Air Canada announces Vancouver-Guangzhou launch for 2013

Air Canada CEO, Calin Rovinescu, stated the carrier plans to expand its network in China, launching direct services between Vancouver and Guangzhou in 2013, after China granted Canada approved destination status (ADS) last month (Beijing Times, 09-Jul-2010). The carrier last month doubled its capacity between Toronto and China with the introduction of daily services to Shanghai Beijing and Hong Kong, in addition to its services between Vancouver and the three cities.