UP UP AND AWAY

Air Canada rouge's first newly painted Boeing 767-300 ER aircraft touched down today at Mirabel airport from Tel Aviv where it underwent an exterior transformation during a scheduled maintenance check. Air Canada rouge now has 3 of its 4 startup aircraft - the final 767-300ER arrives at Mirabel airport next week. (CNW Group/Air Canada rouge)

Air Canada Rouge took to the skies yesterday with its first flight from Toronto to Cancun.“Since the beginning of the summer Air Canada Vacations has been working to bring vacations back to customers who are looking for a getaway. The return of Air Canada Rouge to the skies is an important piece in our strategy to deliver more choice and flexibility in more destinations so your customers can book with confidence,” said Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations.

Customers can now book their next trip through Air Canada Vacations with non-stop flights operated by Air Canada Rouge as of November from Toronto to popular destinations such as Kingston, Montego Bay, Saint Lucia, Punta Cana, Cancún and Cayo Coco.

Air Canada Rouge flights will feature Premium Rouge and Economy Class cabins with Air Canada CleanCare+ safety measures in place.

The new COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Plan administered by Allianz Global Assistance is available for eligible travellers who book a vacation package to select destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, on or after August 31, 2020, for travel between September 4, 2020, and April 30, 2021.

Visit the COVID-19 Coverage administered by Allianz Global Assistance page for full details.