Right on the heels of Canadian competitor WestJet, Air Canada has announced they, too, will be imposing a first checked bag fee for many travelers.

Air Canada has purchased Air Transat for $520 million. The companies announced Thursday that Air Canada will pay $13 per share for the travel company.

After Air Canada announced to cut ties with Aeroplan, Aeroplan now says it has big plans of its own, including the launch of charter flights.

The federal government announced today it has approved the takeover of Air Transat by Air Canada. “Given the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the air industry, the proposed purchase of [Air] Transat by Air Canada will bring greater stability to Canada’s air transport market,” said Canada’s transport minister, Omar Alghabra, in a statement.

Please note: British Columbia is in Step 3 of its COVID-19 restart plan. Please adhere to COVID-19 health and safety measures, including physical distancing and frequent hand washing, and wearing a mask or face-covering in public indoor and retail spaces. If you are sick, please stay home.

COVID-19 continues to present a risk to public health. As recommended by health officials, if you choose to participate in events outside of your home, please adhere to COVID-19 health and safety measures, including proper physical distancing, mask-wearing, and frequent handwashing. Additionally, be aware that many businesses and events may be participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program and will require proof of vaccine or a negative, privately paid COVID-19 test. If you are sick, please stay home.

Air Canada is hoping to do away with the 14-day quarantine imposed on international travellers and test passengers for COVID-19 upon their arrival instead.

The Montreal Canadiens will be taking to the skies every time they hit the ice on the road. The Canadiens are launching a six-year partnership with Air Canada to sponsor on their away uniforms, the team announced today.

Air Canada was named the Best Airline in North America by the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards at the International Paris Air Show on June 20.

The top ten most trusted brands in Canada have been named, and the usual suspects make the list, though there are some notable exceptions.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced it would be partnering with Canadian Geographic to launch the "Show Us Your Canada" photo contest ahead of Tourism Week.

There was a staggering 17 per cent increase in international passengers traveling through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in January 2016, compared to the same period last year.

A visit to the airport arrivals gate this holiday is about to get extra special - and may have you going halfway across the world for free.

While those of us who live here on the west coast like to think we have it made when it comes to typically warmer temperatures than the rest of Canada, that doesn’t mean this is always the case.

Air Canada is making a big push to go green and they're starting by eliminating their plastic stir sticks. The move will save 35 million sticks annually.

Despite being only a mid-sized airport in terms of annual passenger numbers, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) punches well above its weight when it comes to not only its international routes but also the strength of those routes.

Films, food, and celebrations. Check out these events taking place in Toronto today!

Icelandic budget airline WOW air has ceased operations. According to the airline, as of March 28, all of its flights have been cancelled.