Air Canada is further expanding its extensive transborder U.S. network with the introduction in May 2008 of four new non-stop routes between the United States and Canada: Washington National-Ottawa, Austin-Toronto, Richmond-Toronto and Chicago-Calgary. With the addition of these new non-stop services, Air Canada and its regional affiliate Jazz will operate more than 440 non-stop flights per day on 92 routes between 55 U.S. and seven Canadian destinations.

“With the introduction of these four new non-stop routes serving the United States, Air Canada continues to expand the most extensive transborder route network of any airline,” said Daniel Shurz, Vice President, Network Planning.

“Whether offering the fastest routing between national capitals or direct access from Chicago to Alberta’s booming oil economy, Air Canada continues to expand non-stop services that offer customers more choice and better value. In addition, both new non-stop routes from Austin and Richmond to our main Toronto hub offer convenient access, not just to flights across Canada, but also to and from Europe using brand new connection facilities, all under one roof.”

Air Canada will introduce the following new non-stop services:

Washington D.C. (Reagan National)-Ottawa – starting May 1, 2008, twice daily, year-round non-stop service between Ottawa and Washington’s Reagan National Airport. Operated by Air Canada’s regional affiliate Jazz using 50-seat Bombardier regional jet aircraft, this will be the fastest way between downtown Washington D.C. and Canada’s capital city.

Austin, TX-Toronto – starting May 1, 2008, daily, year-round non-stop service using a 75-seat Bombardier CRJ-705 Jazz regional jet aircraft. This will be the only daily, non-stop service between the two cities.

Richmond, VA-Toronto – starting May 1, 2008, twice daily, year-round non-stop service using a 37-seat, Jazz Dash 8 aircraft. This will be the only non-stop service between the two cities and the only international route out of Richmond.

Chicago, IL-Calgary – starting May 15, 2008, daily, year-round non-stop service using a 93-seat Air Canada Embraer E190 aircraft.

Since January 2007, Air Canada flights between the United States and Toronto have been consolidated under one roof at Pearson International Airport’s expanded Terminal One, providing more convenient connections between the carrier’s domestic Canada, U.S. transborder and international flights. The brand new facilities provide streamlined connection processes that move passengers smoothly between Canada and U.S. Customs and Immigration. In addition, Air Canada has opened two new Maple Leaf Lounges for eligible customers traveling to the United States and overseas destinations.