Air Canada

Air Canada, established in 1937 as Trans-Canada Air Lines, is Canada's largest airline and its flag carrier. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the airline operates a vast network, offering scheduled and charter air transport services for passengers and cargo to 222 destinations worldwide.

Services and Offerings

Air Canada provides a comprehensive range of services to cater to diverse traveler needs.

• Passenger Services: The airline offers direct flights to 64 domestic destinations and 158 international destinations across Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. Major hubs include Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport.
• Cargo Services: Through Air Canada Cargo, the airline is Canada's largest air cargo provider, serving over 50 countries with self-handled hubs in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, London, and Frankfurt. The freighter fleet consists of seven Boeing 767s, including five converted aircraft and two factory-built 767Fs.
• Loyalty Program: Aeroplan, Air Canada's travel loyalty program, is chosen by more than 8 million travelers worldwide. Members can earn and redeem points on all Air Canada flights and with over 45 airline partners, encompassing more than 1,300 destinations globally.
• Sustainable Initiatives: In 2023, Air Canada purchased 9.5 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and expanded its partnership with SAF producer Neste to power flights with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from San Francisco International Airport.

Recent Developments

• Expansion of Services: In November 2024, Air Canada announced new seasonal services and increased capacity to popular destinations across Europe, the United States, and Asia for Summer 2025. This includes new routes from Montreal to Naples and Porto and the resumption of flights from Toronto to Prague and Port of Spain.
• Increased Flights to China: In October 2024, Air Canada planned to increase direct flights between China and Canada starting December 2024, following the removal of a 2022 limit on services operated by Chinese carriers to Canada. The airline aimed to expand its current four weekly flights from Vancouver to Shanghai to seven weekly flights and resume daily flights from Vancouver to Beijing from January 15, 2025.
• Resumption of Flights to Israel: In February 2025, Air Canada announced the resumption of flights between Canada and Israel starting June 8, 2025, following cancellations due to security concerns in the Middle East. The airline also planned to add a weekly non-stop return flight from Montreal beginning in August 2025.

Global Presence

Air Canada operates globally, with offices and services in numerous countries.

In the United States, the airline has a significant presence with offices in the following cities:

• Glendale, CA
• Pasadena, CA
• Newark, NJ
• San Francisco, CA
• Chicago, IL

These locations support Air Canada's extensive network and provide services to a wide range of customers.

As a founding member of the Star Alliance, Air Canada continues to enhance its global connectivity, offering passengers a vast array of destinations and services.

The airline remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a leading global carrier.