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Air Canada Boosts Asia-Pacific Capacity with Double Dailies to Hong Kong

Air Canada has announced it is strategically boosting its Asia-Pacific network capacity beginning mid-December through to the end of next summer 2024.

"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.

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

"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.


Nina Slawek

President

After decades of delivering marketing plans to airlines and ad agencies at an exorbitant salary, Nina decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of having her own business and working for nothing. As well as the pleasures of travelling, hobnobbing with industry leaders and glamorous appearances in the Open Jaw TV room, Nina has the additional joyful responsibilities of ensuring the financial stability of the company and managing the talented but eccentric Open Jaw team.

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