Air Canada Touches Newer Skies

Air Canada is all set to fly to seven new markets in US including Memphis. The airliner will be commencing its maiden flight to Memphis beginning May 17. Six other US markets where Air Canada would be stepping in include - Orange County, Calif.; San Diego; Portland, Ore.; Cincinnati; Portland, Maine; and Syracuse, New York .The Canadian flag carrier will connect Memphis International airport with Toronto’s Pearson International airport.

Air Canada will utilize 75 seater Jazz CRJ plane to connect the destinations. The Montreal based airliner confirmed that it would be adding twice daily nonstop flights between Memphis and Toronto.
Earlier, Northwest Airlines flew from Memphis to Toronto. However, post merger with Delta Airlines it now connects Detroit and Minneapolis to Toronto’s Pearson International airport. Memphis’ market is all set to become more competitive with the entry of another player in the league. The passengers travelling on the very sector can expect lower airfares going forward. Air Canada is a part of Star Alliance Frequent flyer program which includes best in class airliners including – Continental Airlines, US Airways and United Airlines. Delta Airlines operates a hub in Memphis International airport and is a part of SkyTeam, frequent flyer program.

Memphis currently has scheduled international flights to Mexico, Jamaica, Montego Bay, Amsterdam, Cancun, British Columbia, Vancouver and Cozumel. This move by Air Canada will further solidify its position in US markets. It is all set to become the number 1 International airliner which has most scheduled flights to US.

As per Pamela Griffith Jones, VP at GTAA (Greater Toronto Airports Authority) the route announcement is indeed “great news” for passengers flying in between US and Canada. Memphis and Toronto are roughly 800 miles away. A non-stop service between these two airports will add to Toronto’s fast growth and help its positioning to be as International commercial arena.