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.

Air Canada gets social media boost after helping to rescue a stranded sailor
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Air Canada gets social media boost after helping to rescue a stranded sailor
By Sean O'Neil | October 26, 2012
It may be the heartwarming airline story of the year. Read More
The Scan: Octopus.com wraps more tentacles around Reevoo, and other travel tech news
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The Scan: Octopus.com wraps more tentacles around Reevoo, and other travel tech news
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2012
TUI, SiteMinder, Air Canada, Concur, World Rainbow Hotels, Reevoo, Octopus.com, Illusions Online, and Off Track Planet all appear in our roundup of the stories making news and driving opinion on 11... Read More
Air Canada loses out to WestJet - Top Canada travel websites, September 2012
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Air Canada loses out to WestJet - Top Canada travel websites, September 2012
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2012
WestJet has overtaken its arch rival Air Canada at the top of the list of leading travel websites in Canada. Read More
Travel Tech Scan: Asia Pacific hotel management boom, Air Canada goes budget, in-flight bikini dance, and more
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Travel Tech Scan: Asia Pacific hotel management boom, Air Canada goes budget, in-flight bikini dance, and more
By Sean O'Neil | August 10, 2012
The next two years will be a boom time for hotel management in Asia Pacific despite the economic turmoil, according to new studies and announcements, while a Vietnamese airline gets fined for having an... Read More
Air Canada ahead of WestJet - Top Canada travel sites, full month May 2012
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Air Canada ahead of WestJet - Top Canada travel sites, full month May 2012
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2012
Air Canada has managed to secure a slender lead over rival carrier WestJet in the list of leading airline websites in Canada. Read More
WestJet sees Air Canada fly off into the distance - Top Canada travel sites, May 12 2012
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WestJet sees Air Canada fly off into the distance - Top Canada travel sites, May 12 2012
By PhocusWire | May 16, 2012
Just weeks after resuming its position at the top of the leading travel websites in Canada, Air Canada has added significantly to its market share at the expense of WestJet. Read More
WestJet drops back, Air Canada takes pole position - Top Canada travel sites, April 28 2012
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WestJet drops back, Air Canada takes pole position - Top Canada travel sites, April 28 2012
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2012
Air Canada has resumed its place at the top of the leading airline websites in Canada after rival carrier WestJet saw its reign cut short last week. Read More
What Else? Tours4Fun and companionship, Jetsetter hire, ARC takes stock, Pegasus smarts
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What Else? Tours4Fun and companionship, Jetsetter hire, ARC takes stock, Pegasus smarts
By PhocusWire | April 18, 2012
Tours4Fun sets sights on iPhone, Jetsetter gets first CMO, ARC ups Bloomberg ties and Pegasus gets smart about revenue. Read More
Air Canada flies away from WestJet threat - Top Canada travel sites, April 7 2012
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Air Canada flies away from WestJet threat - Top Canada travel sites, April 7 2012
By PhocusWire | April 12, 2012
WestJet saw its challenge against Air Canada at the top the leading airline websites fall away last week as both sites saw respective declines and increases to their market share. Read More
Air Canada back on top - Top Canada travel sites, March 24 2012
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Air Canada back on top - Top Canada travel sites, March 24 2012
By PhocusWire | March 26, 2012
WestJet stayed at the top of leading airline websites in Canada for just one week after Air Canada moved ahead despite both gaining more share of traffic. Read More
WestJet takes crown from Air Canada - Top Canada travel sites, March 17 2012
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WestJet takes crown from Air Canada - Top Canada travel sites, March 17 2012
By PhocusWire | March 22, 2012
Air Canada lost its coveted top spot in the list of leading airline websites in the country last week to WestJet. Read More
Kayak goes direct-connect with Air Canada and debuts split-booking hotel rates
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Kayak goes direct-connect with Air Canada and debuts split-booking hotel rates
By Dennis Schaal | March 8, 2012
Kayak established a direct-connect booking relationship with Air Canada and debuted a split-booking rate feature for hotels. Read More
WestJet within a whisker of Air Canada again - Top Canada travel sites, February 18 2012
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WestJet within a whisker of Air Canada again - Top Canada travel sites, February 18 2012
By PhocusWire | February 22, 2012
Potential for a change at the top of the leading airline websites in Canada once more after a surge from WestJet to find itself a fraction behind rival Air Canada. Read More
WestJet loses ground on Air Canada - Top Canada travel sites, February 4 2012
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WestJet loses ground on Air Canada - Top Canada travel sites, February 4 2012
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2012
Air Canada is extending its lead over rival WestJet as a recent reverse, when WestJet took spot from the national carrier, becomes a distant memory. Read More
Air Canada takes top spot from WestJet - Top Canada travel sites, January 21 2012
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Air Canada takes top spot from WestJet - Top Canada travel sites, January 21 2012
By PhocusWire | January 25, 2012
Changing of the guard at the top of the list of leading airline websites in Canada as WestJet loses out to rival carrier Air Canada again. Read More
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