Air Canada Cargo Adds Freighter Service to Chicago

Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo has announced the addition of Chicago to its freighter network, starting June 2. The service will operate three times per week with a Boeing 767 freighter, connecting Air Canada Cargo’s global hub in Toronto with its self-handled warehouse operation in Chicago.

“We are excited to add Chicago to Air Canada Cargo’s robust network, achieved through the strategic use of our freighters and the global reach of Air Canada’s extensive passenger network. In Chicago, we also leverage our extensive trucking network to extend our reach, adding to Air Canada Cargo’s competitive edge.  As a true global combination carrier, adding Chicago further expands on our commitment to provide consistent capacity to our valued customers and respond to the demands of the market,” said Jon Turner, Vice President, Cargo at Air Canada.  

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Earlier this month, Air Canada launched four Boeing 787-9 flights a week connecting Vancouver and Singapore Changi airports, with SATS providing cargo handling services at Singapore Changi.

The airline is yet to release its first-quarter results, however, Air Canada’s full-year 2023 cargo revenues declined 27% year on year due to reduced air cargo demand and a loss of capacity in the form of temporary passenger freighters (preighters).

The airline said the decline of C$342m was partially offset by increased operations of purpose-built freighters in Air Canada Cargo.