Air Canada has received the first of its 37 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which flew from Boeing’s base at Pain Field in Everett, Washington to Toronto yesterday.
Initially, Air Canada will use the B787 on its flights to Tel Aviv in Israel, before deploying it on its upcoming new services to Tokyo Haneda starting July.
Both the Tel Aviv and Tokyo Haneda are longer than 12 hours, which seem like ideal routes to be served by the aircraft. However, the carrier has stated that it will first deploy the Dreamliner on domestic routes such as Toronto to Montreal and Vancouver, for crew training purposes.
Part of the appeal of the B787 is its fuel efficiency, which according to the airline is about 20 per cent better than that of similar-sized airplanes it currently operates.
“The B787 Dreamliner will immediately make a dramatic improvement to our fleet capabilities," said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive, Air Canada. "The improvement in fuel use is extremely exciting for us. The range and economics unlock new destinations for customers, who will love the innovative look and comfort onboard."
Business class
Air Canada’s B787 will feature a three-class configuration, with 20 seats in business class, 21 in premium economy, and 210 in economy. Improved cabin features include mood lighting, bigger windows, larger overhead bins, lower cabin altitude and enhanced ventilation systems.
Economy class
Toronto (YYZ) – Tel Aviv (TLV)
AC084 YYZ (1745) – TLV (1140+1) ~ Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun
AC085 TLV (1145) – YYZ (1820) ~ Mon, Thu, Sat
Toronto (YYZ) – Tokyo Haneda (HND) ~ daily
AC005 YYZ (1300) – HND (1455+1)
AC006 HND (1740) – YYZ (1640)
For more information, visit www.aircanada.com
Clement Huang
