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Air Canada expands its international network for summer 2026 with exciting new routes to Europe, Asia, and the US, offering more travel options.
Air Canada launches two new Mediterranean routes from Montreal starting June 2026.
Air Canada is now the first Canadian carrier to offer direct flights to Catania (Sicily) and Palma de Mallorca (as mentioned in our article yesterday featuring the new A321XLR aircraft).
Schedules:
Destination
Days
AC924: Montreal (YUL) 18:45 – Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 08:25 +1
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
From June 17, 2026 to October 23, 2026
A925: Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 12:15 – Montreal (YUL) 15:10
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
From June 18, 2026 to October 24, 2026
AC932: Montreal (YUL) 19:35 – Catania (Sicily, CTA) 10:15 +1
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
From June 4, 2026 to October 22, 2026
A933: Catania (Sicily, CTA) 11:50 – Montreal (YUL) 15:20
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
From June 5, 2026 to October 23, 2026
Air Canada is expanding its international network from Montreal for summer 2026 with the launch of new routes to Berlin, Nantes, and Tel Aviv. These routes, operated with modern aircraft featuring Business Class and Economy Class, will be available several times a week.
Montreal (YUL) – Berlin (BER)
From July 2, 2026 to October 10, 2026
Berlin (BER) – Montreal (YUL)
From July 3, 2026 to October 11, 2026
Montreal (YUL) – Nantes (NTE)
From June 10, 2026 to October 11, 2026
Nantes (NTE) – Montreal (YUL)
Monday, Thursday and Saturday
From June 11, 2026 to October 12, 2026
Montreal (YUL) – Tel Aviv (TLV)
Friday and Sunday
Tel Aviv (TLV) – Montreal (YUL)
Monday and Saturday
From June 6, 2026 to October 24, 2026
Toronto’s hub sees the return of two highly anticipated routes:
AC942: Toronto (YYZ) 21:55 – Budapest (BUD) 11:25 +1
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
A943: Budapest (BUD) 13:15 – Toronto (YYZ) 15:15
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
AC27: Toronto (YYZ) 12:45 – Shanghai (PVG) 16:20 +1
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Starts on June 3, 2026, year-round
A28: Shanghai (PVG) 18:00 – Toronto (YYZ) 19:55
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Starts on June 4, 2026, year-round
Additionally, flight frequency to Prague will be increased with the addition of one flight for a total of four flights per week, from Toronto.
Air Canada launches a new direct route to Ponta Delgada, Azores, bringing Canada closer to the island of São Miguel. The flights, operated three times a week on a modern single-aisle aircraft, offer Premium Economy and Economy Class.
Toronto (YYZ) – Ponta Delgada (PDL)
From June 11, 2026 to September 5, 2026
Ponta Delgada (PDL) – Toronto (YYZ)
From June 12, 2026 to September 6, 2026
The previously seasonal route between Vancouver and Bangkok will now be year-round, confirming Air Canada as the only North American airline to offer a direct, non-stop flight to Thailand.
AC65: Vancouver (YVR) 23:20 – Bangkok (BKK) 05:15 +2
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
All year round
AC66: Bangkok (BKK) 07:15 – Vancouver (YVR) 06:50
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Air Canada launches flights to San Antonio and adds new routes between Columbus, Cleveland, and Montreal, making travel to these cities easier and connecting them to its international network.
AC1019: Toronto (YYZ) 18:20 – San Antonio, Texas (SAT) 21:00
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
May to October 2026
AC1018: San Antonio, Texas (SAT) 10:30 – Toronto (YYZ) 15:07
AC8647: Montreal (YUL) 16:40 – Cleveland (CLE) 18:14
Daily
AC8648: Cleveland (CLE) 14:40 – Montreal (YUL) 16:25
AC8621: Montreal (YUL) 16:40 – Columbus (CMH) 18:39
AC8622: Columbus (CMH) 14:40 – Montreal (YUL) 16:22
Air Canada will launch a direct Halifax–Brussels service three times a week, operated on a single-aisle aircraft with Premium Economy and Economy Class.
Halifax (YHZ) – Brussels (BRU)
From June 18, 2026 to September 5, 2026
Brussels (BRU) – Halifax (YHZ)
From June 19, 2026 to September 6, 2026
This Air Canada news offers several advantages for travellers:
These destinations represent exceptional opportunities to maximize your Aeroplan points. Travelling with points allows you to save on ticket costs, especially to these destinations where cash fares can be high.
For example, you will need 46,600 Aeroplan points and $63 for a one-way Economy Class flight in June 2026. Thanks to the welcome offer of the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card, this can be easily achieved. Plus, you’ll get a free checked bag!
Safe travels!
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