Air Canada plans more direct India flights

Air Canada is planning to introduce more direct flights from Toronto to Mumbai and other Indian cities from next year.

The expansion of the carrier's services in India will be possible as the company will have new Boeing 777 planes next year, Robert Milton, chairman of Air Canada said.

The new aircraft will have a longer range, allowing Air Canada to fly to more destinations non-stop in India, Milton said.

The carrier will also benefit from the cargo services to and from India, he added.