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Air Canada Announces New Summer 2020 Schedule

To the point Air Canada's new summer schedule will include nearly 100 destinations in Canada, the United States and worldwide.

Air Canada Summer Schedule

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the airline industry.

While Air Canada served 220 destinations last year, the Canadian airline has just announced that its summer program will focus on 97 routes.

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In North America

In Canada, the schedule will increase from 34 routes in May to 58 routes in June, with more routes added in August and September.

Air Canada will resume service to the U.S. on May 22, with six destinations being served by May 25:

  • New York (LaGuardia),
  • Washington-Dulles,
  • Los Angeles,
  • San Francisco,
  • Boston
  • Chicago

This is a reduction from 53 U.S. destinations served last year.

However, Air Canada expects to increase services for the U.S. starting June 22, pending regulatory changes and demand.

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International destinations

Regarding its international network, Air Canada will continue to operate from its major hubs to key global destinations in June.

Origin Destination
Toronto Frankfurt, London, Zurich, Tokyo, Tel Aviv
Montreal Frankfurt, London, Paris, Brussels
Vancouver London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul

International services will expand further starting in June and early July, including:

Origin Destination
Toronto Munich, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Rome, Athens
Montreal Athens, Rome, Geneva
Calgary Frankfurt
Vancouver Shanghai (subject to government approval)
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Conclusion

Air Canada used this announcement also to remind you of its CleanCare+ program, which we have detailed here, as well as two new options regarding travel vouchers.

Airlines continue to show signs of recovery, as Air Canada did today, and Air France yesterday.

Let’s hope this recovery continues with news from other airlines!

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Jean-Maximilien
Jean-Maximilien is an expert in Canada and France about Loyalty programs, Credit cards and Travel. He is the Founding President of Milesopedia.

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