MONTREAL — Following a year of record growth in 2017, with over 18.2 million passengers representing a 9.5% increase over 2016, Montréal-Trudeau airport (YUL) is anticipating further growth this year thanks to new services and destinations.

The airport will welcome five new destinations from Montreal in 2018, all served by **********. These include Tokyo (from June 1, year-round); Bucharest (from June 7, summer only); Baltimore and Pittsburgh (from May 17, year-round); and Victoria (from June 22, summer only);

The airport will also welcome low-cost carrier Level-France, its 34th carrier and 22nd international *******. It will offer a thrice-weekly flight from Montreal to Paris Orly from July 2 to Nov. 3.

In terms of capacity, the total number of seats offered will rise 6%, with 8% growth for the international sector. Added seat capacity for the season come courtesy of several carriers, including Interjet (+52%), Air Transat (+18%), Air China (+10%) and ********** (+8%).

Added seat capacity was announced for many destinations, especially for international service, including ******** (+52%), Mexico City (+21%), and Paris (+4%). The number of weekly flights to Lisbon will double for the summer.

Lastly, several international carriers will increase their flight frequency for the summer season, including Tunisair (four flights/week), Air China (six flights/week to Beijing), and Air Algérie (eight flights/week).

“Travellers from Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec will have access to a record number of international destinations this summer,” said Philippe Rainville, President and CEO of Aéroports de Montréal. “Montréal-Trudeau is, more than ever, a gateway for discovering the *****!”

Rainville also noted that the inaugural flight to Tokyo in June will be a third direct link with Asia, a continent that was not served until just recently.

“We are continuing to move steadily forward, with sustained growth and a constant focus on providing our passengers and partners with a vibrant, pleasant and safe airport environment.”

Proportionately speaking, Montréal-Trudeau is the most international of all Canadian airports. This year, it will service 146 destinations, a record 89 of which are international. For more go to admtl.com.