MONTREAL — Air Canada has started using its aircraft to operate cargo-only flights to Europe, with other flights planned for Latin America and South America.
The airline says the aircraft have no passengers, but instead are carrying time-sensitive shipments, including medical supplies.
The flights come as Air Canada slashes capacity due to the drop in travel due to the steps taken to slow the spread of COVID-19. [ Signup for our Health IQ newsletter for latest coronavirus updates ] The first cargo-only flights departed from Toronto for Frankfurt, London and Amsterdam this past week.
The flights were operated using Boeing 787 aircraft capable of carrying 35 tonnes of cargo. Air Canada says it’s also exploring opportunities to offer the