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Air Canada Becomes the Only International Four-Star Airline in North America
Air Canada has become the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. The rating is considered an airline industry benchmark and is based on detailed, independently conducted quality analysis by Skytrax across more than 800 different areas of airport and onboard product and service delivery. The airline received its highest marks (4.5 stars) for the Internet and WiFi options available in their business class lounges as well as the washroom and shower options [Read more...]
Continue reading...Air Canada named top international airline in North America by Skytrax
Monday, July 16, 2012
It's lucky number three for Air Canada. The airline took home top honours in the best international carrier in North America category for the third consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
Continue reading...Air Canada revises checked baggage policy
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Air Canada has made several changes to its checked baggage policy for passengers travelling with an economy ticket. The latest change effects travellers who were issued an economy class ticket on or after June 15 for travel between the United States and the United Kingdom. Those customers can check one bag for free but must pay $100 CAD/USD (per direction) to check a second.
Continue reading...Air Canada increases in-flight entertainment options
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Flying with Air Canada just got more entertaining. The airline has doubled the amount of movies available on their seat back in-flight entertainment system and added more TV shows. Previously Air Canada passengers could choose from 72 free movies on international flights and 31 movies on North American flights but those number have jumped to 150 and 63 respectively.
Continue reading...Air Canada pilots back to work after “sick-in”
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Air Canada says that things are back to normal today after their pilots staged and alleged “sick-in” Friday. The airline says that by Friday morning 152 pilots had called in sick, much higher than the 50-70 who would call in on a normal day at this time of the year.
Continue reading...Air Canada voted North America’s best airline
Monday, December 5, 2011
Congratulations to Air Canada which was voted North America's top airline by an international survey of business travellers conducted by Global Traveler magazine. More than 36,000 readers took part in the survey. Other winners included Singapore Airlines for best airline in the world and the Address Hotel Downtown Dubai as the world's best hotel.
Continue reading...Arbitrator reaches decision in Air Canada flight attendants contract dispute
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The contract dispute between Air Canada and its 6800 flight attendants has come to a conclusion. A federal arbitrator has imposed a deal which must now be honoured.The deal is one that Air Canada already offered the union but they rejected and union members are predictably upset. But hopefully now we can put the on again off again strike behind us for good.
Continue reading...Air Canada flight attendants reject another agreement
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The on again - off again strike by Air Canada flight attendants is off again. On Sunday the flight attendants rejected the latest agreement that Air Canada and union representatives had negotiated with nearly two thirds of voters saying no to the deal. That rejection put the flight attendants in a position to strike as of Thursday morning.
Continue reading...Air Canada and flight attendants reach tentative deal
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Air Canada and its flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement averting strike action meaning for the most part it's business as usual at the airline. The only schedule changes will be with Air Canada Express operated by Jazz which will return to its regular schedule Thursday September 22.
Continue reading...Labour minister says feds will legislate flight attendants back to work if strike goes ahead
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The federal government will introduce back to work legislation if Air Canada flight attendants hit the picket line. The flight attendants can go on strike as of 12:01 am Wednesday morning. The back to work legislation won't be brought in in time to prevent the strike but will minimize the duration.
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Friday, January 25, 2013
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