Air Canada has revealed significant adjustments to its services departing from Calgary International Airport for the upcoming winter season, as announced on Wednesday.
Starting at the close of October, Air Canada will discontinue non-stop flights to several destinations, including Ottawa, Halifax, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Cancun, and Frankfurt.
In response to these changes, the Montreal-based airline expressed regret for any inconvenience caused to passengers on affected routes. They assured affected customers that they would be provided with alternative travel options, including potential rerouting through other airports or a full refund.
Remarkably, Air Canada confirmed that these changes would not result in any employee layoffs. The adjustments are a part of the airline’s broader strategy to enhance its overall operational stability.
Air Canada attributed some of the modifications to an industry-wide pilot shortage, which has created resource challenges for the airline. Furthermore, they cited difficulties in the aviation supply chain, particularly in terms of maintenance parts supply, which sometimes causes delays in returning aircraft to service. Consequently, these factors prompted a comprehensive review of the network schedule to optimize resource deployment in response to ongoing industry challenges.
Despite these alterations, Air Canada remains committed to the Calgary market and the Western Canadian region. The airline assures that there will be no changes to its one-stop connections from Calgary to key hubs in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal.
In a noteworthy commitment to continued growth, Air Canada has announced plans to increase its total flying capacity for the winter season of 2023/24 by 12% compared to the previous year (2022/23).
These adjustments reflect Air Canada’s dedication to maintaining a strong presence in Calgary while addressing industry-specific challenges to enhance its overall service quality and efficiency.