Air Canada has re-established its partnership as the Authorized Airline of Team Canada. The new contract, underlining the airline’s deep desire for sport and commitment to sharing the best of Canada with the world, covers the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and comprises Paris 2024. Extending the enthusiasm, Air Canada also revealed at an occasion in Toronto a Boeing 777 with a unique livery to transport Team Canada Olympians and Paralympians, coaches, and supporting staff to and from the Games.
We’re honored to extend our cooperation with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees as Team Canada’s Authorized Airline through 2030, including for Paris 2024, said Michael Rousseau, Premier and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada. The airline will transport more than 1,000 Team Canada participants and delegation associates, reinforced by its Going for Gold employee program, confirming a unified and easy travel experience to and from the Games.
We are delighted to outspread our long-standing association with Air Canada, said David Shoemaker, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of the Canadian Olympic Board. For more than 30 years, Air Canada’s commitment to Team Canada has been extraordinary. We’re thankful for the excellent travel experience they dependably offer our athletes, serving them to compete at their best on the world’s biggest stage.
Air Canada endures to be a world-class companion, dedicated to working collaboratively with the Paralympic community to deliver the best possible services for Paralympic athletes to travel to the Games, said Karen O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Paralympic Board. We look forward to a contented, safe, and efficient voyage to Paris with Air Canada this summer, and to consolidating our relationship even more over the next six years in helping athletes reach their Paralympic goals. Air Canada is privileged to support Team Canada athletes who exemplify values of diversity, inclusivity, openness, and kindness. The airline will deliver special facilities and transport for all Team Canada athletes traveling to the Games.
Extending complimentary 35K Aeroplan Elite rank through its Podium Program. Providing personalized Care & Share packages to athletes for additional comfort in-flight, including Amenity Kit items and collectibles to share at the Games. Celebrating with a substantial on-the-ground presence at Canada Olympic House and Canada Paralympic House in Paris, representing the best of Canada and aviation generosity and cheering on Team Canada with attendees. Holding airport celebrations as athletes travel and return from the Games. Further representing its support, Air Canada has also publicized 10 Team Air Canada athlete diplomats whose embodiment of Canadian standards and sporting distinction inspires the airline:
Air Canada is pleased to be the Official Airline of the Canadian Olympic Team since 1988 and the Canadian Paralympic Team since 2007. Promoting its support for Canadian sport, the airline recently concluded contracts to become the Official Airline of Swimming Canada and Athletics Canada ahead of Paris 2024.
