With the departure of AC 7971 on Saturday, Air Canada began operating non-stop service between Toronto and New Orleans. Flights are operated with 75-seat, Jazz CRJ 705 aircraft featuring Executive and Economy class service.
"With today's launch we are now offering customers non-stop service to New Orleans, one of the most exciting tourist destinations in the U.S. As well, there are important business connections between New Orleans and Canada that this new route should strengthen. Customers will enjoy the choice of two classes of service, the opportunity to collect and redeem Aeroplan miles, and for those who are eligible lounge access and concierge service," said Marcel Forget, Vice President Network Planning at Air Canada. "This route, the only non-stop daily service between the two cities, also further enhances our Toronto hub at Lester B. Pearson International Airport where our operations are centralized in a single terminal with streamlined customs procedures, making it an extremely convenient gateway to and from the U.S. and an ideal transfer point for domestic, transborder and international travellers connecting to our extensive global network."
"The New Orleans tourism community is thrilled about the return of the Air Canada Toronto flight," said Stephen Perry, President and CEO of the New Orleans CVB. "Canada is our number one international visitor destination. This flight increases our capacity to welcome both leisure visitors as well as meeting and convention attendees. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with this very important market."
