Air Canada announced on 26 August that it will for the first time offer its new Premium Economy and International Business class products on its daily B777-200 nonstop flights between Sydney and Vancouver from May 2016.
From 17 May 2016, AC will offer 40 seats in its new International Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Economy Class and 236 seats in Economy Class.
Passengers in International Business Class will relax in AC’s next generation lie-flat ‘Executive Pods’, which feature an adjustable pneumatic cushion headrest, an 18-inch personal entertainment screen and noise-cancelling headsets. The seats are also arranged in 1-2-1 configuration, guaranteeing direct aisle access with window views.
Premium Economy offers passengers greater legroom and recline, along with wider seats equipped with a 9- or 11-inch enhanced-definition, intuitive-touch personal entertainment screen. In addition, Premium Economy passengers enjoy premium meals, complimentary bar service and priority check-in and baggage delivery at the airport.
The new-look B777-200 aircraft will also offer a re-designed Economy cabin, offering an upgraded inflight entertainment system available free at every seat.
Air Canada General Manager Australia and New Zealand Paul McLean says the arrival of the new 3-class onboard product – currently only available on the carrier’s B787 Dreamliner aircraft – caps an exhilarating period for the airline.
“This development comes just one month after we announced plans to launch nonstop Brisbane-Vancouver services in June 2016 using our new B787-8 Dreamliner aircraft,” says McLean.
“It means that not only is our network expanding out of Australia, but that from mid-2016 all of our passengers will experience our latest world-class on-board product.”
AC’s services from Australia are timed to optimise connectivity to and from the airline’s North American network, which includes direct services to 64 Canadian cities and 52 destinations in the United States.
All AC flights provide for Aeroplan accumulation and redemption and, for eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access, priority boarding and other benefits.
