Air Canada to Launch New Services to Europe; Restores Key International Routes, Frequencies Beginning Summer 2023

• New Montreal-Toulouse, Montreal-Copenhagen, Toronto-Brussels
• Resumes Vancouver-Osaka, Toronto-Tokyo/Haneda
• Other services restored to Europe, South America, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South Pacific

MONTREAL, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network for summer 2023, with the addition of new European services to Brussels, Toulouse and Copenhagen. It is also resuming key Asia services to Tokyo-Haneda and Osaka, and is restoring frequencies to leading destinations in the Atlantic, Pacific and South America regions. Tickets are available for purchase at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada's Contact Centres, and travel agents.

Air Canada to Launch New Services to Europe; Restores Key International Routes, Frequencies Beginning Summer 2023 (CNW Group/Air Canada)

"We continue to pursue our disciplined approach of expanding our global network in response to anticipated demand. We are especially pleased to be adding three new strategic routes to Europe, resuming important services to Japan, and increasing frequencies to key international destinations for summer 2023," said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.

"Toronto-Brussels will complement our current services from Montreal, while further expanding Air Canada's reach to Europe and beyond through our Star Alliance partner Brussels Airlines, which offers easy connections throughout Europe and Africa. Meanwhile, our Montreal-Toulouse route not only links two global aerospace centres, it is the only year-round service between North America and southwestern France. We are also increasing our presence in Scandinavia with the addition of summer service from Montreal to Copenhagen, a Star Alliance hub that offers connections throughout Northern Europe, while enabling customers on both sides of the Atlantic to visit and explore each other's countries conveniently.

"Our additional flights to major destinations in Europe, Middle East, South America, South Pacific and Asia, including London Heathrow, Frankfurt and Tokyo/Haneda, will support local tourism and hospitality sectors as customers in all six continents reconnect, visit and explore. Customers can start planning ahead and book with confidence. We look forward to welcoming you onboard," said Mr. Galardo.

In preparation for next year's operations, Air Canada continues to work with governments and other partners on the ongoing recovery of the air transport industry from the effects of the pandemic.

International Services

Air Canada's international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals, wines and beverages. All cabins have inflight entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity.

Air Canada has 23 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers. In addition, Air Canada's Signature Suites at Toronto Pearson's Terminal 1 and on the second floor of the International Maple Leaf Lounge in YVR set a new standard for premium travel.  Available to select Signature Service customers prior to travelling to international destinations, customers enjoy a five-star dining experience in a discerning and private enclave that offers the finest Canada has to offer in food, design and comfort.

Air Canada's onboard services on international flights showcase some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada's panel of celebrity chefs, including award- winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij, and renowned Montreal chefs Antonio Park and Jérôme Ferrer. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.

All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan, Canada's leading loyalty program, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.

Schedule Highlights

Toronto-Brussels

Flight	From	Departs	To	Arrives	Aircraft	Begins	Operates	Season
AC834	Toronto	18:20	Brussels	07:45+1	B787 Dreamliner	Jun. 1	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Year-round
AC835	Brussels	10:15	Toronto	12:25	B787 Dreamliner	Jun. 2	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	Year-round

Montreal-Toulouse

Flight	From	Departs	To	Arrives	Aircraft	Begins	Operates	Season
AC878	Montreal	19:30	Toulouse	08:45+1	A330-300	Jun. 1	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Year-round
AC879	Toulouse	13:15	Montreal	15:20	A330-300	Jun. 2	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun	Year-round

Montreal-Copenhagen

Flight	From	Departs	To	Arrives	Aircraft	Begins	Operates	Season
AC826	Montreal	17:55	Copenhagen	06:45+1	B787 Dreamliner	Jun. 1	Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Summer
AC827	Copenhagen	13:15	Montreal	15:00	B787 Dreamliner	Jun. 2	Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Summer

Toronto-Tokyo Haneda

Flight	From	Departs	To	Arrives	Aircraft	Begins	Operates	Season
AC1	Toronto	13:40	Tokyo Haneda	15:40+1	B787 Dreamliner	May 1	daily	Year-round
AC2	Tokyo Haneda	17:30	Toronto	16:35	B787 Dreamliner	May 2	daily	Year-round

Vancouver-Osaka

Flight	From	Departs	To	Arrives	Aircraft	Begins	Operates	Season
AC23	Vancouver	13:10	Osaka	16:05+1	B787 Dreamliner	Jun. 2	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	Summer
AC24	Osaka	17:40	Vancouver	11:05	B787 Dreamliner	Jun. 3	Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat	Summer

Highlights of Air Canada's increased international route frequencies for the peak summer 2023 season compared to summer 2022 include:

Europe

Toronto-London Heathrow	Increases from three to four daily
Toronto-Edinburgh	Increases from six weekly to daily
Toronto-Copenhagen	Increases from three to five weekly
Toronto-Barcelona	Increases from five weekly to daily
Toronto-Madrid	Increases to six weekly
Montreal-Frankfurt	Increases from two daily to 19 weekly (in partnership with Lufthansa)
Montreal-Geneva	Increases from six weekly to daily
Montreal-Nice	Increases from three to four weekly

Middle East and Africa

Toronto-Dubai	Increases from three weekly to daily
Montreal-Tel Aviv	Increases from three weekly to four weekly
Montreal-Algiers	Increases from three weekly to four weekly

South America

Montreal-Sao Paulo

Increases from three to five weekly

South Pacific

Vancouver-Brisbane

Increase from four weekly to daily

Asia

Vancouver-Hong Kong	Increases from three weekly to daily
Vancouver-Seoul	Increases from five weekly to daily
Toronto-Tokyo Narita	Increases from five weekly to daily (launched summer 2022)
Montreal-Tokyo Narita	Increases from two weekly to daily

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 50 airports in Canada, 47 in the United States and 69 internationally. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger flights and cargo-only flights with its fleet of Boeing 767-300 freighters. Air Canada has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050. 

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