NEW YORK, March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Canada inaugurated daily non-stop service from New York (JFK) and Calgary today with a new, state-of- the-art Embraer E190 jet.
"We are delighted to launch our new JFK-Calgary route offering convenient, daily non-stop flights onboard our next-generation Embraer E190 jets," said Marc Rosenberg, Vice President Sales and Product Distribution, Air Canada. "These ultra-modern, spacious and comfortable Embraer aircraft allow us to pursue new market opportunities in North America, while offering our customers better schedules and more non-stop flights with a superior travel experience."
The new Embraer jets are outfitted with Air Canada's new personal entertainment system that is being introduced fleet-wide, and features 8.9-inch wide digital in-seat monitors with touch-screen controls offering audio and video on demand programming at every seat. Other amenities include Air Canada's new seating and cabin design with in-seat power within reach of every customer, no middle seats, spacious overhead bins and cabin interiors that offer plenty of head room with extra-wide aisles.
The 93-seat E190 aircraft is configured to provide a choice of two classes of service with 9 window or aisle seats in Executive Class offering 39 inches of legroom, and 84 window or aisle seats in Hospitality service offering 33 inches of legroom. The E190 has a cruising speed of 830 km/h and a range of up to 4,260 km with a maximum payload of 12,720 kg. Air Canada has firm orders for 45 E190 aircraft with additional options for up to 60 additional E190 aircraft.
Air Canada operates more non-stop flights between the United States and Canada than any other airline. Air Canada and its regional partner Jazz operate more than 385 non-stop flights per day on 80 routes to and from 50 U.S. and 6 Canadian destinations. In 2005, an independent survey of more than 12 million international air travelers ranked Air Canada as the Best Airline in North America. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the first truly global airline alliance to offer customers worldwide reach and a smooth travel experience.
