Air Canada will launch non-stop service between Toronto (YYZ) and Delhi (DEL) beginning November 2015. This new route marks the airline’s first dedicated operation using the larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and expands direct travel options between Canada and the Indian subcontinent.
“Expanding our Toronto Pearson hub and international network takes an important step forward with the addition of Delhi,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and CEO of Air Canada. “This will be the only non-stop service from Canada to India operated with our newest Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The improved operating economics of these aircraft make this long-haul service viable, and the route will be the first dedicated to the 787-9 as it enters our fleet in 2015.”
Tickets go on sale December 9 for a four-times-weekly service starting November 1, 2015. Flights will be operated with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner configured in a three-class layout: international business class with next-generation lie-flat seats, a premium economy cabin, and an enhanced seatback in-flight entertainment system available at every seat throughout the aircraft. This configuration aims to provide a improved long-haul travel experience across all cabins.
The introduction of the 787-9 on this route reflects a broader industry trend toward more fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft that allow airlines to open non-stop links between secondary and long-haul city pairs. For passengers, the Dreamliner’s features—including higher cabin humidity, improved air filtration and larger windows—are designed to increase comfort on extended flights, while the modern cabin and in-flight entertainment upgrades improve the overall journey.
By adding non-stop Toronto–Delhi service, Air Canada strengthens its transcontinental connectivity and provides a direct option for travellers between Canada and India for business, visiting friends and family, and tourism. The four-times-weekly schedule offers flexibility for passengers while the Dreamliner’s range and economic performance support sustainable operation of the route.