Vancouver could see easier access to sunny spots with new Air Canada Rouge base
The busy travel season is just around the corner, and those looking to jet out of Vancouver will soon have more options to choose from thanks to the establishment of a new Air Canada Rouge Base.
The airline recently announced that the first of its updated Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has entered service at Air Canada Rouge. This marks a milestone in the low-cost carrier’s cabin renewal program.
Canada’s largest airline also said that it will open a new Air Canada Rouge crew base in Vancouver in a move that it says will increase “the options for leisure and sun destination travel in Western Canada.”
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“Alongside hubs at Montréal Pierre Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport is a key part of Air Canada‘s broader vision for leisure travel offering robust service from coast to coast,” said the airline in a release.
“Establishing this new Rouge crew base directly enables more seamless service and future growth for popular leisure routes from Vancouver, getting travellers to their vacations more easily.”
According to the company, the fleet transition to updated Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircrafts will allow most customers flying Air Canada Rouge leisure and sun routes across North America and the Caribbean to experience upgraded interiors.
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This includes personal seatback entertainment, reclining seats, and complimentary, fast, free Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell.
Passengers on Rouge flights can expect free wine, beer (including non-alcoholic) and Canadian-made snacks on all North American and Caribbean flights.
Flipping through the in-flight menu, you’ll find Canadian brands including MadeGood Morning Bars (on flights before 10 a.m.), Twigz pretzels, and Leclerc Célébration cookies.
The configured cabins give flyers a choice of 12 business class seats, 18 perferred seats offering extra space, and 147 standard economy seats. All of these seats are reclining and will also include entertainment screens and free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members.
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These transformations will also extend to Air Canada’s mainline fleet and Express (Jazz).
Canada also recently opened its first cafe at YVR, described as a “premium grab-and-go lounge” for eligible Air Canada customers in the domestic departures area. A second location is also in the works.