Air Canada to launch seasonal flights from Vancouver to Osaka

Vancouver, September 16, 2014 (STAT):- Air Canada announced it will introduce non-stop flights between Vancouver and Osaka, Japan, next summer. Service to Osaka’s KansaiInternational Airport will be operated up to five flights per week by Air Canada rouge with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of economy and premium cabins of service. Flights are planned to begin May 1, 2015 in time for peak summer travel and seats will be available for purchase at www.aircanada.com once Japanese government approval is obtained.

“We are very pleased to add Osaka to our international route network with the introduction of the only non-stop flights from Canada to Kansai International Airport starting May 1,” said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger Airlines. “We expect this new seasonal service to be particularly popular with vacation travellers from Osaka seeking the renowned scenic beauty, outdoor activities and culture of Vancouver and B.C., as well as with North American customers travelling to Japan’s second largest metropolitan centre. The flights to Kansai International Airport have been timed to connect conveniently at Air Canada’s Vancouver hub to and from our extensive North American network.

“We are very pleased to hear Air Canada rouge is going to connect Vancouver directly to Osaka and the Kansai region of Japan. Our province’s tourism industry is ready to welcome tourists and show them all Super Natural British Columbia has to offer. Though the first flight is a few months away, people can start planning their trips at http://hellobc.jp – our Japanese language tourism website,” said Shirley Bond, B.C.’s Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour.