Air Canada to Launch Non-Stop Flights to Panama City

Air Canada is to launch three-times weekly year-round non-stop flights between Toronto and Panama City on 17 December 2014.

The service will be operated with an Airbus A319 aircraft with 120 seats.

Flights will be timed to offer convenient onward connections from Tocumen International Airport.

"Air Canada is very pleased to become the only Canadian network carrier offering non-stop flights between Canada and Panama. Panama City is growing and vibrant, and is both a business and leisure destination for Canadians, many of whom own vacation properties in the area," said Benjamin Smith, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada. "All flights will offer a Business Class cabin, complimentary seatback entertainment throughout the aircraft, Aeroplan accumulation and redemption. For eligible customers, there is also access to our International Maple Leaf Lounge in Toronto."

Flights went on sale on Tuesday, 8 July 2014.