YVR-KIX is moving back to mainline next summer - presumably because the YVR B767 base for rouge is being closed.

Air Canada S19 Osaka service adjustment

Air Canada in summer 2019 season is adjusting Vancouver – Osaka Kansai service, reflected in recent schedule update. This seasonal route, currently served by rouge Boeing 767, will switch to Mainline Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, effective 12MAY19. For the month of May 2019, this route will be served 3 times a week.

Following schedule is for the month of May 2019 only.

AC039 YVR1320 – 1545+1KIX 788 247
AC040 KIX1715 – 1015YVR 788 135



Source: https://www.routesonline.com/news/38...ce-adjustment/