Air Canada will fly four times a week to Dubai from Vancouver as part of "a strategic expansion of its international network".
The route will open on October 28 and will supplement the Toronto-Dubai flights operated by the flag carrier, the management of which are "extremely pleased" with the addition, according to Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network planning and revenue management,.
"In cooperation with our codeshare and frequent flyer partner Emirates, our Vancouver-Dubai flights will connect to a multitude of destinations across the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and East Africa in Dubai, providing customers with choice and convenience while travelling for business or visiting friends and family," Galardo added.
"Direct service to Dubai, with convenient onward connection to southern India and other key destinations across the Middle East, will provide new opportunities for travel, education and access to global markets that will help meet the needs of our community and economy", said Tamara Vrooman, president and chief executive of the Vancouver Airport Authority.