Boeing 737 MAX will also be featured on flights to Cancun, Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos
MONTREAL - Air Canada today announced it will be launching new service to Kauai with its new mainline Boeing 737 MAX-8 fleet this winter. The airline will also be doubling the frequency of its flights from Western Canada to Hawaii, and all flights from Western Canada to Honolulu, Maui and Kona, and other popular sun destinations will feature Air Canada's new 737 MAX aircraft. All 737 MAX flights are now available for purchase via the Air Canada app, at aircanada.com and through travel agents.
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Air Canada is also introducing the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos, and with additional frequencies to Cancun and Ixtapa.
From |
To |
Frequency |
Aircraft |
Effective |
Vancouver |
Kauai |
Tue, Thur, Sat |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Dec. 15/18 – |
Vancouver |
Honolulu |
Up to twice daily during winter |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Oct .28/18 |
Vancouver |
Maui |
Up to twice daily during winter |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Oct. 28/18 |
Vancouver |
Kona |
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Dec. 14/18 – |
Vancouver |
Cancun |
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Oct. 28/18 – |
Vancouver |
Ixtapa |
Tue, Thu, Sat |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Nov. 1/18 – Apr. 30/19 |
Vancouver |
Puerto Vallarta |
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Oct. 28/18 – Apr. 30/19 |
Vancouver |
Los Cabos |
Mon, Thur, Sat |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Nov. 1/18 – Apr. 29/19 |
Calgary |
Maui |
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Oct. 28/18 – Apr. 29/19 |
Calgary |
Cancun |
Tue, Thur, Sat |
Boeing 737 MAX |
Oct. 27/18 – Apr. 30/19 |
Flights are timed to connect conveniently with Air Canada's extensive domestic schedule, provides for Aeroplan accumulation and redemption, Star Alliance reciprocal benefits, and for eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access at Canadian airports, priority boarding and other benefits.
Air Canada has configured its 737 MAX with two cabins of service: North American Business and Economy. Features of the new aircraft include:
- Premium comfort and ambiance with improved seats and innovative LED mood lighting along the ceiling
- An upgraded in-flight entertainment system with a sleek, new 15 language user interface. Coming soon, passengers will be able to stream video and audio to their own devices
- Faster Wi-Fi due to antennas with the highest bandwidth available in the industry, to be available in 2018
- Upgraded overhead storage space compartments offer additional space for every single passenger to bring a carry-on bag
- The latest quiet engine technology for up to 40 per cent less noise, meaning more peace and quiet for customers when flying
- The 737 MAX uses 20 per cent less fuel per seat than the original Next-Generation 737
Air Canada has 61 firm orders for the 737 MAX. They are to be delivered by 2021, with 18 due to enter the fleet by the end of 2018.