{"id":75898,"date":"2020-01-15T17:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T22:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/a220-aircanada\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:00:24","slug":"a220-aircanada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/airlines\/a220-aircanada\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Air Canada A220 &amp; more about the loyalty program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;air_canada_s_new_airbus_a220&#8243; text=&#8221;Air Canada&#8217;s new Airbus A220&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aircanada-fr.mediaroom.com\/2020-01-15-Air-Canada-accueille-son-premier-A220-dAirbus-nouvelle-etape-du-programme-de-modernisation-de-son-parc-aerien\">Unveiled to the media<\/a> on January 15, 2020, the Airbus A220, despite its youth, has a long history behind it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Air Canada <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bombardier.com\/en\/media\/newsList\/details.bombardier-commercialaircraft-20160628-air-canada-firm-c-series-.bombardiercom.html?\">ordered<\/a> 45 A220-300<\/strong> (the largest one) in 2016 when the aircraft was still a Bombardier CSeries.<\/p>\n<p>But in 2017, when Bombardier was facing significant difficulties in selling the aircraft (mainly due to pressure from Boeing to heavily tax Mirabel&#8217;s sales to U.S. airlines), Airbus came to support the CSeries program by acquiring <strong>a 50.01% stake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Seen by many Canadians as an abandonment of a Canadian technology flagship, however, it was the right decision for Bombardier to ally with the European aerospace giant.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Airbus has created an assembly line in the United States to circumvent U.S. rules and <strong>kept Mirabel&#8217;s one to build A220 for other companies like Air Canada<\/strong>. And Airbus has opened its commercial network to sell this great aircraft.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75786&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Air Canada went all out for this beautiful day at its head office in Montreal:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75770&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75772&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75774&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75776&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;why_is_the_a220_so_much_talked_about_&#8221; text=&#8221;Why is the A220 so much talked about?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The Airbus A220 can be summed up in 3 essential points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Canadian-made aircraft<\/li>\n<li>Modern and comfortable for passengers<\/li>\n<li>Fuel economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75784&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75788&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75798&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;made_in_canada_quebec&#8221; text=&#8221;Made in Canada \/ Quebec&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The Air Canada Airbus A220-300 is manufactured by Airbus Canada (formerly Bombardier&#8217;s plant) in Mirabel, Quebec, which employs 2,700 people.<\/p>\n<p>Each A220 has parts from 30 Canadian suppliers![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75814&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75816&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75818&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;fuel_economy&#8221; text=&#8221;Fuel economy&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Compared to other aircraft, A220 technology reduces fuel consumption by 20 per cent per seat. Fuel efficiency is not insignificant for an airline, both for its profitability and its ecological footprint![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75800&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75806&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75808&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;comfortable_for_passengers&#8221; text=&#8221;Comfortable for passengers&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]What we are particularly interested in: the comfort of passengers. As we see the rise of a low-cost airline model adding seats at the expense of passengers&#8217; vital space, the A220 increases the comfort of every passenger![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75820&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]It is a unique single-aisle aircraft, configured in rows of three and two seats. So there are far fewer &#8220;middle seats,&#8221; hated by individual travellers!<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, on Swiss, which also operates the aircraft, the middle seat is slightly wider than the others. It remains to be seen if this is also the case on Air Canada![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75826&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<strong>The cabin of the A220 is very quiet: <\/strong>a great evolution from the Embraer currently operated by Air Canada or even the A319 and A320.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75824&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The luggage compartments are gigantic, <strong>which is a real plus for passengers travelling with only a &#8220;carry-on&#8221;!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;conquering_new_routes&#8221; text=&#8221;Conquering new routes&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The A220, due to its larger reach and fuel economy, allows airlines to open new routes.<\/p>\n<p>This is the case with Air Canada, making it a <strong>strategic aircraft for the airline<\/strong> &#8211; especially at a time when the Boeing 737MAX is unusable, also strategic for the company.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Air Canada <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=50357\">has already announced<\/a> the launch of new destinations such as Seattle and San Jose, California.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75875&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75870&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75872&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The airline&#8217;s maiden flight takes place on January 16th between Montreal and Calgary.<\/p>\n<p>First, the new aircraft will be assigned to existing domestic and cross-border routes from Montreal and Toronto (including Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and New York La Guardia).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75883&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The company will then tackle new markets, according to Mark Galardo, Air Canada&#8217;s Vice President of Network Planning:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The A220 will allow Air Canada to further strengthen our position on transborder and transcontinental markets and be instrumental in our continued growth. The A220 will allow us to further expand our North American network, offering customers new routes and more robust year-round schedules. When connecting through our hubs across Canada onward to international destinations, customers travelling on an A220 will benefit from a virtually seamless cabin experience offering a comparable level of service and comforts as on a widebody aircraft.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75885&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;air_canada_s_a220_configuration&#8221; text=&#8221;Air Canada&#8217;s A220 configuration&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The Air Canada Airbus A220 has 137 seats in the two-class cabin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 Business Class seats (in a 2-2 configuration)<\/li>\n<li>125 seats in Economy Class (in a 3-2 configuration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75836&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75848&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]All passengers will have increased personal space (48 cm or 19 inches in economy class) &#8211; the widest in Air Canada&#8217;s fleet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75850&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75854&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]In business class, unlike today&#8217;s aircraft, the A220 seats offer leg support. This is appreciable for passengers, especially on domestic flights.<\/p>\n<p>However, for a 6-hour transcontinental business class flight, if you have a choice with a wide-body aircraft (such as the B777 or B787), don&#8217;t hesitate. You&#8217;ll have a more comfortable seat on a widebody aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>But the A220 remains a good upgrade in terms of quality and passenger comfort compared to the ageing fleet of A320 aircraft that fly daily on Air Canada transcontinental flights (such as Montreal &#8211; San Francisco).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75832&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75822&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75830&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]In addition, each seat has an in-flight entertainment system with more than 1000 hours of content in 15 languages. And of course, Wi-Fi is available.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75856&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Unlike other aircraft, toilets have a comfortable size. And congratulations to Air Canada for thinking of people with reduced mobility with these two toilets that can make one by removing the partition![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75858&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75862&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;fun_fact&#8221; text=&#8221;Fun fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Air Canada&#8217;s first A220 aircraft was registered C-G<strong>ROV<\/strong> in honour of its CEO, Calin <strong>ROV<\/strong>inescu.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75810&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75812&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_message]If you&#8217;d like more information about the Air Canada A220, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=fr&amp;o=2692826-1&amp;h=4048118165&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aircanada.com%2Fca%2Ffr%2Faco%2Fhome%2Ffly%2Fonboard%2Ffleet%2Fa220.html&amp;a=page+web+sp%C3%A9ciale\">visit this special page.<\/a>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;aeroplan_news&#8221; text=&#8221;Aeroplan news&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]This type of event is also an opportunity to meet different important leaders of the airline.<\/p>\n<p>We had the opportunity to talk with <strong>Mark Nasr, Air Canada&#8217;s Vice President loyalty and e-Commerce,<\/strong>who is responsible for the new loyalty program.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=66347\">Everything we announced<\/a> to you last October is confirmed, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a hybrid redemption program<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dynamic pricing<\/strong> related to the cash fare for North America, Hawaii and the Caribbean: the more expensive the tickets, the more miles it will take and vice versa. Most seats will be available with miles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>a fixed award chart<\/strong> for long-haul flights and on Star Alliance airlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>many branded credit cards<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>American Express, CIBC and TD will offer more cards than there are now, and especially with exclusive benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>A better inventory display facilitated by the integration of the Amadeus Alt\u00e9a system<\/strong> (currently used by 2\/3 of the Star Alliance companies).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75879&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;51834&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Mark returned to the integration of Air Canada into Amadeus, which was not without harm, although more than<strong> 700,000 hours of work <\/strong>invested in this project. Fortunately, he assures that these problems are gradually being resolved and confirms that the new loyalty program <strong>will launch in the third quarter.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75881&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]Mark Nasr also provided some clarification on topics that are close to the heart of the milesopedia community:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=63944\">The changes made<\/a> last summer about the mini-RTW &#8211; including the withdrawal of the possibility of a second stop &#8211; are only <strong>TEMPORARY.<\/strong> They were made mandatory to avoid problems when integrating with the new Amadeus system. Air Canada, therefore, wishes to reinstate this when its new program is released.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]It&#8217;s good news to consider the return of the 2 stops on a multi-destination ticket. However, we will have to be careful because we do not yet know the number of miles required for this in the new program![\/vc_message][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The famous <em>Passenger Name Record<\/em> \/ PNR<\/strong> that gives passengers headaches (a different PNR according to Star Alliance airlines) <strong>will be standardized.<\/strong> For example, when you travel with Star Alliance partner airlines, it will soon be possible to use the PNR given by Air Canada (to check-in or to ask a question to a partner airline about your itinerary). And Air Canada should offer the option to choose your seat if you are travelling with other Star Alliance airlines!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;conclusion&#8221; text=&#8221;Conclusion&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]We wish this new Air Canada Airbus A220 a good flight and look forward to flying on board very soon!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to come and say what you think <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/milesopedia\/\">in our facebook group<\/a> or in comments![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;75887&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Canada unveiled its new Airbus A220 to the media. 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