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Air Canada will add 4x weekly service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Manila will be Air Canada’s 12th destination in Asia-Pacific and the airline’s first destination in the Philippines.
Air Canada is the only Canadian carrier that will fly nonstop to the Philippines. It’s currently the largest market in Asia without direct Air Canada service. The new route starts on April 2nd and will use a Boeing 787-9 with 30 Business Class, 21 Premium Economy, and 247 Economy Class seats. Vancouver is the closest major North American city to Asia.
As I wrote about last month, Air Canada is planning a huge schedule next year globally. This addition is one of many that is included in the more than 180 weekly flights between Canada and the Pacific it will fly. Air Canada operates the most nonstop flights of any airline in the market.
Eligible passengers will have access to the acclaimed Vancouver Air Canada Signature Suite, which offers a la carte dining and premium beverage options within a relaxed airport retreat. For inbound customers connecting internationally, Vancouver also has in-transit customs pre-clearance to simplify the transit through YVR. The new Manila route has been designed to allow customers to conveniently connect to and from more than 50 destinations across North America.
Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, and President, Cargo at Air Canada, said:
We are thrilled to add Manila to our global network with new, year-round, non-stop service from Vancouver, Air Canada’s Pacific gateway hub. We continue to pursue our international network strategy of expanding to large, fast-growing markets that are presently unserved directly by Air Canada. The Philippines is an important market reflecting longstanding family ties between our two countries with growing business connections and tourism opportunities. With an extensive domestic and transborder network in Vancouver designed to connect seamlessly to our international flights, we are making travel between North America and the Philippines even more convenient for leisure and business travelers alike. It is with great excitement that we look forward to welcoming our customers onboard next spring.”
Anthony’s Take: United Airlines added service to Manila from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in October. Air Canada will complement this with an additional option for Star Alliance flyers and anyone looking for an easy way to get to the Philippines.
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