Bucking the Trend: AA Adding Quebec City-Dallas Seasonal Service
by Bruce Parkinson
Charming Quebec City.
While most of the focus this year has been on declining transborder air traffic due to tensions between Canada and the U.S., American Airlines is going the other direction by adding service to popular tourist destination Quebec City.
AA is adding a new direct seasonal route between YQB and DFW, operating Saturdays through November 1. The route will feature Embraer 175 aircraft equipped with premium cabins.
As well, American Airlines is increasing its non-stop service from YQB to Charlotte (CLT), North Carolina, with daily flights to the major hub until October 5, then a weekly flight until November 1.
These services join the daily summer flights to Philadelphia (PHL) and Chicago (ORD), giving Québec City passengers more options for direct flights to the U.S.
AA says the new fall route will be a major boon for American cruise passengers, travelling Canada/New England routes.
“We’re delighted to have Dallas-Fort Worth added to our selection of destinations, and to see the route between Québec City and Charlotte increase in frequency as well,” said Stéphane Poirier, President and CEO of YQB.
“With four destinations now offered, American Airlines has shown great confidence in us. These additions will also improve connectivity to destinations such as the Caribbean, Europe, and all of the United States, since DFW, Charlotte, Chicago, and Philadelphia are all key hubs for the airline.”
Julie Harvey, Director, International Marketing Section at Destination Québec cité also celebrated the news.
“The addition of a direct link between Québec City and Dallas represents a major strategic driver of development for our destination, both as a port of embarkation for international cruises and as a fall getaway city. By connecting Québec City to one of the largest hub airports in the United States, this flight makes it easier for more American travellers to access the region. It will help increase our visibility on the international market while generating tangible economic benefits for Québec City and the surrounding municipalities.”
