Air Canada Announces a New Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Qatar Airways

December 16, 2020
Three times weekly, non-stop flights from Toronto Pearson to Doha, Qatar. Convenient connections throughout the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia via Doha with new agreement

Air Canada Becomes First Canadian Airline to Offer Optional Biometric Boarding for US & Canada

December 09, 2020
Air Canada Becomes First Canadian Airline to Offer Optional Biometric Boarding for Flights Departing the US to Canada

Travel like a star this winter with Air Canada Jetz

December 09, 2020
Elevate your winter travels by experiencing an exclusive way to fly.

Enterprise Teams Up with Clorox, Extending the Complete Clean Pledge

December 04, 2020
Enterprise is proud to announce a new program with Clorox®, one of the most  trusted brands for powerful cleaning, and implement near- and long-term enhancements to their Complete Clean Pledge.

Manulife COVID-19 Insurance complimentary for Aeroplan members

December 03, 2020
Aeroplan Members making an eligible new booking with Air Canada originating in Canada will receive complimentary Manulife COVID-19 Emergency Medical and Quarantine Insurance underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife).

Air Canada Collaborates with Shoppers Drug Mart to Deliver a COVID-19 Testing Solution For Customers

November 27, 2020
Pre-departure testing available as of Dec. 7 for Air Canada customers in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia

Welcome to the WestJet Elevation Lounge

October 27, 2020
WestJet is proud to reveal its flagship lounge – the WestJet Elevation Lounge.

Get ready for the transformed Aeroplan

October 27, 2020
With the launch of the transformed Aeroplan® on Nov. 8, they will be introducing many new and exciting program features. In order to prepare for this, some existing program features and services will be briefly unavailable during the changeover period.

Government Approved COVID-19 Testing Pilot Arrives at YYC Calgary International Airport

October 22, 2020
The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to partner and support the Governments of Alberta and Canada's announcement of an approved science-based testing pilot for Canadians arriving at YYC from international destinations.

Air Canada Reopens Calgary Maple Leaf Lounge with Biosafety Measures and more

October 14, 2020
Maple Leaf Lounge at YYC Calgary International Airport welcomes eligible customers beginning on October 15, 2020

Manulife COVID-19 Pandemic Travel Plan Insurance available in October

October 01, 2020
Unexpected-but-necessary visits to see family, work commitments, out-of-province adventures or snowbirds hoping to fly south. Today, more than ever before, Canadians need specialized coverage that helps protect them in the event they fall ill due to COVID-19.

WestJet Enhances No-Charge COVID-19 Travel Insurance Offering with U.S. Coverage

September 25, 2020
WestJet is announcing guests travelling to, through or from the United States are now eligible for the airline's enhanced $200,000 CAD COVID-19 travel insurance coverage for air-only and vacation reservations.

Air Canada to Make Complimentary COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Available to International Travellers

September 17, 2020
Air Canada today announced that it is including complimentary COVID-19 emergency medical & quarantine insurance for eligible customers booking round-trip international flights.

WestJet extends top-tier status for Platinum, Gold and Silver members

September 04, 2020
Effective September 4, 2020, WestJet is making changes to provide greater certainty and time for their WestJet Rewards members:

Canada’s Largest Airlines and Airports Jointly Comment on Flight Plan for Navigating COVID-19

August 14, 2020
Air Canada, WestJet, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and Vancouver Airport Authority Jointly Comment on Transport Canada's Flight Plan for Navigating COVID-19

Air Canada Unveils Details of Transformed Aeroplan Program, Offering More Value and New Benefits

August 11, 2020
Air Canada revealed the details of its transformed Aeroplan loyalty program, outlining the program attributes and credit card benefits members can enjoy when the new program launches

Air Canada's Touchless Airport Experience

July 24, 2020
TouchFree Bag Check for international travel departing Canada and virtual queuing to be part of Air Canada's airport experience at select airports. Here is a full list of what to look for in a touch-free airport experience later this summer.

Air Canada Begins Re-opening its Award-Winning Maple Leaf Lounges with New Biosafety Protocols

July 23, 2020
Air Canada is excited to announce the re-opening of their lounges this summer, starting with eligible customers departing on a domestic or international flight to their Maple Leaf Lounge located at Toronto-Pearson Airport. Lounges in Montreal & Vancouver are set to re-open by Labour Day.

Air Canada Partners with Montreal's Famed Chef Jérôme Ferrer

July 20, 2020
Ferrer to join Canadian Chefs David Hawksworth, Antonio Park and Vikram Vij in creating onboard cuisine

Air Canada to Explore Rapid COVID-19 Testing with Spartan Bioscience

July 08, 2020
Air Canada is taking the lead in being able to ensure no COVID carrying passengers board its planes. The carrier is working with Spartan Bioscience Inc. to assess how best to deploy portable COVID-19 test kits in the aviation sector.