In 2012 , Air Canada turned a profit for the first time in five years . The carrier also was named best North American airline for international travel and best North American airline in-flight experience ( as voted on by readers of U.S. magazine Business Traveler ) . Calin Rovinescu , the CEO , wrote that the company needed to keep up with the competition by going 'Gangnam ' One major change was introducing premium economy class . The airline also introduced new routes and expanded its network.
In 2012 , Air Canada turned a profit for the first time in five years . Calin Rovinescu , the CEO , wrote that the company needed to keep up with the competition by going 'Gangnam ' One major change was introducing premium economy class . The airline also introduced new routes and expanded its network.