Air Canada was named the Best Airline in North America at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the second year in a row. It represents the tenth time Air Canada has received this honour since 2010. Presented this year in London, UK, the Skytrax awards, which are based on customer satisfaction surveys of millions of global travellers, also recognized once again the Toronto Air Canada Signature Suite as the World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining for the third…
Air Canada announced an ongoing network expansion at its Toronto global hub with the addition of four new international routes, plus improvements on two celebrated routes. Beginning in Summer 2027, Air Canada will launch new flights from Toronto to Oslo, Norway; Shannon, Ireland; and Nice, France. The airline is also resuming the Toronto to London-Heathrow Day-tripper service, boosting its Toronto to Shanghai flights to daily, and its new Toronto to Guatemala City flights launching this December will operate year-round.…
Air Canada announced that Anko Van der Werff will become its next president and chief executive officer, and a member of the board, by the end of January 2027. Van der Werff, currently president and CEO at Scandinavian Airlines, succeeds Michael Rousseau, who previously announced his retirement after 19 years with Air Canada. Van der Werff has extensive international aviation experience and a proven 25-year track record, including his most recent forward-looking executive leadership at Scandinavian Airlines, Avianca Group,…
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. The new 97-seat Air Canada Café, operated in partnership with Plaza Premium, offers eligible customers a modern, locally inspired space to relax, work or recharge before their flight, featuring menus that celebrate Québec City’s heritage, culture, and renowned art de vivre. The YQB location marks the seventh Air Canada Café, deepening…
Air Canada has opened a new Air Canada Cafe at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), marking its second cafe location for its domestic customers. “With our first Vancouver cafe, we celebrated the spirit of the city, and we’re thrilled to deepen that connection with a second and larger cafe space that adds more of the features our customers love,” said Jacqueline Harkness, managing director, Product & Services at Air Canada. The second Air Canada Cafe at YVR is located on…
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) announced that it is expanding both its exclusive spaces and services and its dining options with the introduction of three new amenities. By the summer of 2026, YQB’s commercial options will include the Lobbie bar by Blaxton, an Air Canada Café, and a new, exclusive lounge where paying passengers can relax before their flight. These additions will deliver on what travellers have been asking for years: more places to relax and grab…
Halifax restaurant Mystic has earned first place honours in Air Canada’s 2025 Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada. Led by chef Malcolm Campbell and his team, Mystic’s immersive tasting menus marry local Maritime terroir with global technique in a beautiful waterfront setting. In second, Montreal’s Le Violon, led by chef Danny Smiles, pays homage to the city’s French culinary heritage with a hyper-seasonal menu fusing bold flavours and refined plating. Taking third place, Toronto’s aKin celebrates the city’s…
Aeroplan has partnered with DINR, a fast-growing female-led Canadian startup offering exclusive and same-day reservations at the country’s top restaurants, along with curated culinary experiences. “Together with DINR, we’re opening doors for Aeroplan Members to experience some of Canada’s most exciting restaurants in the same way they explore the world – with ease, exclusivity, and unforgettable moments,” said Scott O’Leary, vice president, of Loyalty & Product at Air Canada. “We’re excited to connect our members with the very best…
Air Canada has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Best New Restaurants list, spotlighting 31 establishments shaping Canada’s dining culture today. From St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, B.C., the finalists reflect the talent, diversity, and creativity fuelling the country’s culinary scene. “Food connects us to our roots, our communities, and to one another. Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants celebrates the stories and flavours that define Canada’s diverse culinary scene,” said Andrew Shibata, vice president, brand at Air Canada. “Year after…
Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program was recognized with three prestigious Freddie Awards, including Best Program of the Year (Airline), Best Elite Program (Airline) and Best Promotion (Airline) for Aeroplan’s 40th Anniversary. “We’re incredibly proud to be honoured among our peers at this year’s Freddie Awards and this is especially meaningful as the culmination of our 40th Anniversary celebration,” said Scott O’Leary, vice president, loyalty & product at Air Canada. “A special thanks to our Aeroplan members for their support,…
