It appears as if nothing is going well for Air Canada lately with their workers who threatened to strike for the second time in five years. So when it was official that the mid-sized Boeing 787 will be delivered in 2013 after a three year delay, the senior executives finally had something to celebrate. The new jetliner flies longer distances while burning less fuel enabling more nonstop flights which should greatly expand its networks. In the meantime, Emirates has requested more landing permits in Canada hoping to establish more destinations to Canada. Emirates is well known for outstanding customer service and prestiges first class seating.

The Canadian government has an important decision to make. On one hand, Emirates’s proposal will generate economic benefits including boost in tourism. On the other hand, the Canadian government must consider the opportunities the new jetliner brings to Air Canada in the coming years. In 2008, the government bailed out the airline preventing Air Canada from going bankrupt. This time, the government can help the airline without spending a penny. Air Canada has always been held back by adversity to be considered a major airline, but with the new 787 jetliner coming into service in two years, the tables may turn.

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