Air Canada resumes passenger flights from Ireland

Air Canada has resumed passenger flights from Ireland, with an initial three-times weekly, non-stop service between Dublin and its Toronto hub.

The service features Air Canada signature class, premium economy and economy seating.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will also carry a range of commodities, including general cargo and temperature-controlled goods, machinery and industrial parts, and aircraft spares.

In addition, it will carry pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, manufactured by both Irish and Ireland-based multinational companies.

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The Government is currently advising against all non-essential travel, although it is also drawing up a “green list” of countries that it believes are safe to visit.

The outbound service from Dublin to Toronto will operate on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and the return service from Toronto on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.