Air Canada today launched nonstop Zurich – Vancouver service. It is a return to Zurich for the company.
The route will operate three days a week.
Photo: Zurich Airport.
Air Canada launches nonstop Zurich – Vancouver flights
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Porter adds Vancouver as first Western Canada nonstop route from Ottawa
Porter Airlines is adding the West Coast to its growing list of non-stop routes from the nation’s capital with new service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The addition of the Ottawa-Vancouver route provides another way to travel between Porter’s extensive regional Eastern Canada network and British Columbia.
The new route begins on July 26, with one daily roundtrip flight operated with the state-of-the-art 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
| Route | Depature | Arrival |
| YVR-YOW | 7:45 a.m. | 4:03 p.m. |
| YOW-YVR | 6:00 p.m. | 7:37 p.m. |
All times are local
The scheduled service will connect with Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, New York, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City and Thunder Bay through Ottawa.
The new Ottawa-Vancouver route complements existing service between Toronto-Pearson and Vancouver. The latter’s summer schedule has up to five daily round trips.
Porter will operate 10 nonstop routes to and from YOW as of July.
Air Canada to launch new Vancouver-Dubai service
Air Canada announced today the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, nonstop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai.
The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier’s new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening its presence in fast-growing international markets.
Air Canada’s international services
The Vancouver and Dubai flights will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring three cabins of service for customers to choose from, including Signature Class with lie-flat seats, Premium Economy and Economy Class.
| Flight | From | To | Days of Week | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Flight Begins |
| AC78 | YVR (Vancouver) | DXB (Dubai) | Mon, Tue, Thur, Sat | 20:50 | 23:50 (+1 day) | Oct. 28, 2023 |
| AC79 | DXB (Dubai) | YVR (Vancouver) | Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat | 02:00 | 05:55 | Oct. 30, 2023 |
Lynx Air announces two new routes
Lynx Air has announced the addition of two new routes from Hamilton to Vancouver and from Toronto to Kelowna.
Canada’s leading ultra-affordable airline will offer seasonal summer services between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) starting April 13, 2023, and between Hamilton’s John C. Munroe International Airport (YHM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) starting April 16, 2023. Both services will operate as “through flights” via Calgary International Airport (YYC), providing a seamless service with a single boarding pass and the ability to check bags through to the final destination.
Lynx Air has recently announced the addition of Montreal and Fredericton to its network of destinations. This brings the total number of destinations on Lynx’s network to 16. By Summer 2023 Lynx will offer over 240 flights per week across North America, which equates to over 45,000 seats.
Top Copyright Photo: Lynx Air (Canada) Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-GJSL (msn 43312) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 957311.
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Pacific Coastal Airlines to suspend the Vancouver-Cranbrook route due to staff shortages
Pacific Coastal Airlines will end its regularly scheduled flight service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) South Terminal and Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC).
The last day of operations for flights between Vancouver and Cranbrook will be Friday, April 28, 2023.
Customers affected by this cancellation will be contacted and offered a full refund.
Pacific Coastal originally commenced service between Vancouver and Cranbrook on September 8, 2003. It was previously announced in early 2020 that the route would be suspended due to a pilot shortage, with the pandemic starting shortly after. Market conditions allowed for the route to return on July 5, 2020 until present.
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WestJet announces 20 new routes and three new destinations to the summer schedule
WestJet has unveiled 20 new routes and three new destinations to the airline’s summer schedule. Offering a comprehensive network of connectivity between Western Canada and the United States, WestJet’s summer network additions feature new nonstop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis/St. Paul, with new routes added to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Nashville and Seattle/Tacoma.
WestJet will increase its service up to nearly 30 percent in Calgary, 50 percent in Edmonton and 10 percent in Vancouver when compared to 2022.
Expanded U.S. network with more routes and increased access to Delta hubs
This summer WestJet will introduce Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit and Washington D.C. (Dulles), to its network, in addition to investing in new routes and restoring service to an expansive list of U.S. destinations.
Through its longstanding partnership with Delta Air Lines, guests connecting through Minneapolis/St. Paul and Detroit will gain access to two more of the U.S. airline’s major hubs. Building on WestJet’s current service to Delta hubs, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle/Tacoma, WestJet guests will now have access to over 150 U.S. destinations on a single purchased ticket with check-in for all flights at the first departure, baggage tagged to their final destination and lounge access for select guests. Additionally, frequent flyers of both airlines will continue to enjoy extensive reciprocal benefits any time they fly with either carrier, including earning and redeeming in their preferred program.
Highlights of WestJet’s summer 2023 transborder and international service
| Destination | Start Date | Peak Season Frequency | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| Calgary – Austin* | May 18 | 2x weekly | 09:40 | 14:30 |
| Calgary – Chicago* | May 18 | 4x weekly | 12:15 | 16:40 |
| Calgary – Detroit1 | May 26 | 5x weekly | 12:35 | 18:05 |
| Calgary – Washington D.C. (Dulles) | June 2 | 3x weekly | 09:45 | 16:02 |
| Edmonton – Minneapolis1 | June 2 | 5x weekly | 08:15 | 11:46 |
| Edmonton – Seattle1 | May 19 | 5x weekly | 10:30 | 11:30 |
| Vancouver – Atlanta1 | May 17 | 4x weekly | 22:25 | 06:05 |
| Vancouver – Nashville | May 19 | 2x weekly | 10:00 | 16:19 |
| Vancouver – Orlando* | May 6 | 1x weekly | 11:00 | 19:52 |
| Winnipeg – Los Angeles3 | Apr 30 | 3x weekly | 07:00 | 08:38 |
| Toronto – Bermuda3 | May 5 | 2x weekly | 07:00 | 10:42 |
| *Resumption of service/ 1 Delta hub/ 3 Continuation of winter service |
Enhancing nonstop west to east connectivity
As part of WestJet’s new strategic direction, the airline is taking strides to further provide guests with extensive opportunities to seamlessly and affordably travel across Canada. Substantially strengthening Canadian connectivity, WestJet is adding five new routes between Eastern and Western Canada, further positioning its network to support travel demands across the country.
| Destination | Start Date | Peak Season Frequency | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| Calgary – Moncton | June 14 | 3x weekly | 09:15 | 16:49 |
| Calgary – Thunder Bay* | June 29 | 3x weekly | 14:00/15:45 | 18:36/20:21 |
| Calgary – Quebec City* | May 19 | 4x weekly | 17:55 | 23:55 |
| Edmonton – Charlottetown | June 14 | 1x weekly | 10:25 | 17:58 |
| Edmonton – London | May 19 | 2x weekly | 10:25 | 15:52 |
| Edmonton – Moncton | June 29 | 2x weekly | 10:25 | 17:57 |
| Edmonton – Ottawa* | Apr 30 | 6x weekly | 09:00 | 14:43 |
| Edmonton – Montreal* | June 30 | 2x weekly | 01:00 | 07:03 |
| *Resumption of service |
Bringing Western Canadian communities closer through a strengthened regional network
As Western Canada’s undisputed home-team carrier, WestJet is enhancing its aviation gateway for business and leisure travel opportunities by further strengthening regional connectivity with the resumption of non-stop flights and increased frequencies.
| Destination | Start Date | Peak Season Frequency | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| Calgary – Terrace* | May 1 | 4x weekly | 09:40/14:10 | 10:58/15:28 |
| Edmonton – Nanaimo* | April 30 | 2x weekly | 10:30 | 11:29 |
| Edmonton – Penticton* | July 1 | 2x weekly | 11:00 | 11:27 |
| Kelowna – Regina* | May 21 | 2x weekly | 17:30 | 20:34 |
| Kelowna – Saskatoon* | June 2 | 2x weekly | 17:35 | 20:29 |
| Kelowna – Winnipeg* | June 2 | 3x weekly | 19:15 | 23:33 |
| Vancouver – Regina* | Jun 30 | 2x weekly | 20:45 | 23:47 |
| Winnipeg – Victoria* | April 30 | 2x weekly | 17:30 | 18:28 |
| *Resumption of service |
Top Copyright Photo: WestJet Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-FXWJ (msn 60546) FLL (Tony Storck). Image: 960054.
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Porter Airlines launches Embraer E195-E2 service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Porter Airlines is celebrating its first flights with the new Embraer E195-E2 between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). For the first time in its 16-year history, Porter is bringing its distinguished approach to service to Western Canada, while also debuting a remarkable new concept for economy air travel.
Hospitality and generous service are staples of Porter’s distinct offering. This signature service features complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, along with a selection of premium snacks on every flight. The introduction of longer routes to Porter’s network, starting with Toronto Pearson-Vancouver, now also include enhancements of these perks. Fresh, healthy meals, pre-mixed cocktails and additional snack options are included on the menu. These additional features are available as an all-inclusive fare with PorterReserve or may be purchased a la carte with PorterClassic fares. PorterReserve also includes dedicated airport check-in, early boarding, enhanced legroom, two checked bags and the ability to change flights without a fee.
Sustainability is at the heart of the new menu design, with a priority on reducing and eventually eliminating single-use plastics onboard, providing biodegradable cups and cutlery, and eco-friendly packaging. Catering partners also feature high-quality Canadian brands.
The E195-E2 is another important part of the overall product, with its 132-seat, all-economy, two-by-two configuration. This ensures that every passenger enjoys more personal space, thanks to Porter being the only airline with no middle seats on every flight. Up to 100 E195-E2s are on order, including 50 firm deliveries scheduled to arrive over the next two years.
The introduction of the E195-E2 also brings all passengers free, fast WiFi, with full access to web surfing or streaming favourite entertainment platforms.
Service on the Toronto Pearson-Vancouver route begins with one daily, non-stop return flight, increasing to three daily roundtrip flights by March 22.
Additional flights at Pearson begin this month connecting with Edmonton (Feb. 14), Calgary (Feb. 22) and Halifax (Feb. 23). More destinations will be announced throughout the year. The E195-E2 can reach every key market in North America, including the west coast, to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Top Copyright Photo: Porter Airlines Embraer ERJ 195-E2 (ERJ 190-400 STD) C-GKQO (msn 19020075) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 960018.
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Air Transat to close flight attendants crew base in Vancouver
Air Transat has announced it will close its flight attendants base at Vancouver International Airport.
As a result, more than 200 flight attendant positions will be eliminated.
These flight attendants will have the opportunity to be reassigned to bases in Montreal and Toronto.
Top Copyright Photo: Air Transat Airbus A321-271NX WL C-GOJC (msn 10521) (rainbow star) LGW (Robbie Shaw). Image: 959451.