Daytime eastbound transatlantic flights from Canada are uncommon. Just 3% of the passenger flights from Canada to Africa, Europe, the Middle East, etc., operate during the day. Three routes comply: Halifax to London Heathrow, Montréal to Algiers , and Montréal to Casablanca . These findings are based on using Cirium Diio data to analyze every scheduled service between August and December.

Daytime flights rely on shorter distances, fewer time zone changes, and strong point-to-point demand. While passengers may experience less jet lag, they may 'waste' a day. Such services may be lower-yielding than overnight flights due to potentially less interest in beds (if available). If the operator is from North America, the aircraft must remain overnight on the ground, reducing

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