Seasonal non-stop services start from Toronto and Montreal
MONTREAL, June 21, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada is
inaugurating service to its newest international destination this evening with Air Canada Rouge flight AC1970 from Toronto to Reykjavik, Iceland. The new, non-stop service will operate this
summer four days a week from Toronto and three days a week from Montreal.
"Iceland's rugged beauty and intriguing cultural attractions are making it a prime
destination for travellers seeking new adventures and Air Canada is pleased to be the only Canadian airline and only Star Alliance carrier in North America to serve the island, providing
convenient connections across Canada and the U.S.A.," said
Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines, at Air Canada. "Iceland is the latest addition to our expanding international network as these new services from
Toronto and Montreal are two of 11 new routes being launched
this summer."
Already this summer Air Canada has begun new services from Vancouver to Frankfurt, Nagoya, Taipei and London-Gatwick, from Toronto to
Berlin, and from Montreal to Marseille. Other new routes beginning soon include Toronto to Mumbai (July 1) and Montreal to Tel Aviv (June 22) and Algiers (July 1).
The new non-stop service to Iceland will be operated by Air
Canada Rouge with a 136-seat Airbus A319 aircraft offering a choice of Premium Rouge and Economy cabins of
service with in-flight internet satellite connectivity throughout. All flights provide for Aeroplan accumulation and
redemption, Star Alliance reciprocal benefits and, for eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access at the
Toronto and Montreal hubs, priority boarding and other benefits.
Flight
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From
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To
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Depart
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Arrive
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Days of operation
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Schedule dates
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AC1970
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Toronto
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Reykjavik
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11:25 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. (+1 day)
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Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat
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June 21 – Oct 7
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AC1971
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Reykjavik
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Toronto
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10:00 a.m.
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11:50 a.m.
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Tue, Thur, Fri, Sun
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June 22 – Oct 8
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AC1972
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Montreal
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Reykjavik
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11:45 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. (+1 day)
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Tue, Fri, Sun
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June 23 – Oct 8
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AC1973
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Reykjavik
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Montreal
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10:00 a.m.
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11:15 a.m.
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Mon, Wed, Sat
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June 24 – Oct 9
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About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international
airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents. Canada's flag carrier is among the 20
largest airlines in the world and in 2016 served close to 45 million customers. Air Canada
provides scheduled passenger service directly to 64 airports in Canada, 57 in the United States and 95 in Europe, the Middle
East, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico,
Central America and South America. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive
air transportation network serving 1,300 airports in 191 countries. Air Canada is the only
international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to
independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. For more information, please visit: www.aircanada.com, follow @AirCanada on Twitter and join Air Canada on Facebook.
SOURCE Air Canada
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