An Air Canada pilot recently raised concerns about air traffic controller shortages that caused a 50-minute delay during a Vancouver to Montreal flight. The pilot attributed the delays to staffing issues at Nav Canada, the private air traffic control provider, …
An Air Canada flight from London to Vancouver faced a severe medical emergency when a passenger suffered food poisoning mid-flight. Approximately three and a half hours in, the man experienced intense symptoms, prompting flight attendants to call for medical assistance. …
Air Canada has launched a new non-stop flight from Montréal to Naples, enhancing its service to Italy. This seasonal route, operated by a Boeing B787 Dreamliner, will run until October 25, 2025, with flights four times a week. The new …
Air Canada has delayed the delivery of its Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft to 2026, pushing back from previously expected 2025 due to ongoing supply chain issues and production challenges at Airbus and Boeing. The delays significantly impact Air …
Air Canada has launched its Premium Economy Class on select routes between India and Canada, enhancing travel comfort for passengers on flights from Delhi to Toronto and Montreal. This new service features wider seats, extra legroom, priority check-in, and upgraded …
Air Canada is expanding its winter schedule to Latin America, increasing capacity by 16% with four new destinations: Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara. The airline will operate over 55 daily flights, offering more than 80,000 weekly seats, …
Air Canada’s Boeing 787-9 recently took off with its landing gear intentionally extended, a maneuver guided by safety protocols in the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) due to missing door seals in the landing gear bay. This decision, while resulting in …
The Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered Air Canada to pay $10 million CAD in punitive damages for misleading ticket pricing practices on its website. This ruling stems from a class-action lawsuit initiated 15 years ago, which accused the airline …
Air Canada has been ordered by the Quebec Court of Appeal to pay over CA$10 million for misleading airfare advertising, culminating a 15-year legal battle initiated by a Montreal resident. The court ruled that the airline violated Quebec’s Consumer Protection …
On April 16, 2025, Air Canada Flight AC1702, an Airbus A321 from Las Vegas to Toronto, made a precautionary emergency landing at Des Moines International Airport due to smoke detected in the cockpit. All 176 passengers were safely evacuated, with …
