Air Canada
Air Canada to Introduce Premium Economy Section, Expand Fleet
Air Canada has announced that it will introduce a premium economy section on international flights beginning July 11, 2013. In addition, the carrier will add five new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its fleet.
The new 777s will be the first to be outfitted with the airline’s premium economy cabin. The section will first be available on the carrier’s Montreal-Paris flights on July 11, with additional routes progressively offering the section as …
Vote for the 2013 Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards
Voting for the 2013 Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards has started, and with it, your opportunity to give credit where credit is due.
This year’s stellar field of nominees includes well over 100 airlines and alliances, hotels and resorts, car rental agencies, and travel Web sites. Most of the award categories, which include Best Airline, Best Airport, Best Frequent Flyer Program, Best Hotel Chain, Best Credit/Charge Card, Best Rental Car Agency, …
South African Airways, Air Canada Announce Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways (SAA) and Air Canada have announced a codeshare agreement. Under the agreement, SAA will be able to place its code on various Air Canada-operated flights from Canada, while Air Canada will be allowed to place its code on various SAA services from South Africa.
South African Airlines will codeshare on Air Canada services between London and Vancouver, London and Toronto, and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport …
Air Canada and Turkish Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement
Air Canada has announced a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines. The agreement, set to take effect in the second quarter of 2013, will include Air Canada’s new Toronto-Istanbul route, which is expected to begin in the summer of that year.
Under the agreement, the two airlines will be able to place their code on select flights, which will allow customers benefits such as being able to use a single itinerary, through-checked …
Air Canada Announces New International Routes, Additional Flights
As part of an international expansion, Air Canada has announced that it will launch new international routes as well as increase the number of flights on existing international services in summer 2013. The new routes will include services to Istanbul and Seoul, while additional flights will be added to the airline’s Toronto-Beijing, Vancouver-Beijing, and Calgary-Tokyo routes.
Beginning June 2, 2013, Air Canada will offer year-round service between its hub in Toronto …
Air Canada and United Continental Reach Coordination Agreement
The Competition Bureau announced that it has reached an agreement with Air Canada and United Continental Holdings that is claims will preserve competition and protect consumers on 14 high-demand routes between the United States and Canada. The two airlines currently have agreements in place for coordinating certain aspects of competition, and plan to enter into a joint venture that would combine their flight operations on routes between the two countries. …
Air Canada and Aer Lingus Sign Interline Agreement
Air Canada and Aer Lingus announced that they have signed an interline agreement. Effective immediately, the agreement will simplify travel between Canada and Ireland, and is a step towards a full code-sharing relationship between the two airlines expected to be finalized next year.
Thanks to the agreement, passengers flying on Air Canada and Aer Lingus will now be able to use either airline’s check-in kiosks, as well as through check their …
