Air Canada inaugurates non-stop route between Manila, Vancouver

MANILA, Philippines – Air Canada began direct flights between Manila and Vancouver on Thursday, April 3.

Its maiden flight from Vancouver with flight code AC17 arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 6:04 am on Thursday, April 3, and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute.

Over 200 passengers were aboard the flight.

The Canadian flag carrier utilized its Boeing 787-9 aircraft with “Congratulations” livery for the maiden journey. It then returned...