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There's good news for people desiring to travel to Canada, as airline Air Canada is set to return to this country.


The announcement was made by the Ministry of Tourism on Wednesday.


Alicia Boucher has the details.
Transcript
00:00The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts is expressing excitement over the return of
00:05Air Canada's non-stop service between Toronto's Pearson International Airport in Canada and
00:11Piago International Airport in Trinidad.
00:13The service will commence on May 1, 2025 by way of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 169 seats
00:21and what the Tourism Ministry outlines as Air Canada's range of services to ensure comfortable
00:27travel.
00:28According to the Ministry, flights will operate four times weekly on a year-round basis, enhancing
00:34connectivity while boosting the economy, including through investment as well as tourism.
00:40In terms of flight schedule, Air Canada Flight 984 will take off from Toronto to Port of
00:46Spain on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Flight Air Canada 985 from Port
00:54of Spain to Toronto will leave on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 2.35am.
01:02Minister of Tourism Randall Mitchell calls it a significant moment for travel and for
01:06people in TNT and is one to be celebrated as he notes that a COVID-19 pandemic caused
01:12the service to cease.
01:14Mitchell says, quote, this flight will again bring the world and in particular our diaspora
01:20closer to us, facilitating tourism, trade and the exchange of culture between Canada
01:25and our beautiful islands.
01:27We are confident that this enhanced connectivity will drive new opportunities for our hospitality
01:33industry and other sectors as well as encourage Canadians to visit and explore the rich heritage,
01:40diverse landscapes and warm hospitality that our nation is known for.
01:47For more information on flight schedules, you can visit www.aircanada.com.
01:53Alicia Boucher, TV6 News.
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