Dubai: Air Canada’s new hub
The new five year plan for Air Canada includes converting Toronto into a ‘Super Hub’ and Dubai to be the ‘hub’ for the GCC region.
Air Canada inaugurated new non-stop service in November 2015 between Dubai and Toronto, further expanding its growing international network. The new route is operated with Air Canada’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which features a larger capacity and greater range allowing Air Canada to accelerate its international expansion strategy.
“The addition of Dubai to our international network is further evidence of our focus on our international growth strategy,” says Duncan Bureau, Vice President – Global Sales, Air Canada. “Dubai is our first non-stop flight from the UAE, and is a great addition at a time when air travel between North America and the region is growing and offers great connection possibilities not only to other destinations in the Gulf region including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar and also for customers in the region to access our expansive North American network which includes over 50 destinations in the United States.”
The three-times-weekly service to Dubai is operated with the Boeing 7879 Dreamliner, offers three classes of service including next generation lie-flat seats in International Business Class, a Premium Economy cabin and upgraded InFlight Entertainment available at every seat throughout the aircraft. All premium customers are eligible for priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access, priority boarding and other benefits. Since December 2014, Air Canada and Air Canada rouge have announced new international service to Dubai, Delhi, Brisbane, Lyon, London-Gatwick, Casablanca, Prague, Budapest, Glasgow and Warsaw.
Dubai is our first nonstop flight from the UAE, and is a great addition at a time when travel between America and the region is growing