Edinburgh Airport has seen another addition to its North America routes as it extends the number of flights under its new owner.

Air Canada is growing its presence by offering flights between Edinburgh and Montreal this summer, adding to the existing Toronto service.

There are now eleven North American destinations available to travellers this summer as Edinburgh confirms its place as Scotland’s busiest airport, now part of the VINCI Airports network.

Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: “This is a fantastic addition to our North America connectivity.

“We see continued demand for direct links between Canada and Scotland, and that demand is both inbound and outbound, demonstrating the attractiveness of Edinburgh and Scotland to an international audience as well as the excitement people here have for a country we have strong bonds with.

“This addition is also a big vote of confidence from Air Canada in Edinburgh’s market, and we look forward to welcoming this new route later this summer.”

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