Air Canada has announced the launch of the Air Canada City Shuttle — an expansion of its multi-modal partnership with The Landline Company.
The new service will provide a fast, frequent and direct motorcoach connection for Air Canada customers between the Palais des congrès de Montréal and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) for $9 one way, plus applicable taxes.
The Air Canada City Shuttle is designed to provide more predictable travel times between downtown Montréal and YUL. Using the highway’s dedicated high-occupancy vehicle lane and a private airport entrance helps ensure a faster ride, which could save customers up to 25 minutes at peak times compared to airport access roads.
Ranbir Singh, Director, Regional Airlines and Markets, at Air Canada, said: “The Air Canada City Shuttle gives our customers a faster, more predictable way to travel between downtown Montréal and the airport.”
Singh continued: “Our customers can now bypass traffic and avoid waiting in taxi lines. By combining frequent downtown service and faster, more direct access to YUL, we are making it easier for them to connect to Air Canada’s global network.”
Nick Johnson, Vice President, Commercial, The Landline Company, explained that: “Getting to the airport is often the most stressful part of the trip for many travellers, and it shouldn’t be. The service helps reduce congestion on airport access roads while making air travel more convenient for convention attendees, business travellers and visitors in downtown Montréal.”
The Air Canada City Shuttle will operate 37 daily frequencies, timed to connect customers to Air Canada’s extensive global network.
Departing downtown: Customers begin their journey at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, where they can relax in a dedicated waiting area before boarding a premium motorcoach. Upon arrival at the airport, customers proceed directly to check-in and bag drop, then to security. Departures run every 15 minutes at peak hours, from 4:45 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., and every 30 minutes thereafter until 9:00 p.m.
From Montréal-Trudeau: Customers arriving at the airport should collect their baggage, then proceed to the Departures level, Door 7, where the Air Canada City Shuttle picks up curbside. Customers can pre-book a trip or board at the airport, subject to availability. Departures run every 15 minutes from 5:15 a.m. to 6:45 a.m., and every 30 minutes thereafter until the final departure at 10:00 p.m.
In the event of a shuttle delay, Air Canada customers with a connection time of at least 95 minutes will be offered complimentary flight rebooking options, subject to availability.
The Prevost motorcoaches used for this service are made in Quebec and provide a premium experience, with 48 spacious, reclining leather seats with extra legroom. The service is operated by Quebec-based Autobus Galland. Coaches are equipped with power outlets and an onboard lavatory. Customers requiring assistance with boarding a wheelchair or other mobility aid should contact The Landline Company in advance of travel to arrange accommodations at montreal.landline.com/assistance.
Bookings for the Air Canada City Shuttle are open now and the daily schedule is available at www.montreal.landline.com .
