Air Canada announced on 13OCT the strategic expansion of its international network for summer 2023, with the addition of new European services to Brussels, Toulouse and Copenhagen. It is also resuming key Asia services to Tokyo-Haneda and Osaka, and is restoring frequencies to "leading destinations" in the Atlantic, Pacific and South America regions.
"We continue to pursue our disciplined approach of expanding our global network in response to anticipated demand. We are especially pleased to be adding three new strategic routes to Europe, resuming important services to Japan, and increasing frequencies to key international destinations for summer 2023," said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.
"Toronto-Brussels will complement our current services from Montreal, while further expanding Air Canada's reach to Europe and beyond through our Star Alliance partner Brussels Airlines, which offers easy connections throughout Europe and Africa. Meanwhile, our Montreal-Toulouse route not only links two global aerospace centres, it is the only year-round service between North America and southwestern France. We are also increasing our presence in Scandinavia with the addition of summer service from Montreal to Copenhagen, a Star Alliance hub that offers connections throughout Northern Europe, while enabling customers on both sides of the Atlantic to visit and explore each other's countries conveniently.
"Our additional flights to major destinations in Europe, Middle East, South America, South Pacific and Asia, including London Heathrow, Frankfurt and Tokyo/Haneda, will support local tourism and hospitality sectors as customers in all six continents reconnect, visit and explore. Customers can start planning ahead and book with confidence. We look forward to welcoming you onboard," said Galardo.
In preparation for next year's operations, Air Canada says it continues to work with governments and other partners on the ongoing recovery of the air transport industry from the effects of the pandemic.
International Services
Air Canada's international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy. All cabins have inflight entertainment screens at every seat with complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity.
Air Canada has 23 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers.
All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.
Schedule Highlights
YYZ - BRU
Flight From Departs To Arrives Aircraft Begins Operates Season AC834 YYZ 18:20 BRU 07:45+1 B787 Dreamliner 01JUN Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun Year-round AC835 BRU 10:15 YYZ 12:25 B787 Dreamliner 02JUN Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun Year-round
YUL - TLS
Flight From Departs To Arrives Aircraft Begins Operates Season AC878 YUL 19:30 TLS 08:45+1 A330-300 01JUN Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun Year-round AC879 TLS 13:15 YUL 15:20 A330-300 02JUN Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun Year-round
YUL - CPH
Flight From Departs To Arrives Aircraft Begins Operates Season AC826 YUL 17:55 CPH 06:45+1 B787 Dreamliner 01JUN Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Summer AC827 CPH 13:15 YUL 15:00 B787 Dreamliner 02JUN Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Summer
YYZ - HND
Flight From Departs To Arrives Aircraft Begins Operates Season AC1 YYZ 13:40 HND 15:40+1 B787 Dreamliner 01MAY daily Year-round AC2 HND 17:30 YYZ 16:35 B787 Dreamliner 02MAY daily Year-round
YVR - ITM
Flight From Departs To Arrives Aircraft Begins Operates Season AC23 YVR 13:10 ITM 16:05+1 B787 Dreamliner 02JUN Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Summer AC24 ITM 17:40 YVR 11:05 B787 Dreamliner 03JUN Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat Summer
Europe
YYZ-LHR Increases from three to four daily YYZ-EDI Increases from six weekly to daily YYZ-CPH Increases from three to five weekly YYZ-BCN Increases from five weekly to daily YYZ-MAD Increases to six weekly YUL-FRA Increases from two daily to 19 weekly (in partnership with Lufthansa) YUL-GVA Increases from six weekly to daily YUL-NCE Increases from three to four weekly
Middle East and Africa
YYZ-DXB Increases from three weekly to daily YUL-TLV Increases from three weekly to four weekly YUL-ALG Increases from three weekly to four weekly
South America
YUL-GRU Increases from three to five weekly
South Pacific
YVR-BNE Increase from four weekly to daily
Asia
YVR-HKG Increases from three weekly to daily YVR-ICN Increases from five weekly to daily YYZ-NRT Increases from five weekly to daily (launched summer 2022) YUL-NRT Increases from two weekly to daily
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