Canada News / April 19, 2024

Air Canada’s Summer 2024 European and Asian Travel Escapades

Air Canada recently revealed its extensive travel opportunities for the summer of 2024, featuring a diverse range of captivating destinations in Europe and Asia. Alongside, the airline has expanded its selection of 120 North American destinations to complement travelers' itineraries. Notably, Air Canada plans to refresh its routes to popular destinations like Singapore, Madrid, Stockholm, Osaka, and Seoul for the upcoming summer season. Furthermore, the airline aims to significantly increase its international capacity compared to the previous summer.

Mark Galardo, the Executive Vice President of Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada, emphasized the strong demand for travel to southern European destinations. He highlighted the airline's efforts to enhance capacity to countries such as Italy, Greece, and Spain, demonstrating their commitment to meeting customer needs. Additionally, Air Canada is strategically expanding its Pacific hub in Vancouver, with recent launches of service to Singapore and increased service to Hong Kong and Japan.

The airline's domestic and trans-border network is also set to experience substantial growth this summer, with a total of 120 destinations across North America. New routes have been introduced, including Tulum, Mexico, and Charleston, South Carolina, providing travelers with more options. Air Canada's partnership with United Airlines further strengthens its network, offering seamless connections for travelers throughout the continent.

In the Atlantic region, Air Canada stands out as a leader in non-stop service between Canada and Europe. The airline is introducing new non-stop routes to Stockholm from Montreal and Toronto, in addition to increasing frequencies to Rome and Athens. Montreal will see year-round service to Madrid and enhanced flights to Paris, while Toronto will witness increased service to Copenhagen and earlier season launches for Edinburgh and Brussels.

Expanding its Vancouver hub as a Pacific gateway, Air Canada has initiated year-round service to Singapore and plans to enhance capacity to Hong Kong, Osaka, and Seoul. On the East Coast, the airline is launching seasonal service from Toronto to Osaka and increasing capacity to Tokyo, while from Montreal, seasonal service to Seoul will complement enhanced capacity to Tokyo.

In North America, new routes include Toronto and Montreal to Tulum, Toronto to Charleston, and Montreal to St. Louis, Austin, and New Orleans. Within Canada, flights between Ottawa-Calgary and Halifax-Vancouver will resume, along with frequency or capacity increases on various routes across the country.

Overall, Air Canada is enhancing its international network capacity by 8% compared to the previous summer, providing travelers with more options and flexibility. The airline's commitment to expanding its route network and improving connectivity underscores its dedication to meeting customer demand and providing a seamless travel experience.

The summer of 2024 promises to be an exciting time for travelers with Air Canada, offering a wide range of destinations and enhanced services to make travel more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Share this article