Air Canada launches four-times-weekly seasonal flights between Vancouver and Dubai

• Four weekly seasonal flights complement Air Canada’s year-round daily service between Toronto and Dubai.
• It links two global hubs and offers customers connections from across British Columbia, Alberta, the Western US to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and East Africa.

Air CanadaThe inaugural flight took off from Vancouver on October 28 and arrived in Dubai, linking western Canada with the Middle East.

“We are excited to launch Air Canada’s newest international route connecting Vancouver and Dubai. Not only are both cities two of the world’s leading cosmopolitan destinations recognized for their extraordinary monuments, rich culture, entertainment and leisure adventures, but this route links two global hub airports. “Offering customers unparalleled travel options and beyond convenience, whether traveling for leisure, visiting friends and family or on business. At YVR, our flights have been designed to conveniently connect to and from destinations in Alberta, BC and the Western US in Dubai. In cooperation with our codeshare and frequent flyer partner, Emirates, a multitude of destinations are available across the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and East Africa.”

saying Mark Galardo, executive vice president of network and revenue planning at Air Canada.

“Dubai is an exciting destination for direct service to YVR. While exciting in itself, this new Dubai service will also facilitate connections between Vancouver and the region, India and North Africa.”

saying Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority.

“I would like to thank Air Canada for its continued investment in YVR as its primary trans-Pacific hub. We are delighted to welcome this new route and connect Western Canada with the United Arab Emirates for the benefit of our community and the economy we sustains it.”

“Dubai Airports is pleased to welcome the addition of Vancouver to our ever-growing list of international destinations, made possible by the introduction of new Air Canada service. With convenient departures from Dubai International (DXB), the new flights from Air Canada provide a seamless link between ”

saying Rob Whitehouse, vice president of research at Dubai Airports.

News source: Air Canada