• Customers in Ireland will benefit from convenient connections across North America and beyond via Air Canada’s Vancouver and Montreal hubs

DUBLIN, June 6, 2023 – Air Canada has resumed its non-stop seasonal services between Dublin and Vancouver, operating up to four-times weekly during the summer peak until September 30, 2023, and from Dublin to Montreal, operating up to three-times weekly during the summer peak until September 29, 2023. The summer service returns to build on Air Canada’s existing year-round non-stop service between Dublin Airport and Toronto.

Air Canada flights from Dublin Airport to Vancouver and Montreal will be operated with the airline’s most modern aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, accommodating 298 passengers as well as Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, accommodating 255 passengers, with a choice of three classes of service: Air Canada Signature Class, which features lie-flat seating, Premium Economy and Economy. All flights are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada’s extensive North American network. Seats are available for booking at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres, travel agencies or Air Canada Reservations.

“We are pleased with the return of our summer seasonal services from Dublin to Vancouver and Montreal for 2023,” said Bláithín O’Donnell, Air Canada Country Sales Manager Ireland. “Our customers in Ireland will benefit from even greater travel choice, a direct link from Dublin to all three of our hubs in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto during the summer season, as well as convenient onward travel options to destinations across the Americas. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board.”

“We are thrilled to announce the resumption of Air Canada’s services to Dublin Airport, connecting Ireland, Montreal, and Vancouver,” said Kenny Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of daa, the operator of Dublin Airport. “This brings exciting opportunities for both business and leisure passengers, with strong demand expected in both directions. In Vancouver, passengers can explore the stunning natural beauty of Stanley Park, embark on the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, or indulge in the vibrant culinary scene of Granville Island. Montreal offers a rich immersion in history, culture, and art, with iconic landmarks like Notre-Dame Basilica and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. We are dedicated to collaborating closely with Air Canada to promote and enhance their offerings, unlocking a world of attractions and experiences for Irish travellers.”

Dublin – Vancouver Schedule

Dublin – Montreal Schedule

For full schedule details, please visit aircanada.com

In addition to the resumed services from Dublin Airport to Vancouver and Montreal, Air Canada currently offers year-round non-stop services from Dublin Airport to Toronto.

International Services

Air Canada’s international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals, wines, and beverages. All cabins have award-winning inflight entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity. Additionally, for all Air Canada Aeroplan members there is free texting onboard wi-fi-equipped aircraft.

Air Canada has 27 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers.

Air Canada’s onboard services on international flights showcase some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada’s panel of celebrity chefs, including renowned Montreal chefs Antonio Park and Jérôme Ferrer and award-winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.

All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan, 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.

Travelling internationally? Visit Air Canada’s Travel Ready Hub or IATA’s Timatic website 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 airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft.  Air Canada aims to achieve an ambitious net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OCTQX in the US.

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