Charleston International Adds Air Canada to its Roster of Airlines
North Charleston, SC — Air Canada today announced it is boosting its North American network capacity with the addition of Charleston, SC as a nonstop destination. The daily international service between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) begins on March 28, 2024.
This will be the state’s only daily nonstop international flight.
"Charleston International Airport is delighted to welcome the addition of Toronto as an international destination, made possible by the introduction of Air Canada's daily flights providing a seamless link between Canada's largest metropolitan area and the Charleston Lowcountry. Not only does the new service connect two of the top cosmopolitan destinations worldwide, renowned for their extraordinary landmarks, rich culture, entertainment, and leisure adventures, this route offers customers unmatched travel options and conveniences, whether traveling for leisure, visiting friends and family, or for business," said Elliott Summey, Executive Director, and CEO at Charleston International Airport.
"Air Canada's announcement is a major milestone for our industry, the Charleston region and beyond. International visitation is integral to a healthy and sustainable tourism economy. While Canada is consistently our top country of origin for international visitors, we know there is tremendous untapped potential in the market. Beyond increasing access for leisure travelers, the daily, nonstop service creates more opportunity to recruit group business and provides improved connectivity for Charleston area residents traveling to Canada and other international destinations served through Air Canada's Toronto hub," said Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston, and Chair of the Aviation Authority Board.
"New destinations and routes reflect Air Canada's market leadership and network diversification strategy of adding capacity to in-demand leisure destinations," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada.
This will be the state’s only daily nonstop international flight.
"Charleston International Airport is delighted to welcome the addition of Toronto as an international destination, made possible by the introduction of Air Canada's daily flights providing a seamless link between Canada's largest metropolitan area and the Charleston Lowcountry. Not only does the new service connect two of the top cosmopolitan destinations worldwide, renowned for their extraordinary landmarks, rich culture, entertainment, and leisure adventures, this route offers customers unmatched travel options and conveniences, whether traveling for leisure, visiting friends and family, or for business," said Elliott Summey, Executive Director, and CEO at Charleston International Airport.
"Air Canada's announcement is a major milestone for our industry, the Charleston region and beyond. International visitation is integral to a healthy and sustainable tourism economy. While Canada is consistently our top country of origin for international visitors, we know there is tremendous untapped potential in the market. Beyond increasing access for leisure travelers, the daily, nonstop service creates more opportunity to recruit group business and provides improved connectivity for Charleston area residents traveling to Canada and other international destinations served through Air Canada's Toronto hub," said Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston, and Chair of the Aviation Authority Board.
"New destinations and routes reflect Air Canada's market leadership and network diversification strategy of adding capacity to in-demand leisure destinations," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada.
