Canadian Airlines facts for kids
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| Founded | 1987 (amalgamation) |
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| Ceased operations | 2001 (acquired by Air Canada) |
| Frequent-flyer program | defunct (formerly Canadian Plus) |
| Airport lounge | defunct (formerly Empress Lounge) |
| Alliance | Oneworld (1999-2000) |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Key people | Kevin Benson (President and CEO)
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Canadian Airlines International Ltd. was a Canadian airline that operated from 1987 until 2001. The airline was Canada's second largest airline after Air Canada, and carried more than 11.9 million passengers to over 160 destinations in 17 countries on five continents at its height in 1996. Canadian Airlines served 105 destinations in Canada, more than any other airline. Canadian Airlines was also a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance.
Canadian Airlines was headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and had revenue of approximately $3 billion at the end of 1999. The airline and its aircraft were acquired by Air Canada in 2001.
Images for kids
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McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 in crossover CP Air livery at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 1988
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Boeing 747-400 landing at the now closed Kai Tak Airport in 1998
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Boeing 737-200 at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport in 2001
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Airbus A320 at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport in 2001
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Boeing 737-200 with an Air Canada hybrid livery at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport in 2001
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Canadian Regional Airlines Fokker F-28-1000 at Toronto Pearson International Airport in 1998
See also
In Spanish: Canadian Airlines International para niños
