Air Canada is launching a multimodal pilot project with The Landline Company to connect John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport with Toronto Pearson International Airport.
This service will enable customers to book a single itinerary combining a motorcoach service with Air Canada flights from May 2024.
Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President Network Planning, North America, and Scheduling, at Air Canada said:Air Canada is focused on improving regional services and through this innovative partnership with The Landline Company, we are connecting communities and extending our network by offering customers a convenient, stress-free multimodal option.
Customers travelling between airports on Landline's premium motorcoaches will enjoy the same benefits as those making air-only connections, including the convenience of a single itinerary, through-checked baggage when departing Hamilton or Region of Waterloo, disruption protection and Aeroplan earning opportunities.
We will look to further expand our regional network in Canada through our Landline partnership, as it also advances our sustainability programs by potentially removing tens of thousands of vehicles from the road each year.
Through this partnership, Landline will operate six daily round trips to Toronto Pearson from both Hamilton and Region of Waterloo airports.
Air Canada customers will be able to check in at Hamilton or Region of Waterloo airports and will obtain boarding passes for all segments of their trip. They will then board a luxury, Air Canada-branded motorcoach and their checked baggage will be loaded.
Upon arrival at Toronto Pearson, customers will head directly through security, while checked bags will be automatically transferred to the onward connecting flight.
Nick Johnson, Vice President, Commercial for Landline said:We are proud to partner with Air Canada to provide seamless connections to their world-class Toronto gateway. Every day, thousands of customers face a stressful, time-consuming journey from Hamilton and Waterloo Region to Toronto Pearson airport. Customers will love letting Landline and Air Canada do the driving for them, enjoying a connected experience while relaxing on one of our luxury motorcoaches.
Landline’s motorcoaches for Air Canada have been made in Canada by Prevost. They each feature 36 leather seats in a two-by-one configuration. In addition, the coaches are equipped with free WiFi, power and a table tray at each seat, as well as generous overhead storage for carry-on baggage, and an onboard lavatory.
The coaches are also fully accessible and feature a power lift for customers requiring mobility aids.
