Air Canada Expands Landline Bus Service to Toronto
Air Canada has extended its partnership with regional motorcoach operator Landline, continuing scheduled service from Hamilton and Waterloo to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The extension is part of the airline’s multimodal strategy to improve connectivity between regional airports and its major international hub.
Under the agreement, Landline will maintain its current schedule of five daily trips between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and YYZ, and four daily trips from Hamilton International Airport. These services operate as part of Air Canada’s network and are bookable directly through the airline’s reservation system, allowing passengers to travel on a single itinerary with check-in and baggage integration.
Currently, the Landline service is landside-to-landside, meaning passengers must complete airport security screening and baggage re-checking upon arrival at Toronto Pearson. However, Air Canada and Landline are now working with Transport Canada to transition the service to a secure-to-secure model. This would enable passengers to clear security at the regional airport and be delivered airside at YYZ without needing to go through security again or collect bags, replicating the model successfully in place with American Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport.
Landline’s luxury coaches are equipped with 35 airline-style seats in a two-by-one layout with generous seat pitch, tray tables, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The buses operate under capacity-purchase agreements similar to those used for regional jets, complete with customizable lighting and airline branding.
Air Canada sees the service as a valuable addition to its domestic network. “The results show our multimodal strategy is a popular and effective means to increase connectivity within our network,” said Ranbir Singh, director for regional airlines at Air Canada. He confirmed that the airline is actively looking to expand this model to additional Canadian cities, pending regulatory approval.
Landline’s vice president Nick Johnson added that the company is pursuing secure-to-secure transitions for all of its U.S. routes as well, which currently include service to Newark, Denver, and Minneapolis under partnerships with United and Sun Country Airlines. Johnson also noted growing interest from other North American airlines and airports.
Karen Redman, chair of Region of Waterloo International Airport, emphasized the importance of the Landline route in connecting YKF to global destinations despite the airport having no direct air service to Toronto. “Global connectivity is key,” she said, calling the bus service a seamless extension of Air Canada’s global network.
The expansion of Air Canada’s Landline service reflects the airline’s commitment to accessibility, convenience, and innovation in regional travel, offering passengers new ways to reach the world from smaller Canadian airports.
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