Canadian North
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| Canadian North | ||
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| IATA 5T |
ICAO MPE |
Callsign EMPRESS |
| Founded | 1989 | |
| Hubs | Yellowknife Airport | |
| Frequent flyer program | Aeroplan | |
| Fleet size | 9[1][2] | |
| Destinations | 21[3] | |
| Parent company | NorTerra Inc. | |
| Headquarters | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories | |
| Key people | Tracy Medve, President | |
| Website: http://www.canadiannorth.ca | ||
- For the geographic region, see Northern Canada.
Canadian North Inc. is an airline based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. It operates scheduled passenger services to major communities in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Southern gateways include Ottawa, Edmonton and Calgary. Its main base is Yellowknife Airport[4].
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[edit] History
The airline was established in 1989 to focus on the changing air transport needs of northern Canadian communities. Canadian North was purchased from Canadian Airlines in September 1998 by Norterra, a wholly Northern aboriginal-owned holding company,[4] whose ownership is divided equally among the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, representing the Inuvialuit people of the western Canadian Arctic, and Nunasi Corporation, representing the Inuit people of Nunavut.
In 2001, following the merger between Air Canada and Canadian Airlines, Canadian North became an independent airline. After two years of utilizing three different schemes (two from Canadian and one from Air Canada) the airline adopted a new image in 2003. Its logo displays three of the distinctive symbols of the North: the polar bear, the midnight sun and the Northern Lights.[5] Recently, Canadian North's slogan has been changed from "Your North. Your Airline" to "seriously northern" (all in lower-case), with advertising changed to reflect different aspects of the company (serious service, serious delivery, etc.).[5]
In June 2007, Canadian North began serving the Kitikmeot communities of Gjoa Haven, Taloyoak, Kugaaruk, and Kugluktuk.
As of 1 April 2008, flights began to 7 communities in the Qikiqtaaluk Region (Baffin Region) of Nunavut.[6]
[edit] Destinations
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As of 29 March 2008 domestic scheduled destinations:[6][3]
- Alberta
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Cambridge Bay (Cambridge Bay Airport)
- Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport)
- Clyde River (Clyde River Airport)
- Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport)
- Hall Beach (Hall Beach Airport)
- Igloolik (Igloolik Airport)
- Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport)
- Kugaaruk (Kugaaruk Airport)
- Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport)
- Pangnirtung (Pangnirtung Airport)
- Pond Inlet (Pond Inlet Airport)
- Qikiqtarjuaq (Qikiqtarjuaq Airport)
- Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport)
- Taloyoak (Taloyoak Airport)
- Ontario
Charter Operations
- SunFest Tours[7]
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited[8]
[edit] Fleet
As of 4 April 2008, the following aircraft were listed as being registered to Canadian North by Transport Canada:[1]
| Aircraft | No. of Aircraft[1] | Variants | Idents | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737 | 8[2] | 737-200/200C | GCNO, GCNS, GDPA, GFPW, GKCP, GNDU, GOPW, GSPW | Combi aircraft, gravel and ice runway capable. Tail #523, #585, #560 (200), Tail #552, 562, 582, 583, 584 (200C) |
| Fokker F28 | 1 | F.28 Mk 1000 | FTAY | Combi aircraft, charters[9] |
| de Havilland Canada Dash 8 | 4 | 100 series | GRGI, GRGO, GZKH, GZTC] | Leased from Regional 1[10] and operated under the ICAO call sign "TSH"/"Transcanada"[11] |
[edit] Programs and services
The airline offers Aeroplan rewards points, both to collect and to redeem. Passengers may redeem Air Miles points for travel on Canadian North.[12]
Canadian North also has its own "Aurora Concierge" program for frequent travellers. Benefits of being an Aurora Concierge member include: Priority check-in, baggage, and boarding, extra piece of checked luggage, free alcoholic beverages, no fee changes, personalized membership card and baggage tag, and more.[13]
Canadian North in-flight service includes:
- Hot towels
- A choice of two free meals
- Free drinks (non-alcoholic)
- Advanced seat selection
- Free newspapers and magazines
- Colouring books for children
The airline also offered a Pivut Fare to Inuvialuit and Inuit (Nunavut) land claims beneficiaries. Available from 1 June 2007 to 31 May 2008 the Pivut Fare entitled a beneficiary to 50% off one regular round-trip airfare.[14]
[edit] Partners
Canadian North links its own destinations to smaller communities with a partnership with airlines such as Kenn Borek Air, Aklak Air, Air Tindi, North-Wright Airways and Calm Air.[15]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Transport Canada listing of aircraft owned by "Canadian North"
- ^ a b The Canadian North website indicates that there have only six 737s
- ^ a b Route map and Flight Schedule not including partnership destinations.
- ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines", Flight International, 2007-04-03, p. 60.
- ^ a b Canadian North website - Image
- ^ a b Baffin Routes
- ^ Laughlin Nevada Chamber of Commerce newsletter
- ^ Supply managment - selected awarded contracts
- ^ Charters
- ^ News release from Canadian North
- ^ Transport Canada TP143E Air Traffic Designators
- ^ Air Miles
- ^ Aurora Concierge
- ^ Pivut Fare
- ^ About Us: Our Partners
