Air Canada has announced the launch of a new route from Dubai to Vancouver and Toronto. The service will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft and will have three classes of service: Economy, Premium Economy, and Air Canada Signature Class, accommodating a total of 298 passengers.
In a statement, Mary-Jane Lorette, Air Canada’s Vice President of International Affairs, Network and Partnerships, expressed enthusiasm about the new routes, stating, “We’re excited to offer not one but two routes from the most populous city in the UAE to our Canadian hubs in Vancouver and Toronto. Our new Dubai-Vancouver flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening our presence in fast-growing international markets in the Indian subcontinent and Middle East regions.”
Lorette also highlighted the significance of the airline’s recent move to Dubai International Terminal 3, emphasizing the partnership between Air Canada and flagship carrier Emirates. This partnership allows travelers to access a combined total of 200 destinations across the Air Canada and Emirates networks, providing a seamless link between the Canadian West Coast and Dubai.
Rob Whitehouse, Vice President of Research at Dubai Airports, commented on the convenience of Air Canada’s new flights, stating, “With convenient departures from Dubai International (DXB), Air Canada’s new flights provide a seamless link between the Canadian West Coast and Dubai.”
The Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Tracy Reynolds, also expressed excitement about the new route, stating, “Since the signing of the expanded Air Transport Agreement in April, there have been several announcements to expand air links between the UAE and Canada, including additional flights to Toronto, and a new flight to Montreal. But this flight is the first-ever route to Canada’s West Coast, opening up brand new opportunities for tourism and business.”
Reynolds emphasized the importance of direct flights in fostering closer relationships between people and cultures, saying, “This new link will elevate the Canada-UAE relationship and enable more travel, trade, and understanding between our two countries, and will especially benefit many of the 45,000 Canadians living in the UAE.”
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