Air Canada News

As Canada's flagship carrier, Air Canada is a key player in the global aviation sector, known for its international reach, operational investments, and digital transformation efforts. PhocusWire brings you the latest Air Canada news, offering insights into the airline’s business strategy, customer experience enhancements, and market positioning.

Air Canada's updates, innovations, and industry developments

From next-gen aircraft deployments and sustainability commitments to loyalty program upgrades and global partnerships, Air Canada continues to shape the future of North American and transatlantic air travel. Our reporting focuses on how the airline is leveraging technology, streamlining operations, and responding to evolving traveler expectations.

Full content agreements for airline distribution live to fight another day
News / Distribution
Full content agreements for airline distribution live to fight another day
By Michele McDonald | March 23, 2017
Several major airlines, including Lufthansa, Air Canada and American Airlines, were unsuccessful in their recent attempt to bring the GDS "full content agreement" closer to a demise. The carriers h Read More
Air Canada creates crowdfunding platform for cash-strapped passengers
News / Online
Air Canada creates crowdfunding platform for cash-strapped passengers
By Kevin May | July 22, 2016
Perhaps trying to live up to their reputation as being the nice folk of North America, Air Canada has developed a way for people to attract donations for their trips. The idea behind Embarq is that Read More
SOS alert to the travel industry! Tap the brakes on your Apple Watch investments
News / Technology
SOS alert to the travel industry! Tap the brakes on your Apple Watch investments
By Glenn Gruber | April 7, 2015
The allure of Shiny Object Syndrome (SOS) is strong. And whether it be "a-loo-minium" or gold, Apple’s Watch is very shiny. We’re at a very interesting time with Apple Watch, about halfway between Read More
United, British Airways, and other airlines expand NDC tests of dynamic packaging
News / Distribution
United, British Airways, and other airlines expand NDC tests of dynamic packaging
By Sean O'Neil | March 16, 2015
New technology is enabling dynamic airfare packaging, such as a bundled offer of an airline seat and a bottle of champagne for a single price. But airlines are still figuring out the practicalities of Read More
Air Canada has a United Breaks Guitars moment as luggage clip goes viral
News / Online
Air Canada has a United Breaks Guitars moment as luggage clip goes viral
By Kevin May | April 22, 2014
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgDizh4DMno" video_image_link="https://www.tnooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/air-canada-bag.jpg"] The United Bre Read More
Air Canada closes in on WestJet - Top Canada travel websites, September 2013
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Air Canada closes in on WestJet - Top Canada travel websites, September 2013
By PhocusWire | October 14, 2013
WestJet has lost some of its lead to rival carrier Air Canada in the latest chart of leading Canada travel websites. Air Canada gained 1.25% market share between August and September as WestJet man Read More
Air Canada bashed in social media for email mocking US media after missing dog saga
News / Online
Air Canada bashed in social media for email mocking US media after missing dog saga
By Karthick Prabu | October 14, 2013
The US government shut-down has not only troubled the travel industry, but it has also made Air Canada land in a bit of a social media soup. Passenger Jutta Kulic had booked an Air Canada flight be Read More
Air Canada loses ground to WestJet - Top Canada travel websites, August 2013
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Air Canada loses ground to WestJet - Top Canada travel websites, August 2013
By PhocusWire | September 16, 2013
WestJet has extended its lead over rival carrier Air Canada in the list of leading travel websites in Canada in August. Read More
Kayak finally launches in Canada
News / Online
Kayak finally launches in Canada
By Kevin May | May 6, 2013
Kayak has spent plenty of time and effort over the years launching local sites around the world but, perhaps surprisingly, it has never had one next door in Canada. Read More
WestJet retakes crown from Air Canada - Top Canada travel websites, March 2013
News / Online
WestJet retakes crown from Air Canada - Top Canada travel websites, March 2013
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2013
The ongoing jostling for position at the front of the leading travel websites in Canada continued in March, with WestJet passing Air Canada once again to take top spot. Read More
Switching back again, WestJet loses out to Air Canada - Top Canada travel websites, February 2013
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Switching back again, WestJet loses out to Air Canada - Top Canada travel websites, February 2013
By PhocusWire | March 18, 2013
Change at the top of the leading travel websites in Canada yet again as Air Canada secures pole position ahead of rival carrier WestJet. Read More
Goodbye Air Canada, hello WestJet for top spot - Top Canada travel websites, January 2013
News / Online
Goodbye Air Canada, hello WestJet for top spot - Top Canada travel websites, January 2013
By PhocusWire | February 20, 2013
The ongoing battle between Canada's leading pair of airlines took a swing in WestJet's favour in January after it overtook Air Canada to take pole position. Read More
Before and after in the world of Passenger Service Systems for airlines
News / Online
Before and after in the world of Passenger Service Systems for airlines
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | February 19, 2013
During a media day hosted recently by Farelogix in the US, Keith Wallis from Air Canada showed a few slides on his airline’s view of the future. Read More
WestJet loses web crown to Air Canada - Top Canada travel websites, December 2012
News / Online
WestJet loses web crown to Air Canada - Top Canada travel websites, December 2012
By PhocusWire | January 7, 2013
Air Canada has regained the top spot in the list of leading travel websites in Canada from WestJet, after a sizeable jump in traffic in December 2012. Read More
WestJet leaves Air Canada trailing in web jetstream - Top Canada travel websites, November 2012
News / Online
WestJet leaves Air Canada trailing in web jetstream - Top Canada travel websites, November 2012
By PhocusWire | December 7, 2012
The gap between the two major airline rivals in Canada has extended further with Air Canada seeing market leader WestJet now at over 4% market share in web traffic. Read More
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