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TORONTO- Landline, the Colorado-based bus-to-flight transfer company, is expanding its network with new services in partnership with Air Canada (AC) and American Airlines (AA).
The latest additions include a new route from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) launching September 23, and two new connections out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning in October.
The expansion strengthens Landline’s role in regional air travel, offering travelers seamless ground connections to smaller airports. Passengers can earn frequent flyer points and, in some cases, board buses directly behind security—mimicking the experience of a connecting flight.
Photo: American AirlinesAir Canada, American Airlines Bus Routes This Fall
Starting September 23, Air Canada (AC) will offer twice-daily Landline-operated trips from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Kingston (YGK), marking the airline’s return to the route after suspending it in 2020.
These buses, scheduled at 2 hours and 50 minutes, operate outside security. Passengers can still collect Aeroplan points like on any Air Canada flight.
In October, Landline will expand its collaboration with American Airlines (AA), launching two routes from Chicago O’Hare (ORD). The first begins October 4, connecting ORD to South Bend International Airport (SBN) four times daily. A second route begins October 20, linking ORD with Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) five times daily.
Unlike the Air Canada route, these American-operated bus “flights” run entirely behind security, allowing passengers to transfer airside without re-clearing TSA.
The new Chicago base adds to Landline’s existing operations with American Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), forming a stronger Midwest regional network.
Photo: American AirlinesHow the Service Works
Landline buses are marketed as flights and bookable directly through airline websites. At participating airports, passengers board at designated gates, just like a traditional flight. For airside services, travelers clear security once, then move from bus to plane without leaving the secure zone.
Onboard, buses offer in-motion internet, power outlets, and restrooms—adding comfort to short-haul trips that often come with delays or inefficient aircraft usage. The company calls these vehicles “motorcoaches,” reflecting their hybrid airline-ground model.
From a loyalty perspective, customers flying American Airlines on Landline routes can earn and redeem AAdvantage miles. The same applies to Aeroplan members flying with Air Canada.
Photo: Aero Icarus | FlickrDeparture from United Airlines Partnership
Despite this momentum, Landline is exiting its partnership with United Airlines (UA) by September 1. Services from Denver International (DEN) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) will cease.
According to CEO David Sunde, the challenges stemmed from inconsistent security flows—boarding buses landside but departing airside—creating logistical friction for travelers.
The move, he said, allows Landline to focus on higher-performing partnerships and independent operations.
Photo: Air CanadaGrowth in Independent Colorado Network
Landline also runs its own services in Colorado, separate from airline partnerships.
Starting August 1, the company will increase its Fort Collins (FNL) to Denver International (DEN) service to 17 round-trips per day. These buses operate entirely landside but aim to fill the gap in regional air access.
Sunde projects nearly 30 buses in operation across the network by the end of 2025, serving both partner and standalone routes.
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