Air Canada Expands Asian Network with Daily Flights to Shanghai and Beijing
In a significant move to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, Air Canada has announced the expansion of its service to China. Effective December 7, 2024, the airline will increase flights to Shanghai from its Vancouver hub to daily service. This follows closely on the heels of the resumption of daily service between Vancouver and Beijing, scheduled to begin on January 15, 2025.
“We are resuming our non-stop services between Canada and Beijing and increasing our flights between Canada and Shanghai, reflecting the importance of these markets in Air Canada’s global network,” stated Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President – Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada. “With the investments we have made at our YVR hub linking Air Canada’s extensive North American network to our international flights, travelling between North America and Asia is convenient and compelling for leisure and business travellers alike. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard our flights.”
Shanghai Flight Schedule
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Flight # AC025:
Departs YVR at 11:15 AM, Arrives PVG at 4:00 PM (+1 day) on 787 Dreamliner. Currently operates Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday. Daily flights begin December 7.*
Flight # AC026:
Departs PVG at 5:50 PM, Arrives YVR at 12:10 AM on 787 Dreamliner. Currently operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Daily flights begin December 8.Beijing Flight Schedule
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Flight # AC029:
Departs YVR at 11:40 AM, Arrives PEK at 5:00 PM (+1 day) on 787 Dreamliner. Daily beginning January 15, 2025.*
Flight # AC030:
Departs PEK at 6:55 PM, Arrives YVR at 2:05 PM on 787 Dreamliner. Daily beginning January 16, 2025.Elevate Your Travel Experience
Air Canada’s international onboard services offer a glimpse into Canada’s culinary scene, featuring menus curated by award-winning chefs David Hawksworth, Vikram Vij, and Jérôme Ferrer. Complementing the dining experience is a selection of fine wines chosen by renowned Canadian sommelier Véronique Rivest.
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