Air Canada explores new routes to India, may start more direct flights

Air Canada is evaluating new direct routes to India as it aims to grow its presence in the fast-growing market. Saturday, Air Canada launched 3 weekly non-stop flights between Toronto and Mumbai. It also flies non-stop between Toronto and Delhi as well as Vancouver-Delhi. "We are evaluating new routes to India and are in discussions with airports. There are lot of growth opportunities," said Duncan Bureau, VP (global sales), Air Canada. Bureau said Air Canada has no plans for an equity investment in Air India but will look to expand commercial partnership. The two airlines have a code share pact. Over 1.1m passengers flew between India and Canada in FY 2017 and Air Canada has a market share of over 15% on the routes-highest among all airlines. <br/>