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 was a big Canadian airline. It flew from 1987 until 2001. It was the second largest airline in Canada, right after Air Canada.
At its busiest time in 1996, Canadian Airlines carried over 11.9 million passengers. It flew to more than 160 places in 17 countries across five continents. Inside Canada, it served 105 cities, which was more than any other airline. Canadian Airlines was also one of the first members of the Oneworld airline group.
The main office for Canadian Airlines was in Calgary, Alberta. By the end of 1999, the airline earned about $3 billion. In 2001, Air Canada bought Canadian Airlines and all its planes.
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What was Canadian Airlines?
Canadian Airlines was a major airline that helped people travel by air. It was created in 1987 when several smaller airlines joined together. These included CP Air, Eastern Provincial Airways, Pacific Western Airlines, and Nordair.
The airline had a special program for frequent flyers called Canadian Plus. It also had lounges called Empress Lounge for its passengers. Canadian Airlines joined the Oneworld alliance in 1999. This alliance is a group of airlines that work together. They help passengers connect to more places around the world. Canadian Airlines left the alliance in 2000.
Where did Canadian Airlines fly?
Canadian Airlines flew to many places around the world. It had flights to cities in Asia, Europe, South America, and Australia. It also flew to many cities across Canada.
Its main hubs, or busiest airports, were:
- Calgary International Airport
- Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Vancouver International Airport
These airports were important for connecting flights. They helped passengers travel easily between different cities and countries.
The end of Canadian Airlines
In 2001, Canadian Airlines stopped flying. This happened because Air Canada bought the company. All of Canadian Airlines' planes and routes became part of Air Canada. This made Air Canada the biggest airline in Canada.
Images for kids
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A McDonnell Douglas DC-10 plane in 1988.
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A Boeing 747-400 landing at Kai Tak Airport in 1998.
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A Boeing 737-200 at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport in 2001.
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An Airbus A320 at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport in 2001.
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A Boeing 737-200 with some Air Canada colors in 2001.
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A Canadian Regional Airlines Fokker F-28-1000 plane in 1998.
See also
In Spanish: Canadian Airlines International para niños
