Author: Alfredo Hurtado, Director of USA Sales, Air Canada
Air Canada is focused on providing customers with more connection options and seamless connectivity through its global hubs, as the airline experiences continued demand for business and leisure travel.
With the summer season approaching, Air Canada is ramping up its flight offerings, providing travellers with more opportunities to explore destinations across Europe, Asia and North America. The airline’s strategic moves aim to capture additional passenger traffic, enhance connectivity, and balance out traditional seasonal fluctuations in travel demand.
Air Canada’s network expansion efforts involve increasing its schedule by adding new destinations. By doing so, the airline aims to attract more passengers and provide convenient travel options. Notably, Air Canada has focused on June due to changes in the U.S. school year calendar, making it an opportune time for increased travel.
The joint ventures Air Canada has established with United Airlines and Lufthansa have been instrumental in expanding route options for customers. By collaborating with these Star Alliance carriers, Air Canada has broadened their network to offer more routes, benefiting travellers seeking diverse destinations.
Air Canada continues to put an emphasis on sixth freedom traffic passengers connecting through its hubs. The airline’s strategic network design captures this traffic, helping mitigate seasonal fluctuations, and seeks to provide growth opportunities in passenger numbers and revenues year-over-year. Travellers can look forward to simple and efficient connections as they travel through Canada to their final international destinations, including same terminal connections at Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Vancouver (YVR) and Calgary (YYC), no need to recheck baggage, customs preclearance while travelling back to the U.S. from an international destination through Canada, and shorter elapsed trip times between North America and Europe or Asia.
Corporate travel remains steady, particularly in North America, where a significant portion of Air Canada’s traffic originates. The airline’s well-established routes and reliable services make it a preferred choice for business travellers. Air Canada offers a range of tools, services, offers, and exclusive advantages for member business and corporate travellers.
Air Canada recently launched a new route connecting Vancouver and Singapore. The inaugural flight marked an expansion of the airline’s services in the Asia Pacific region, a move that benefits leisure and business travellers, enhancing connectivity between Canada and Southeast Asia. Travellers can connect to other destinations across Southeast Asia like Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, operated by Star Alliance partner Singapore Airlines. Additionally, Air Canada offers non-stop service from Vancouver to other sought out destinations in the region, such as Australia year-round and Bangkok seasonally.
Recognizing growing demand domestically, Air Canada has significantly increased its service to Ottawa. Travellers in the Canadian capital now have more flight options, improving accessibility and convenience. The airline will be offering up to 30 additional weekly flights this winter compared to 2023, in addition to extension of year-round flights to Calgary and Winnipeg, and additional capacity to Quebec City, Halifax and Vancouver. The expansion aims to meet the needs of passengers in the Ottawa region.
Air Canada’s premium products, such as business class and premium economy, have significantly contributed to top class customer comfort and flying experience. These offerings cater to travellers seeking enhanced comfort and services, Air Canada Signature Class, the airline’s end-to-end premium travel experience, is available on select international and transborder flights, offering premium amenities and services, and lie-flat pods in a dedicated cabin onboard. Customers can look forward to enhanced food and beverage options inspired by the airline’s culinary panel, including a four-course meal with rotating recipes, all infused with globally inspired flavours.
Air Canada’s proactive approach to network expansion, joint ventures, premium offerings, and targeted service enhancements positions it well for a successful summer season. Whether you’re planning a leisure trip or a business journey, Air Canada continues to be a consistent choice worldwide for travellers seeking best in class comfort and service.
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Alfredo Hurtado, Director USA Sales, Air Canada