Air Canada Launches Toronto - Tokyo-Haneda Flights

Air Canada has launched flights between Toronto and Tokyo-Haneda.

The year-round service will complement Air Canada's existing flights to Tokyo Narita International Airport from Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

"Air Canada is certain its customers, especially business travelers to Japan, will enjoy the option of flying to Tokyo-Haneda airport. Located less than 30 minutes by monorail from Tokyo's central business district, Tokyo-Haneda is Japan's busiest airport and is popular with travelers going into the city. For added convenience, the service is a daytime flight to Tokyo-Haneda from North America, offering a schedule that will appeal to those seeking to maximize productivity during their trip. It will also further strengthen our Toronto global hub, whose easy connection processes and shorter elapsed flying times make it ideal for travelers to and from the U.S. north-east," said Benjamin Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Air Canada.

Air Canada is operating the Tokyo-Haneda route with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and will transition in mid-July to Boeing 787 Dreamliner service, making it Air Canada's first scheduled route for the new aircraft.

The 787 aircraft features a brand new contemporary décor and three cabins of service, International Business with 180-degree lie-flat pod seating, Premium Economy and Economy. It also offers an extensive choice of inflight entertainment on enhanced-definition, seat-back touch screens along with power outlets and USB ports available for all customers.

"To provide customers choice, Air Canada will continue to offer service from Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver to Narita airport. Both Japanese airports offer a wealth of onward domestic and international connections through ANA and our other Star Alliance partners. All flights to Japan feature Air Canada's international business class with lie-flat seats, Maple Leaf Lounge access and concierge service for eligible customers, Aeroplan redemption and accumulation, and the other amenities for which Air Canada is recognized by Skytrax as the Best Airline in North America," added Mr. Smith.