MONTREAL- Air Canada (AC) announced a significant expansion of its schedule for Ottawa (YOW), increasing service by nearly 60 percent. Flights to Calgary and Winnipeg will now operate year-round, while additional flights to Halifax and Quebec City will provide extra capacity.
The schedule also includes widebody service to Vancouver (YVR) and more flights to popular winter destinations like Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Cancun, and Punta Cana.
Air Canada Ottawa Flights
One of the two daily flights between Ottawa and Vancouver will be operated on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
“Ottawa is a crucial part of Air Canada’s network, and due to high demand, we are increasing our capacity to our nation’s capital by almost 60 percent compared to 2023. We’re thrilled to extend key non-stop routes to year-round service and add more capacity to other cities. We’re also enhancing options for sun destinations and, with our joint venture partner United Airlines, increasing travel options to and from the U.S.,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President of Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada.
“I’m thrilled to see Air Canada significantly boost air service in and out of Ottawa. This is fantastic news for our economy and highlights the importance and vibrancy of the Ottawa market on a global scale. It’s especially beneficial for the tourism industry, local businesses, and Ottawa residents traveling across North America.”
Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa
“Air Canada, a long-standing provider of frequent and reliable service to YOW, is reinforcing its presence with this substantial capacity increase for the winter season. These timely and strategic flights meet the needs of Ottawa-Gatineau residents as they travel to their favorite destinations or welcome visitors from afar,” said Joel Tkach, Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at the Ottawa International Airport Authority.
“Air Canada’s decision to expand flight capacity to Ottawa International Airport is a major development for our city,” said Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism.
“This enhancement will make it easier for Canadian and American visitors to reach Ottawa, supporting growth for business events, sports hosting, tour operators, and leisure travel. It’s incredibly encouraging to see Air Canada’s confidence in our destination, and we look forward to welcoming even more travelers to experience everything Ottawa has to offer.”
Increased domestic schedule:
| From Ottawa | Schedule resumptions and service improvements |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Calgary (YYC) | Daily service resumed May 1 now extended to year-round |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Winnipeg (YWG) | Increased daily service as of May 1 |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Halifax (YHZ) | Increases to three times daily from once daily as of July 1 |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Quebec (YQB) | Increased to daily service as of May 1 |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Vancouver (YVR) | Two times daily, with one flight on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner |
Transborder schedule improvements:
| From Ottawa | Winter 2024 service improvements |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Increases from four to six times weekly – seasonal |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Orlando (MCO) | Increases from two to four times weekly – seasonal |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Tampa (TPA) | Increases from one to two times weekly – seasonal |
Air Canada’s joint venture partner, United Airlines (UA), is expanding its Ottawa capacity this winter with an additional daily flight to both Chicago and Washington-Dulles. Altogether, the combined Air Canada and United Airlines U.S. schedule from Ottawa will include (excluding services to Florida):
- Ottawa to Chicago: three times daily
- Ottawa to New York-Newark: three times daily
- Ottawa to Washington-Dulles: three times daily
- Ottawa to Washington-Reagan: once daily
Sun Destinations:
| From Ottawa | Winter 2024 service improvements |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Cancun (CUN) | Increase from three to four times weekly – seasonal |
| Ottawa (YOW) – Punta Cana (PUJ) | Increase from three to four times weekly – seasonal |
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