Air Canada is the largest airline in Canada and one of the leading carriers in North America. Founded in 1937 as Trans-Canada Air Lines and rebranded as Air Canada in 1965, the company operates scheduled passenger and cargo services on six continents. The airline maintains membership in the Star Alliance network, offering seamless connections and coordinated loyalty benefits to travelers worldwide.
Through its mainline operations and subsidiaries—including Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada Cargo and Air Canada Vacations—the company provides a broad range of services. Its passenger offerings cover economy, premium economy, and signature class cabins, while its cargo division handles freight shipments ranging from perishables to oversized industrial equipment. The vacation arm packages flights, hotels and tours for leisure travelers, leveraging the airline’s route network to popular sun and cultural destinations.
Air Canada’s hub-and-spoke model centers on major airports in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, with additional focus cities in Calgary and Ottawa. From these gateways, the airline serves over 200 destinations in more than 50 countries, spanning key markets in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. Seasonal and charter routes further complement its year-round schedule, adapting capacity to travel demand.
Headquartered in Montreal, Air Canada is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau, who assumed his role in February 2021. Under his leadership, the airline has focused on network optimization, fleet modernization and sustainability initiatives, including investments in more fuel-efficient aircraft and carbon offset programs.
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