Air Canada Boosts Capacity with 777-300ER on Toronto-Orlando Route

Air Canada is set to elevate its Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Orlando International (MCO) service by deploying its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Beginning February 28 and continuing until March 14, the airline will run three flights weekly on this route, signaling a substantial upgrade in capacity for winter travel demand.

The Boeing 777-300ER, configured with 450 seats, offers a significant increase compared to the Airbus A320 and A321 models currently serving this route. The aircraft features three cabin classes: 28 flatbed seats in Business Class, 24 recliner seats in Premium Economy, and 398 standard seats in Economy. Each seat has an audio-video console offering 50 hours of entertainment content, ensuring a comfortable and engaging in-flight experience. Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi is also available, allowing passengers to stay connected during the journey.

The new service provides travelers with convenient flight options. Flight AC1090 will depart Toronto at 8:00 PM, arriving in Orlando at 11:09 PM, while the return flight, AC1085, leaves Orlando at 7:00 AM and lands in Toronto by 9:47 AM. These timings are designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers seeking flexibility.

The YYZ-MCO route is a competitive market, with multiple Canadian carriers vying for passengers. Air Canada Rouge, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines, and WestJet also serve this route, each deploying various aircraft models. However, no U.S. carrier operates direct flights in this sector, though Delta Air Lines offers a codeshare service with WestJet. Orlando International Airport, one of Florida’s busiest hubs, connects to 60 international destinations, including its longest route to Dubai.

Beyond this route, Air Canada has been expanding its U.S. network. Recent additions include direct flights to Tampa, Raleigh, and Nashville, as well as increased capacity to Austin, Denver, and Miami. The airline has also introduced new routes from Vancouver to Nashville and Montreal to Cincinnati while resuming its Toronto-Jacksonville service, the only direct link between Canada and Jacksonville.

The airline’s Toronto-Tampa route has also been upgraded with Airbus A330 aircraft, offering enhanced capacity and comfort. Overall, Air Canada plans to operate more than 200 daily flights to over 45 U.S. destinations in Summer 2025, solidifying its position as the largest carrier in the transborder market.

This development reflects the airline’s focus on enhancing its services across key markets while responding to increased travel demand during peak seasons.

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