Air Canada Alliance

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Air Canada Alliance
IATA ICAO Callsign
ZXGGNGEORGIAN
Commenced operations2002
Ceased operations2011
Hubs
Frequent-flyer program Aeroplan (Air Canada)
Alliance Star Alliance

Air Canada Alliance was a brand name under which Air Georgian operated short-haul flights on behalf of Air Canada. The Air Canada Alliance was used from 2002, until Air Canada Express was formed in 2011. Air Georgian operated a fleet of Beechcraft 1900Ds on behalf of Air Canada Alliance. [1] [2] Air Canada Alliance has operated 3 bases in Calgary, Toronto, and Halifax. [3] Air Canada Alliance was designed to allow passengers connecting through one of their three base airports to fly short connecting flights to nearby airports; for example from Toronto, Ontario to Syracuse, New York.

Operators and fleet

Air Georgian Beechcraft 1900D in Air Canada Alliance livery. Beechcraft 1900D (Air Canada) Portland 2010.jpg
Air Georgian Beechcraft 1900D in Air Canada Alliance livery.
Air Canada Alliance Fleet
AirlineIATA ServiceICAO CodeCallsignAircraftPassengersParent
Air Georgian ZXGGNGeorgian Beechcraft 1900D 18Georgian International

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References

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