Air Canada Maple Leaf's 3 Big Highlights Revealed: Fully Flat Beds & Exclusive Concierge Service, the Only One in Taiwan

▲ Air Canada's first flight from Taipei to Vancouver today (the 9th).

Reported and photographed by Yu Jiayun / Taipei

After a 14-year hiatus, Air Canada has launched its first flight from Vancouver to Taipei, operating with the elegantly designed Boeing 787 Dreamliner and introducing Taiwan’s first-ever airport concierge service. The daily afternoon departure and noon arrival in Vancouver make the itinerary especially convenient for travelers. This time, ETNEWS has rounded up Air Canada’s three major highlights, uncovering the secrets of this maiden voyage aircraft that achieved a 98% load factor—come take a sneak peek together!

▲ Air Canada's Taipei-Vancouver route is operated with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Taiwan’s Only Airport Concierge Service Makes Travel Easier and More Convenient

Air Canada’s concierge service at specific global hubs has always been one of its signature features. For this launch, Air Canada has also specially provided exclusive concierge staff at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport.The concierge team offers Super Elite 100K passengers a full-service experience from the check-in counter to the boarding gate, assisting with check-in procedures so travelers can head straight to the gate to collect their boarding pass upon arrival, saving time waiting in line. They also help arrange dining, accommodation, and transportation reservationsBookat the travel destination, addressing all travel needs from origin to destination. On your birthday, you might even receive surprise perks such as flight tickets and discount vouchers.

▲ Concierge staff provide attentive service from the check-in counter to the boarding gate.

▲ Any questions? Just ask the concierge team for assistance.

New Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Fully Flat Beds for Ultimate Comfort

The aircraft operating the Taipei–Vancouver route is a brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, freshly repainted in May, featuring sleek lines and an eye-catching red-and-black color scheme full of North American flair. The plane has a total of 298 seats across three classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy.Among them, Business Class features 203-degree fully flat beds, with inflatable seat materials that automatically adjust to the passenger’s body shape for optimal comfort. The fully touch-controlled in-flight entertainment systemand window dimming controls showcase the human-centric and intelligent design of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

▲ The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with Business Class offering fully flat beds.

▲ Fully touch-controlled in-flight entertainment system.

Convenient Flight Timings & the Densest North America Flight Network

The Taipei–Vancouver route, launched for the first time in June this year, not only provides business travelers, international students, and tourists with a new non-stop option, but its convenient timing is also a major advantage. Air Canada offers daily flights departing Taipei at 15:55 and arriving in Vancouver at 11:25, as well as departing Vancouver at 11:00 and arriving in Taipei at 14:15 (next day), ensuring travelers still have ample time for sightseeing or returning home upon arrival. In addition, Air Canada operates 64 direct destinations within Canada, 57 in the U.S., and 91 globally. Travelers can transfer in Vancouver to Seattle in just one hour, making it a highly convenient gateway to the U.S.

▲ Travelers can connect in Vancouver to Yellowknife for aurora viewing. (Photo / Air Canada)