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Epic Snow, Ramen, Legendary Beer: Air Canada Unveils its First-Ever Winter Seasonal Service to Sapporo
Only non-stop service linking Sapporo to North America, starts in December 2026 Three times we...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Epic Snow, Ramen, Legendary Beer: Air Canada Unveils its First-Ever Winter Seasonal Service to Sapporo\nOnly non-stop service linking Sapporo to North America, starts in December 2026Three times weekly flights from YVR, reinforcing Air Canada’s trans-Pacific hub as North America’s 2nd largest Pacific gatewayUnlocks a sought-after global leisure destination for customers and Aeroplan Members MONTRÉAL, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today announced the only non-stop flights from North America to Sapporo will begin December 2026, in time for travellers to experience Japan’s world-recognized winter activities and experiences. Air Canada’s new service will bring travellers directly to Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture and the area's exceptional powder conditions, the renowned Sapporo Snow Festival, relaxing hot springs, and authentic culinary adventures. This new addition further boosts Air Canada’s extensive international network and positions the airline as the carrier with the most non-stop Japanese destinations from the North American mainland. “Air Canada’s global network is further strengthened by the addition of Sapporo, a premier winter leisure destination in Japan’s northern Hokkaido prefecture. With this new service, Air Canada is reinforcing its Vancouver hub as North America’s second largest Pacific gateway, building on strong premium leisure and ongoing travel demand to Japan, while providing yet another sought-after destination for our customers and Aeroplan Members. Whether people are avid snow enthusiasts, cultural or culinary connoisseurs, or global explorers, Air Canada’s new service will make discovering Japan’s vibrant northern regions more convenient than ever,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo. “Leveraging Vancouver’s geographic proximity, Air Canada’s new flights provide the fastest way to reach Sapporo, saving more than two hours travel time each way. For our customers in Hokkaido, Air Canada’s new flights provide the only non-stop and the fastest way to reach the North American continent, with connections to over 45 destinations across Canada, the United States and Mexico at our YVR hub,” Mr. Galardo concluded...