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Air Canada to resume non-stop service between Manchester and Toronto

Air Canada has announced it will resume its non-stop seasonal service between Manchester and Toronto, operating five-times weekly from 1st June – 30th September 2022.

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Air Canada flights from Manchester to Toronto will be operated with Airbus A330-300 aircraft, accommodating 297 passengers, with a choice of three classes of service: Air Canada Signature Class which features lie-flat seating, Premium Economy and Economy. All flights are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada's extensive North American network, including 46 airports in the US Seats are available for booking at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada's Contact Centres, travel agencies or contact Air Canada Reservations on 00 800 669 92222.

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“This is very exciting news for our customers in Manchester who can start planning their next trip to rediscover Canada,” said Stephen Gerrard, Air Canada General Manager Sales, UK and Ireland. “Our non-stop flight between Manchester and Toronto will provide our customers in the north west of England with a direct link to Canada and beyond. We look forward to welcoming our customers back on board.”
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“We are thrilled to see Air Canada return to Manchester Airport as we play our part in reconnecting our region with the world,” said Ian Costigan, Interim Managing Director at Manchester Airport. “The service to Toronto is fantastic news for companies large and small across the North who do business with Canada, and also for tourism and those visiting friends and family. It is also great to see the carrier return with its mainline service, offering a high-quality product with both business and premium economy classes.”

In addition to the upcoming service between Manchester and Toronto, Air Canada currently offers nonstop services from London Heathrow to Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal and Calgary as well as between Dublin and Toronto.

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