Air Canada / Landline service expands at YGK Airport following strong early success

The City of Kingston, Air Canada and Landline are pleased to announce expanded service between Kingston Airport (YGK) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), following strong ridership and positive feedback from travellers since the program launched.

The new schedule adds two additional motorcoach departures as of May 1, 2026, from both airports each day, providing travellers with greater flexibility and more convenient connections to Air Canada’s global network through Toronto Pearson. The expansion reflects the growing demand for the service and the success of the innovative partnership connecting Kingston residents to destinations around the world.

“Kingston travellers have quickly recognized the value of the service. Instead of driving to Toronto, customers can start their journey close to home, park for free at YGK through January 2027, and connect seamlessly to Air Canada’s global network,” says Nicholas Johnson, Vice President, Commercial, Landline.  “With twice as many daily departures and arrivals starting in May, the service becomes even more convenient and flexible for travellers across the Kingston region.”

Since its launch, passengers have embraced the service as a convenient alternative to driving to Toronto. Travellers have highlighted the comfort, reliability and seamless booking experience that allows them to check in once and then connect easily to their Air Canada flights.

“The response from our community has been incredibly positive,” said Aron Winterstein, City of Kingston Airport Manager. “This expanded schedule demonstrates the real value the service brings to Kingston by offering residents, students and visitors a reliable and convenient way to connect with destinations around the world.”

Passengers departing from Kingston experience streamlined check-in, comfortable onboard amenities and coordinated schedules with major airline partners. In addition, parking at YGK Airport is free for up to 14 days until Jan. 5, 2027.

For full schedules, pricing and booking details, visit the Landline Canada site.

Updated Schedule as May 1, 2026

About the Service 

Landline, on behalf of Air Canada, will operate four nonstop round trips daily between Kingston Airport (YGK) and Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Customers will book their entire journey at aircanada.com, check in at YGK, and receive boarding passes for all segments. Bag tags can be printed at YGK, with checked luggage dropped at Air Canada's self-serve bag drop at Pearson—no counter check-in required. Travellers with carry-on bags only can head straight to security and their departure gate at Pearson.

How to book the service

Travellers can take advantage of this new offering in three ways:

1. Book a new itinerary at aircanada.com, just like any connecting flight. For example, Kingston (YGK) to Edmonton (YEG) via YYZ. 
2. Already have an Air Canada reservation? Contact Air Canada Reservations to add the Landline connecting segment at no extra charge.
3. Flying with Air Canada Vacations, another Star Alliance carrier? Book a standalone premium motorcoach seat at ca.landline.com.

Product & service overview

Air Canada customers using the Landline service will also enjoy:

• Disruption protection equal to that of air-only itineraries
• Ability to tag bags at YGK Airport, avoiding long lines at Pearson
• Aeroplan points on both coach and air segments
• A consistent, branded customer experience from departure to destination

Each Air Canada-branded Landline motorcoach is manufactured in Canada by Prevost and features: 

• 36 leather seats in a spacious 2-by-1 configuration
• Fast, free Wi-Fi enabling streaming video, as well as onboard power
• Overhead carry-on storage and an onboard lavatory
• Fully accessible boarding and amenities
• Bilingual announcements in English and French

In the event of coach or flight delays, customers travelling on Landline will be automatically offered the same protections as customers travelling on air-only itineraries. Members of Air Canada’s Aeroplan program will earn points for both ground and air segments, as on any normal connecting flight itinerary. For more information, visit www.aircanada.com/landline