Air Canada today announced a dramatic expansion of its South Pacific network with the return of daily flights from Sydney and the resumption of services from both Brisbane and Auckland.
Air Canada has announced that it will be expanding its South Pacific flight schedule.
The updated frequency includes:
- Sydney-Vancouver flights ramp up to daily beginning early May
- Brisbane-Vancouver flights resume Jul. 3, four times weekly
- Auckland-Vancouver flights resume Nov. 12, three times weekly
The news comes at perfect timing, as Canada announced overnight that as of April 1, the federal government will be lifting the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement at the border for fully vaccinated travellers.
Air Canada General Manager Australia and New Zealand Vic Naughton says the new services will further establish Vancouver as the most friendly and convenient year-round gateway to North America for business and leisure travellers.
“Our new services not only provide more direct links to Canada, they also open up one of the fastest ways for Australians and Kiwis to reach New York and other key US cities,” says Naughton.
“That’s because Air Canada passengers continuing on to cities across the United States quickly pass through YVR’s convenient US immigration and customs clearance facilities, which means they arrive at their final US destination as a domestic passenger.
“In addition, passengers travelling beyond Vancouver to other points in Canada don’t need to recheck their baggage in transit or pass through extra security checks.
“For Australian and New Zealand travellers, it adds up to an unrivaled customer journey experience.”
Mr Gert-Jan de Graaff, Chief Executive Officer of Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) said that the staff at Brisbane Airport are ecstatic, as they know that additional international flights benefit hard-hit hospitality, tourism and export businesses right across Queensland.
“75% of all Queensland’s international arrivals fly into Brisbane Airport, with many travelling on to places such as the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, the Whitsundays and Cairns,” Mr Gert-Jan de Graaff said.
“This is further good news for friends and family keen to connect with loved ones based overseas.”
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