- Air Canada's partnership
with The Landline Company creates easy, one-stop connections
to the airline's global network
- Premium, Canadian-built motorcoaches are fully
accessible and offer spacious leather seats with power outlets,
complimentary WiFi
- Uninterrupted connection with full itinerary protection and
the ability to earn Aeroplan points
Editor's note: A video depicting the
travel journey on the bus is available for download
here.
MONTREAL, May 1, 2024
/CNW/ - Air Canada has begun offering residents of
the Hamilton-Wentworth and Waterloo Region more convenient,
one-stop access to the airline's global network and a world of
travel possibilities.
With today's launch of its new motorcoach service in
collaboration with The Landline Company, Air Canada is connecting
the Hamilton and the Region of
Waterloo airports to Toronto
Pearson. Customers can now create a single itinerary when booking
travel with Air Canada from Waterloo Region or Hamilton through Toronto to any destination. The service
includes a high-end motorcoach service connecting with Air Canada
flights, offering a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. This
integrated service is a trial initiative from John C. Munro
Hamilton International Airport and
the Region of Waterloo
International Airport, with the potential to make it available
elsewhere in Canada in the
future.
"We are excited to launch this new service in collaboration with
The Landline Company, offering our customers a convenient,
stress-free multimodal option that will make connections easy and
travel more seamless. We are committed to improving regional
services and this innovative partnership is a testament to that,"
said Ranbir Singh, Director Regional
Airlines and Markets at Air Canada. "Passengers who choose to
travel between airports using Landline's top-tier motorcoaches will
enjoy similar benefits as those who opt for air-only connections: a
convenient single itinerary, when departing Hamilton or the Region of Waterloo, disruption protection and Aeroplan
earning opportunities."
"We are thrilled to launch our premium connecting service from
Hamilton and the Region of
Waterloo in partnership with Air
Canada," said Nick Johnson, Vice
President, Commercial for Landline. "In addition to premium onboard
amenities, and a protected flight connection on every trip,
passengers can now book and ride our luxury motorcoach for no
additional cost when paired with their Air Canada flight."
"Today marks an exciting development for the future of air
travel in southern Ontario as Air
Canada's luxury motorcoaches, operated in partnership with The
Landline Company, officially take to the road from Hamilton
International," said Cole
Horncastle, Executive Managing Director of John C. Munro
Hamilton International Airport.
"This innovative new service aligns with Hamilton International's
commitment to provide a comfortable, convenient travel experience
for passengers and expands access between our region and Air
Canada's global network."
"At YKF we are investing and expanding in so many ways. We are
thrilled to welcome Air Canada's motorcoach service, further
connecting Waterloo Region to a network of 140-plus destinations,"
said Karen Redman, Chair of the
Region of Waterloo. "We look
forward to continuing to work together to build on an airport that
offers options for every traveller."
How it works
Landline will operate six, non-stop round trips daily to Toronto
Pearson from each of the Hamilton
and Region of Waterloo airports in
southern Ontario. Air Canada customers beginning their journey at
Hamilton or Region of Waterloo airports will check in as normal for
their flight and obtain boarding passes for all segments of their
trip. At a designated departure point at the local airport, they
will board a luxury, Air Canada-branded motorcoach and their
checked baggage will be loaded. Upon arrival at Toronto Pearson,
customers will proceed directly with their bags to the departure
level.
In the event of coach or flight delays, customers travelling on
Landline will be automatically rebooked like customers travelling
on air-only itineraries. Members of Air Canada's Aeroplan
program will earn points for both ground and air segments, as on
any normal connecting flight itinerary. For more information see
www.aircanada.com/landline
From
|
To
|
Day of
Week
|
Departure
Time
|
Arrival
Time
|
Hamilton
(YHM)
|
Toronto
(YYZ)
|
Daily
|
5:00am
6:00am
10:45am
1:40pm
3:45pm
5:40pm
|
06:00am
06:55am
11:50am
2:45pm
5:00pm
6:50pm
|
Toronto
(YYZ)
|
Hamilton
(YHM)
|
Daily
|
8:05am
9:50am
1:00pm
3:05pm
6:00pm
9:40pm
|
9:10am
10:55am
2:05pm
4:20pm
7:20pm
10:40pm
|
From
|
To
|
Day of
Week
|
Departure
Time
|
Arrival
Time
|
Kitchener/Waterloo
(YKF)
|
Toronto
(YYZ)
|
Daily
|
5:00am
6:05am
10:55am
1:40pm
3:50pm
5:45pm
|
6:05am
7:15am
12:05pm
2:55pm
5:15pm
7:00pm
|
Toronto
(YYZ)
|
Kitchener/Waterloo
(YKF)
|
Daily
|
8:15am
9:40am
1:15pm
3:15pm
6:15pm
9:35pm
|
9:30am
10:50am
2:25pm
4:40pm
7:35pm
10:40pm
|
Premium motorcoaches
The motorcoaches used by Landline for Air Canada are made in
Canada by Prevost, a manufacturer of touring coaches
based in Sainte-Claire, Quebec.
Each Landline motorcoach provides a premium experience, with 36
spacious, leather seats in a two-by-one configuration. The coaches
are equipped with free WiFi, power and a table tray available at
each seat, generous overhead storage for carry-on baggage, and an
onboard lavatory. Announcements will be made in both Official
Languages and the coaches are fully accessible, including a power
lift for customers requiring mobility aids.
Air Canada Regional Services
Air Canada operates to 40
communities across Canada,
including in partnership with regional carriers Jazz Aviation LP
and PAL Airlines. Through its innovative new partnership with
Landline, Air Canada is extending its regional network to
conveniently connect local airports directly to its global network.
There is potential to further expand the partnership with Landline
to connect with other regional airports in Canada at a future date.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag
carrier and a founding member of Star
Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation
network. Air Canada provides
scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in
Canada, the United States and Internationally on six
continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air
Canada's Aeroplan program is
Canada's premier travel loyalty
program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's
largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an
extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners.
Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than
any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations
worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day
tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo,
provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of
destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger and
freighter aircraft. Air Canada aims to achieve an ambitious
net zero emissions goal from all global operations by
2050. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in
Canada and the OTCQX in the
US.
About The Landline Company
The biggest airlines in the world trust Landline to power their
first and last mile connectivity. Landline's industry-first
platform allows airlines to leverage the seamlessness and
affordability of ground transportation to add dynamic new routes to
their network without sacrificing on quality or customer
experience. Landline operates seamless multi-modal networks on
behalf of Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Sun
Country Airlines. Landline is fundamentally reshaping the way every
consumer thinks about the travel day by making air travel
multi-modal. Visit landlineco.com for more information.
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