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A new low-cost Canadian airline is launching a direct Las Vegas route. Here's what to know

The new flights signal the beginning of a further cross-border expansion.
Elana Shepert
Elana Shepert
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Canada Jetlines will fly from Toronto to Las Vegas in the new year. Photo via Michael Lee/Moment/Getty Images

A low-cost Canadian airline has announced its first service south of the border, signalling the possible expansion of more low-cost options from the Lower Mainland to popular U.S. cities as it expands its network.

Canada Jetlines, a new Canadian leisure airline, commenced operations out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on Sept. 22, with its first scheduled route into Calgary International Airport (YYC).

In addition to a new Vancouver route commencing in December, the leisure airline has announced that it will provide a new service between YYZ and the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. 

The new direct flight option is scheduled to launch on Jan. 19, 2023, and will be the airline's first route to the U.S., operating on Thursdays through Sundays. 

Operation of the new U.S. service is subject to final Federal Aviation Administration approval, notes a press release. 

Vancouver flights to Toronto via Canada Jetlines

Starting in December, the Canadian carrier will offer a new direct Airbus A320 service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The new route will offer twice-weekly service on Mondays and Saturdays. 

One-way, red-eye flights from Vancouver depart from at 1:30 a.m. (PST) and start at $120 CAD including taxes and fees. Return flights from Toronto depart at 9:30 p.m. EST.

The new carrier has chosen Moment, a technology company that has developed a wide range of infotainment solutions in the transportation industry, to equip its growing fleet of Airbus 320 aircraft.

The "Flymingo Box" system will offer a flexible, aircraft-powered digital suite with wireless in-flight entertainment options including real-time travel information. 

Canada Jetlines states that passengers will be able to easily connect to a local cloud via their browser and access entertainment services directly on their mobile devices.

"Designed as a compact, battery-operated or aircraft-powered server, the system has the capacity to provide video streaming to 100 passengers simultaneously," they explain.

Find out more with Canada Jetlines.