TORONTO — Air Canada has launched a new motorcoach shuttle service linking downtown Montréal with Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), expanding its multimodal partnership with The Landline Company.
The new Air Canada City Shuttle began operating today, July 13, providing direct service between the Palais des congrès de Montréal and YUL. One-way fares start at $9, plus applicable taxes.
Designed to provide a faster and more predictable airport transfer, the shuttle uses the highway’s dedicated high-occupancy vehicle lane along with a private airport entrance. Air Canada says the route can save travellers up to 25 minutes during peak traffic periods compared with using regular airport access roads.
“The Air Canada City Shuttle gives our customers a faster, more predictable way to travel between downtown Montréal and the airport,” said Ranbir Singh, Director, Regional Airlines and Markets at Air Canada. “Our customers can now bypass traffic and avoid waiting in taxi lines. By combining frequent downtown service and faster, more direct access to YUL, we are making it easier for them to connect to Air Canada’s global network.”
Nick Johnson, Vice President, Commercial at The Landline Company, added: “Getting to the airport is often the most stressful part of the trip for many travellers, and it shouldn’t be. The service helps reduce congestion on airport access roads while making air travel more convenient for convention attendees, business travellers and visitors in downtown Montréal.”
HOW IT WORKS
Air Canada said the shuttle will operate 37 daily departures timed to connect with its flight schedule.
From downtown Montréal, passengers board at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, where a dedicated waiting area is available. Shuttles depart every 15 minutes during the morning peak period from 4:45 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., then every 30 minutes until 9 p.m. Upon arrival at the airport, customers proceed directly to check-in and bag drop, then to security.
Passengers travelling from Montréal-Trudeau Airport can board outside Door 7 on the Departures level after collecting their baggage. Service operates every 15 minutes from 5:15 a.m. to 6:45 a.m., then every 30 minutes until the final departure at 10 p.m. Travellers can pre-book their shuttle or board at the airport, subject to availability.
If a shuttle delay affects an onward Air Canada connection, customers with a scheduled connection time of at least 95 minutes will be offered complimentary flight rebooking, subject to availability.
The service uses Quebec-built Prevost motorcoaches operated by Quebec-based Autobus Galland. Each coach features 48 reclining leather seats with extra legroom, power outlets and an onboard washroom. Customers requiring assistance with boarding a wheelchair or other mobility aid can contact The Landline Company in advance at montreal.landline.com/assistance to arrange accommodations.
Bookings for the Air Canada City Shuttle are now open and the daily schedule is available at montreal.landline.com.
