TORONTO — Air Canada rouge has launched its daily nonstop Montreal – Las Vegas service, the only year round daily nonstop service between the two cities.

The airline also kicked off a partnership with Quebec’s Cirque du Soleil by celebrating yesterday’s inaugural flight with free tickets to Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil for everyone onboard. Air Canada rouge will soon sell show tickets through the Buy Onboard program.

From March 13 to March 28, flights between Montreal and Las Vegas will be operated using A319 aircraft with double daily service Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Effective March 29 the route will be flown using B767-300ERs.

A free transfer takes Air Canada Vacations customers to a choice of 28 hotels, right on the Strip. Participating hotels offer two free tickets to the best shows in Vegas and free nights.

Clients who book Air and Hotel to Las Vegas by March 31 can save $100 per couple, plus get free seat selection and free transfers. Clients can also earn 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles per member when they book Air and Hotel to Las Vegas by March 31.