2015 summer peak capacity increase of 20 per cent over 2014 for a total of 50 per cent capacity growth from Montreal to Europe over the past two years
Air Canada announced today it is boosting its international Summer 2015 capacity to Europe from Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport by 20 per cent over 2014 with the launch of seasonal non-stop flights between Montreal and Venice, a doubling of flights to Paris and added service to Athens and Barcelona.
"Air Canada continues its international expansion from Montreal next summer led by the addition of new Air Canada rouge service between Montreal and Venice. Other enhancements to the summer schedule include double daily Air Canada service to Paris from Montreal, featuring Air Canada's award-winning International Business Class service, and increased weekly Air Canada rouge frequencies to such popular vacation destinations as Barcelona and Athens," said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines, at Air Canada. "This represents a 20% capacity increase to Europe over last summer, 50% over the past two years, reinforcing Montréal-Trudeau Airport as a strategic hub and international gateway for Air Canada, connecting its Québec, Atlantic Canada and U.S. networks with its European routes."
"We are very pleased with the growth of Air Canada's capacity to Europe," said James Cherry, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aéroports de Montréal. "Air Canada's expansion strengthens the position of Montreal-Trudeau and underscores the benefits of our strong partnership with Montreal's largest carrier."