Canadian Airlines

Canadian Airlines used to be the second largest airline of Canada. It flew to all five continents. Calgary, Alberta used to be their headquarters and hub. Canadian was also a founding member of Oneworld, but left the alliance in 2000. [1] Air Canada bought the airline in 2000. [2]

A Canadian Boeing 767 airplane.
Canadian Airlines International
Lignes aériennes Canadien International
IATA ICAO Callsign
CP CDN CANADIAN
Founded1987 (amalgamation)
Ceased operationsJanuary 1, 2001 (acquired by Air Canada)
Hubs
Focus cities
  • Edmonton International Airport
  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport
  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
Frequent-flyer programdefunct (formerly Canadian Plus)
AllianceOneworld (1999-2000)
SubsidiariesCanadian Regional Airlines
Fleet size97
Destinations160 in 17 countries
Parent companyCanadian Airlines Corporation
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Key peopleKevin Benson (President and CEO)
Websitecdnair.ca

References
  1. "Canadian Airlines leaves Oneworld alliance". cbc.ca. 11 November 2000. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
  2. "Canadian airline industry (89-2E)". publications.gc.ca. Retrieved 15 May 2015.


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