Air Canada inaugurates operations at Monterrey Airport, connecting Nuevo León with Toronto!

• Air Canada becomes the only Canadian airline offering flights between Canada and Monterrey.
• Monterrey International Airport strengthens its international connectivity network and increases its offering of regular flights.
• The first arrival flight will start on October 29, and the first departure flight on October 30.

Monterrey, N.L., May 25, 2023 - Air Canada, together with the Secretary of Tourism of Nuevo León and OMA, is pleased to announce the start of its operations at Monterrey Airport, becoming the only Canadian airline offering direct flights between both destinations. Starting on October 29, 2023, travelers will be able to enjoy a regular route connecting Monterrey with Toronto, one of Canada's major economic and cultural centers.

This new connection represents a significant milestone for Air Canada, Monterrey Airport, and Nuevo León, as it not only establishes a direct route between Monterrey and Toronto but also strengthens the commercial and tourist ties between Mexico and Canada. The city of Monterrey, recognized as the second largest metropolis in Mexico, is a growing business center that houses key corporate headquarters and commercial interests.

Flights between Monterrey and Toronto will be operated with modern Airbus A220 aircraft, offering passengers a comfortable and safe flying experience. Air Canada prides itself on providing high-quality service, personalized attention, and a wide range of options to meet travelers' needs.

Luis Noriega, Sales Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, mentioned, "This announcement is a great achievement, but above all, it is the result of teamwork with the authorities of the state of Nuevo León and the OMA Group. Being able to add Monterrey, an important hub of economic and tourist development in the country, to our global hub in Toronto with four weekly frequencies - state-of-the-art Airbus A220 aircraft with two service cabins - is great news. This way, we will offer more connections to the rest of Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia."

"We welcome Air Canada, the largest airline in Canada. This opening strengthens Monterrey Airport's international connectivity network, providing more flight options to passengers and reinforcing our strategy to make Monterrey as the North HUB of Mexico," commented Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of OMA.

"Air Canada connects us to the commercial HUB of Toronto and reaffirms that Nuevo León is in the international spotlight. From the State Government, we work to become the ideal option for international tourists in every sense. Our diversification of tourism products position us as a destination of great experiences, and these four frequencies added to the offering of Monterrey International Airport bring us closer to that potential audience interested in the versatility and rich cultural value that Nuevo León offers."

"We congratulate Air Canada for this great effort to connect two of the most important cities in the region with their modern aircraft fleet, which will make the journey more appealing, comfortable, and enjoyable for any visitor. Congratulations!" expressed Mtra. Maricarmen Martínez Villarreal, Secretary of Tourism of Nuevo León.

Air Canada invites travelers to take advantage of this new route and discover everything that Monterrey and Toronto have to offer. Whether it's a leisure getaway or a business trip, this direct connection provides a unique opportunity to explore two vibrant and fascinating destinations.

Toronto – Monterrey, Mexico (durante todo el año)

For more information about flight schedules, fares, and reservations, visit the Air Canada website at www.aircanada.com or contact your local travel agent.

Additionally, Air Canada announces growth in the Latin America region with routes from Los Cabos, B.C.S. to Montreal, as well as the opening of La Romana in the Dominican Republic and Fort-de-France, Martinique. They also expand from various points in Canada to routes in Mexico, the United States, and the Caribbean.

"We notice a strong demand from Mexico and the Caribbean to Canada and to meet this passenger needs, for this upcoming winter we will have 683 weekly flights. We are very excited to announce new and attractive services with this expansion of routes from Vancouver and other hubs in Canada to this region, which are designed to connect seamlessly with our other destinations and thus strengthen our overall growth strategy," commented Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President of Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada.