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There's no shortage of choice this summer: Madrid, Singapore, Stockholm, Osaka and Seoul are just some of the international destinations offered by Air Canada.
Air Canada has announced an 8% increase in capacity on its international network for summer 2024 compared to last summer. In North America, the number of daily seats will increase by 4% by 2024, with 518 flights to 120 destinations.
For the Asia-Pacific region, the airline reported an increase of 30%, and 25% for popular leisure destinations in SouthernEurope, compared to last summer.
From Montreal
Non-stop flight to Madrid
The new non-stop flight from Montreal to Madrid will start in May 2024, and will be a year-round service. The aircraft used is a Boeing 787-8 with a capacity of 255 seats and three classes of service: Air Canada Signature with fully reclining seats, Premium Economy and Economy.
The flight schedule is as follows:
| Flight number | Departure | Destination | Days |
| AC834 | Montreal YUL at 8:30 p.m. | Madrid MAD at 9:40 a.m. +1 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| AC835 | Madrid MAD at 1:15 p.m. | Montreal YUL at 3:20 p.m. | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
The flight from Montreal to Madrid takes 7 hours 10 minutes. The return journey takes 8.05 hours.
International flights
Here are the destinations:
| Destination | Upgrade for summer 2024 |
| Stockholm ARN |
New route, 3 weekly flights (from mid-June to |
| Seoul ICN |
New route, 4 weekly flights (from mid-June to |
| Lyon LYS |
Resumption on March 30, 3 to 4 weekly flights |
| Athens ATH |
Frequency increased from 7 to 8-10 weekly flights |
| Rome FCO | Frequency increased from 8 to 9 weekly flights |
| Paris CDG |
Frequency increased from 2 to 3 daily flights (3 days per |
|
Amsterdam AMS
|
Resumption on March 30, 7 weekly flights |
Flights in North America
Here are the destinations:
| Destination | Upgrade for summer 2024 |
| Austin AUS |
New route, 4 weekly flights |
| La Nouvelle- Orleans MSY |
New route, 3 weekly flights |
| St. Louis STL |
New route, daily service |
| Tulum TQO |
New route, 1 weekly flight |
| Regina YQR | New route, daily service |
| Saskatoon YXE |
New route, daily service |
| Victoria YYJ |
Frequency increased from 3 to 5 weekly flights |
| Edmonton YEG |
Frequency increased from 2 to 3 daily flights |
| Las Vegas LAS |
Frequency increased from 1 to 2 daily flights |
| Minneapolis MSP |
Frequency increased from 1 to 2 daily flights |
| Phoenix PHX |
Frequency increased from 3 to 5 weekly flights |
From Toronto
International flights
Here are the destinations:
|
Destination |
Upgrade for summer 2024 |
|
Stockholm ARN |
New route, 2 weekly flights (mid-June to late September) |
|
Osaka KIX |
New route, 3 weekly flights (mid-June to end-October) |
|
Copenhagen CPH |
Frequency increased from 5 to 7 weekly flights |
|
Athens ATH |
Frequency increased from 7 to 8-9 weekly flights |
|
Rome FCO |
Frequency increased from 10 to 12 weekly flights |
|
Edinburgh EDI |
Resumption May1, 7 weekly flights |
|
Brussels BRU |
Resumption on May 2, 4 weekly flights |
Flights in North America
Here are the destinations:
|
Destination |
Upgrade for summer 2024 |
| Charleston CHS |
New route, daily service |
|
Tulum TQO |
New route, 2 weekly flights |
|
Yellowknife YZF |
New route, 2 weekly flights |
|
Saskatoon YXE |
Frequency increased from 3 to 4 daily flights |
|
Regina YQR |
Frequency increased from 3 to 4 daily flights |
|
Victoria YYJ |
Frequency increased from 2 to 3 daily flights |
|
Nashville BNA |
Frequency increased from 1 to 2 daily flights |
|
Sacramento SMF |
Frequency increased from 4 to 5 weekly flights |
|
Salt Lake City SLC |
Frequency increased from 3 to 4 weekly flights |
|
Phoenix PHX |
Frequency increased from 1 to 2 daily flights |
|
Cancún CUN |
2 daily flights |
| Nassau NAS | Frequency increased from 4 to 6 weekly flights |
From Vancouver
International flights
Air Canada has announced its intention to strengthen its hub role in Vancouver as a gateway to the Pacific. The airline recently inaugurated an annual service between Vancouver and Singapore. In addition, Air Canada will be increasing capacity to Hong Kong, Osaka and Seoul.
Here are the destinations:
| Destination | Upgrade for summer 2024 |
|
Singapore SIN |
New route, 4 weekly flights |
| Osaka KIX |
Frequency increased from 4 to 6 weekly flights |
| Hong Kong HKG |
Frequency increased from 7 to 11 weekly flights |
Flights in North America
Here are the destinations:
| Destination | Upgrade for summer 2024 |
|
Sacramento SMF
|
Frequency increased from 1 to 2 daily flights |
| Austin AUS |
Frequency increased from 2 to 3 weekly flights |
| San Diego SAN |
Frequency increased from 2 to 3 daily flights |
| Halifax YHZ |
2 daily flights |
New ETIAS travel authorization
A few months ago, it was announced that Canadian travellers to Europe would have to apply for an online travel authorization called ETIAS(European Travel Information and Authorisation System) before their departure. This authorization is required to enter the Schengen area, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Romania.
Travel with Aeroplan points
Air Canada’s loyalty program, Aeroplan, enables its members to earn points, notably when traveling with Air Canada and other airline partners, using a credit card affiliated with the program.
The easiest way to earn Aeroplan Points is to sign up for a new Aeroplan co-branded credit card. In fact, the welcome bonus offered is usually enough to book a good flight with points.
Bottom Line
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will cause significant traffic. If you’re looking for flights to Paris for the Games, it’s worth flying to any major European city. Then you can fly to Paris on a low-cost flight with Ryanair, for example, or with Air France and Flying Blue miles.
Find all our tips for saving on flights to the 2024 Olympics in this guide.
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