Air Canada is set to bolster its footprint in Scandinavia with the introduction of new summer seasonal flights to Stockholm, marking a significant expansion in the region. Commencing on June 12, 2024, Air Canada will operate three weekly flights from Montreal and two weekly flights from Toronto to Stockholm. In addition, the airline will enhance its year-round Copenhagen service from Toronto with daily flights starting on May 1, 2024, through October 31, and will resume seasonal flights from Montreal on May 2, 2024, gradually increasing to five weekly flights in June. Seats are now available for booking through various channels, including aircanada.com, the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres, and travel agents.
Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada, emphasized the airline’s strategic approach to expand its international presence at its Toronto and Montreal global hubs. He noted:
“Toronto and Montreal are the third and fourth largest trans-Atlantic gateways, and we continue strengthening our hubs’ reach with our increased services to Scandinavia.”
Galardo also highlighted the convenience of Air Canada’s Toronto and Montreal hubs for passengers, stating:
“Toronto and Montreal have been strategically developed to facilitate convenient connections throughout Air Canada’s extensive North American network, and with non-stop Dreamliner flights to Stockholm, we offer customers choice and ease when traveling between North America and Sweden’s capital city for business development, tourism, or visiting friends and family. Together with our added capacity to Copenhagen, we will operate up to 17 weekly flights this summer from Toronto and Montreal to Stockholm and Copenhagen. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights.”
Air Canada first ventured into Scandinavian skies in 2010 with the launch of its Toronto to Copenhagen route. In 2023, the airline expanded its Copenhagen presence by adding new flights from Montreal to Copenhagen.
Air Canada’s ambitious plans include the operation of 100 percent of its peak summer 2019 trans-Atlantic capacity next year, capitalizing on the robust recovery in its largest international market.
Details of the new routes
All flights will be operated using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, offering three service classes, including Signature Class with lie-flat seats, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.
- Flight AC802, originating in Montreal (YUL), departs at 18:00 and arrives in Stockholm (ARN) at 7:05 the next day on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting on June 14, 2024.
- Flight AC803 takes off from Stockholm (ARN) at 12:15 and lands in Montreal (YUL) at 14:05 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with operations commencing on June 15, 2024.
- Flight AC902, departing from Toronto (YYZ), leaves at 20:30 and reaches Stockholm (ARN) at 10:05 the next day on Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning on June 12, 2024.
- Flight AC903 flies from Stockholm (ARN) at 12:15 and arrives in Toronto (YYZ) at 14:35 on Thursdays and Sundays, starting on June 13, 2024.
The flight schedule has been thoughtfully crafted to facilitate seamless connections to and from various destinations across North America via Air Canada’s global hubs at Montreal Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Air Canada’s international services are renowned for showcasing some of Canada’s finest culinary talent, with award-winning chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij based in Vancouver and acclaimed Montreal chef Jérôme Ferrer contributing to the onboard dining experience. Additionally, passengers can enjoy a curated selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier Véronique Rivest. Travelers also have the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Aeroplan, Canada’s premier loyalty program when flying with Air Canada. Eligible customers are provided with premium benefits such as priority check-in, access to Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding, and exclusive access to Air Canada’s Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson.
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