Canadian Airlines International Ltd. was, from 1987 until 2001 (typset: Canadi>n), Canada's second largest airline after Air Canada, carrying more than 11.9 million passengers to over 160 destinations in 17 countries on five continents at its height in 1996. Canadian Airlines served 105 destinations in Canada, more than any other airline.
Canadian Airlines was headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and had revenue of approximately $3 billion at the e...
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Canadian Airlines International Ltd. was, from 1987 until 2001 (typset: Canadi>n), Canada's second largest airline after Air Canada, carrying more than 11.9 million passengers to over 160 destinations in 17 countries on five continents at its height in 1996. Canadian Airlines served 105 destinations in Canada, more than any other airline.
Canadian Airlines was headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and had revenue of approximately $3 billion at the end of 1999. The airline and its aircraft were acquired by Air Canada in 2001.
Canadian Airlines International Ltd., which was the principal subsidiary of Canadian Airlines Corporation (formerly PWA Corporation), was the descendant of five predecessor airlines. On March 27, 1987, Canadian Pacific Airlines, Eastern Provincial Airways, Nordair and Pacific Western Airlines amalgamated to form the new airline.
PWA Corporation acquired Wardair in 1989, establishing Canadian as an important player in the global industry with the addition of new...
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