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.
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:
The flight from Montreal to Madrid takes 7 hours 10 minutes. The return journey takes 8.05 hours.
Here are the destinations:
New route, 3 weekly flights (from mid-June to end of October)
New route, 4 weekly flights (from mid-June to end of October)
Resumption on March 30, 3 to 4 weekly flights
Frequency increased from 7 to 8-10 weekly flights
Frequency increased from 2 to 3 daily flights (3 days per week) (July 24 to September 14)
Amsterdam AMS
Resumption on March 30, 7 weekly flights
New route, 4 weekly flights
New route, 3 weekly flights
New route, daily service
New route, 1 weekly flight
Frequency increased from 3 to 5 weekly flights
Frequency increased from 2 to 3 daily flights
Frequency increased from 1 to 2 daily flights
Destination
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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
Tulum TQO
New route, 2 weekly flights
Yellowknife YZF
Saskatoon YXE
Frequency increased from 3 to 4 daily flights
Regina YQR
Victoria YYJ
Nashville BNA
Sacramento SMF
Salt Lake City SLC
Phoenix PHX
Cancún CUN
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.
Singapore SIN
Frequency increased from 4 to 6 weekly flights
Frequency increased from 7 to 11 weekly flights
Frequency increased from 2 to 3 weekly flights
2 daily flights
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.
The system has not yet been finalized and is not expected to be launched before 2025. The ETIAS will cost €7 and be valid for 3 years. Further details will follow in the coming months.
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.
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