Only 54 Minutes: Air Canada Launches New Ultra-Short Airbus A321XLR Flights
The services will only operate for a limited time over the festive period.
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Air Canada Kicks off Summer Travels by Celebrating the Very Best of Canada
Air Canada expects to welcome more than 1 million customers on board over the course of the next week as it kicks off the summer season with a full schedule of flights across Canada. With more than 50 destinations across Canada, the airline is celebrating the very best of the country coast-to-coast-to-coast and beyond, connecting Canadians with the people, places and experiences that make Canada a very special place for all of us. With Canada Day upon us, customers can expect special touches throughout the travel experience that reflect the pride that every employee feels as the flag carrier for our country.
Air Canada Launches Summer 2026 with a Celebration of Canadian Pride and Destinations
Air Canada officially kicks off its Summer 2026 program this week, operating a full summer schedule of more than 50 bucket list destinations across Canada.
AviationSource News•Len Varley29 Jun
Air Canada Plane “Swerves” As Captain Incapacitated Mid-Flight, Leading To Emergency Diversion
An Air Canada Express flight operated by regional partner PAL Airlines reportedly started ”swerving” mid-flight, not due to turbulence, but instead, because the captain became incapacitated. This of course caused an emergency diversion, and the air traffic control audio is quite something. Huge kudos to the first officer for his professionalism in calmly handling the situation, and safely getting the aircraft on the ground.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig28 JunTR
Passengers Restrain Pilot due to Mid-Flight Medical Emergency
Passengers aboard an Air Canada flight were embroiled in an impossible situation aboard a flight this week as they restrained the pilot of the aircraft, who was experiencing an apparent seizure mid-flight. The incident took place June 24, 2026. A Medical Emergency While en route to Nova Scotia from New Jersey, Air Canada Flight AC7664, […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas27 Jun
Air Canada Will Deploy Its New Airbus A321XLR On 3 Routes To The US
Air Canada unveils its plans to utilize the cutting-edge Airbus A321XLR on routes to Los Angeles and Miami.
Flight Tracker Review: Tracking My Own Air Canada Flight from 40,000 Feet
Discover how Simple Flying's flight tracker provided unique insights and entertainment during a recent Air Canada flight from Frankfurt to Montreal, offering features like altitude tracking, NOTAMs, and arrival routing filters.
Air Canada Vs. WestJet Vs. Porter: Which Carrier Has The Most Leg Room?
A closer look at the legroom available on Canada's top airlines.
Air Canada Launches 1st Airbus A321XLR Flights On New 9-Hour Route Next Week
Two Canadian carriers will serve this airport for the first time.
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Air Canada Express flight diverts to Boston after captain suffers ‘seizure’
An Air Canada Express flight from Newark International Airport (EWR) to Halifax, Nova Scotia, diverted to Boston Logan…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope25 JunA
Air Canada flight diverts to Boston after pilot medical emergency; passengers assist during onboard crisis
An Air Canada regional flight operated by PAL Airlines as flight AC7664 was forced to divert to Boston after the captain suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, prompting an unexpected and highly unusual onboard intervention. The De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 registered C-GPOE was travelling from Newark to Halifax with 61 passengers when the captain […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jun
Air Canada Express Flight Diverts To Boston After Pilot Seizure
The flight's First Officer was able to safely land the aircraft following the medical emergency.
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Air Canada opens first premium lounge experience at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Air Canada has opened its newest Air Canada Café at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), introducing the first dedicated premium lounge experience to the airport’s terminal. Follow Aeronews...
Air Canada Pilot Charged With Fraud, Accused Of Flying 17 Years Without A Proper License
An Air Canada pilot - or should we say FORMER Air Canada pilot - has made international news after being accused of forging documents and essentially flying without a proper license for around 2 decades. The man has been officially charged with among other things fraud, using forged documents, and public mischief.
Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR Has Just 14 Business Seats & Zero Premium Economy: Here's Why
Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR skips Premium Economy entirely, opting for 14 business suites and 36 extra-legroom seats on thinner transatlantic routes.
EPCOR and Air Canada sign fleet support for GTCP131-9As
AFI KLM E&M unit EPCOR announced the signing of a new long-term agreement for the support of Air Canada’s GTCP131-9A Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fleet. Air Canada will become one […]
Historic: Air Canada Launches 1st Flights On These 2 New Transatlantic Routes [Map]
Air Canada has launched new nonstop flights to Palma de Mallorca and Brussels, expanding its European network with two strategic transatlantic routes.
The 2-Year Airbus Delay Forced Air Canada To Rebuild Its Entire Transatlantic Overhaul Around Toulouse
Air Canada's A321XLR rethink reveals why mission selection matters more than range.
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Air Canada launches new direct Halifax–Brussels summer route
Air Canada has inaugurated a new seasonal non-stop service between Halifax and Brussels, expanding transatlantic connectivity between Atlantic Canada and Europe. The route, which launched on 18 June 2026 at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, will operate three times weekly until early September. Flights depart Halifax on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with return services from Brussels […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 Jun