Air Canada is not only expanding its Australian network but upgrading it, with plans to send its Premium Economy and International Business class product to Sydney for the first time.
Commencing 17 May next year, the Boeing 777-200 with the two additional classes will fly non-stop on flights between Sydney and Vancouver.
In the new International Business Class, passengers will have access to 40 lie-flat ‘Executive Pods’ with adjustable pneumatic cushion headrest, an 18-inch personal entertainment screen and noise-cancelling headsets.
Seats in Business are arranged in 1-2-1 configuration, ensuring all passengers have direct aisle access with window views.
Air Canada’s Business Class features 40 lie-flat ‘Executive Pods’.
Premium Economy fits 24 passengers in wider seats featuring greater legroom and recline.
Each passenger in Premium class has their own intuitive-touch personal entertainment screen and will enjoy premium meals, complimentary bar service and priority check-in and baggage delivery at the airport.
In addition to the two new classes, Air Canada has redesigned its Economy cabin to offer 236 passengers upgraded in-flight entertainment systems.
Premium Economy guests will have extra legroom and recline.
“This development comes just one month after we announced plans to launch non-stop Brisbane-Vancouver services in June 2016 using our new B787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.”
Paul McLean, Air Canada General Manager Australia and New Zealand
“It means that not only is our network expanding out of Australia, but that from mid-2016 all of our passengers will experience our latest world-class on-board product.”
Economy class has been upgraded with new in-flight entertainment systems.
Air Canada’s services from Australia are timed to optimise connectivity to and from the airline’s North American network, which includes direct services to 64 Canadian cities and 52 destinations in the United States.
All Air Canada flights provide for Aeroplan accumulation and redemption and, for eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access, priority boarding and other benefits.
