Air Canada’s history with Halifax is a story of growth, commitment, and connectivity. The airline’s relationship with Nova Scotia’s capital spans decades: on April 16, 1941, Air Canada’s first flight took off from Halifax, bound for Moncton.
Fast forward to the present day, Air Canada’s presence in Halifax is stronger than ever. This summer, the airline offers 190 weekly departures from Halifax, a clear indication of its commitment to serving the people of Nova Scotia. Together with its regional partner Jazz Aviation which is headquartered in Halifax, Air Canada and Jazz are proud to employ approximately 1,000 individuals in Nova Scotia, each of whom plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the airline’s services.
Looking ahead to this winter season, Air Canada is set to increase its seat capacity in Halifax (YHZ) by 11%. This includes reinstating daily flights to London Heathrow (LHR), increasing flights to Ottawa (YOW) to three times daily, and offering up to four daily flights to St. John’s (YYT). These schedule updates reflect Air Canada’s ongoing commitment to connecting communities in Canada and connecting Canada to the world.
In addition to these improvements, Air Canada will continue to offer daily flights to two of the United States’ most iconic cities: New York (EWR) and Boston (BOS). These routes provide invaluable connections for both business and leisure travelers alike, further enhancing Air Canada’s extensive network.
By the numbers:
• 27 flights each day, 190 flights each week
• 11 destinations served non-stop from YHZ
• Approximately 1,000 employees in Nova Scotia
Air Canada also offers non-stop seasonal flights from Halifax to popular winter sun vacation destinations including Tampa and Orlando in Florida, as well as Punta Cana in the Caribbean and Cancun, Mexico.
One of the key strengths of Air Canada’s operations in Halifax is its strong connectivity to the airline’s hubs in Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL) with multiple daily flights. Air connectivity drives business, and Air Canada’s strategy is to connect Halifax to Air Canada’s extensive global network spanning six continents. So, whether people are travelling domestically or internationally, whether you’re a Halifax local or a visitor to the city, you can count on Air Canada to connect you to where you need to go.
Air Canada is also proud to support many local charities in Nova Scotia such as PAC Autism Nova Scotia Society, IWK Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax. The airline also supports various events in the region, most recently events for The Arthritis Society, the Ovarian Cancer Canada organization and the Kids Help Phone organization.
Each year, the Air Canada Foundation and Dreams Take Flight Halifax take children facing different challenges on the trip-of-a-lifetime to a theme park in Florida. Last year, 144 children took part in this magical day in Orlando.
From its first Halifax flight in 1941 to its current operations, Air Canada has remained steadfast in its dedication to serving Halifax and its people. We look forward to welcoming you onboard our flights!
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