Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-05-21 08:14Group 1 - Air China has officially launched a direct flight route between Beijing and Toronto, Canada, starting from May 20, with two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays [1][3] - The new route increases the total number of direct flights between Beijing and Toronto to three per week, including an existing flight operated by Hainan Airlines [1][3] - The inaugural flight on May 20 carried approximately 600 passengers, indicating a nearly full capacity, marking the route's return after over 30 years [3][5] Group 2 - Air China aims to expand its capacity and enhance services in North America, with the Beijing-Toronto route being a significant milestone in its global network expansion [3][5] - The Chinese Consul General in Toronto expressed a willingness to promote more direct flights between China and Canada, highlighting a noticeable recovery in direct flights compared to the pandemic period [5] - Due to resource allocation considerations, Air China has reduced its Beijing-Vancouver direct flights from four to two per week as of May 19 [5]