Air Canada has resumed its Dublin-Vancouver route, as of this past weekend, with the service operating up to five times per week this summer.
To mark the annual resumption of this important route, Air Canada has announced a further capacity increase on the route, in addition to the existing capacity increase announced in February of this year, owing to increased demand for travel to British Columbia.
The route resumption comes as Air Canada gears up for one of its busiest ever transatlantic schedules, boasting nearly 50 routes between Europe and Canada, including three from Dublin Airport.
Air Canada’s first flight of the season, AC919, departed from Dublin Airport on Sunday 4 May, arriving into Vancouver International Airport just nine hours later.
Irish customers are also in luck with the airline extending the operating season of the route, from the originally planned June to September, to the extended season of May to October, allowing even more customers the chance to get a taste of Canada.
While the previously announced peak schedule of five weekly flights was planned for June to September, today’s news confirms that customers can benefit from five weekly flights all the way through to mid-October.
As the only airline to fly between Dublin and British Columbia, these extra flights are designed to give Irish customers easy access to one of the country’s finest regions, boasting unspoilt scenery, cultural landmarks, and a thriving arts scene.
Bláithín O’Donnell, Air Canada Sales Manager, Ireland, said: “We’re thrilled to be expanding our service between Dublin and Vancouver this summer, in response to growing demand for travel to Canada.
“We have slowly been increasing capacity throughout the year, in line with customer demand, but as the first flight of the season departed Dublin this weekend, we wanted to further strengthen our commitment to the market, by upping frequencies throughout the autumn.
“Whether Irish customers are traveling for business, leisure, or to visit friends and family across the Atlantic, customers can benefit from a seamless transatlantic experience with Air Canada.”
Customers looking to cross the Atlantic in style can enjoy flights operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art 787 Dreamliner fleet, featuring lie-flat seats in Signature Class, and spacious Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
