Air Canada Boosts China Flights: What It Means

Air Canada is amping up its flight frequency to China, with new daily flights to Beijing and Shanghai. The airline is making a comeback with daily trips from Vancouver to Beijing, starting January 15. Plus, Shanghai will see daily flights from Vancouver starting December 7. This is a big deal since currently, there are only four weekly flights to Shanghai. Air Canada's executive, Mark Galardo, explains that these changes underline the significance of these markets in their global network. Before the pandemic, Air Canada was flying 35 times a week to both cities combined during the peak summer travel season of 2019. It's not just about convenience, though. This move is a sign of how important trade and tourism are between Canada and China. It also shows how airlines are adapting to changes in travel demand. But let's not forget, the pandemic is still a factor. Safety measures and travel restrictions will play a big role in how successful these new flights will be. To put it simply, Air Canada is betting that there's a strong demand for travel between Canada and China. They're responding to that by increasing their flights. It's like they're saying, "If you build it, they will come. " But will they? That's the big question.