Air Canada has launched a new transatlantic route between Montréal and Edinburgh, with the first inaugural flight touching down this week.
New Destinations
This Montréal to Edinburgh route is not the first new route that Air Canada has launched this summer. Earlier in the month, the airline officially started flying to new destinations; Prague, Porto, and Naples.
This new transatlantic route touched down on June 27 at Edinburgh airport and was welcomed with a bagpiper and official ceremony led by Air Canada’s Managing Director of International Sales, Rocky Lo, who said:
“We are thrilled to be taking to the skies with our latest transatlantic route from the Scottish capital to our home hub, Montréal, just in time for summer.”
Adding that, “Edinburgh is an important destination for Air Canada, thanks to the strong cultural ties between Scotland and Canada, so we are proud to be solidifying our presence in the market with the new route, working with our partners at Edinburgh Airport.”
The airline is very proud to launch this new direct route, with Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President Cargo, saying:
“This new connection between Canada and Scotland deepens our ties and commitment to the UK market. Our Montreal-Edinburgh flights are designed to connect our customers across North America conveniently to Edinburgh with seamless travel through our Montréal hub. Whether visiting Scotland to reunite with friends and loved ones, explore its historic castles, enjoy the vibrant arts scene, or welcoming visitors from Scotland eager to discover the vast beauty and diversity of Canada, our flights make it easier than ever to experience all that our two nations have to offer.”
More About The Route
There will be three flights between Montréal and Edinburgh during the summer peak season. The flight will leave Montréal at 21:40 on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between June 26 and September 7. And it will arrive in Edinburgh at 9:05 on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The flights from Edinburgh to Montréal will leave at 11:15 on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and arrive in Montréal at 13:35 local time.
Passengers on these flights can benefit from 16 seats in Premium Economy, and 153 seats in Economy, with each seat having their own personal touch-screen TV available to them during the flight.
This route will compliment Air Canada’s route between Edinburgh and Toronto which is currently operating seven days a week during the summer season. Along with this route, the airline is now operating a total of 75 weekly flights between Canada and the UK.
About Montréal
Montréal is Canada’s second largest city, situated in the French speaking province of Quebec. It offers travellers a huge number of attractions and activities, from landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Basilica to their Jazz Festival and Just For Laughs comedy festivals. This gives fans of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe a unique and exciting opportunity to experience performing arts globally.
What do you think of Air Canada’s route expansions and will you be indulging in one of their flights? Let us know in the comments!
