Air Canada

Brief Introduction

Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA for short), the predecessor of Air Canada, operated its first flight in 1937. It was officially renamed Air Canada on January 1, 1964. In the year 2000 Air Canada purchased Canadian Airlines International, then the second largest airline in Canada, and became an internationally big airline company.

Nowadays, Air Canada and its affiliated companies provide passenger and cargo transportation services to around 150 destinations and holiday flight services to 90 destinations. By the end of February 2006 Air Canada had a fleet of 329 airplanes, most of them Airbuses. E-ticket and Online Check-in services are available on most of its routes. Its high-quality service has won many prizes for the company.

The first airplane of Air Canada landed in Hong Kong in 1994. Other destinations in China include Beijing and Shanghai.

Flights to/from China

1. Shanghai - Toronto
2. Shanghai - Vancouver
3. Beijing - Toronto
4. Beijing - Vancouver
5. Hong Kong - Toronto
6. Hong Kong - Vancouver

Note: Not all flights operated by Air Canada are listed above. For more detailed and updated information please refer to its online timetable: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/traveller/timetables/index.html#online.

Useful Numbers

1. Beijing Office
Tel: (+86)10 64682001
Fax: (+86)10 64630576

2. Shanghai Office
Tel: (+86)21 62792999
Fax: (+86)21 62472982

3. Hong Kong Office
Tel: (+852)28678111
Fax: (+852)28684919

4. Canada & US
Reservations: 1-888-247-2262
Hearing Impaired (TTY) Reservations: 1-800-361-8071
Flight Information: 1-888-422-7533

5. Group Reservations
Canada: 1-888-567-4160
USA: 1-800-268-0024

Official Website: http://www.aircanada.com/