Air Canada renews partnership with Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams

The partnership, which began in 1988, is set to cover all games until 2030.

Air Canada has re-upped their sponsorship of Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams for the next four Olympics, or until 2030. Naturally, this includes the upcoming Paris 2023 games. To celebrate the 30+ year partnership, on Thursday the airline revealed a special Team Canada livery for the Boeing 777 that will transport Team Canada Olympians and Paralympians, coaches and support staff to and from the Games.

“We are delighted to extend our long-standing relationship with Air Canada,” said David Shoemaker, chief executive officer and secretary general of the Canadian Olympic Committee. “For more than 30 years, Air Canada’s passion for Team Canada has been remarkable. We’re grateful for the exceptional travel experience they consistently offer our athletes, helping them compete at their best on the world’s biggest stage.”

Other than the special livery, as part of its sponsorship, Air Canada will be extending complimentary 35K Aeroplan Elite status through its Podium Program; providing individual Care & Share packages to athletes for added comfort in-flight, including amenity kit items and memorabilia to share at the Games; celebrating with significant on the ground presence at both Canada Olympic House and Canada Paralympic House in Paris; and, holding airport celebrations as athletes depart and return from the Games.

What’s new this year is the selection of 10 Team Air Canada athlete ambassadors whose embodiment of Canadian values and sporting excellence inspires the airline. The airline will be similarly selecting ambassadors for each of the 2026, 2028 and 2030 Games.