Air Canada

Air Canada, Canada's largest airline, is currently newsworthy due to the upcoming retirement of its CEO, Michael Rousseau. Rousseau's decision to deliver a condolence message in English only, following a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport that killed two Air Canada pilots, sparked significant backlash and criticism in Canada, where French is also an official language. This incident ignited a political storm, highlighting the importance of bilingualism in Canadian leadership. The controversy ultimately led to Rousseau's announcement that he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026. Simultaneously, Air Canada is expanding its international routes, including new direct flights from Tenerife to Toronto and Montreal, marking the first direct connections between the Canary Islands and North America.