In the recent past, Air Canada often struggled with how to leverage its geographical advantage. Despite hubs in Toronto and Vancouver, both well-positioned to attract connecting traffic between North America and Asia and Europe, the airline suspected it lacked the right aircraft for longer and thinner routes. Toronto-New Delhi is a prime example. Air Canada flew the route several times in the past three decades, first with a Lockheed L1011, then a Boeing 747 and finally with an Airbus A340. Although there was plenty of traffic, the economics were never sustainable. All three aircraft proved to be too large and expensive to operate.
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