Air Canada increases frequencies, up to 35 flights per week next summer
Air Canada today announced an increase in flights between Italy and Canada for summer 2024, with the introduction of six [...]

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Air Canada today announced a Increased flights between Italy and Canada for summer 2024, with the introduction of six additional weekly frequencies in total from Rome, Venice and Milan to Canada. Air Canada, also taking advantage of the fact that ITA Airways has not reactivated the Fiumicino/Toronto flight, historically operated by Alitalia, Will offer more direct flights between Italy and Canada than any other airline, with a maximum of 35 weekly services for summer 2024, reflecting an increase in capacity of 30% over the previous year and an increase of 46% over a five-year period. For Rome alone, the capacity increase is 72% over the same five-year period.
The flag carrier plans:
- Three daily flights from Rome to Toronto or Montreal,
- Daily flights from Venice to Toronto or Montreal,
- Daily flight from Milan Malpensa to Montreal during the 2024 summer season.
From the beginning of the winter season 2023, Air Canada will be the only airline connecting Rome to Canada year-round with services to both Toronto and Montreal. These routes complement Air Canada's existing year-round services from Milan Malpensa to Montreal and then on to Toronto, as well as its seasonal summer flights from Venice to Toronto and Montreal. All flights offer convenient connecting flights via Air Canada's Canadian hubs to destinations throughout the Americas, including summer destinations such as Miami, Cancun, Punta Cana, and San Jose (Costa Rica).
"Today's news underscores the importance of Italy to Air Canada's global network, and we are excited to announce increased service to Canada for summer 2024," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada. "We are proud to solidify our position as the airline that offers more direct flights between Italy and Canada than any other carrier, as well as being the preferred choice for business travel between the major economic hubs of both nations. With our hubs in Toronto and Montreal, our customers in Italy can benefit from seamless connections to destinations throughout the Americas. Our program also makes it convenient for travelers in North America to reconnect with friends and family in Italy, as well as visit Italy to experience all the culture, food and history that this magnificent country presents."
From summer 2024, Air Canada's additional flights from Rome to Toronto and Montreal will operate on the airline's largest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, which can seat 450 passengers.
From Venice to Toronto and Montreal, as well as from Milan Malpensa to Montreal, they will operate on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, capable of accommodating 297 passengers.
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