- Vancouver-Sydney flights ramp up to daily beginning
May 1
- Vancouver-Brisbane flights resume Jul. 1, four times weekly
- Vancouver-Auckland flights resume Nov. 10, three times weekly
- Most extensive schedule connects Canada to South Pacific destinations and
supports tourism and hospitality sectors
MONTREAL, March 16,
2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today announced a
strategic expansion of its South Pacific schedule with the return
of daily service to Sydney and
resumption of services to both Brisbane and Auckland. Air Canada's Australia and New
Zealand flights operate from its trans-Pacific hub at
Vancouver International Airport
which the carrier has built to conveniently connect its
international network to its vast North American network. Seats are
available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada
App, Air Canada's Contact Centres, and travel agents.
"Air Canada is solidifying its
market-leading position as the airline providing the most services
between Canada and the South
Pacific. We are accelerating the restoration of our Australian and
New Zealand routes to respond to
pent-up travel between our countries as borders reopen. The
seamless connections through in-transit pre-clearance facilities
combined with our extensive North American network at our
Vancouver hub positions YVR to be
the preferred gateway for travel between North America and the South Pacific," said
Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President,
Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.
"Our restored South Pacific flights and vast North American
network will support local tourism and hospitality sectors as
customers in all four countries visit and explore. Customers can
start planning ahead and book with confidence. We look forward to
welcoming you onboard our award-winning airline," concluded Mr.
Galardo.
"We are thrilled with the expansion of the Air Canada network
and to welcome our Aussie and Kiwi friends back to British Columbia to experience the incredible
natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and hospitality we are known
for," says Melanie Mark, Minister of
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. "Our tourism operators have been
excitedly preparing for the return of more flights from the South
Pacific to once again share authentic Indigenous experiences, local
and sustainable cuisine and beverages, and unique accommodations
for all types of travelers to eat, play and stay in B.C."
"Air Canada resuming service
from Vancouver to Australia and New
Zealand as part of its continued network expansion at YVR is
incredibly exciting and marks another step forward as we move
through the pandemic," said Mike
McNaney, Vice President & Chief External Affairs Officer
at Vancouver Airport Authority. "We know Canadians are eager to
travel to the South Pacific and reunite with family and friends
after nearly two years of border restrictions. We're looking
forward to these flights to Brisbane and Auckland taking off from YVR in July and
November, respectively."
"These flights will help support trade and business
relationships between Canada,
Australia and New Zealand. As an Association that strives to
foster greater business relationships between these countries,
these flights are welcome news," stated Tony Crossman, President - Canada, Australia, New Zealand Business Association
(Vancouver).
Australia and New Zealand
Schedule
Flight
|
From
|
To
|
Days of
Week
|
Departs
|
Arrives
|
Aircraft
|
Begins
|
AC033
|
YVR
|
SYD
|
Ramps up to daily
beginning early May
|
23:15
|
07:45 (+2
days)
|
Boeing 777
|
Currently
operating
|
AC034
|
SYD
|
YVR
|
Ramps up to daily
beginning early May
|
09:30
|
07:10
|
Boeing 777
|
Currently
operating
|
AC035
|
YVR
|
BNE
|
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun
|
22:55
|
06:35 (+2
days)
|
Boeing 787
Dreamliner
|
Jul. 1
|
AC036
|
BNE
|
YVR
|
Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun
|
10:15
|
06:50
|
Boeing 787
Dreamliner
|
Jul. 3
|
AC039
|
YVR
|
AKL
|
Tue/Thu/Sat
|
22:45
|
10:05 (+2
days)
|
Boeing 787
Dreamliner
|
Nov. 10
|
AC040
|
AKL
|
YVR
|
Mon/Thu/Sat
|
14:30
|
06:30
|
Boeing 787
Dreamliner
|
Nov. 12
|
Air Canada may continue to
adjust its schedule as more opportunities arise or based on
COVID-19's trajectory and the further easing of travel restrictions
by government. For details on the full schedule please visit
aircanada.com
Easy and convenient connections
Air Canada's South Pacific flights connect
seamlessly and conveniently to and from its extensive North
American network in YVR including: New
York-Newark, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Victoria, Seattle, San
Francisco, Los Angeles
among other cities.
In Sydney and Brisbane, Air Canada's flights will connect
easily to and from Melbourne,
Canberra, Perth, Cairns and other destinations with
code-share partner Virgin Australia.
Product enhancements
Air Canada's Signature Suite at YVR is planned to
re-open by this summer. Raising the bar with its five-star dining
experience in a discerning and private, luxurious enclave that
offers the finest Canada has to
offer in food, design and comfort, the Signature Suite sets a new
standard for premium travel in North
America. It is available to select Signature
Service customers travelling to international destinations and
is located on the second floor of the International Maple Leaf
Lounge in YVR, and in Toronto Pearson's Terminal 1.
Air Canada's onboard services
on its South Pacific flights showcase the best cuisine Canadian
culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada's panel of celebrity
chefs, including award-winning Vancouver-based chef David Hawksworth and Montreal-based chef Jérôme Ferrer.
Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines
chosen by leading Canadian sommelier Véronique Rivest.
All customers can collect and redeem Aeroplan Points through
Canada's leading loyalty program
when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access
to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and
other benefits.
Travel Policy: Book with
confidence
Air Canada's new refund policy is
applicable to all tickets purchased. It offers customers the option
of a full refund to the original form of payment, an Air Canada
Travel Voucher or the equivalent value in Aeroplan Points with a
65% bonus should the airline cancel or reschedule a flight by more
than three hours.
Travelling internationally?
Visit Air Canada's Travel
Ready Hub for the latest government entry requirements.
Customers are responsible for ensuring they meet all government
entry requirements, including holding the correct travel documents,
visas, any required health certificates, and all other eligibility
requirements for any flights they purchase. Government requirements
may change with little notice.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international
airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of
Star Alliance, the world's most
comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada is the only international network
carrier in North America to
receive a Four-Star ranking from the independent U.K. research firm
Skytrax, which in 2021 also named Air Canada as having the Best
Airline Staff in North America,
Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best
Business Class Lounge in North
America, as well as an Excellence award for its handling of
COVID-19. Also in 2021, Air Canada was named Global Traveler's Best
Airline in North America for the
third straight year. In January 2021,
Air Canada received APEX's Diamond Status Certification for the Air
Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only
airline in Canada to attain the
highest APEX ranking. Air Canada
has also committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global
operations by 2050. For more information, please visit:
aircanada.com/media, follow Air Canada on Twitter and
LinkedIn, and join Air Canada on Facebook.
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