# Air Canada Launches Landline City Shuttle Service in Downtown Montreal

_Jul 9 20:51_

Tags: Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Aeroplan, Canada, Montreal, policy change, airline, loyalty program, partnership

Air Canada has launched a new $9+ tax city shuttle in downtown Montreal, operated by Landline, connecting Palais des congrès to YUL for same-day Air Canada flyers

## Summary

Air Canada and Landline have launched a new city shuttle service in downtown Montreal, connecting the Palais des congrès to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The service runs up to 37 times daily with departures every 15–30 minutes, using dedicated bus lanes to save time. **Key Details for Frequent Flyers:**
- **Eligibility:** Open to travelers with a same-day flight operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, or Air Canada Express (including Jazz and PAL). Codeshares where Air Canada operates the flight qualify; partner-operated flights do not.
- **Price:** $9 plus tax one-way. Children under 15 ride free with an adult.
- **Booking:** Via montreal.landline.com or self-service kiosks. Free changes allowed up to 2 minutes before departure; non-refundable.
- **Product:** Prevost motorcoaches with 48 reclining leather seats, power outlets, and washrooms. Drops passengers at Departures, Door 7, near Air Canada check-in.
- **Points/Status:** Standalone ticket; no Aeroplan points earned. Star Alliance status does not grant priority.
- **Requirements:** Same-day flight confirmation, government photo ID, and age 18+ to book

## Why it matters

Affects 7 airline programs (Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge...). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers. New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.

## Sources cited

- [Prince of Travel](https://princeoftravel.com/news/air-canada-city-shuttle-montreal) — Air Canada Launches Landline City Shuttle Service in Downtown Montreal

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