- Capacity increasing for Vancouver Island, Northern BC, BC Interior, Saskatoon, Winnipeg
MONTREAL, Feb. 14, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced it will boost capacity on regional routes across Western Canada this spring as it deploys more state-of-the-art Bombardier Q-400 Next Gen aircraft. The changes are part of an ongoing transformation of Air Canada Express that will result in enhanced services for customers.
"Air Canada is strategically enhancing the flying experience and increasing capacity this summer on key regional routes in Western Canada. The ultra-quiet, comfortable, fuel efficient and faster Q-400 aircraft will be well-received by our customers and is larger than the regional aircraft it is replacing. We are pleased to deploy it to more communities in Western Canada as we further strengthen our regional network to optimize all significant connections between our extensive regional and global markets," said Mark Galardo, Vice President, Network Planning at Air Canada. "With our varied and flexible fleet, we are also adding frequencies to our Vancouver-Anchorage and adding capacity to our Calgary-Winnipeg route with larger Airbus aircraft in response to demand."
Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz Aviation LP are scheduled to provide convenient, point-to-point travel, as well as easy connections to Air Canada's extensive domestic, US and international network at Vancouver and Calgary. Customers also collect and redeem Aeroplan Miles through Canada's leading loyalty program when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges at main airports, priority boarding and other benefits.
Increased services this summer peak compared to last year include:
Route | Frequencies | Capacity |
Vancouver-Nanaimo | 7 daily Q-400 flights | 546 daily seats, 14% increase |
Vancouver-Comox | 4 daily Q-400 flights | 312 daily seats, 23% increase |
Vancouver-Sandspit | 2 daily Q-400 flights | 156 daily seats, 52% increase |
Vancouver-Prince Rupert | 2 daily Q-400 flights | 156 daily seats, 5% increase |
Vancouver-Smithers | 2 daily Q-400 flights | 156 daily seats, 14% increase |
Vancouver-Kamloops | 4 daily Q-400 flights | 312 daily seats, 25% increase |
Vancouver-Penticton | 3 daily Q-400 flights | 234 daily seats, 17% increase |
Calgary-Kelowna | 3 daily Q-400 flights | 234 daily seats, 13% increase |
Calgary-Saskatoon | 4 daily Q-400 flights | 312 daily seats, 7% increase |
Calgary-Winnipeg | 2 daily A320 + 1 daily CR-900 flights | 368 daily seats, 19% increase |
Vancouver-Anchorage | 1 daily 320 and 1 daily 319 flight | 266 daily seats, 80% increase |
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