Air Canada says it’s ready for the imminent re-opening of the Canada-US border with a new flight schedule that encompasses 220 daily flights on 55 routes to 34 destinations in the United States. The airline also notes that its app will enable customers to scan, upload, and validate COVID-19 test results on all flights to Canada.

The airline says the loosening of restrictions on travel between the two countries as of Aug. 9, which allow for fully vaccinated Americans to enter Canada for non-essential travel, plus the removal of quarantine hotel requirements, and relaxed testing requirements allowing Canadians taking short transborder trips for less than 72 hours to do their pre-entry tests in Canada, among other measures, has allowed it to “rebuild” its Canada-US network in earnest.

Flights to some destinations from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary (to Phoenix) begin on a phased-in basis starting Aug. 1, and Air Canada Sr. VP Mark Galardo says the airline is planning to restore services to all 57 US destinations it previously served “as conditions allow.”

The schedule also enables onward travel through Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal hubs to and from the carrier’s global destinations, including Brussels, Cairo, Doha, and other cities in Europe, Asia and beyond.

COVID-19 documents

Air Canada notes that it has developed a new digital solution via the Air Canada App, enabling customers flying from the US to Canada and between Canada and select European destinations to conveniently and securely scan and upload COVID-19 test results to validate compliance with government travel requirements prior to arriving at the airport.

Onboard service

In early August, Air Canada’s onboard services will resume on transborder flights greater than two hours, with new Economy Class Bistro selections being gradually introduced.

Refund policy

Air Canada’s new refund policy of offering customers options of refunds, an Air Canada Travel Voucher or equivalent value in Aeroplan Points with a 65% bonus should the airline cancel or reschedule a flight by more than three hours, is applicable to all tickets purchased.