Air Canada
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Air Canada receives its first Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada receives its first Airbus A321XLR, registration number C-GXLR. The aircraft was handed over to Air Canada at the Hamburg Airbus assembly line facility on April 24th, 2026. The plane then performed an eight hour and ten minute delivery flight under flight number AC7137 from Hamburg (XFW) to Windsor (YQG). The A321 will be…
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Air Canada presents its new A321XLR and 787-10 Business Class cabins
At the Aircraft Interior Expo 2026, Air Canada presents its new glowing hearted cabin interior concept. What it includes is its first-ever narrow-body lie-flat business class seat, which will be fitted on the A321XLR. The seat comes in a 1-1 configuration across seven rows. On the Boeing 787-10, on the other hand, it is introducing…
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Air Canada Announces Winter Seasonal Flights to Sapporo
Air Canada is launching the only non-stop link between North America and Sapporo. Starting December 2026, flight AC55 connects Vancouver directly to Hokkaido’s world-class skiing. Discover the full seasonal schedule, Dreamliner configuration, and why this is a new sweet spot for Aeroplan members.
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Air Canada Launches First Airbus A321XLR Route: Montréal–Palma de Mallorca from Summer 2026
I don’t know how many times I’ve state it, but it can’t be understated how the Airbus A321XLR is a game changer for many airlines. We’re assisting at new routes popping up globally that previously wouldn’t have been economically viable. The latest airline to announce the arrival of the A321XLR is Air Canada which has…
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike: 130,000 Daily Passengers Affected
Negotiations have been going on for some time with no real positive or tangible results between Air Canada and the CUPE cabin crew union. The definitive breakdown of the negotiations has lead us to an almost unprecedented situation in Canadian aviation. Air Canada has suspended all its operations as 10,000 flight attendants strike demanding for…
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Air Canada and ITA Airways Launch New Codeshare Agreement Ahead of Star Alliance Entry
With Lufthansa acquiring a significant stake in Italian flag carrier ITA Airways, harmonization of operations is still ongoing. ITA Airways, prior to Lufthansa’s investment was part of the SkyTeam alliance and is now aligning all of its operations to a which Lufthansa is a part of. While still awaiting to officially enter the new alliance…
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Air Canada Commences Toronto Prague and Montreal Porto Services
New flights have come online for Air Canada as the airline prepares to cope with the uplift in transatlantic passengers that has characterized the post-covid era. Many from North America have chosen to pass their holidays in Europe and, from the looks of it, airlines expect 2025 to follow this trend. Among airlines betting on…
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Air Canada Launches Flights from Montreal to Naples
Naples has, over the past few years, attracted a number of North American airlines. More and more transatlantic routes have been established from the southern Italian city to North America. The latest airline to setup a route to the city is Air Canada, with its Montreal to Naples service. Another North American Carrier Establishes Flights…
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Vancouver’s 9th Air Canada Flight to Asia: AC17 to Manila Takes Off
Air Canada powers up its route network from its Pacific hub in Vancouver, ahead of the 2025 summer season, with a new flight to Asia. One that will cater to both holidaymakers and one of the largest expat communities. Let me take you through the details of Air Canada’s new AC17 flight from Vancouver to…
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Air Canada Further Increases Its Airbus A220 Order
Air Canada is among the largest users of the Airbus A220. The airline has found a perfect spot in its fleet for the tiny 150-seater plane and has just decided to further expand its standing order with the European manufacturer. Here’s exactly what Air Canada has ordered and why they have done so. Five More…