{"id":101456,"date":"2025-06-28T03:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=101456"},"modified":"2025-06-28T03:11:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T21:41:27","slug":"air-canada-inaugurates-montreal-edinburgh-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/28\/air-canada-inaugurates-montreal-edinburgh-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada Inaugurates New Flights to this European City with 737 MAX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MONTREAL-<\/strong> Canadian flag carrier <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/air-canada\/\">Air Canada (AC)<\/a> has launched a new transatlantic service from Montr\u00e9al-Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), strengthening its seasonal European network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural flight AC936 took off on June 26, offering the only direct link between Montr\u00e9al and the Scottish capital. Operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, this route marks Air Canada\u2019s (AC) second service to Scotland alongside its Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh (EDI) route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"Air Canada Inaugurates New Flights to this European City with 737 MAX\" class=\"wp-image-101460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-50x33.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-1600x1065.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-2048x1363.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-450x299.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26-route-launch-edi-yul-z62-5094-1200x799.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Air Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-canada-montreal-to-edinburgh-flight\">Air Canada Montreal to Edinburgh Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Canada\u2019s latest transatlantic expansion further deepens its presence in the UK market. The <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Montreal\">Montr\u00e9al<\/a>\u2013Edinburgh route provides three-times-weekly service until September 7, creating a convenient summer travel option for both leisure and business travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flight schedule is designed for optimal connectivity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flight <strong>AC936<\/strong> departs Montr\u00e9al at 21:40 and lands in Edinburgh at 09:05 the next day, operating on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The return flight, <strong>AC937<\/strong>, leaves Edinburgh at 11:15 and arrives in Montr\u00e9al at 13:35 on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Canada executives highlighted the strategic importance of this connection, noting the cultural and economic ties between Canada and Scotland. The service enhances Montr\u00e9al\u2019s status as a major hub for North American travelers heading to Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rocky Lo, Air Canada\u2019s Managing Director of International Sales, stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>We are thrilled to be taking to the skies with our latest transatlantic route from the Scottish capital to our home hub, Montr\u00e9al, just in time for summer.<br><br>Edinburgh is an important destination for Air Canada, thanks to the strong cultural ties between Scotland and Canada, so we are proud to be solidifying our presence in the market with the new route, working with our partners at Edinburgh Airport.<br><br>As the only airline connecting these two iconic cities, initial demand for the route has already been strong, and we expect interest to grow even further in the coming months, as leisure and business travellers plan their last-minute summer trips.\u201d<\/p><cite>Rocky Lo, Air Canada\u2019s Managing Director of International Sales<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This new service complements Air Canada\u2019s recently introduced European routes, including Montr\u00e9al\u2013Porto (OPO), Toronto\u2013Prague (PRG), and Naples (NAP), as well as the return of Ottawa\u2013London Heathrow (LHR) service. The growing list demonstrates the airline\u2019s intent to expand its summer footprint in key transatlantic markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister for Connectivity Jim Fairlie said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>I am pleased to welcome the launch of Air Canada\u2019s new service between Edinburgh and Montr\u00e9al, further strengthening our direct links to Canada.<br><br>Scotland has longstanding and deep-rooted ties with Canada, and this new service will help grow the economic benefits of our tourism sector and provide additional connectivity for business to the Canadian market.<br><br>I wish Air Canada every success with their new Montr\u00e9al service and welcome their continued commitment to the Scottish market in a highly competitive environment.\u201d<\/p><cite>Minister for Connectivity Jim Fairlie<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Passengers arriving in Edinburgh were greeted with traditional Scottish bagpipes, while Montr\u00e9al-bound travelers were treated to a themed cake shaped like a suitcase and decorated with Canadian motifs. Edinburgh-based supplier 3D Cakes provided the celebratory dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751026374417-1024x672.webp\" alt=\"Air-Canada-Montreal-to-Edinburgh-Flight\" class=\"wp-image-101461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751026374417-1024x672.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751026374417-300x197.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751026374417-768x504.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751026374417-50x33.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751026374417-150x98.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751026374417-450x295.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751026374417.webp 1096w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: David Rheault | Vice President, Government and Community Relations | LinkedIn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-edinburgh-airport-s-support\">Edinburgh Airport\u2019s Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Edinburgh Airport (EDI) officials welcomed the new route as a valuable boost to the airport\u2019s growing long-haul network. The service contributes to the airport\u2019s goal of enhancing global connectivity, particularly with strong tourism and economic ties to Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gordon Dewar, CEO of Edinburgh Airport, expressed enthusiasm about the increased traffic from Canada, noting the importance of seamless direct links between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>We &#8211; or should I say oui &#8211; are delighted to welcome our guests from Montr\u00e9al to Scotland\u2019s capital, giving them the opportunity to experience everything our fantastic city has to offer.<br><br>We know there is strong interest in Scotland around the world, and Canada remains one of our key markets for both inbound and outbound tourism. That\u2019s why it makes perfect sense to make travel between our countries as seamless as possible by adding more direct connections.<br><br>We have an excellent relationship with Air Canada, and we\u2019re both thrilled to see two of those iconic tailfins at Edinburgh Airport.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Gordon Dewar, CEO of Edinburgh Airport<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The route also enjoys strong governmental support. Scottish and Canadian officials emphasized the value of direct air service in strengthening bilateral ties, tourism, business opportunities, and cultural exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1080px-Air_Canada_Boeing_737_MAX_8_landing_in_Calgary-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1080px-Air_Canada_Boeing_737_MAX_8_landing_in_Calgary-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1080px-Air_Canada_Boeing_737_MAX_8_landing_in_Calgary-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1080px-Air_Canada_Boeing_737_MAX_8_landing_in_Calgary-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1080px-Air_Canada_Boeing_737_MAX_8_landing_in_Calgary-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1080px-Air_Canada_Boeing_737_MAX_8_landing_in_Calgary.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By User: Acefitt &#8211; Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=69756687<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route Details and Aircraft Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft:<\/strong> Boeing 737 MAX 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> Montr\u00e9al-Trudeau (YUL) \u2013 Edinburgh (EDI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> 3x weekly (June 26 \u2013 Sept. 7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flight Numbers:<\/strong> AC936 (YUL\u2013EDI), AC937 (EDI\u2013YUL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other Scotland Routes:<\/strong> Daily summer Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh (EDI) until October 25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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