Following its recent receipt of its air operating certificate (AOC) from Transport Canada earlier this month granting approval to initiate operations out of Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada Jetlines has circled Sept. 22 on the calendar for its first flights.
The new Canadian leisure airline will begin operations out of its Pearson hub (YYZ), with its first scheduled route into Calgary International Airport (YYC), followed by biweekly flights operating Thursdays and Sundays out of Toronto to Calgary from 07:55 a.m.-10:10 a.m. EST, returning 11:40 a.m.-17:20 EST.
Frequency will increase to three flights per week, Thursdays through Sundays, starting Oct. 13. Prices on the carrier’s website are listed from $99 one-way.
The route will be the first operated by Canada Jetlines with more routes to be announced soon.
“Canada Jetlines is proud to launch our initial flights between Toronto to Calgary – two vibrant Canadian cities with numerous tourist destinations including Niagara Falls, Lakes of Ontario, and the CN Tower in the East, and Banff, Kananaskis, Canmore, Lake Louise, Jasper, and the Rocky Mountains in the West,” said airline CEO Eddy Doyle. “We are encouraged to continue expanding our reach, with the goal of serving as Toronto’s preferred airline.”
“The launch of Canada Jetlines is yet another milestone marking recovery in the travel and tourism sector,” added Bob Sartor, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. “YYC is eager to welcome Canada Jetlines’ guests by showcasing the effortless and memorable experiences that reflect our region and Calgary’s legendary hospitality.”
Preferred travel agents with the airline, which plans to use a fleet of Airbus320 aircraft, can earn up to 10% commission on all base fares when contracted directly with the airline.
The carrier says it expects to have a fleet of 15 planes by 2025 and will offer vacation packages to “iconic Canadian destinations and beyond” via strong partnerships with airports, CVB’s, tourism entities, hotels, hospitality brands, and attractions.