Air Canada launches Montreal-Lyon non-stop service

The arrival of flight AC828 at Lyon-Saint-Exupery airport this morning marks the successful launch of non-stop service between Montreal and Lyon, the only year-round non-stop service between North America and Lyon. Flights will operate five times weekly during the summer and four times weekly during the winter with a Boeing 767-300ER featuring 24 International Business Class lie-flat suites and 187 Economy class seats. This year, Air Canada has increased Trans-Atlantic capacity from Montreal by 26% resulting in a 97% capacity growth in the last three years. The new Montreal – Lyon service is part of Air Canada’s ongoing international expansion.