Air Canada reports record Q1 operating revenues, suspends full-year 2026 financial guidance citing jet fuel pricing volatility
Air Canada says that “given the volatility and uncertainty in relation to jet fuel prices for the second half of the year, Air Canada has suspended its full‑year 2026 financial guidance.” The airline delivered that news as it reported...
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Air Canada celebrates arrivals of its first Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal and growth. The fleet renewal will include a total of 30 of the A321XLR aircraft – 15 will be leased, while 15 are being...
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Air Canada temporarily suspending flights from Montreal, Toronto to JFK
Air Canada is temporarily suspending its flights from Montreal to JFK and its flights from Toronto to JFK. The carrier told Travel Press Today (TPT) that since the start of the Iran conflict, jet fuel prices have doubled and, as a result,...
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Air Canada testing third-party ADR process to resolve APPR cases
Air Canada is beginning a limited pilot of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to test its effectiveness in settling customer claims for compensation filed under Canada’s Airline Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR). For the...
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Air Canada takes off for new destinations in winter 2026-2027
Air Canada announced is adding a number of new destinations to its global network for the Winter 2026-27 season -- including the only non-stop flights from North America to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. As well, the carrier has added...
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Michael Rousseau retiring as Air Canada’s President and CEO
Air Canada’s Board of Directors has announced that Michael Rousseau has informed the Board that he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, after nearly two decades of strong and dedicated leadership that has reinforced Air...
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Statement from Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada
In a statement, Air Canada’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rousseau said: “I want to reiterate my deepest condolences to the families of the Jazz Captain and First Officer who tragically lost their lives, and recognize...
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Air Canada provides an update on Air Canada Express Flight AC8646
Air Canada provided a further update on the accident involving an Air Canada Express Mitsubishi CRJ900 upon landing at New York LaGuardia on March 22, 2026 around 11:30 p.m. The company said that Flight AC8646, operated by Air Canada Express...
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Air Canada, Jazz Aviation issue updates on Flight AC8646 accident at LaGuardia
An Air Canada Jazz flight was involved in an accident with a rescue and firefighting vehicle as it was landing at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026. In an update on Air Canada said that Flight AC8646, operated by Air Canada Express carrier,...
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Middle East Updates from MSC Cruises, TICO and Air Canada
As the U.S.-Israel military operation in Iran moves into its fifth day and Iranian drone and missile attacks spread through the region, there are a number of industry updates of note. Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) CEO, Richard...
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