NACC responds to federal government’s plan for private investment in Canada’s largest airports
September 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON—Today, the Prime Minister announced the federal government’s intent to pursue private investment through long-term concession models for Canada’s four largest airports. Every day, airports and airlines work hand in hand to deliver safe, efficient, accessible air travel to hundreds of thousands of people from Canada and […]
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Aviation Day Canada Lands in Ottawa
14 September 2026 (Montreal/Ottawa) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) will jointly host Aviation Day Canada, a forum highlighting priorities for Canada’s aviation sector, on 8 October 2026 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The event is expected to bring together more than 300 attendees, […]
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Federal Labour Code Review underscores the need for additional bargaining tools to protect Canada’s critical air transportation sector
OTTAWA, ON – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes the federal government’s newly released Building Canada Strong For All report, which recognizes the need for additional tools to support collective bargaining while helping to reduce the significant impacts that labour disruptions can have in critical sectors of the Canadian economy. Labour stability is […]
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Registration Now Open for Aviation Day Canada – October 7-8!
NACC and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) are pleased to launch registration for Aviation Day Canada, taking place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Starting with an evening reception on October 7th featuring fellow delegates and senior government and aviation officials, and followed by a full day of sessions on October 8th spanning […]
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NACC and Canadian Airports Council Call for Strategic Investment and Regulatory Reform in 2026 Pre-Budget Submission
NACC and Canadian Airports Council Call for Strategic Investment and Regulatory Reform in 2026 Pre-Budget Submission OTTAWA, June 8 2026 – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) and the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) have submitted a joint pre-budget submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, outlining five critical recommendations to enhance […]
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Canada’s Airlines Reassure Canadian Travellers Ahead of Summer Travel Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canada’s Airlines Reassure Canadian Travellers Ahead of Summer Travel Season Ottawa, ON, June 2, 2026 – Jeff Morrison, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), which represents Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), issued the following statement today providing an update […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Announces Retirement of President and CEO Jeff Morrison; Board Initiates Executive Search Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Airlines Council of Canada Announces Retirement of President and CEO Jeff Morrison; Board Initiates Executive Search Process OTTAWA, Ontario — May 19, 2026— The Board of Directors of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) today announced that Jeff Morrison has informed the Board of his intention to retire as President […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Responds to Spring Economic Update 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Airlines Council of Canada Responds to Spring Economic Update 2026 Ottawa, ON, April 28, 2026 – Jeff Morrison, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), which represents Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), issued the following statement regarding today’s Spring […]
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Ready for Takeoff: National Airlines Council of Canada releases landmark report revealing the economic potential of making air travel more affordable
February 23, 2026 – Ottawa, ON – The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), which represents Canada’s largest passenger air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), today published a landmark peer-reviewed study, conducted by Oxera Consulting, which finds that Canada could boost its GDP by up to $15 billion, create up […]
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Statement from the National Airlines Council of Canada on the Release of the Labour Program’s Phase I Report
The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) welcomes the Labour Program’s Probe on Unpaid Work in the Airline Sector: Phase I – What We Heard report. The findings clearly reaffirm what our member airlines have long recognized: flight attendants perform essential work across the full scope of their duties, and airlines compensate that work in […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Announces Standardized Air Travel Requirements Form for Passengers with Complex Health Care Needs
As a key recommendation from the 2024 Air Accessibility Summit, NACC is pleased to announce that as of December 3, 2025, NACC member air carriers – Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP, and WestJet – will use a common, standardized form for passengers with complex health needs requiring assistance. This common form replaces individual […]
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National Airlines Council of Canada Responds to Budget 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Airlines Council of Canada Responds to Budget 2025 Ottawa, ON, November 5, 2025 – Jeff Morrison, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), which represents Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s federal budget: “Canada […]
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