Flights on the new Brussels route are timed to offer travellers convenient connections to Air Canada's extensive North America network and code share flights to Africa, Abidjan and Conakry , with Star Alliance partner Brussels Airlines.

In his statement H.E. Canadian Ambassador to Belgium Louis de Lorimier said: "While negotiations towards concluding a vast Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU are ongoing, we are overjoyed by the return of Air Canada in Brussels. This new direct and airway connection between the capital of Belgium and of Europe, and Montreal, our Gateway to Canada, will allow our borders to come closer and will deepen the important cultural and economic links that we have forged throughout our common history. The bonds between Canada and Belgium are deep and are ready to be reinforced. This new direct airway connection will without a doubt strongly contribute to those bonds."

"The direct and year-round scheduled link between Brussels and Montreal is great news for our passengers", says Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport. "Business travelers appreciate the non-stop service and Air Canada is a great addition to the Star Alliance's hub operation at Brussels Airport. We heartily welcome Air Canada at the European capital".