -200LRs, and Airbus A330-300s.

 

• Preferred Seats are offered in the Economy cabin for those who would like extra space between seats (up to 10 cm more) and convenience to board earlier and exit sooner on arrival.

 

• The Air Canada Signature Suite has raised the bar, setting a new standard for premium travel in North America. It is located in Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson and Vancouver International Airport for select Signature Service customers.

 

• Maple Leaf Lounges are a comfortable way to relax or catch up on work before take-off with services and amenities to make the pre-flight experience more pleasurable and productive.

 

• Air Canada Café, the newest offering for premium customers, is now available at Toronto Pearson with a wide selection of speciality beverages to grab and go or to be enjoyed with complimentary Wi-Fi in a relaxed, bistro-type setting.  

 

• Air Canada Concierge services at 50 airports worldwide are available to Aeroplan Super Elite Members and Signature Service customers. Concierges are an immediate resource in-person during regular business hours and by phone 24/7 for all travel and airport-related matters, personalized services and priority.

 

 

Air Canada Cargo provides direct cargo service worldwide. Air Canada Cargo’s team of industry-leading experts offers customers a unique set of business solutions tailored to meet the shipping community's needs efficiently and cost-effectively. 

 

Jetz is Air Canada's premiere charter aviation service provider delivering superior Business Class service to satisfy the travel needs of professional sports teams, entertainment groups and corporate clients.

 

Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax, which also named Air Canada the 2019 Best Airline in North America.

In 2018, Air Canada President and Chief Executive Calin Rovinescu whose impact on the passenger experience exceeds the scope of the airline given the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)