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We are aware of the unacceptable posts made by an Air Canada pilot. We are taking this matter very seriously, and he was taken out of service on Mon, Oct. 9. We firmly denounce violence in all forms.
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We can confirm the pilot in question no longer works for Air Canada, following the process initiated on Monday.
We are aware of the unacceptable posts made by an Air Canada pilot. We are taking this matter very seriously, and he was taken out of service on Mon, Oct. 9. We firmly denounce violence in all forms.
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Air Canada flight #AC837, Madrid to Toronto, has landed safely at Madrid airport, having returned due to an engine issue. // Le vol Madrid–Toronto #AC837 d’Air Canada s’est posé en toute sécurité à l’aéroport de Madrid après qu’un problème de moteur ait forcé son retour.
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We confirm we have no record of a passenger by the name Esteban Santiago, or checked guns, on any of our flights to Fort Lauderdale #FLL 5/5
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Yesterday our flight crew gave our passengers the chance to make a big impact in the world. #FlyTheFlag
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Our thoughts and sympathies extend to all those affected by flight AI171. Air Canada stands ready to assist our Star Alliance partner Air India.
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🔊VOICE OF: Captain Blair Wiseman CMN‒YUL On what was likely his last flight before retirement after a 40-year career, Captain Blair Wiseman used his final announcement to thank an incredible crew, and inspire us all
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We’re transforming three of our #B777s to transport goods in the cabin, thereby doubling their cargo capacity to help fly critical medical and vital supplies to and across Canada. More: aircanada.mediaroom.com/2020…
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We believe our country should align with the emerging global consensus and adjust our policies to better match the diminishing risks of the pandemic, including a plan to remove restrictions and testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers.
#HappeningNow watch TIAC's President and CEO Beth Potter speaking at the Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable Press Conference today: piped.video/watch?v=ymCmMBfc…. #TourismCounts
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🇨🇦 Who's ready to #FlyTheFlag for Team Canada?? 🇨🇦 Show us how you're supporting Team Canada for a shot at the ultimate 2019 World Junior Championship hockey experience. Contest details : aircanada.com/teamcanada
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Fresh from the @Airbus paint shop in Mirabel, our brand new #A220-300 proudly recognizes our heritage with a special Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) livery. It will soon join our fleet in the sky, stay tuned!
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Our first all-2SLGBTQIA+ flight was a heartfelt celebration reflecting our unwavering commitment to inclusivity and equality, in the air and on the ground.
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Today we agreed to purchase 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft from @heartaerospace, a step toward our goal of net zero emissions by 2050. These regional aircraft will seat up to 30 passengers & fly quietly with zero emissions when on battery power. More: media.aircanada.com/2022-09-…
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Tweet @AirCanada + #aircanadaemoji + a travel inspired emoji. We’ll suggest destinations from our Worldwide Seat Sale to inspire your next trip! You’ll be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets to anywhere we fly. Find terms & conditions here: Aircanada.com/emojicontest
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Even the reindeer deserve a little break. Happy Holidays. ❄️
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Coming home for the holidays is the best gift of all. Watch as we help make these joyful reunions around the world even more memorable. Who do you miss? Tag someone who hasn’t been back home for way too long. #FlyTheFlag
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Today, we welcomed our newest @airbus #A220 in special Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) livery to our fleet, on its first official Air Canada flight. ✈️
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This is our time to show the world what we’re made of. #FlyTheFlag Narrated by @VancityReynolds @TeamCanada
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We have reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. The agreement recognizes the contributions of Air Canada’s pilot group. More: media.aircanada.com/2024-09-…
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Update on flight AC872 from June 5:
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Inspired by Canada: Our new livery evokes the natural beauty & striking landscapes of our great nation #FlyTheFlag aircanada.com/FlyTheFlag
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With a big surprise coming from the @MapleLeafs, we thought you could use a lift to the party.😉🛫#HappyBirthdayKade @NLWildlife #FlyTheFlag . Les @MapleLeafs préparent une grande surprise, et nous avons pensé que vous aimeriez qu’on vous emmène à la fête. 😉🛫 #HautLeDrapeau
My son Kade had his 11th birthday party last night. None of his invited friends came. That hurt. I’m asking my Twitter friends to show him some love today. If you have a minute, please send him a birthday wish. @Marner93 @91Tavares @MapleLeafs #LeafsForever
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CUPE, Air Canada’s flight attendants’ union, rejects agreement to fly Canadians home. As a result, 25 000 additional passengers are going to be stranded abroad.
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@CNN @wolfblitzer @CNNSitRoom Pls correct reports. We confirm no record of Esteban Santiago, or checked guns, on any of our FLL flights.
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On its way to Montreal from Shanghai, this transformed B777 took its maiden voyage! Redesigned to deliver more supplies, this flight is bringing 20 tonnes of masks to Canadians across the country.
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Touching down from Casablanca. We are happy to share that at 23:07 pm, the first of our special flights to bring Canadian citizens home landed in Montreal, carrying 444 passengers, and the amazing crew that made it all possible.
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We're investing in fleet renewal as the recovery strengthens, announcing the acquisition of 26 modern & fuel efficient @Airbus A321XLRs, to arrive starting in 2024. They will feature 14 lie flat Air Canada Signature Class seats & 168 Economy seats. More: aircanada.mediaroom.com/2022…
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Want to win 2 tickets to any @AirCanada destination? Use #ACGoFar to enter and see how far you could go! Details: aircan.ca/1kz8DfC
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Air Canada Suspends Plans to Restart Operations after CUPE Defies CIRB Directive to Return to Work: aircanada.com/media/air-cana…
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From grand opening to grand closing! Three cheers for this year’s @TeamCanada flag bearer, including Air Canada’s Summer McIntosh. You make the Paris 2024 Olympic Games look good! #FlyTheFlag 🇨🇦
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The longest flight we’re operating today, flight AC015, departs Toronto for Hong Kong onboard our #B777. All-female pilots, flight attendants and ground crew working together in celebration of International Women’s Day. #IWD2018 #FlyTheFlag
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Congratulations to Cpt. Judy Cameron, Air Canada’s first female pilot, on her appointment to the Order of Canada recognizing her work as an ambassador, mentor & inspiration to the next generation of female pilots! #GGHonours #OrderofCanada @GGCanada More: aircanada.mediaroom.com/2021…
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Cheers to summer! We're giving our Economy Class experience an upgrade with free beer, wine and premium snacks on flights within Canada and the U.S. 🍻🍷 Dig in for more details at: media.aircanada.com/2024-06-…
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Replying to @tessavirtue
We are feeling some serious Canadian pride right now! 🇨🇦 @arkellsmusic cheering for @TeamCanada Olympic Athletes in #PyeongChang2018 🇰🇷?! This is happening! Thanks for the ❤️, @tessavirtue! #flytheflag
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The terrible tragedy in Humboldt has shocked all of us. Words cannot express the heartbreak the families & friends of these young people are going through. Our thoughts & prayers are with everyone. If you need to fly to SK, pls contact our call centres for further assistance.
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Our thoughts are with the passengers and crew of Delta Connection flight #DL4819, as well as everyone affected by the incident that occurred today at @TorontoPearson. We continue to follow the situation closely and have offered to assist.
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We’re kicking off our Canada Day plans by celebrating three Canadians pursuing their dreams. Watch as photographer @alenpalander captures their stories. Happy Canada Day weekend from all of us at Air Canada 🇨🇦 #FlyTheFlag
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We’re honoured to bear the maple leaf & fly @TeamCanada across the globe so that they may proudly #FlyTheFlag
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Replying to @22_Minutes
Seems neither the humour check nor the spell-check are working at @CBC today. It’s “Philippines”.
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Replying to @TheVampsband
@TheVampsband We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the disruption. You should still be able to make your show. /cc
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The first of our special flights to bring Canadians home has departed from Casablanca to Montreal on flight #AC2003, carrying 444 Canadians and an incredible crew. We look forward to reuniting them with their loved ones tonight. #FlyTheFlag
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Today, our first converted @Boeing 767-300ER freighter will touch down in Canada, marking the start of a new chapter for Air Canada Cargo. Learn more about our long history of transporting goods around the world and watch our freighter’s conversion here: aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home…
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Our @Boeing 767 fleet operated its final passenger flight last night from Montreal to Toronto, closing the chapter on our 38-year history with this fleet. Learn more about the #B767 journey with us here: aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home… #ACmedia
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This is a ramp and deicing team appreciation post. 🫶
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On behalf of employees & the Air Canada Foundation, Air Canada has donated $15,000 to Humboldt Broncos. We encourage others to donate directly through GoFundMe. We will also be collecting donations for the Broncos onboard our North Am. flights to/from Cdn. #humboldtstrong
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Congratulations to @tessavirtue and @ScottMoir for breaking a world record on their way to a gold medal finish at #pyeongchang2018 ❤ 🇨🇦 ❤ Your Air Canada family is so very proud of you—way to #FlyTheFlag!
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After 37 years, Captain Jean Castonguay, our @Airbus #A330 chief pilot, operated his final flight yesterday, from #Toulouse to #Montreal. Making the day extra special was the fact his first officer was his daughter, Marie-Pierre. Happy Retirement, Cpt. Castonguay!
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Air Canada to Gradually Resume Service Today after Reaching a Mediated Settlement with its Flight Attendant Union : aircanada.com/media/air-cana…
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This is what we call a masterpiece! Little artists need inspiration, so how about we fly your son out to one of our paint hangars to see a freshly painted plane up close! … you know, research for his next work of art. 😉✈️
My 9 year old boy spent hours perfecting his art. His passion for planes has been evident since 2 years of age. He sketched this free hand then painted it. He’s so proud of his creation & so he should be! @AirCanada
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We’re marking International Women's Day with two very special intercontinental flights operating with all female pilots and flight attendants and handled by female crews in boarding, ramp and specialized airport operations. #IWD2018 #FlyTheFlag
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Our first special flight AC2015 from Algeria takes off tomorrow and we’re set to bring more Canadians home, sweet home. A big 🙏 to our entire crew for helping us keep spirits high. Next stop, 🇨🇦
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Some numbers belong in the rafters. Others deserve to fly. Introducing our special livery tribute to Vince “Air Canada” Carter on fin 123, now ready for takeoff as the Toronto @Raptors retire the number 15  jersey of the eight-time All-Star. @mrvincecarter15
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We gave Canadians the chance to go out into the world and spread a little more good. This is what they did. #FlyTheFlag
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We’re celebrating new firsts! Like AC311 from Montreal to Vancouver, the first flight operated with our newly retrofitted @Airbus #A330 now featuring our newly reconfigured cabin design.
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Air Canada welcomes Government of Canada decision to lift mask, testing and ArriveCan requirement. More: media.aircanada.com/2022-09-…
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Replying to @TheVampsband
@TheVampsband We apologize for the issues you encountered on your flight to Saint-John's and are very glad you made it in time for the show.
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Replying to @CTVToronto
We confirm that we have no record of such a passenger by that name, or checked guns, on any of our flights to Fort Lauderdale.
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We're buying 15 more Canadian-built @Airbus #A220-300 planes, so we'll have 60 in our fleet, further supporting jobs in our country’s vital aerospace sector. All of our A220s are built in Mirabel, Quebec. More: media.aircanada.com/2022-10-…
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Today we flew our 50 millionth passenger of the year! It took us 30 years to fly our first 50 million and now, we’re flying 50 million in 1 year. To everyone who has ever flown with us… Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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These are unprecedented times. As we band together by distancing ourselves for the greater good, safety remains our top priority. Please be assured we are working around the clock to serve our customers and help Canadians get home. Stay safe. And stay kind. #FlytheFlag 🇨🇦
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Joyeux anniversaire @Airbus! Nous avons pris livraison de notre premier #A320 en 1990 et avons très hâte d’ajouter le #A220 à notre parc aérien! #Airbus50 // Happy Birthday @Airbus! We took delivery of our first #A320 in 1990 and can’t wait to welcome the #A220 to our fleet!
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Aviation history is back in the skies today with our newest @airbus #A220 in a special commemorative Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) livery. Fin 119 left Mirabel on its maiden flight, the second aircraft to fly the historic TCA livery since 1997. Learn more: aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home…
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Nowhere we’d rather be. Which destination is at the top of your list?
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To help Canadians across the country, we’re now operating cargo-only flights. This weekend we transported medical supplies between Zurich and Toronto, just one of the many ways we continue to do our part in the fight against COVID-19.
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We are excited to reveal the first new routes & interior of the latest addition to our fleet, the Quebec-built @Airbus A220-300. It will fly Montreal-Seattle & Toronto-San Jose starting next spring @yulaeroport @TorontoPearson @SeaTacAirport @FlySJC #a220 aircanada.mediaroom.com/2019…
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Happy #CanadaDay to everyone flying the flag across the world today. We're so proud to be Canadian ❤️️🇨🇦
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Air Canada to acquire 18 @Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft under ongoing fleet renewal and fuel efficiency drive. Learn more: media.aircanada.com/2023-09-…
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We join all Canadians in thanking @wo_fire for sending their fire experts to #ABwildfires #ymmfire @CIFFC
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New year, new travel goals. Where do you want to fly this year? 📸: aviationdylan (IG)
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We teamed up with @IAmSandraOh to help bring the world a little more Canada, one apology at a time. #TLC
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Introducing a new look for our Air Canada Jetz aircraft that charter sports teams, musicians and more. A twist on our mainline livery, select Jetz aircraft will have an all-black livery, making them instantly recognizable and feature a modernized, upgraded cabin.
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The first of many flights for our @Airbus #A220. We can’t wait to welcome customers onboard soon! // Le premier de nombreux de vols pour nos #A220 de @Airbus Nous sommes impatients d'accueillir nos clients à bord bientôt!
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To address ongoing labour uncertainty following strike notice by CUPE, Air Canada’s flight attendant union, a lock out notice was issued to CUPE today, effective Aug. 16. We will begin implementing our contingency plan to gradually begin an orderly wind down of operations.
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Who’s ready to take off for 2021? 🙋 . . Qui est prêt à décoller pour 2021? 🙋 📸: raymond.nardozza (IG)
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Spotted at @aeroportsMTL: a freshly painted #B787 #Dreamliner on approach shining bright in the spring-like sun. #FlyTheFlag (📷:@patcard)
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Today we celebrate the arrival of our first Airbus #A220, continuing our fleet modernization program. Tomorrow, we will welcome our first customers on board #AC317 from Montreal to Calgary #ACmedia More: aircanada.mediaroom.com/2020…
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Air Canada salutes The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C. As Canada’s 18th prime minister his bold vision for our airline led to its full privatization in 1989, setting us on course to be a Canadian global champion. We offer deepest condolences to his family.
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Misleading statement! @WestJet is just now catching up to our policy to refund refundable fares. We have already refunded over $1.2 Billion in refundable fares to date.
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From Casablanca to Montreal, our second in a series of special flights has safely reunited 430 more Canadians with their loved ones at home. A special thank you to all employees and our dedicated crew for continuing to #FlyTheFlag for Canadians around the globe.
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Tell us how you #CelebrateCanadaDay for a chance to win tickets for your next adventure. spr.ly/CelebrateCanadaDay
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Flying north of the border for the first time! Proud partner of the Toronto Raptors since 1995. #FlyTheFlag #WeTheNorth 🏆🏀 Le trophée voyage au nord de la frontière pour la première fois! Air Canada est fière partenaire des Raptors de Toronto depuis 1995. #HautLeDrapeau 🏆🏀
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It’s a thing of beauty. 😍 ✈️ 📸: sewblonde28 (IG)
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Our crew on AC871 Paris-Montreal brings home Best Airline in North America today! #Skytrax #WorldAirlineAwards #FlytheFlag @ParisAirShow
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Share a photo or a video of the person you want to bring Home for the Holidays along with something you’d love to do with them. Tag @AirCanada and use #FlyTheFlag for a chance to gift them 2 round-trip tickets to Canada this holiday season! aircanada.com/HomeForTheHoli…
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Replying to @arkellsmusic
I think we can make that happen. 🇨🇦✈️🇰🇷🎶 What do you think? Bonne idée?!! @TeamCanada
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We welcome our 25th @Airbus #A220 to help us meet our climate targets, replace older aircraft and cut fuel burn by 20%. A full life cycle perspective was central to its development, maximizing materials that could be recovered & reused after its serviceable life #Circulareconomy
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Air Canada Foundation helps protect the most valuable thing a child has:their childhood #AirCanadaFoundationGolf2017
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As we celebrate people around the world making their mark, we teamed up with Beautiful Destinations in Mumbai to recognize those making an impact in their community while displaying the values of diversity, inclusivity and equality #FlyTheFlag
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We’re taking legacy to new heights. ✈️🏀We’re honouring Vince “Air Canada” Carter with a special livery on one of our #A220s as the @Raptors retire his #15 jersey. More: media.aircanada.com/2024-11-…
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To the country we’re proud to #FlyTheFlag for each and every day: Happy 150th birthday. #Canada150
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Freshly painted, our first #B737MAX leaves the hangar ready to fly! Be on the lookout for photos of the takeoff soon!
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.@OleksiakPenny wins #Gold for @TeamCanada #Swimming! We are incredibly proud! #Rio2016
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A show as beautiful on Earth, as it is in the air. 😎
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Air Canada salutes The Honourable Marc Garneau, P.C., C.C., C.D. As Canada’s Transport Minister during his distinguished career, Mr. Garneau was committed to Canadians’ best interests and collaborating with industry stakeholders. We extend our deepest condolences to his family.
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Our first upgraded @Airbus A321 features industry-leading technology! Get an outside view thanks to 2 HD exterior cameras, surf and stream in the sky with FREE high-speed Wi-Fi sponsored by @Bell and connect your own Bluetooth-compatible headphones More: media.aircanada.com/2023-10-…
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Congratulations to @pou29 and the entire Women’s #hockey team for bringing home the silver medal! You’ve made an entire nation proud to #FlyTheFlag with you @TeamCanada @HockeyCanada @HC_Women
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A celebration 50 years in the making! We’re giving away a vacation for 4 to the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort every 50 minutes until 9 p.m. EST! To enter, tell us who would join you at The World’s Most Magical Celebration using the hashtag #ACToTheMagic. Rules: aircanada.com/ACToTheMagic
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From Lima yesterday and Bogota today, our faithful crews continue to work around the clock to help bring Canadians home! 🇨🇦
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