Air Canada has reached a bridging agreement with regional carrier PAL Airlines to bolster its capacity on routes in eastern Canada. PAL will operate regional flights for up to five years under Air Canada Express.
Air Canada and PAL capacity agreement
Air Canada has confirmed an agreement with PAL Airlines that will see the latter add capacity to AC’s regional network. Earlier on Tuesday, PAL said it had signed a letter of intent with Air Canada to purchase up to six De Havilland Dash 8-400s, which it will then fly under Air Canada Express for up to five years on routes in eastern Canada.
Calvin Ash, President of PAL Airlines, commented,
«PAL Airlines has steadily built its extensive presence in Eastern and Atlantic Canada by pursuing the strategic growth of sustainable, essential services that provide connectivity to national carrier networks. This proposed arrangement with Air Canada is a complimentary extension of that strategy. It would support continued growth in our operation, deepen our ability to build regional connectivity, and fortify PAL Airlines’ presence in the communities who have always supported our development»…
