Air Canada will fly four times a week from Vancouver to Auckland. Air Canada has confirmed that it is starting an Auckland to Vancouver service from December. Although it will go head-to-head with Star Alliance partner Air New Zealand, Air Canada vice president John MacLeod said the two airlines will work closely together. "Air Canada and Air New Zealand already have a close partnership, having been codeshare and Star Alliance partners for more than 20 years. Founded in 1937, Air Canada flies to over 200 destinations, including Australian cities Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Source: Stuff February 27, 2019 18:00 UTC