Lynx Air announces services from Vancouver to Montréal

To celebrate, Lynx is offering up to 50 per cent off base fares on all Montréal routes

CALGARY, Alberta, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx), Canada’s leading low-cost carrier, today announced a further expansion of its Montréal network, with the introduction of services between Montréal and Vancouver from June 23, 2023.

Lynx will offer six flights per week between Montréal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The airline recently announced services from Montréal to Calgary and St John’s commencing on June 5, 2023. With the addition of Vancouver services, the airline will be operating over 6,400 seats to and from Montréal.

Customers can book with confidence starting today and the fares are truly ultra-affordable, starting from $69* one-way Montréal to/from Vancouver. To celebrate, the airline has launched a limited-time seat sale, offering up to 50 per cent off all base fares on all Montréal routes. The sale will run from April 18, 2023, ending at 11:59 PM EDT on April 19, 2023, and can be accessed with the promo code: MONTREAL. For complete details and to book an ultra-affordable fare, visit FlyLynx.com.

“Vancouver and Montréal are two of Canada’s most iconic tourism destinations, with their rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. We are thrilled to provide an ultra-affordable option to connect these two beautiful cities”, said Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx. “Historically Montréal and Quebec have been under-served by low-cost carriers, and Lynx Air aims to change that. We now offer services from three destinations to Montréal, including the recently announced services from Calgary and St John’s. Whether you are travelling to visit friends and family, or to explore one of these vibrant cities, Lynx will ensure a great flying experience at an ultra-affordable price.”

Today’s announcement represents a continuation of Lynx Air’s network ramp-up, as the airline prepares to expand its fleet to 9 brand new Boeing 737 aircraft over the coming months. By Summer 2023, Lynx will serve 16 destinations across North America with over 240 flights per week, which equates to over 45,000 seats.

Lynx Air Summer Schedule
Calgary to/from Fredericton**	Toronto to/from Edmonton
Calgary to/from Halifax**	Toronto to/from Fredericton
Calgary to/from Hamilton	Toronto to/from Halifax
Calgary to/from Kelowna	Toronto to/from Kelowna**
Calgary to/from Las Vegas	Toronto to/from Orlando
Calgary to/from Los Angeles	Toronto to/from St. John’s
Calgary to/from Montréal	Toronto to/from Vancouver
Calgary to/from Phoenix	Toronto to/from Winnipeg
Calgary to/from St. John’s**	Montréal to/from St. John’s
Calgary to/from Toronto	Montréal to/from Vancouver
Calgary to/from Vancouver	Vancouver to/from Winnipeg
Calgary to/from Victoria	Vancouver to/from Hamilton**
Calgary to/from Winnipeg	Edmonton to/from Halifax**
	Edmonton to/from St. John’s**

*Available for a limited time; fares are accurate at the time of release and include taxes and fees; fares vary by destination and date.
**Operating as through flights with a single boarding pass and baggage transferred to the final destination. Visit the website for full schedule details.

About Lynx Air 

Lynx Air (Lynx), Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is on a mission to make air travel accessible to all, with ultra-affordable fares and a customer-focused flying experience. In its first year, the airline achieved the lowest cancellation rate in Canada and was awarded Youngest Fleet in North America by ch-aviation. Lynx operates a brand-new fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, bringing an elevated customer experience to low-cost travel in Canada. These ultra-efficient and reliable aircraft reduce Lynx’s carbon footprint, making Lynx one of Canada’s most sustainable airlines. Lynx is a privately owned Canadian airline with the financial backing and industry expertise required to transform the Canadian aviation landscape.

Visit FlyLynx.com

ADM Aéroports de Montréal Unveils its First Sustainability Plan

MONTREAL, April 14, 2023 /CNW/ – ADM Aéroports de Montréal is proud to unveil its first ever Sustainability Plan 1.0. As an organization that has grown out of and listens to its community, ADM has chosen to take concrete action by putting sustainable development at the heart of its mission and going beyond basic considerations to do its part in the transformation of the airline industry.

To elevate sustainability to a strategic level, the ADM team identified 26 sustainability challenges ranging from employee health and safety to waste management, greenhouse gas emissions and customer service. A consultation process with 13 internal and external stakeholder groups was then initiated to determine the level of importance attached to each of these challenges.

Based on the results of this process, and a structured analysis of key business risks and United Nations sustainability goals, ADM developed a plan that will enable its YUL and YMX sites to become benchmark airports that are safe, influential in their industries, and recognized in the community for their sustainable practices and social responsibility.

“ADM’s sustainability journey continues to evolve, and this Sustainability Plan 1.0 not only provides our ecosystem with a clear vision for the future, but also engages all stakeholders towards a common goal,”  said Martin Massé, Vice President, Sustainable Development, ADM Aéroports de Montréal. “A tremendous amount of necessary work has gone into making ADM a responsible organization and an industry leader. The publication of this plan reinforces ADM’s desire to be more transparent and open about the actions it has taken and will take in the coming years to achieve its ambitious goals.”

For the past two years, ADM has also published an integrated annual report that includes a review of its activities, the organization’s financial picture, and a section on the progress of its sustainable development action plans based on GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards. The latest report will be available at the beginning of May. The organization also updates its platform of sustainable development indicators every year.

About Aéroports de Montréal  

ADM Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, which is certified 4 stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating program, and of YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel.

Air Transat now services Marseille year-round and extends flights to Nantes

• Following the announcement earlier this winter that it will soon service Lyon all year, the airline is also adding Marseille to its roster of year-round destinations
• Additionally, it is extending its Montreal-Nantes service until January
• Air Transat is thus solidifying its title as the leading carrier between Quebec and France thanks to these two exclusive routes

MONTREAL, April 12, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Transat is proud to announce that, for the second time this year, it is expanding its operations in the French market, most notably on two exclusive direct routes departing from Montreal. Following the annualization of its service to Lyon announced earlier this winter, the airline is also adding Marseille and the region of Provence to its roster of year-round destinations. In addition, the non-stop service to Nantes will also be extended. Flights that initially ended in the fall will now be operated until 24 January, 2024, in order to offer travellers more flexibility when travelling to western France.

“Annualizing key routes of our flight network is at the core of our strategy, which is facilitated by the agility of our Airbus A321LR fleet. In the fall of 2022, we extended our service to Marseille until the end of the year for the very first time. Given the success of this initiative, we are delighted to repeat the experience, this time to Nantes,” says Michèle Barre, Air Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “The demand for the French provinces is skyrocketing; as the leading carrier between Quebec and France, we are happy to offer our world-class in-flight experience to an expanding clientele.”

Air Transat is the only airline to offer direct flights from Canada to the airports of Marseille and Nantes. A total of seven French cities will be served non-stop this year, including three on a year-round schedule, namely Paris, Lyon, and now Marseille.

“We are thankful for Air Transat’s confidence in Marseille-Provence, France’s second largest regional airport,” said Julien Boullay, Sales and Marketing Director at Aéroport Marseille-Provence. “The annualization of the Montreal-Marseille route is the result of a dynamic market that is increasingly less seasonal, driven by a solid leisure passenger base keen on direct long-haul flights – of which Montreal has always been one of the leading destinations. And with 300 days of sunshine a year, there is no doubt that Provence will also be very popular with Canadian travellers in the wintertime.”

“Montreal is the longest-running international destination for our airport. These 20 years of operation have enabled us to build significant economic and cultural exchanges between Western France and Canada,” says Xavier Lortat-Jacob, Chairman and CEO of Nantes Atlantique Airport – VINCI Airports. “Travellers on both sides of the pond will now be able to meet up more often this year thanks to the trust and commitment of Air Transat. We are pleased to strengthen the connectivity of our territory and its overseas influence.”

The route will mainly be operated with new generation Airbus A321LR aircraft featuring spacious cabins, state-of-the-art in-seat entertainment systems and the lowest fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂ and NO_x) in their class.

About Air Transat

Founded in Montreal 35 years ago, Air Transat is a leading leisure travel brand. Voted North America’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, it flies to international, transborder and Canadian destinations. It is renewing its fleet with the greenest aircraft in their category as part of a commitment to a healthier environment, knowing that this is essential to its operations and the magnificent destinations it offers. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). To find out more, visit airtransat.com.

ADM Announces its Financial Results at December 31, 2022

MONTREAL, April 5, 2023 /CNW/ – ADM Aéroports de Montréal today announced its consolidated operating results for the year ended December 31, 2022. These results are accompanied by passenger traffic data for YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

Highlights

• Passenger traffic at YUL totalled 4.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, up 87.3% from 2021, or 94.7% of the traffic in the corresponding period of 2019. The transborder and international sectors recovered significantly, reaching 94.0% and 103.2% of 2019 traffic levels in the fourth quarter, respectively. The domestic sector reached 85.9% of the 2019 traffic level in the fourth quarter. For the year 2022, overall traffic was 16 million passengers, up 207.1% from 2021.
• EBITDA (the excess of revenues over expenses before financial expenses, income taxes, depreciation and impairment and share of results of joint ventures, see the “Non-GAAP Measures” section for more information) was $323.9 million for fiscal 2022, an increase of $260.3 million over EBITDA of $63.6 million for the previous year.
• Capital investments, net of grants, were $68.0 million in 2022 compared with $51.8 million in 2021, an increase of $16.2 million, or 31.1%. Grants, primarily from the Government of Canada’s Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP), totalled $75.2 million compared with $5.3 million in the previous year.

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“The traffic recovery accelerated throughout the year, with nearly 16 million passengers welcomed at YUL Montréal-Trudeau Airport. The last six months of 2022 have allowed us to reconnect with our passengers and resume a large number of activities at YUL, a trend that was fully confirmed during our last quarter. With the summer season rapidly approaching, all our teams remain motivated by the same objective: to offer our passengers a quality welcome and service. It’s not by chance that our airport community employees were named Best Airport Staff in North America at the Skytrax World Airport Awards gala for the second time in five years. I would like to thank them again for their efforts during the more challenging times of the past year,” said Philippe Rainville, President and CEO of ADM.

Financial results

Consolidated revenues were $652.1 million in 2022, an increase of $374.4 million, or 134.8%, over 2021. These positive results are the result of the significant recovery in passenger traffic that began at the end of the first quarter of 2022 and continued throughout the year.

Operating expenses for the year under review were $214.2 million, an increase that was limited to $63.3 million, or 42.0%, over the corresponding period in 2021 despite a strong recovery. This variance in operating expenses is primarily related to higher operational costs for passenger services due to the sustained recovery of activities since the spring of 2022 and lower salary subsidies. ADM met the eligibility criteria of the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program until March 2022, while it qualified for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program for the entire year in 2021.

Transfers to governments (payments in lieu of taxes to municipalities [PILT] and rent to Transport Canada) totalled $114.0 million in 2022, an increase of $50.8 million from the previous year and represent 17.5% of ADM’s revenues (22.8% in 2021).

Depreciation and impairment of property and equipment and right-of-use assets were $160.4 million for 2022, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 1.3%, from the same period in 2021 primarily due to the end of the amortization period for certain assets in the current year.

Net financial expenses totalled $119.1 million in 2022, a decrease of $13.7 million, or 10.4%, compared to 2021. This variance is mainly due to higher interest rates on investments, combined with a larger amount of available cash.

As at December 31, 2022, the excess of revenues over expenses was $45.3 million compared to a deficiency of revenues over expenses of $230.8 million for the same period in 2021.

Financial situation

ADM’s net debt as at December 31, 2022 is $2.30 billion compared to $2.45 billion as at December 31, 2021; see the “Non-GAAP Measures” section for more information.

As at December 31, 2022, the Corporation is in compliance with the various financial covenants contained in the trust indenture.

Capital investments
Investments at YUL and YMX in 2022 were funded by operations and grants.

	Cumulative as of December 31
(in millions of dollars)	2022	2021	Change (%)
Airport Program
Work completed	88.3	46,6	89.5
Grants (mainly ACIP)	(32.6)	(13.8)	137.6
Sub-total airport program	55.7	32.8	69.4
REM Station
Work completed	55.1	24.3	126.5
ACIP Grant	(42.8)	(5.3)	701.3
Subtotal REM Station	12.3	19.0	(35.3)
Total capital investments	68.0	51.8	31.1

The % variance in the above tables are calculated with results in thousands.

Passenger traffic

For the fourth quarter of 2022, traffic at YUL totalled 4.3 million passengers, an 87.3% increase over the same period in 2021. All three sectors saw an increase in traffic over the fourth quarter of 2021: 102.9% for international, 121.9% for transborder (U.S.), and 54.8% for domestic.

In the fourth quarter, passenger traffic at YUL reached 94.7% of the 2019 traffic level, consisting of 103.2% international, 94.0% transborder and 85.9% domestic.

Passenger traffic for the year 2022 represented 78.7% of the traffic recorded in 2019, with 82.4% for international, 76.7% for transborder and 75.4% for domestic.

Total passenger traffic*

Aéroports de Montréal
(in thousands)	2022	2021	Variance2022 vs 2021	2019	2022 as % of 2019
January	606.3	215.5	+ 181.4 %	1,532.2	39.6 %
February	623.1	111.0	+ 461.5 %	1,432.6	43.5 %
March	1,013.9	109.6	+ 825.0 %	1,712.6	59.2 %
April	1,130.5	119.0	+ 850.3 %	1,567.9	72.1 %
May	1,273.6	136.0	+ 836.5 %	1,603.2	79.4 %
June	1,591.1	220.4	+ 621.9 %	1,839.2	86.5 %
July	1,886.2	525.4	+ 259.0 %	2,098.0	89.9 %
August	1,881.6	768.8	+ 144.7 %	2,146.8	87.6 %
September	1,640.4	685.1	+ 139.4 %	1,801.9	91.0 %
October	1,536.7	729.3	+ 110.7 %	1,624.4	94.6 %
November	1,313.7	701.3	+ 87.3 %	1,364.2	96.3 %
December	1,477.5	880.3	+ 67.8 %	1,583.4	93.3 %
Total	15,974.6	5,201.7	+ 207,1 %	20,306.5	78.7 %

Note: Total passenger traffic includes both revenue and non-revenue passengers and is calculated with results in thousands.

Sustainability at ADM

During this quarter, ADM implemented the following initiatives as part of its commitment to sustainability:

• Continued its participation in the Recyc-Québec’s “ICI on recycle +” program, which earned YUL “Performance +” certification. This program recognizes and honours organizations that are proactive and committed to improving their waste management performance, which ADM demonstrated by reaching a higher level than at the previous renewal in 2018.
• Began the process to obtain Kéroul certification in terms of accessibility, following which YUL obtained the “accessible” rating. This means that YUL meets all of Kéroul’s accessibility criteria and offers a satisfactory visit experience for the majority of people with motor disabilities, in addition to meeting the needs of people with sensory disabilities.
• Planted 106 trees on the YUL property, together with partners SOVERDI and GRAME, as part of the greening objectives of its master plan. Trees planted include Ginkgo biloba, Honey locust, Amur maple, Amur maackia, Colorado spruce, and black pine.

To learn more about ADM’s actions, visit its Sustainability Indicators platform or consult its 2021 Annual Report, which presents its first-ever Sustainability Report based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.

About Aéroports de Montréal

ADM Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, certified 4-stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating program, and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel.

Premium Kids at YUL: A 9th Successful Edition

MONTRÉAL, April 2, 2023 /CNW/ – The ninth edition of the Premium Kids event, organized by ADM Aéroports de Montréal in partnership with Air Transat, took place at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport today amidst good cheer, much laughter and many smiles. This unique day enables children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or functional limitations to familiarize themselves with the airport process and reduce their anxiety about flying.

Premium Kids 2023 (CNW Group/Aéroports de Montréal)

This year, nearly 200 participants experienced the complete airport journey, from arriving at the parking lot to boarding an airplane, including checking in, going through security, and listening to in-flight safety instructions.

“The ADM team is delighted to have once again hosted Premium Kids, an event that is very close to our hearts,” said Martin Massé, Vice President, Sustainable Development at ADM. “Accompanied by their parents, the children were able to enjoy an experience in a real-life environment that could prepare them for the hope of one day being able to fly as a family. It was an important day for the participants, but also for ADM, which is committed to making travel accessible to a growing number of passengers at YUL. A special thank you to the volunteers, our employees and our partners who made this initiative a real success.”

“As the mother of a child with autism spectrum disorder, it goes without saying that this event is very important to me,” said Chrystal Healy, Transat’s Vice President, Corporate Responsibility. “It was very touching to go on this trip with my son, and to see the positive impact it had on the other families present. I believe that this type of initiative broadens the definition of inclusivity and its application in all areas of daily life. I join Martin Massé in sincerely thanking everyone involved in making Premium Kids a reality.”

In addition to Air Transat, which has been involved since the very first edition by providing an aircraft and personnel free of charge, several other partners ensure the smooth running of the event: Autisme Montréal; the Giant Steps; Transport Canada; the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA); the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA); Securitas; HMSHost; and Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel.

This initiative is inspired by a similar program, Wings for Autism, launched in 2011 by the Charles River Center in collaboration with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Logan International Airport, Boston). ADM became the first airport authority in Canada to implement such a program at YUL in 2013.

About Aéroports de Montréal

ADM Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, certified 4-stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating program, and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel.

About Air Transat

Founded in Montreal 35 years ago, Transat has achieved worldwide recognition as a holiday travel provider, particularly as an airline under the Air Transat brand. Voted World’s Best Leisure Airline in North America by passengers at the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards, it flies to international, U.S. and Canadian destinations. By renewing its fleet with the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category, it is committed to a healthier environment, knowing that this is essential to its operations and the destinations it serves. Transat has been Travelife-certified since 2018.

YUL Earns “Performance +” Level in the “ICI on Recycle +” Program

MONTRÉAL, March 28, 2023 /CNW/ – ADM Aéroports de Montréal is proud to announce that YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport has been awarded “Performance +” certification by Recyc-Québec as part of the “ICI on recycle +” program. This program recognizes and rewards organizations that are proactive and committed to improving their waste management performance, which ADM was able to demonstrate by achieving a higher level than the previous certification in 2018.

ADM has distinguished itself by closely monitoring its waste recovery rate, allowing it to quickly identify corrective actions. For example, for more than a year, a residual materials bag identification system has been in place for airport concessions to ensure traceability and provide feedback on their performance. In addition, organic materials are collected from food outlets and public areas of the terminal and improvement opportunities are continuously explored through regular waste characterization. Finally, a policy to control the use of single-use items in the YUL terminal was adopted in 2023. This policy encourages the use of reusable items and, where this is not possible, requires the use of compostable fibre items. In addition, ADM is participating in the Québec Residual Materials Management Policy goals regarding sustainable construction and the reuse of renovation and construction waste in new projects. 

“ADM is proud to be participating in the “ICI on recycle +” program for seven years now,” said Martin Massé, Vice President, Sustainable Development, ADM Aéroports de Montréal. “This initiative is part of a much broader action plan that is allowing our organization to contribute to the transition of the aviation industry thanks, among other things, to the commitment of our employees and an ongoing dialogue with our partners in the airport community. With sustainable development at the heart of our priorities, our organization is committed to going beyond the basics and it is concrete actions such as this that will enable us to have a positive impact on the community while reducing our environmental footprint.”

About Aéroports de Montréal
ADM Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, which is certified 4 stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating program, and of YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel.

Skytrax 2023 World Airport Awards: YUL Employees Recognized as Best in North America

MONTRÉAL, March 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Once again, ADM Aéroports de Montréal is proud to announce that YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport has been recognized at the 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The airport’s employees won first place in the Best Airport Staff Service category in North America.

“With a strong recovery in aviation activity in 2022 creating many challenges for our industry, I am very proud that the excellent work of our airport community employees has been recognized. YUL has distinguished itself for many years by the way it welcomes people and for its commitment to championing the passenger experience. To the 13,000 people who are dedicated to serving passengers every day and who, above all, have continued to smile during the most difficult times over the past year, I say thank you and, above all, bravo!” said Philippe Rainville, President and CEO of ADM.

YUL was also recognized in this category in 2019 after a change had been initiated over the years to provide passengers with a more memorable and pleasant experience as soon as they arrive at the airport.

Montréal-Trudeau came in fifth in the overall Best Airports in North America category, after holding the 10^th position for many years. Only one other Canadian airport is present in this category. In the Top 100 International Airports ranking, YUL was ranked 45^th, up 21 places from last year, as voted by travellers around the world.

The Skytrax World Airport Awards are regarded as the benchmark for quality in the global airport industry. The awards are based on a customer service and facilities evaluation process involving more than 550 airports and millions of travellers worldwide. The survey period ran from August 2022 to February 2023.

About Aéroports de Montréal

ADM Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, certified 4-stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating program, and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel.

Air Canada to Launch New Montreal-Amsterdam Summer Flights

• Five weekly flights to operate from June 2 until Oct. 14, 2023
• Timed to optimize North American connectivity through Air Canada’s Montreal global hub
• Complements year-round Toronto-Amsterdam service

MONTREAL, March 15, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer. Flights will operate five-times weekly with the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and conveniently link to and from Air Canada’s extensive North American network at its Montreal global hub. Seats are available for sale now via aircanada.com, the Air Canada App, Air Canada’s Contact Centres, and through travel agencies.

Air Canada today announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer. (CNW Group/Air Canada)

“We continue to see strong demand for travel to Europe and we are thrilled to increase service and add new, non-stop service between Montreal and Amsterdam for summer 2023, complementing our year-round service between Toronto and the Dutch capital. With up to double daily flights between Canada and Amsterdam this summer from two of our global hubs, customers on both sides of the Atlantic have an abundance of convenient choices to visit and explore each other’s countries and beyond. Customers can start planning ahead and book with confidence. We look forward to welcoming you onboard,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.

Air Canada’s newest route from Montreal further strengthens its position as the leading trans-Atlantic carrier serving the city, offering the most destinations and available seats, as well as providing an additional important economic link between the two cities with the Dreamliner’s cargo capabilities.

Flight	From	To	Departs	Arrives	Operates
AC900	Montreal (YUL)	Amsterdam(AMS)	22:10	11:00 + 1day	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, SatJun 2-Oct 14
AC901	Amsterdam (AMS)	Montreal (YUL)	14:00	15:30	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, SunJun 3-Oct 15

International Services

Air Canada’s international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals, wines and beverages. All cabins have inflight entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity.

Air Canada has 23 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers.

Air Canada’s onboard services on international flights departing Canada showcase some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada’s panel of celebrity chefs, including award- winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij, and renowned Montreal chefs Antonio Park and Jérôme Ferrer. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.

All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan, Canada’s leading loyalty program, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft.  Air Canada has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OCTQX in the US.

Lynx Air Adds Montreal to Its Network

To celebrate, Lynx is launching a seat sale of up to 50 per cent off base fares on all Montreal routes

MONTREAL, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx), today announced the addition of Montreal to its network from June 5, 2023, taking the total number of North American destinations served by Lynx to fifteen.

Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline will operate services from Montreal – Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to both Calgary International Airport (YYC) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT). Frequencies range from 2 to 4 services a week, depending on the market.

Tickets go on sale today, and Lynx is launching a limited-time seat sale with up to 50 per cent off all base fares to and from Montreal. The sale will run from 8:00 AM EDT on March 08, 2023, and end at 11:59 PM EDT on March 10, 2023, and is accessible with promo code: MONTREAL. Fares are truly ultra-affordable, starting from $59* one way, including taxes and fees. For complete details, and to book an ultra-affordable fare, visit FlyLynx.com.

“We are delighted to be adding the vibrant city of Montreal to the Lynx Air network in the lead up to summer. While Montreal is a very popular destination, it is currently under-served by low-cost carriers, and Lynx aims to change that,” said Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx. “We are pleased to offer an ultra-affordable option to connect Montreal and Quebec to the rest of Canada. Whether you are traveling to wander the cobblestone streets of Vieux-Montreal; to explore the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica; or to visit your loved ones, Lynx will ensure a great flying experience at an ultra-affordable price.”

“ADM Aéroports de Montréal is very pleased to welcome Lynx Air to YUL for the first time. The announcement of these direct flights to Calgary and St. John’s is a great contribution to the development of domestic air services at YUL. ADM is always looking for ways to offer our passengers the best possible service for both business and leisure travellers, and Lynx Air will certainly enhance the domestic flight options from Montreal,” said Stéphane Lapierre, Vice President, Airport Operations and Air Services Development, ADM.

“We are thrilled with the expansion of Lynx Air’s service out of St. John’s,” said Lisa Bragg, Director of Business Development and Marketing with the St. John’s International Airport Authority. “This new Lynx route from St. John’s to Montreal and onward to Calgary further enhances our passenger choices in flying and reinforces the partnership we are building with Lynx.”

“The addition of Montreal to Lynx Air’s route offerings out of YYC showcases the success it has seen in its YYC operations. We are thrilled with the success our collaboration has had over the last year and look forward to continuing to support Lynx’s growth and expansion in the years to come,” said Carmelle Hunka, Vice President, External Affairs, ESG, Enterprise Risk & General Counsel for The Calgary Airport Authority.

* Available for a limited time; restrictions apply.

About Lynx Air 

Lynx Air (Lynx), Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is on a mission to make air travel accessible to all, with ultra-affordable fares and a customer-focused flying experience. The airline was recently awarded Youngest Fleet in North America by ch-aviation. Lynx operates a brand-new fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, bringing an elevated customer experience to low-cost travel in Canada. These ultra-efficient and reliable aircraft reduce Lynx’s carbon footprint, making Lynx one of Canada’s most sustainable airlines. Lynx is a privately owned Canadian airline with the financial backing and industry expertise required to transform the Canadian aviation landscape.

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Air Transat to service Lyon year-round

MONTREAL, March 8, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Transat is proud to announce that it will offer a non-stop service between Montreal and Lyon next winter, thus becoming the only airline to operate this route year-round. Canadian travellers will be able to discover or rediscover this city renowned for its gastronomy and enjoy easy access to the French Alps, a world-class ski destination. In winter 2023-2024, this route will operate three days a week from Montreal on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Air Transat already flies up to seven times per week between Montreal and Lyon in the summer season. It services a total of eight French cities including two on a year-round schedule, namely Paris and now Lyon.

“As the leading carrier between Quebec and France, it was natural for us to add Lyon and its region to our winter program,” said Michèle Barre, Air Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “Route annualizations are part of our development strategy and, incidentally, our A321LR fleet is the best tool to meet this goal. We are delighted to meet the growing demand between Canada and France, which will benefit winter sports enthusiasts, business travellers and the expat community alike.”

The route will be operated with new generation Airbus A321LR aircraft featuring spacious cabins, state-of-the-art in-seat entertainment systems and the lowest fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂ and NO_x) in their class.

About Air Transat

Founded in Montreal 35 years ago, Air Transat is a leading leisure travel brand. Voted North America’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, it flies to international, transborder and Canadian destinations. It is renewing its fleet with the greenest aircraft in their category as part of a commitment to a healthier environment, knowing that this is essential to its operations and the magnificent destinations it offers. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). To find out more, visit airtransat.com.