Air Canada Announces Summer 2025 Schedule

‍DALLAS — Air Canada (AC) announced the new comprehensive summer schedule for 2025 for the Vancouver (YVR) hub; new routes and increased passenger capacity on US destinations are just the tip of the iceberg. 

Tampa, Raleigh, Nashville

The Canadian flag carrier launched its new transborder schedule for next summer, with its route map gaining three new destinations in the US: Tampa (TPA), Raleigh (RDU), and Nashville (BNA). 

Raleigh, in particular, is the most important one. The city hosts Research Triangle Park—the largest research park located in the US borders—and thanks to the new connection, RDU can enjoy a new gateway to Western Canada and the Asia-Pacific region via YVR. 

On the other hand, with this new route, the British Columbia research and technology hub located in YVR now has a connection with the US Triangle, an exciting opportunity to share know-how and skills. AC also stated in the official press release on November 2, 2024, that next summer, nonstop services will operate connections with the three cities. 

Adding More Seat Capacity in the US

Next on the news list AC gave is the increase in seat capacity for 21 US destinations. AC and United Airlines (UA), its partner airline, will experience a growth in seat capacity up to 77,000 - up by 11% compared to summer 2024 - operating 58 daily connections between Canada and the US. 

Air Canada (AC) Executive Vice President Mark Galardo stated that reinforcing the Vancouver hub is part of the strategic plan to enhance AC's role as the leading airline in the Canada-US air travel market. During the press release, Mr.Galardo said, “More network news will be coming soon.”

Walt Judas, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia, said, "Given that the United States is our largest international market, adding more direct routes from key American cities is welcome news for BC's tourism sector. The increase in Air Canada's seat capacity to and from the US bodes well for the growth and stability of all market segments in Vancouver and British Columbia, including cruise, leisure, business, tour, as well as meetings and events.”