From left Yiannis Paraschis, CEO, Athens International Airport,
Stefano Casaregola, Air Canada Regional Manager Sales Greece,
Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Tourism,
Anna-Karine Asselin, Ambassador of Canada,
Sapfo Triantari, Business Development Manager, Air Canada,
Nikos Sofiadis, Deputy Managing Director, Goldair S.Α
- Airline offers most flights from Greece to Canada
- Return of daily summer seasonal services from Athens to Toronto and Montreal
Air Canada has resumed non-stop services between Greece and Canada. The airline’s seasonal service between Athens and Montreal will operate from 28 March to 26 November 2023, whilst the seasonal service between Athens and Toronto will be offered from 29 March to 27 November 2023. Both services will operate up to daily during the summer peak. Air Canada offers more flights from Greece to Canada than any other airline.
Flights from Athens to Montreal and Toronto will be operated by Air Canada mainline with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, accommodating 450 passengers. The aircraft features three cabins of service for customers to choose from, including lie-flat seats in Air Canada Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class. All flights are timed to optimize connectivity to Air Canada’s extensive North American network. Seats are available for booking at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, travel agencies or contact Air Canada Reservations on +30 210 934 1322 (Mon-Fri).
“We are pleased to announce the return of our non-stop seasonal services from Athens to Montreal and Toronto,” said Stefano Casaregola, Air Canada Regional Manager Sales Greece. “Our up to double daily flights during the summer peak will not only provide our customers in Greece with a direct link to Canada, but also allow convenient onward travel options across Canada and beyond. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board as they rediscover Canada.”
U.S. Customs pre-clearance
Air Canada’s proud tradition of being the largest foreign carrier in the U.S. is reflected in its transborder schedule to 51 U.S. airports and up to 400 daily flights between the two countries.
Travelling to the U.S. with Air Canada is seamless when connecting in Canada. Customers departing from Greece are not required to collect their bags during the transit process and can pre-clear U.S. Customs and Immigration in Montreal and Toronto. Air Canada’s network and schedule is built to connect its customers quickly to their final destination.
International Services
Air Canada’s international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals, wines and beverages. All cabins have inflight entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity.
Air Canada has 23 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers.
Air Canada’s onboard services on international flights departing Canada showcase some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada’s panel of celebrity chefs, including award- winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij, and renowned Montreal chefs Antonio Park and Jérôme Ferrer. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.
All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan, Canada’s leading loyalty programme, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.
