Air Canada expands Asian Network with introduction of Codeshare Service to Vietnam

Air Canada is expanding its Asian network with the introduction of a codeshare service to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The new daily service via Hong Kong to Vietnam's largest city and commercial centre begins January 20, 2005. Air Canada operates twice daily non-stop flights from Toronto and Vancouver to Hong Kong, offering customers connections to the new codeshare flights operated with Boeing 747-400 aircraft by its Star Alliance partner, United Airlines.

"The addition of Vietnam as a new destination in Air Canada's growing Asian network is great news for travelers seeking improved access to this important market," said Yves Dufresne, Vice President, International, Alliances and Regulatory Affairs. "Together with our Star Alliance partner, United Airlines, we continue to seek strategic growth opportunities that complement our networks and offer consumers more benefits."

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