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Canadian North – New Route, New Love YYC-YZF
It’s February 14! Love is in the air… and we’re totally over the moon as we launch our new Calgary-Yellowknife Route TODAY!
To celebrate the start of this new journey together, get 10% off all flights between Calgary and Yellowknife!
The new jet route between Calgary and Yellowknife provides easier and faster access to Northern destinations out of Canadian North’s Yellowknife hub. The flights begin Tuesday, February 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Canadian North will also increase its jet service between Edmonton and Yellowknife.
The new Calgary to Yellowknife 737 jet flights will operate daily, Monday through Sunday, on Canadian North’s Boeing 737 jet aircraft allowing travelers quick, comfortable and smooth jet service. Passengers will be treated to complimentary fresh, never frozen, hot inflight meals and beverage service, topped off with its signature warm cookie and specialty coffee service. Travelers can accrue and redeem Aeroplan™ or Aurora Rewards™ points on these and all other scheduled Canadian North flights.
“We are strengthening our airline, providing more travel options to our core market in Canada’s North and High Arctic. These new flights to our Western Arctic hub in Yellowknife deliver enhanced jet service to our passengers and cargo customers,” said Michael Rodyniuk, Canadian North’s President and CEO. “This is all part of our Go-Forward Plan, strengthening our core market, our Northern Scheduled Service, delivering on our mission to Make life better in the communities we serve.”
Canadian North New Route – Yellowknife and Calgary
Starting Tuesday, February 14, 2023
New Direct Route – Between Yellowknife and Calgary!
Traveling North has never been so easy – direct flights from Calgary to Yellowknife and increased services from Edmonton to Yellowknife are now live!
We are excited to announce new round trip flights operating 7 days a week on our own Boeing 737-300 and 737-700 all passenger aircraft, providing more capacity for our travellers to fly comfortably.
And since we’re known for our legendary northern hospitality, we simply couldn’t stop there: we’re offering complimentary hot inflight meal and beverage service, plus a free checked bag!
Air Canada To Resume Yellowknife-Edmonton Flights
Web News • 14 January 2023
Canadian North Launches New Jet Service, Calgary to Yellowknife – Enhances Edmonton to Yellowknife with More Jet Flights
Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Ottawa, ON – Canadian North, Canada’s Arctic Airline, announced it will add daily nonstop Boeing 737 jet service between Yellowknife and Calgary.
The new jet route between Calgary and Yellowknife provides easier and faster access to Northern destinations out of Canadian North’s Yellowknife hub. The flights begin Tuesday, February 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Canadian North will also increase its jet service between Edmonton and Yellowknife.
The new Calgary to Yellowknife 737 jet flights will operate daily, Monday through Sunday, on Canadian North’s Boeing 737 jet aircraft allowing travelers quick, comfortable and smooth jet service. Passengers will be treated to complimentary fresh, never frozen, hot inflight meals and beverage service, topped off with its signature warm cookie and specialty coffee service. Travelers can accrue and redeem Aeroplan™ or Aurora Rewards™ points on these and all other scheduled Canadian North flights.
“We are strengthening our airline, providing more travel options to our core market in Canada’s North and High Arctic. These new flights to our Western Arctic hub in Yellowknife deliver enhanced jet service to our passengers and cargo customers,” said Michael Rodyniuk, Canadian North’s President and CEO. “This is all part of our Go-Forward Plan, strengthening our core market, our Northern Scheduled Service, delivering on our mission to Make life better in the communities we serve.”
Flights are available to book at CanadianNorth.com
| Route | Frequency | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary to Yellowknife | Daily | February 14, 2023 |
| Yellowknife to Calgary | Daily | February 14, 2023 |
Additional Quotes:
“As an Arctic airline, Canadian North continues to show its focus on making life better for Northern people and communities. This expansion of service will add seats, significantly enhance connections, and give our residents more access to vital services they need.” Mark Fleming, Vice Chairman of Canadian North’s Board of Directors.
The new route is now on sale for booking. Book your travel at CanadianNorth.com or call your travel agent.
About Canadian North:
Canadian North is a 100% Inuit-owned airline connecting people and delivers essential goods throughout Canada’s North – safely, reliably with friendly and caring customer service. Canadian North Airlines services 25 communities within the Northwest Territories, Nunavik and Nunavut, as well as Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton and now Calgary with a versatile fleet of Boeing 737 and ATR 42 aircraft. Canadian North is also the premier charter services provider for large resource sector clients requiring dependable, efficient and economical fly-in/fly-out air service and it operates flights across North America and beyond for sports teams, cruise lines, tour operators and many others. Canadian North is owned by Makivvik Corporation and Inuvialuit Development Corporation.
The First Direct Flight from Whitehorse and Yellowknife Lands at Toronto Pearson Airport
Air North, Yukon’s Airline, celebrates new direct connection to Toronto, making way for new economic opportunities and travel for the Yukon and the Northwest Territories
TORONTO, May 11, 2022 /CNW/ – Last night passengers aboard Air North, Yukon’s Airline, flight number 4N823, landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, becoming the first to enjoy Canada’s first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto. To mark this milestone occasion for Canadian aviation, passengers were met by a special event at Toronto Pearson International Airport, celebrating its cultural and economic significance.
The seasonal route is expected to not only expand tourism and business travel to the territories, but holds particular significance to the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, from Old Crow, Yukon, who own 49 per cent of Air North, Yukon’s Airline. As the Yukon’s only community accessible exclusively by air, this route will be a necessary means for economic growth, and an important cultural and personal link. As Canadians seek to better understand each other, the flight unlocks unprecedented opportunities for more people than ever before to explore both Territories and immerse themselves in the cultures of Indigenous peoples who call the Yukon and Northwest Territories home.
To celebrate the inaugural flight, Premier of the Yukon, Sandy Silver, and the Yukon’s Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai, attended the Toronto Pearson Airport event along with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Councilor Bonnee Bingham. Attendees were treated to a special performance from the Teechik Dancers, a Vuntut Gwitchin group from Old Crow, Yukon.
“By providing direct flights between Whitehorse and Toronto, we are in turn connecting Yukon businesses to the country’s biggest economic hub and creating a pathway for people around the world to visit our territory,” Ranj Pillai Minister of Tourism and Culture and Economic Development. “We are thrilled Air North, Yukon’s Airline is able to offer this new service and I look forward to welcoming more visitors to the Yukon and sharing the economic benefits that come with this additional air access.”
“Air North, Yukon’s Airline owes our success to key Indigenous and community partnerships, which have allowed us to navigate the many challenges we have encountered during the past 20 years,” said Joe Sparling, President and CEO of Air North, Yukon’s Airline. “We are pleased to have added Toronto to our network, ensuring residents of the Yukon’s regional communities have seamless and affordable access to the rest of Canada and the world. This will broaden education, sports and cultural horizons for youth, and facilitate regional economic development. We are proud to make the North a better place to live and work.”
As part of last night’s celebrations Premier Sandy Silver, Minister Ranj Pillai, and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Councilor Brenda Bingham, spoke to the airline’s history and future, noting their mutual excitement for the opportunities that grow from this new development.
The twice-weekly service from Toronto, operating via Yellowknife, is now available to book at flyairnorth.com.
About Air North, Yukon’s Airline
Air North, Yukon’s Airline was founded in 1977 and is 49% owned by the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. One in 15 Yukoners have an equity or employment stake in the airline. Air North, Yukon’s Airline, operates a fleet of Boeing 737 jets and ATR 42 turboprops on routes throughout Yukon and to the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, and seasonally to Ontario. In 2020 it was the recipient of the Travellers’ Choice Award for Best Airline in Canada and Best Airline (Specialty and Leisure) in North America based upon glowing reviews from its passengers.
Air Canada Affirms Market Leadership by Expanding its North American Network this Summer as Recovery Accelerates
- Seven New Routes launching from three Canadian hubs
- Restoration of 41 North American routes, return to 11 North American cities
- Air Canada offers the most seats, frequencies of any Canadian carrier with 90% of its pre-pandemic North American capacity this summer
- Air Canada’s leadership and unique extensive network will stimulate the recovery of the travel and tourism industry
MONTREAL, Feb. 22, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced an expansion of its North American network for Summer 2022 as the carrier’s recovery from COVID accelerates. With the launch of new service on four transborder and three domestic routes, as well as the restoration of 41 North American routes, Air Canada will operate to 51 Canadian and 46 U.S airports this summer and offer customers the largest network and most travel options of any Canadian carrier.
New services will be launching to the U.S. from Montreal to Atlanta and Detroit, Toronto to Salt Lake City, and Vancouver to Austin. Within Canada, three new routes will begin between Montreal and Gander, Calgary and Fort St John, and Vancouver and Halifax. Additionally, service will be restored on 41 North American routes, including: 13 routes from Toronto, nine from Montreal, five from Ottawa, five from Vancouver, four from Calgary, three from Halifax, and two from Edmonton. The routes are timed to connect with Air Canada’s domestic, U.S. and international network at the airline’s global hubs in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
“Canadians are ready to travel, and we’re excited to be offering a very significant growth in our schedule this summer. With our recovery accelerating and North American flying reaching 90% of pre-pandemic levels this summer, we are offering more options across the continent, including seven new city pairs from our Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver hubs, and the resumption of 41 suspended or previously announced new routes. These changes will also grow and cement our position as the leading carrier of choice in the transborder market, with the most non-stop flying between Canada and the U.S. and as the foreign carrier with the most service to the U.S. Moreover, our revitalized North American network, designed to connect easily with our global network, gives customers by far the widest choice of routings and destinations of any Canadian carrier this summer,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.
“To match our unrivalled network, we are also enhancing our award-winning airport and onboard services. All 23 of our Maple Leaf Lounges are now open, with new features such as ordering from your seat for safety and greater convenience, and we have introduced a range of touchless airport services that make the check-in and boarding process more convenient. Customers can also benefit from our transformed Aeroplan program, which offers members greater value and flexibility when redeeming reward travel. And, of course, all customers will enjoy Air Canada’s industry leading customer service, recognized at the most recent Skytrax World Airline Awards, where our people won for Best Airline Employees in Canada and in North America.”
Award Winning Service
Select routes will feature wide-body aircraft with Air Canada Signature Class, with lie flat seating, and Premium Economy. Seats in all cabins are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres, and travel agents.
Air Canada’s onboard services on flights greater than two hours feature new Economy Class Bistro selections, including products by Canadian brands and partners, such as meals inspired by celebrated Montreal Chef Jerome Ferrer.
All customers can collect and redeem points through Aeroplan, Canada’s leading loyalty program, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.
New Transborder and Domestic Routes
| Flight | From | To | Frequency | Start Date |
| AC 799 | Toronto | Salt Lake City | Thu, Sat, Sun | 02 JUN |
| AC 8567 AC 8569 | Montreal | Atlanta | Double Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 8581 AC 8583 | Montreal | Detroit | Double Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 1062 | Vancouver | Austin | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | 01 JUN |
| AC 7900 | Montreal | Gander | Daily | 25 JUN |
| AC 362 | Vancouver | Halifax | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 01 MAY |
| AC 8453 | Calgary | Fort St. John | Daily | 01 MAY |
Returning and Previously Announced New Routes
| Flight | From | To | Frequency | Start Date |
| AC 8680 AC 8682 | Toronto | Baltimore | Double Daily | 15 MAY |
| AC 8745 AC 8747 | Toronto | Charlotte | Double Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 8705AC 8707 | Toronto | Cincinnati | Double Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 8895AC 8897 | Toronto | Indianapolis | Double Daily | 15 MAY |
| AC 513 | Toronto | Portland | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | 27 JUN |
| AC 8795 AC 8797 | Toronto | St. Louis | Double Daily | 07 MAY |
| AC 8590 | Toronto | Hartford | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 8917 | Toronto | Milwaukee | Daily | 01 JUL |
| AC 8677 | Toronto | New Orleans | Daily | 01 JUL |
| AC 8865 | Toronto | Kansas City | Daily | 01 JUL |
| AC 1941 | Toronto | Fort McMurray | Tues, Thu, Sat | 03 MAY |
| AC 1975 | Toronto | Nanaimo | Mon, Wed, Fri | 29 JUN |
| AC 8410 | Toronto | Gander | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 8791 | Montreal | Pittsburgh | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 8735 | Montreal | Raleigh | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 8759 | Montreal | Baltimore | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 8771 | Montreal | Nashville | Thu, Fri, Sat | 02 JUN |
| AC 1285 | Montreal | Phoenix | Tue, Sat | 03 MAY |
| AC 527 | Montreal | San Diego | Wed, Fri, Sun | 20 MAY |
| AC 515 | Montreal | Seattle | Daily | 31 MAY |
| AC 1685 | Montreal | Victoria | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | 03 JUN |
| AC 8543 | Montreal | Regina | Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 8545 | Montreal | Saskatoon | Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 532 | Vancouver | Boston | Daily | 04 JUN |
| AC 8596 | Vancouver | Sacramento | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 539 | Vancouver | Anchorage | Daily | 07 MAY |
| AC 8482 | Vancouver | Yellowknife | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 1870 | Vancouver | Quebec | Mon, Wed, Fri | 02 MAY |
| AC 8869 | Ottawa | Washington-Reagan | Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 8109 | Ottawa | Winnipeg | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 8182 | Ottawa | Charlottetown | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 8098 | Ottawa | Quebec City | Daily | 01 JUN |
| AC 7701 AC 7705 AC 7709 AC 7711 | Ottawa | Toronto Island | Up to 4 times Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 8661 | Halifax | Boston | Daily | 24 JUN |
| AC 8549 | Halifax | Goose Bay | Daily | 30 APR |
| AC 584 | Calgary | New York-Newark | Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 392 | Calgary | Halifax | Daily | 30 APR |
| AC 1872 | Calgary | Quebec | Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | 01 MAY |
| AC 8289 | Calgary | Castlegar | Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 8563 | Edmonton | San Francisco | Daily | 01 MAY |
| AC 8113 | Edmonton | Yellowknife | Daily | 01 JUN |
Air Canada may continue to adjust its schedule as more opportunities arise or based on COVID-19’s trajectory and the further easing of government travel restrictions.
Travel Policy: Book with confidence
Air Canada’s new refund policy is applicable to all tickets purchased. It offers customers the option of a full refund to the original form of payment, an Air Canada Travel Voucher or the equivalent value in Aeroplan Points with a 65% bonus should the airline cancel or reschedule a flight by more than three hours.
To book your next trip and for most updated schedule, visit aircanada.com.
Travelling internationally? Visit our Travel Ready Hub for the latest government entry requirements. Customers are responsible for ensuring they meet all government entry requirements, including holding the correct travel documents, visas, any required health certificates, and all other eligibility requirements for any flights they purchase. Government requirements may change with little notice.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from the independent U.K. research firm Skytrax, which in 2021 also named Air Canada as having the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, as well as an Excellence award for its handling of COVID-19. Also in 2021, Air Canada was named Global Traveler’s Best Airline in North America for the third straight year. In January 2021, Air Canada received APEX’s Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking. Air Canada has also committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.
Air Canada Supports Economic Recovery as the Country’s Leading Carrier, Serving 50 Cities Across Canada to Enable Canadians to Conveniently Connect
- Most extensive domestic schedule supports Canada’s tourism and hospitality sector
- Includes three new routes, re-established routes plus Air Canada Signature Class and Premium Economy Class cabins on select transcontinental routes
- New refund policy gives additional peace of mind
MONTREAL, June 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada’s domestic peak summer schedule beginning at the end of June has been developed to advance the country’s economic recovery and support Canada’s tourism and hospitality businesses during the important summer period. Three new domestic Canada routes, service to 50 Canadian airports, the re-establishment of select regional routes, and wide-body aircraft featuring Air Canada Signature Class and Premium Economy Class on select transcontinental routes are included. Seats with attractive pricing in all cabins are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres and travel agencies.
“With Canada’s ongoing vaccine roll-out acceleration together with various provincial governments’ reopening plans that include travel, this summer is looking brighter. As customers are ready to travel, Air Canada is taking a leadership position to support our partners in Canada’s tourism and hospitality sector with service to 50 destinations from coast to coast, the re-start of regional services and new, non-stop flights,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.
“We are especially proud that our new state-of-the-art, Canadian-manufactured Airbus A220 aircraft will be operating across Canada. With our industry-leading CleanCare+ bio-safety protocols, promotional fares including for our premium cabins, compelling Aeroplan opportunities, and our new refund policy offering additional peace of mind, customers can book Air Canada with confidence. We look forward to welcoming you onboard when you’re ready to fly,” concluded Mr. Galardo.
Air Canada’s new refund policy provides customers an option for a refund to the original form of payment in instances where Air Canada cancels their flight or reschedules the departure time by more than three hours, irrespective of the reason. Air Canada customers will also have the option of accepting an Air Canada Travel Voucher or Aeroplan points with a 65% bonus. Normal fare rules will apply when customers make voluntary changes to non-affected flights.
New route details:
| Route | Frequency | Aircraft | Effective |
| Montreal-Deer Lake | Daily | CRJ900 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Montreal-Kelowna | 3x Weekly July4x Weekly Aug | Airbus A220 | June 26, 2021 |
| Montreal-Saskatoon-Regina | Daily | CRJ900 | Aug 1, 2021 |
Resumption of services:
| Airport Station | Route | Effective | Frequency | ||
| Gander | Gander – Halifax | Jun 29 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Gander – Toronto | Jul 2 | 5x Weekly | |||
| St. John’s | St. John’s – Toronto | Jun 19 | Daily | ||
| Goose Bay | Goose Bay – St. John’s | Jun 29 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Deer Lake | Deer Lake – Halifax | Aug 1 | 5x Weekly | ||
| Halifax | Halifax – Calgary | Aug 1 | 5x Weekly | ||
| Sydney | Sydney – Toronto | Jun 26 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Sydney – Montreal | Aug 1 | Daily | |||
| Charlottetown | Charlottetown – Toronto | Jun 18 | 4x Weekly | ||
| Saint John | Saint John – Montreal | Jun 30 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Saint John – Toronto | Jul 2 | 4x Weekly | |||
| Fredericton | Fredericton – Montreal | Jun 29 | Daily | ||
| Fredericton – Toronto | Jul 1 | 5x Weekly | |||
| Bathurst | Bathurst – Montreal | Jun 27 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Quebec City | Quebec City – Toronto | Jun 19 | 1x Daily | ||
| Ottawa | Ottawa – Calgary | Jul 2 | Daily | ||
| Ottawa – Edmonton | Aug 1 | 2x Weekly | |||
| North Bay | North Bay – Toronto | Jun 28 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Fort McMurray | Fort McMurray – Toronto | July 1 | 2x Weekly | ||
| Winnipeg | Winnipeg – Calgary | Jun 20 | 6x weekly | ||
| Winnipeg – Montreal | Aug 1 | Daily | |||
| Regina | Regina – Calgary | Jul 1 | 5x Weekly | ||
| Saskatoon | Saskatoon – Calgary | Jul 2 | 5x Weekly | ||
| Kamloops | Kamloops – Vancouver | Jun 29 | 4x Weekly | ||
| Kamloops – Calgary | Jun 28 | 4x Weekly | |||
| Comox | Comox – Vancouver | Jun 30 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Nanaimo | Nanaimo – Toronto | Jul 4 | 1x Weekly | ||
| Nanaimo – Calgary | Jul 2 | 5x weekly | |||
| Prince Rupert | Prince Rupert – Vancouver | Jun 25 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Penticton | Penticton – Vancouver | Jun 29 | 4x Weekly | ||
| Sandspit | Sandspit – Vancouver | Jun 23 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Victoria | Montreal – Victoria | Jun 19 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Toronto – Victoria | Jun 19 | 4x Weekly | |||
| Calgary – Victoria | Jun 21 | 4x Weekly | |||
| Castlegar | Castlegar – Vancouver | Jun 28 | 3x Weekly | ||
| Kelowna | Kelowna Toronto | Jun 18 | 4x Weekly | ||
| Yellowknife | Yellowknife – Calgary | Jun 30 | 3x Weekly | ||
Air Canada is also providing connectivity to five additional regional communities through interline agreements with third party regional carriers: Wabush, Baie Comeau, Gaspe, Mont Joli, and Val d’Or.
Air Canada’s commercial schedule may be adjusted as required based on the COVID-19 trajectory and government restrictions.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline, and in 2020 was among the top 20 largest airlines in the world. It is Canada’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2020, Air Canada was named Global Traveler’s Best Airline in North America for the second straight year. In January 2021, Air Canada received APEX’s Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking. Air Canada has also committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.
Details of Financial Support to Air Canada
From: Department of Finance Canada | 12 April 2021
Backgrounder
The government’s financial support to Air Canada is being provided under the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF). The Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation (CEEFC) has committed to provide $4 billion in repayable loans and an equity investment in Air Canada of $500 million in newly-issued Class B Voting Shares at a 15 per cent discount to their recent trading price. CEEFC will also receive warrants on Air Canada stock in an amount equal to 10 per cent of the loan commitments (CEEFC’s news release contains detailed information regarding the warrants).
As a condition of its agreement with CEEFC, Air Canada has made a number of commitments as outlined below.
Refunds for Canadians
The agreement with Air Canada ensures that customers who had their flights cancelled, or took action to cancel a flight because of the pandemic, are not financially disadvantaged. Under the terms of the financing agreement, Air Canada has committed to offer refunds to any passenger who wants a refund for certain pandemic-related cancelations by the carrier that CEEFC will finance. Air Canada has committed to providing customers with their refunds as soon as possible – beginning April 30, 2021 at the latest. CEEFC will provide additional loan financing of up to $1.4 billion for Air Canada to provide these refunds. Travel agents may assist in the processing of refunds for tickets the travel agents sold but will not be required to refund their commission to Air Canada.
Protecting Jobs
As a condition of the agreement with CEEFC, Air Canada has committed to maintain jobs at current levels, to respect collective bargaining agreements, and protect workers’ pensions. Air Canada currently has 14,859 active Canadian employees.
As required more generally under LEEFF, Air Canada has also agreed to restrictions on dividends, buying back shares, and executive compensation. The company will also provide climate-related financial disclosures, including how its future operations will support environmental sustainability and national climate goals.
Restarting Vital Domestic Air Services
The terms of the financial support will ensure that Canadians and communities retain air connections to the rest of Canada, through the restart of service at airports temporarily suspended by Air Canada. For seven airports where Air Canada had permanently canceled service, the airline will seek interline agreements with other carriers with a view to ensure those Canadians continue to have convenient access to their preferred airports and the flights they need.
Service will resume by no later than June 1, 2021, at the following suspended airports based on public health advice:
- Bathurst
- Comox
- Fredericton
- Gander
- Goose Bay
- Kamloops
- North Bay
- Penticton
- Prince Rupert
- Saint John
- Sandspit
- Sydney
- Yellowknife
Supporting Jobs in Canada’s Aerospace Industry
The aerospace industry supported 235,000 Canadian jobs and contributed over $28 billion in gross domestic product to the Canadian economy in 2019.
This financing agreement will allow Air Canada to continue to be a vital customer of the Canadian aerospace industry by completing its planned purchase of aircraft as set out in its business plan, which includes aircraft built in Canada, such as the Airbus A220. Aerospace is one of the most innovative and export-driven industries in Canada. The negative impact of the pandemic on the bottom line of airlines has put the relationship between airlines and the aerospace industry at risk, threatening job security in the sector. Ensuring that Air Canada maintains its status as a key customer of Canada’s aerospace industry is important to ensuring the long term success of the sector and the thousands of jobs it supports.
Air Canada Outlines Route Cuts: Many Caribbean, Hawaii and Europe Flights Suspended
From TravelPulse Canada – link to source story
JIM BYERS JANUARY 14, 2021
The pandemic and ongoing travel restrictions are forcing Air Canada to suspend some of their most popular flights, at least temporarily.
In a memo sent to TravelPulse Canada, Canada’s largest airline outlined the details of the 25% capacity reduction they mentioned in a Wednesday statement. The list contains 44 temporarily suspended flights, including 12 domestic, 10 trans-border (USA) and a full 22 international routes.
Popular flights that are being temporarily discontinued include Toronto-Quebec City, Montreal-Orlando, Toronto-Tampa, Vancouver-Puerto Vallarta, Montreal-Barbados, Calgary-Maui, Toronto-Paris and Toronto-Saint Lucia.
It’s a blow to Air Canada workers and to Canadians, as well as tourism workers in the Caribbean and around the world. It’s also a difficult pill to swallow for beleaguered travel agents, who now have a lot fewer destinations they can sell. But airline officials say they’ve been left with no choice.
Effective Jan 23, this is a list of the stations closed and routes suspended until further notice:
Additional airport stations closed in Canada:
- Fredericton NB
- Gander NL
- Goose Bay NL
- Yellowknife NWT
- Kamloops BC
- Prince Rupert BC
Additional domestic routes suspended
- Fredericton–Montreal
- Gander–Halifax
- Goose Bay–Halifax
- Kamloops-Vancouver
- Ottawa-Calgary
- Ottawa-Vancouver
- Prince Rupert-Vancouver
- Quebec City-Toronto
- St. John’s-Toronto
- Victoria-Calgary
- Winnipeg-Calgary
- Yellowknife-Edmonton
Transborder routes suspended
- Calgary to: Maui
- Montreal to: Denver, Houston, Orlando
- Toronto to: Houston, Orlando, Tampa, Washington (Dulles)
- Vancouver to: Honolulu (until April), Maui (until mid-February)
International flights suspended
- Montreal to: Barbados, Casablanca, Cozumel, Samana, San Jose (Costa Rica), Santa Clara, Turks & Caicos, Nassau, Sao Paulo, Puerto Vallarta
- Toronto to: Cozumel, Curacao, Ixtapa, Los Cabos, Paris, Saint Lucia, Santa Clara, St. Vincent, Zurich
- Vancouver to: Los Cabos, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta
Air Canada on Wednesday said it will have to reduce capacity by 25% and lay off 1,700 workers due to a lack of demand.
Since the implementation by the Federal and Provincial Governments of these increased travel restrictions and other measures, in addition to the existing quarantine requirements, we have seen an immediate impact to our close-in bookings and have made the difficult but necessary decision to further adjust our schedule and rationalize our transborder, Caribbean and domestic routes to better reflect expected demand and to reduce cash burn. We regret the impact these difficult decisions will have on our employees who have worked very hard during the pandemic looking after our customers, as well as on the affected communities,” said Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada.
WestJet last week reduced capacity by 30% per cent and announced layoffs and furloughs for 1,000 workers.
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