When do Air Canada flights to the U.S. from Billy Bishop begin?

The first transborder flights begin on March 29, 2026 to New York LaGuardia, followed by Chicago and Washington on June 1, 2026, then Boston on July 1, 2026. Increased frequencies to Montreal and Ottawa will begin in January 2026.

Does Air Canada's free Wi-Fi really work well on the Dash 8-400s?

Yes! The Wi-Fi is high-speed on the Dash 8-400s.

Can Aeroplan points be earned on these new Air Canada Express flights?

Yes. All Air Canada Express flights allow you to earn Aeroplan points and count towards Elite status, just like main fleet flights. Aeroplan members will also enjoy standard benefits such as priority boarding in Zone 1 or 2, depending on their status.

Can Billy Bishop compete with Pearson for U.S. flights?

Billy Bishop targets a different clientele with frequent regional flights to 4 U.S. destinations, while Pearson offers more than 40 U.S. destinations. Billy Bishop's advantage is its proximity to downtown (15 vs. 45 minutes) and high frequencies, which can be ideal for short business trips.

Will the new Dash 8-400 seats offer more space?

The new Expliseat seats will be more ergonomic and comfortable, but Air Canada specifies that "the seat pitch will remain the same". The improvement will focus on design, materials, and amenities (device holders, retractable tray table), not on additional space.