AIR CANADA  ADDS  NEW NONSTOP FLIGHTS  TO MARTINIQUE

Montreal, QUEBEC : JUNE 2023 – Up, up and away for Canadian fans of Martinique with Air Canada’s new direct flight from  Toronto. us.martinique.org This new route offering non-stop flights to Martinique will strengthen the bond between Canada and the Caribbean island, building upon a successful 14-year run of non-stop flights from Montreal. www.aircanada.ca   “This connection between The Isle of Flowers and the Canadian economic capital reinforces the presence of Martinique in Canada, which is now our second most important market,” said Bénédicte di Géronimo, Tourism Commissioner,  “ This is one more opportunity for our Canadian visitors to discover, taste and share the famous ‘joie de vivre’ that inspires us every day.”  us.martinique.org 

Toronto passengers will now enjoy the comfort of a non-stop, 5-hour flight aboard an Airbus A220, with a capacity of 137 seats.  “Air Canada is very pleased to be the leading carrier between Canada and the French Caribbean, and we are exceptionally delighted to add new flights from Toronto to Martinique this winter, “said Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President, Network Planning  North America and Scheduling at Air Canada, “this new service complements our year-round flights from Montreal. Martinique is a unique leisure destination renowned for its rich history and culture, outdoor activities and natural beauty. We have optimized connections to and from our Toronto hub to give customers convenient travel options and bring more people to discover Martinique”.

The destination has enjoyed surging popularity with Canadian travellers, both due to its broad array of experiences and safe environment.“We are delighted to offer our Canadian visitors the experience of an authentic, beautiful and romantic Martinique. We await them with open arms and thank Air Canada for helping us realize the launch of this vital new route,” said Muriel Wiltord, Director of the Martinique Tourism Authority, Americas.

About Martinique The Caribbean Island with French Flair, The Isle of Flowers, The Rum Capital of the World, The Isle of the Famed Poet (Aimé Césaire) Martinique ranks among the most alluring  destinations in the world. As an overseas region of France, Martinique boasts a modern and reliable infrastructure – roads, water and power utilities, hospitals, and telecommunications services all on par with any other part of the European Union.