AC announces Montreal and Bordeaux seasonal service June 15 - September 15, 2019
 

https://www.newswire.ca/news-release...695009551.html

MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today the introduction of new seasonal Montreal and Bordeaux service between June 15 and September 15, 2019. Flights will operate four days a week with Boeing 737 MAX 8 and are timed to optimize connectivity to Air Canada's extensive North American network, including major cities along the US east coast including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, also allowing easy connections from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas.

Special introductory fares start as low as $798 round-trip, all in, and tickets are now available for purchase at aircanada.com or through travel agents.

"As the only network carrier to offer non-stop transatlantic service to Bordeaux, the addition of a fifth destination in France further enhances Air Canada's competitive position in the French market. Our four weekly flights are the most offered than any other airline between Montreal and Bordeaux providing travellers unique access to the famed wine growing region and the popular Nouvelle-Aquitaine market. In addition to playing a special role in connecting Canada with many French-speaking communities around the world, our Montreal hub is increasingly popular among U.S. travelers who appreciate seamless connections to international destinations on Air Canada," said Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada.

Air Canada has configured its Boeing 737 MAX with two cabins of service: Premium Economy and Economy. Features of the new aircraft include:

• An upgraded in-flight entertainment system with a sleek, new 15 language user interface. Coming soon, passengers will be able to stream video and audio to their own devices;
• High speed Wi-Fi will be available on these flights so customers can use their devices in-flight just as they would on the ground making travelling more relaxing as well as productive;
• Premium comfort and ambiance with improved seats and innovative LED mood lighting along the ceiling;
• Upgraded overhead storage space compartments offer additional space for every single passenger to bring a carry-on bag;
• The latest quiet engine technology with up to 40 per cent noise reduction, offering more peace and quiet for customers when flying;
• The Boeing 737 MAX burns 20 per cent less fuel per seat than the previous Next-Generation 737.

Flight
From
To
Depart
Arrive
Days of operation
AC814
Montreal
Bordeaux
8:30 p.m.
9:25 a.m. (+1 day)
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
AC815
Bordeaux
Montreal
10:25 a.m.
12:20 p.m.
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
"The arrival of Air Canada on the Montréal-Bordeaux route enhances air service options to this popular French destination for Montrealers. Once again, I would like to thank Air Canada for its confidence and contributions to the development of our air service," said Philippe Rainville, President and CEO of Aéroports de Montréal.

I'm too lazy to math right now.

How long will that flight be?

Will it be ac's longest 737 flight?

Interesting announcement. Air Transat does this route now I am guessing.

Wonder if they will ever launch YOW- CDG? Or is there no 737 base in YOW?

Blocked for 6h55 on the outbound, and 7h55 on the inbound. :eek:

So far I think that's the longest 7M8 flight that AC has.

7h on a 737, brave new world indeed! ;)

3430 miles.

The bathrooms are going to be so horrific.

UGH! No thanks!!

I did YUL- DUB and that was long enough!

Interesting. I wonder if that will have any repercussions for the YUL - LYS service -- maybe that will change from a 330 (787 in winter) to a 7M8. Arrrgh no, please no ...

Of course they start this after I've moved away from Bordeaux :rolleyes:

BOD is very close to the range limit already. LYS is quite a bit above. However BRU is close to BOD.

Is this a typo? Are they selling 7M8 J as premium economy internationally now? Or is this a new config?

Back in the day, YYT-LHR was an a319 and sold as J, while YHZ-LHR was a regular 763 with J. When they both went to 737s last year, AC decided to sell 737 J seats as PE on all TATL flights.

In my opinion, this was a great move, as its really unfair to sell those seats as international business class. Delta does something similar with domestic 757s that fly to Europe - sold as PE, not J.

That said, a 737 for 7+ hours sounds terrible. I'd much rather take a connection and enjoy a normal sized TATL plane!