Niagara District Airport connects to Air Canada’s global network with new motorcoach service

Service runs three daily round trips between Niagara District Airport and Toronto Pearson

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – Air Canada’s new luxury motorcoach service, operated by The Landline Company, begins today at Niagara District Airport (YCM), providing Niagara residents and visitors with a seamless connection to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Operating three daily round trips, the service allows travellers to book Niagara (YCM) as the starting point or final destination of their Air Canada itinerary, with the motorcoach segment included as part of a single reservation at no additional cost.

For Niagara residents, this new travel option provides direct access to Air Canada’s global network. Residents will begin their journey at YCM, where they will park for free, check-in and have their bags tagged, and enjoy a stress-free drive to YYZ with spacious leather seating and free Wi-Fi. Upon arrival, travellers will drop their luggage at the express-luggage drop area before proceeding through security.

For visitors, this service offers a convenient way to travel directly to Niagara with one single itinerary. Travellers will book YCM as their final destination, fly into YYZ, and transfer directly to a motorcoach for a seamless journey to Niagara – arriving closer to the region’s famous attractions, accommodations, and visitor experiences.

To celebrate the service launch, Niagara District Airport has partnered with Niagara Parks and Henry of Pelham Winery to provide gift bags to the first 100 passengers coming through YCM using the service.

Landline is also offering a number of special promotions:

• Standalone motorcoach tickets (non-AC flights) can be booked through Landline for just $15 at ca.landline.com
• Travellers with existing Air Canada itineraries can add the motorcoach segment at no extra cost by calling Air Canada’s reservations line at 1-888-247-2262 until July 30

Media opportunities

The Airport’s chief executive officer is available for interviews and facility tours during this inaugural week of Air Canada service. Media inquiries and interview requests can be coordinated through the communications manager.

Service schedule

The service also offers an additional stop beyond the airport at the Marriott On The Falls Hotel in Niagara Falls, offering additional convenience for visitors staying in the Niagara Falls tourism district.

Service perks

• Free high-speed Wi-Fi onboard
• Power outlets at every seat
• Aeroplan point accrual
• Free parking at Niagara District Airport
• Spacious reclining leather seating with extra legroom
• Itinerary protection

Quotes

"We are excited to launch our new Landline service in Niagara, giving customers a smoother, more seamless way to connect to our global network. By bringing reliable, comfortable ground-to-air connectivity to the region, we’re making it even simpler for travellers to reach destinations across Canada and around the world." 
- Ranbir Singh, Director, Regional Airlines and Markets, Air Canada

"Niagara travellers know the drill. An hour and a half to Pearson on a good day, expensive parking, long check-in queues. It's exhausting before you've even gotten to security. Starting today, June 15, that entire experience goes away. Park free at Niagara District Airport, check your bags, and travel to Pearson as a confirmed Air Canada passenger. The trip starts the way it should, close to home, without the stress.”
- Nick Johnson, Vice President, Commercial, The Landline Company

“The launch of Air Canada Landline represents an important milestone for Niagara District Airport and our region. Enhanced connectivity strengthens travel options for residents and visitors today, while helping pave the way for future commercial air service opportunities. Just as importantly, it will showcase the strong demand for travel to and from Niagara, further reinforcing our region’s position as a key gateway for business, tourism, and economic growth.”
- Mayor Mat Siscoe, City of St. Catharines

“It’s here! Finally our residents in Niagara and travellers touching down in Toronto are able to use one-stop-shop service with Air Canada! This is more than the rubber hitting the road, it’s bringing the Niagara experience to travellers in a meaningful way, and a major up-level for Niagara District Airport. We’re on board!”
- Mayor Jim Diodati, City of Niagara Falls

"As Air Canada's Landline service begins today, Niagara-on-the-Lake is pleased to welcome this important new connection between Niagara and Toronto Pearson International Airport. By making travel more accessible, this service will benefit residents, support local businesses, and help attract visitors from across Canada and around the world. We thank Air Canada and Niagara District Airport for their partnership and commitment to strengthening connectivity across our region."
- Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa, Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake

“Today’s launch of our new Air Canada Landline service marks a transformative step forward for both the airport and the Niagara region. We are grateful to our municipal partners for their vision, leadership, and support in helping bring this partnership to life. Together with Air Canada and Landline, we are enhancing connectivity, strengthening our region’s competitiveness, and delivering a more seamless travel experience for Niagara and beyond.”
- Dan Pilon, Chief Executive Officer, Niagara District Airport

Air Canada regional services

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Headquartered in Montréal, Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million members worldwide. Members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada’s TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX (AC) in Canada and the OTCQX (ACDVF) in the US.

About The Landline Company

The biggest airlines in the world trust Landline to power their first and last mile connectivity. Landline's industry-first platform allows airlines to leverage the seamlessness and affordability of ground transportation to add dynamic new routes to their network without sacrificing on quality or customer experience. Landline operates seamless multi-modal networks on behalf of Air Canada, American Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. Landline is fundamentally reshaping the way every consumer thinks about the travel day by making air travel multi-modal. Visit landlineco.com for more information.

About Niagara District Airport

Niagara District Airport (YCM) is a regional transportation hub located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Airport serves as a premier gateway to the Niagara region’s award-winning wineries, theatres, golf courses, casinos, and the world-famous Niagara Falls. Strategically positioned near major tourism, business, and wine destinations, YCM plays a key role in enhancing regional connectivity and future growth. The Airport is owned by the City of Niagara Falls, City of St. Catharines, and Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and governed by a nine-member commission. Follow the Airport on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn or learn more at www.niagaradistrictairport.ca.

Media contact

Megan McRae, Communications Manager, Niagara District Airport
905-684-7447 x106 | mmcrae@niagaradistrictairport.ca