Virgin Australia’s domestic expansion, the addition of Beirut to Swiss’ network, and Volotea’s tender win in Sardinia are among the latest route announcements and services resuming.
“Air Canada’s new service from Toronto Island to Ottawa will conveniently link Canada’s capital directly with the center of the country’s leading business center,” Air Canada SVP Mark Galardo said.
Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in October 2021, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.
As the only air service development event that unites the entire region, Routes Americas 2021 will be critical in stimulating the recovery of the market.
Canada’s airlines have faced tight international travel restrictions and a fair number of interprovincial travel constraints since the onset of the pandemic.
In addition to a widespread resumption of domestic routes planned for this summer, the Canadian flag-carrier will also start three completely new domestic routes from Montreal.