Air Canada na-ekwupụta ụgbọ elu pụrụ iche iji bute ndị Canada na Morocco

Air Canada announced today that the airline, in collaboration with the Government of Canada, will operate a special flight March 21 si Morocco to bring Canadians home.

“We understand it’s a challenging time for all Canadians who are still abroad and anxious to come back home. Our teams are working around the clock with the Canadian Government and offering our global reach to do everything we can to repatriate as many Canadians as possible, recognizing that we will not be able to assist all,” said Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.

Air Canada will operate a wide body aircraft, with 450 seats, from, Casablanca, Morocco na Montreal. Global Affairs Canada is coordinating local arrangements for Canadians wishing to return home.

“We are doing everything possible to assist Canadians abroad to return home and we appreciate the support of Air Canada, which is providing its technical and operational expertise to help us. It is an excellent example of the type of cooperation and support the Government of Canada is encouraging in the face of this unprecedented public health crisis,” said the Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Canadian Government has also announced that it will provide financial assistance for Canadians abroad directly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak to help secure their return.

It is important for those travelling to be reminded that only Canadian citizens, permanent residents and members of their immediate family holding a valid travel document will be permitted to board these flights to Canada. All passengers will undergo a health screening before boarding the aircraft. Any passenger presenting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 will be denied boarding unless they can present a medical certificate confirming any symptoms are not related to COVID-19.  Upon arrival in Canada, all passengers will be requested to self-isolate for a period of 14 days.