Air Canada is to restore some routes to the UK and Ireland among a wider restart of its services.
The flag-carrier has expanded its summer 2022 international schedule, with 34 Routes to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East to be restored.
Resumptions include its route between Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Heathrow, from April 30; between Toronto and both Manchester and Edinburgh from May 30; between Vancouver and Dublin from June 1; and between Montreal and Dublin from June 2.
Air Canada said summer 2022 is its most extensive schedule from Canada to global destinations ever and offered increased connectivity to its North American network, which will see seven new routs introduced this summer and 41 previously suspended routes resume.
Canada last week set out its plans to relax its Covid-19 travel restrictions at the end of February.
Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network planning and revenue management, said: “This is very exciting news for our customers especially now that Omicron is behind us, countries are reopening and border measures are being eased around the world for fully vaccinated travellers.
“Air Canada’s recovery is well underway and gaining strength, and we are pleased to expand our international network across four continents as we respond to pent-up demand.
“Our vast and growing network has been built to conveniently increase connectivity to and from global destinations through our Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver hubs Combined with the networks of our Joint Venture and Star Alliance partners, we can offer customers easy access to virtually any destination in the world.
“As the leading carrier in Canada, we are committed to rebuild the travel and tourism industry. We are continually exploring new opportunities to make your travel experience memorable.”