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Overview Of Air Canada
Written by Graham McKenzie   
Friday, 23 July 2010 07:19
Air Canada began as Trans-Canada Airlines, in Sep,'37. The first flight of Air Canada was on a Lockheed L-10A, from Vancouver to Seattle, carrying mail and only two passengers. It was a mere 50 minutes flight. The airline developed fast, and by'64, Trans-Canada Airlines became Canada's national airline. At that time, it was renamed as Air Canada. The airline became private in the year'89. Air Canada also acquired the Canadian Airlines International, around the same time.
by GrahamMcKenzie


Air Canada began as Trans-Canada Airlines, in Sep,'37. The first flight of Air Canada was on a Lockheed L-10A, from Vancouver to Seattle, carrying mail and only two passengers. It was a mere 50 minutes flight. The airline developed fast, and by'64, Trans-Canada Airlines became Canada's national airline. At that time, it was renamed as Air Canada. The airline became private in the year'89. Air Canada also acquired the Canadian Airlines International, around the same time.

Air Canada is 70 years old today and is Canada's largest passenger service airline. It transports about 32 million passengers annually to 170 destinations across the five continents. The airline also ranks number-- amongst the airlines across the globe.

Air Canada has a belief that the customers must find the journey convenient and thus, it is the only airline, which provides special flight passes. These flight passes lets the travelers to handle their trip through the Internet. The travelers can obtain these flight passes either as the pre-purchased flight credits, or through a monthly subscription, which lets you enjoy unlimited flights service in some particular sectors.

Air Canada has been ranked as one of the world's best airlines, and this is based on the feedback provided by the passengers of Air Canada. According to a survey that was conducted, from August 2006 and June 2007, the airlines received the 'Best Airline in North America' title. It also received the 'Airline Industry Achievement Award', in the year 2007 for achieving the position of a market leader. The airline already won several titles like 'Best Airline in Canada and North America', judged by the readers of different travel magazines.

Along with keeping their customers happy and satisfied, Air Canada also works hard to do their part in keeping the environment preserved. The airline has already been spending billions on this process. It is also investing in new aircrafts, which are energy efficient. Air Canada has also brought reduction by 28%, in the emission amount of their flights. By 2020, they also aspire to improve their fuel efficiency, by 25%.

Air Canada also has initiated various green in-house and recycling programs. They have joined hands with a fascinating program, known as 'zerofootprint'. This program lets the customers to willingly counterbalance the carbon emissions caused due to the flights they have taken, by taking part in the reforestation program in the nation.

Though Air Canada is counted among the largest airlines in the world, yet it seeks the help of the other airlines to offer an extensive network of worldwide destinations to its passengers.

About the Author:

Graham McKenzie is the content syndication coordinator for South Arica?s leading Flight comparison & Booking portal, which includes Alitalia Airlines amongst others.