Air Canada’s inaugural flight to Thailand landed in Bangkok on Saturday, December 3.
AC65 departed Vancouver for Bangkok, marking the start of the only direct route between North America and Thailand in over a decade.
The service will be operated four-times weekly through 26 March 2023 onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Flights from Vancouver are now available every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from Bangkok.
Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President – Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada, said:
“We are thrilled to launch Air Canada’s first non-stop service to Southeast Asia and the only non-stop flight between North America and Thailand.
“This new service from YVR is another step in our ambition to develop this hub into one of the most important trans-pacific gateways in North America. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard.”
The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport – Government of Canada, said:
“Improving access between countries is crucial to a successful Canadian aviation sector.
“These flights will allow more travellers to get to their destinations and will promote growth and prosperity for both Canadian and Thailand’s travel industries.
Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority, said:
“We are thrilled that Air Canada continues to grow its transpacific hub at YVR with the introduction of their new route to Bangkok – the only direct service from North America to Thailand.
“This new service will provide passengers with incredible tourism options and a broad range of business opportunities in the region.
“And here in British Columbia, this new route will generate $2.8 million in tourism spend and $1.5 million in GDP.”
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