Stories

At Air Canada, the new year reminds us that constant transformation is the key to moving onward and upward. January is the month of resolutions, where we vow to get to the gym or skip desserts,...

"As an Aircraft Interior Technician, I work on all aspects of the aircraft interior. We make sure the chairs function properly and that the appearance of the cabin — from carpets to sidewalls to...

Launched last year for passengers at Montréal-Trudeau Airport, the YUL Pet Squad is also a hit with Air Canada employees at the airport. A team of volunteers and 30 dogsExternal site which may...

"I’m a Service Director for Air Canada I’ve been with the airline for 24 years, and I knew from the age of eight that I needed to be in aviation. I wanted to be in the airport and around...

The Air Canada Foundation received, through the annual Aeroplan Mile Matching campaign held from December 3rd to 9th, 2018, a record of nearly 7.6 million Aeroplan Miles in support of its Hospital...

The security briefings are over, you are safely fastened in your seat and the pilot throttles up the powerful jet engines to speed down the runway and into the skies toward New York City. It all...

Let me share a secret. A hidden perk of working for an airline is that you are never at a loss for cocktail-party conversation. Almost invariably, the topic soon turns to well-meaning suggestions...

Day-in and day-out, photographers scout locations at or near airports around the world to take the perfect airplane picture. In its annual photo contest, Skies Magazine alone received 1000 image...

Air Canada customers have new Maple Leaf Lounges to explore after the company opened its third lounge in 2018. Following the successful Maple Leaf Lounge unveilings of in Saskatoon in July and New...

One hundred years ago, the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War, leaving behind scarred countrysides in Europe. One of Canada’s greatest victories in the war was the battle at Vimy...

Kicking tires on potential career paths took on a whole new meaning for a group of young women who visited Air Canada’s maintenance hangars in Montreal in November. Not only did they get to meet...

When the check engine light goes off on your car, you can easily call the garage and schedule a maintenance appointment. When you are flying at 38,000 feet in one of Air Canada’s aircraft things...

At Air Canada, we’re committed to safety, our employees, the communities we serve and the environment we all share, every day and over the long haul too. Companies do well by doing good. But Air...

"As an Air Canada Deicing Coordinator, I lead a team of Deicing Inspectors to determine which aircraft need to go to @Toronto Pearson’s Central Deicing Facility (CDF) before take-off. We inspect...

You might not know it, but the device you are reading this on probably spent some time at 38,000 feet in the cargo hold of an aircraft before arriving at the store where it was purchased. And...

New methods of digital payment are transforming almost every type of transaction – and, at Air Canada, making global travel even more convenient. The phenomenal rise of digital wallets and...

As a partner of the Northern Lights Aero Foundation (https://northernlightsaerofoundation.com) that has for mission to create career opportunities in aviation for Canadian women, Air Canada has...

Earlier this year, Air Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (link:...

Picture this: You are sitting in the flight deck of an Airbus A321 and have to figure out what some of the hundreds of buttons and information screens do. Now add in a time element and the...

As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic for Air Canada, I keep our equipment on the apron running smoothly. We look after a lot of different equipment used to pushback aircraft, load and...

Air Canada is committed to leaving less of an impact on the environment and do more in the communities we serve by reducing the amount of waste from operations. However, the commitment goes much...

Spare a thought for James T. Kirk, the illustrious Star Trek captain who, with his flip-phone communicator, could do little more than connect with his starship, the USS Enterprise. With a 200-year...

Happy Birthday, Carey Price. The Canadiens goaltender excels at stopping pucks, but he also shines when it comes to giving back to the community. Each year, several lucky children from his native...

There's a buzz at Air Canada’s Montreal headquarters. As part of Air Canada's ongoing commitment to creating a better environment, the airline has extended a helping hand to bees, which are a...

With our country next door to the United States – the world’s largest air transport market and the home of its largest airlines - we face fierce competition each day. In vying for the same...

The summer travel peak now in full swing across Canada leaves us little time for a party. But that doesn't mean Air Canada Rouge's fifth birthday is going unremarked: We are happily celebrating...

"I started working at Toronto Pearson in 1988, fresh out of high school. I got my first job with Air Canada as a Cabin Service and Cleaning Attendant in 1989. Today I am a Gate Planner with Air...

I was 18 when Air Canada hired me as a Second Officer on the DC-8. Before that, I flew for the OPP out of Belleville, Ontario, in the summer of 1972. I’ve been flying for Air Canada for over 45...

Air Canada recently unveiled a new Signature Class on its transcontinental flights on wide-body aircraft, enhancing our service to passengers. The service is offered within Canada and on certain...

With so many options for carriers and fare types, it can be hard making the right decision for your trip and budget. Should you opt for the free cancellation, just in case? Is preferred seating...

Whether you are expanding your small business to another part of the province or taking your company to the next level on the world stage, travelling for work can be stressful. Fortunately, you...

Air Canada’s new international Signature Service was launched earlier this year and offers premium features and services to our customers. Brian Chow from Everyday Reviews experienced the...

One way to show special pride in something you create is to sign it, as painters, sculptors and composers typically do. So, when we recently introduced a new range of outstanding amenities for our...

Earlier today, the Governor General's office named Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada President and CEO, as one of the newest members in the just-released list of appointments to the Order of Canada....

This is the age of multitasking, and in that spirit Air Canada aircraft are doing double duty. Along with safely carrying 48 million customers to six continents each year, our planes...

Spring is a time of renewal, and that includes Air Canada, where 300 fledgling flight attendants are expected to earn their wings this month. It is an impressive number of new jobs, made more so...

Switching paper for styrofoam cups seems l like a small thing, but when you serve 180,000 cups a day, it makes for big reductions in hard-to-dispose-of polystyrene waste. This is one example of...

Spider-man fans know that with great power comes great responsibility. At Air Canada, employees have put their own spin on this super¬hero credo: With great abilities come great pos¬sibilities...

Commercial aviation is more than 100 years old, making the act of flying seem “so last-century” to the growing legions of millennials populating our offices, airports and airplanes. The...

Our country’s 150th anniversary year may be drawing to a close, but Canada’s stature in the world continues to grow. As Canada’s flag carrier, we are proudly doing our part to project Brand...

This month’s enRoute includes a summary of Citizens of the World, Air Canada’s Corporate Sustainability Report, which highlights our humanitarian, social and environmental initiatives. We were...

With its coastal mountain beauty, vibrant cosmopolitanism and temperate climate, Vancouver is justly ranked among the world’s most appealing cities. For Air Canada, it holds other attractions...

Between busy work schedules, family life and other commitments, finding a comfortable balance in our personal and professional lives seems elusive. Fortunately, Ron Lancaster, a university math...

Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, why not explore a unique spot right here in Canada for your winter holiday? Cities across the country are bursting with indoor...

Quality healthcare is one of the core foundations of our society, but not all kids have the chance to make snow angels or go sledding with their friends during winter. For parents of children who...

Air Canada today released the 2016 edition of Citizens of the World, the airline's sixth corporate sustainability report. The document details Air Canada's performance during the year in four key...

On September 1, 1937, Air Canada (then Trans-Canada Air Lines) took wing with a Vancouver-to-Seattle flight. The plane, a Lockheed L-10A, weighed little more than half of what a single engine on...

70 years ago this month, we inaugurated service to Shannon, Ireland. Six-month-old Janice was the youngest passenger on TCA's inaugural flight! Next summer, we'll mark another first: the launch of...

The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the most stressful, so use these tips for a more enjoyable time. Travel smart. Make your trip during one of the busiest months for air travel...

Last December we asked the question "How big of a difference can one flight make?" To find out the answer, we surprised Canadians on flight AC115 with two round-trip tickets anywhere we fly in the...