Air Canada Boosts Capacity to Asia Starting December as Airline Continues International Network Diversification

• Vancouver-Hong Kong operates up to 11 weekly flights beginning mid-Dec.
• Capacity nearly doubles between Canada and Japan this winter
• Vancouver-Bangkok flights operates daily during peak winter months, season extended to early May 2024
• New route to Singapore launches Apr. 2024
• Early seasonal resumption of Osaka service starting May 2024

MONTREAL, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada today announced it is strategically boosting its Asia-Pacific network capacity beginning mid-December through to the end of next summer 2024.

Air Canada Boosts Capacity to Asia Starting December as Airline Continues International Network Diversification (CNW Group/Air Canada)

"Air Canada's Asia services continue to reflect strong demand and we are boosting capacity to this geographic area as we deploy our international diversification strategy. This winter we are pleased to offer up to 57 flights per week between Canada and Asia, and up to 64 flights per week next summer. Air Canada will have up to double daily flights to Hong Kong and larger aircraft operating to Shanghai during the December holiday and Lunar New Year travel periods. Capacity to Japan increases by 96% this winter compared to last year. Next spring, seasonal Osaka flights resume earlier and larger aircraft will operate to Narita and Seoul," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada.

"Our upcoming launch of our new route to Singapore and increased capacity on our successful Bangkok route underscores our continued commitment to investing in fast-growing markets in Southeast Asia. With the investments we have made at our global hub airports linking Air Canada's extensive North American network to our international flights, travelling between North America and Asia is convenient and compelling for leisure and business travellers alike. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights," concluded Mr. Galardo.

Route	Service Improvements
Vancouver-Hong Kong	11 weekly flights Dec 13 - Feb 29, 2024 to support holiday and Lunar New Year travel 10 week flights Mar 1 - Oct 26, 2024
Vancouver-Bangkok	Extended winter seasonal service, from Dec. 1 - May 5, 2024 4 weekly flights increased to daily from Jan 8 - Feb. 28, 2024 winter peak
Vancouver-Shanghai	4 weekly flights Dec 1 – Mar 30, 2024 upgauged to Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for holiday and Lunar New Year travel 4 weekly flights operate with Boeing 787-9 all other times
Vancouver-Singapore	4 weekly flights launch Apr. 3, 2024
Vancouver-Osaka	Seasonal flights begin earlier on May 1, 2024, three times weekly Increases to four weekly flights beginning June 17, 2024
Vancouver-Narita	Daily flights upgauged to Boeing 777-300ER aircraft until April 30, 2024 Daily flights operated with Boeing 787-9 all other times
Montreal-Narita	Daily flights upgauged to Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for full summer season
Toronto-Narita	Daily flights upgauged to Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for full summer season
Toronto-Haneda	Daily flights upgauged to Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for full winter season Daily flights operate with Boeing 787-9 all other times
Vancouver-Seoul	Daily flights upgauged to Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for full summer Daily flights operate with Boeing 787-9 all other times
Toronto-Seoul	Daily flights operate with Boeing 787-9 year-round

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