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Air Canada

As the flag carrier of Canada and the largest airline based in the country, Air Canada has a rich history that spans over eight decades. The founding member of Star Alliance is headquartered at Saint-Laurent, Quebec, and flies to over 220 destinations across its global network, with its diverse fleet of short, medium, and long-haul aircraft. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

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Air Canada

IATA/ICAO Code
AC/ACA
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1967
Alliance
Star Alliance
CEO
Michael Rousseau
Country
Canada

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More Canadians are flocking to the Sunshine State this winter.

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Passengers can connect directly from the airport to train stations across France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria on a single ticket.

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Stephanie Cadieux flew from Montreal to Vancouver but her wheelchair did not.

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Air Canada Partners With Airbus To Remove Carbon From The Atmosphere

The carbon removal initiative will support Air Canada's ongoing commitments towards reducing its emissions.

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Pilot Ibrahim R. Mossallam has been suspended with pay while United Airlines investigates a pro-Hamas post shared on Facebook.

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