Bilateral Partnership Includes Reciprocal Benefits For Aeroplan And Fedilidade Members, As TAM Prepares To Join Star Alliance

Air Canada and TAM expand network between major cities in Brazil and Canada

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Air Canada, a founding member of Star Alliance, and TAM, Brazil's largest airline, announced today they have concluded an agreement to expand their networks on a codeshare basis, o

Also Folds Fuel Surcharges Into Advertised Fares

Air Canada eliminates second bag fee

MONTREAL (September 18, 2008) - Air Canada announced today that in response to decreasing fuel prices, the airline is eliminating all second checked-bag charges implemented this spring and will be inc

Aircell's Gogo To Provide First Wi-Fi Service In Canadian Airline Industry

Air Canada to offer live internet access to customers inflight

MONTREAL (September 9, 2008) - Air Canada intends to begin offering live internet service to customers inflight starting next spring under an agreement announced today with Aircell.

Agreement To Increase Service For Passengers Traveling Between Brazil And Canada

TAM and Air Canada sign MOU for codesharing and frequent flyer benefits

SAO PAULO, Brazil - TAM and Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a founding member of the Star Alliance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today in Sao Paulo providing for the implementation of a codeshare agreement and reciprocal frequent flyer mileage accumulation for members of the carriers' loyalty programs, TAM Fidelidade and ... read more

Outstanding Service Award

Air Canada's Heathrow-based customer services team honored

OAG (Official Airline Guide) has announced that five members of Air Canada’s Heathrow-based Customer Services department have been awarded the Outstanding Service Award at the 26th OAG Airline Industry Awards held on Wednesday, June 4 at The Bloomsbury Ballroom in central London.

Air Canada: You'll Get Service, But That'll Be Extra

Air Canada to charge for customer service

It was bound to happen eventually: Air Canada now wants you to pay extra for better customer service.

In an era of continued cost-cutting, the country's largest airline yesterday rolled out a new service called "On My Way" that, for a fee, promises to help passengers cope with delays and cancellations beyond the airline's control, ... read more

WestJet

WestJet chief isn't afraid of his rival

Sean Durfy, chief of WestJet Airlines Ltd., is shrugging off revelations that rival Air Canada has drawn interest from private-equity players and pension-fund managers who may be keen on linking the country's dominant airline with a major U.S. carrier.

hotels.com / Air Canada

hotels.com signs long-term strategic agreement with Air Canada

DALLAS - hotels.com, the leading provider of lodging worldwide, today announced it has signed a new long-term strategic partnership with Air Canada. The multi-year agreement enables Air Canada customers to access the full range of hotels.com inventory - more than 75,000 properties worldwide - on aircanada.com.

Air Canada

Maritimers' anger boils over at airline

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Anger with airline service in Newfoundland revved up a notch this week with a call from the mayor of St. John's for a public inquiry into Air Canada's service.

Andy Wells says Transport Canada should investigate the airline after complaints from travellers caught in storms during the Christmas holidays about delayed ... read more

Canada

Airline passengers put in quarantine at Pearson

Toronto - More than 70 passengers returning from Tel Aviv were placed in quarantine at Pearson International airport last night after a number of travellers fell ill. Three passengers were taken to hospital.

The plane, Air Canada flight 085 from Tel Aviv, was carrying about 200 passengers.

Latin America

Tourism this week in Latin America

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