Bandits made off with nearly C$20 million in gold and other valuables at Toronto’s main airport in an Air Canada gold heist that hearkens back to a similar incident in 1952. Air Canada Gold Heist In Toronto Initial reports...
Air Canada + United Airlines Announce New Transborder Routes
Air Canada and United Airline are adding a pair of new transborder routes between the USA and Canada and beefing up service on existing routes as part of a closer partnership in 2023. As Air Canada And United Strengthen...
Any Thoughts On How To Use My Expiring Air Canada eUpgrades?
I am currently an Air Canada Aeroplan 75K member and have 40 eUpgrades left that expire in mid-January. It seems unlikely I will be able to use any of them, but want to make sure I am not missing...
Air Canada Adds New Routes To United Airlines’ Hubs
As Air Canada seeks to emerge from the pandemic era and forge a stronger trans-border relationship with United Airlines, it is adding two new routes to United hubs. Air Canada Adds Two New Routes To United Hubs Starting on...
Harry Potter Star Slams Air Canada As “The Worst Airline In North America” After He’s Downgraded From Business Class
Sometimes, even Hollywood actors get the boot from the business class in an oversell situation (or at least an alleged one). One popular Harry Potter star is irritated at Air Canada after losing his premium cabin seat on a...
Woman Served A “Vegan Meal” Of Water And Napkin On Air Canada? Unlikely.
I’m going to go out on a limb and reason that not only was a woman offered more than a napkin and bottle of water for her Air Canada in-flight meal, but this is a story that actually reflects...
Air Canada CEO Still Blaming Pandemic For Nightmare Summer Of Travel…
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau sent out a conciliatory note to all Aeroplan members, apologizing for the rough summer of travel but insisting that the situation is improving. But his “pandemic” defense is getting stale. “Pandemic” Defense From Air...
Dude, At Least Your Cats Are Alive… (Man Wants To Sue Air Canada For Sending Cats To San Francisco Without Him)
A man was delayed in Toronto and missed his flight to San Francisco. Despite assuring him that his cats would not be separated from him, Air Canada sent them on the flight without him. The cats have since been...
Implications Of New Air Canada – Emirates Partnership
Air Canada and Emirates announced a new partnership which could eventually make Aeroplan even more valuable. But we’re not there yet. Let’s breakdown the news and the implications of this new relationship. Air Canada + Emirates Form New Partnership...
Air Canada Will Preemptively Cancel Flights In July + August
Air Canada is throwing in the towel on its ambitious summer travel season, letting passengers know it is in the process of scaling back schedules in July and August in hopes that smoother operations will result. Air Canada Will...
The Odd Case Of Air Canada 866: Why Were So Many Passengers Kicked Off?
Air Canada 866 from Montreal to London faced a further delay on Monday night when 25 passengers were removed. Many of those passengers claim they did nothing wrong. So what really happened onboard? Why Were So Many Passengers Kicked...
Cool: New Air Canada Fifth Freedom Flight From London To Mumbai
In addition to its new Bangkok service, Air Canada also announced it would serve Mumbai, India. But rather than fly nonstop from Toronto, the flight will stop in London in each direction, offering a cool new Fifth Freedom route....
Air Canada Will Launch Seasonal Bangkok Service
Air Canada will launch new seasonal service to Bangkok, Thailand this winter from its Vancouver hub, becoming the only airline with nonstop service between North America and the Thai capital. Air Canada Bangkok Service Set To Begin In December...
Attractive New Aeroplan Status Extension Offer
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a status extension through 2023 to members who earn 30,000 points on their co-branded credit card by late autumn. Aeroplan Status Extension Offer – Co-Branded Credit Card Spending Due in part to harsh, pandemic-related...
Review: Air Canada A220 Business Class
For the final leg of my Air Canada journey, I flew from Montreal to Los Angeles onboard a brand new Airbus A220 in business class. The new aircraft is quite impressive, but the service onboard was even more impressive....
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Montréal Transborder (YUL)
After clearing U.S. pre-clearance, I made my way to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Montréal to wait for my flight to Los Angeles. The lounge is much brighter than the domestic lounge with superb tarmac views but...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Montréal Domestic (YUL)
Of all the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges I visited in Air Canada’s three hubs, the domestic Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Montréal was my favorite…not because of the facilities, but because of the food. Air Canada Maple...
Review: Air Canada A321 Business Class
My Air Canada journey continued from Toronto to Montreal onboard an Airbus A321-200. While Air Canada’s A321s are really starting to show their age, a surprise awaited me on this short 316-mile flight. Air Canada A321 Business Class Review...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Toronto Domestic (YYZ)
While I was tempted to spend my entire layover in the Air Canada Café nearby, I spent an hour in the domestic Maple Leaf Lounge in Toronto (YYZ). Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Toronto (Domestic) Review If you’re looking...
Review: Air Canada Café Toronto YYZ (Amazing Lounge)
I enjoyed a superb four-hour stay in the Air Canada Café in Toronto Pearson (YYZ), a tremendous lounge concept that instantly became one of my favorites in North America. Air Canada Café Review (Toronto – YYZ) The Air Canada...
