United Airlines signs commercial agreement with Air Canada, hundreds of cross-border flights planned for summer
Air Canada and United Airlines recently announced their partnership to offer more than two hundred and sixty transborder flights between Canada and the United States in the summer of 2023. The move is expected to improve travel options for customers and is a strategic approach to two airlines to improve their market.
With a focus on opening more routes between popular U.S. cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and top Canadian destinations like Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, this joint effort promises to make travel smoother flights for passengers.
Travelers can now make reservations well in advance for current or new destinations served by Air Canada and United Airlines while enjoying some additional benefits, including United’s MileagePlus loyalty program that Air Canada passengers will be able to access later this year.
– Air Canada
Its program from Washington-Dulles airport will include 5 connections per week from Vancouver. The maiden flight will take place on the 1st.
– United Airlines
For its part, the American airline will fly on June 2, 2023 to Calgary and which will continue to serve it throughout the summer with a daily flight.
Through improved flight schedules that align connections, even more seamless care from airport staff at common ground handling locations, and coordinated investments in technology that provide customers with a more personalized – this collaboration will also help streamline travel services across borders.
For many Canadian companies looking to expand into the United States, these frequent direct flights mean easier access to key markets south of the border. Meanwhile, it also opens up an abundance of recreational opportunities for Canadians who want to explore all that America has to offer – from its world-class cities and theme parks to its breathtaking national parks.
Overall, this cross-border partnership represents a major step forward for both airlines as they look to the future era of air travel. If you’re planning a summer trip across the border in 2023 or beyond, booking through one of these two carriers could be a great option given the capacity they’ve developed together.