Air Canada: New Montreal–Guadalajara Route and Other Destinations for Summer 2026

New flights to Mexico, Sicily and Mallorca from Montreal

Air Canada launches two new Mediterranean routes from Montreal starting June 2026.

The airline thus becomes the first Canadian carrier to offer direct flights to Guadalajara, Catania (Sicily) and Palma de Mallorca (as mentioned in our article yesterday about the new A321XLR aircraft).

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There will also be an increase compared to summer 2025, as there will be 11 weekly flights in 2026 between Montreal and Cancún.

Elsewhere in Canada, flights to Mexico will also be more frequent: Toronto will now offer 4 weekly flights to Monterrey, while Vancouver will see its routes to Mexico City increase to 11 weekly flights starting June 27. The city of Vancouver will also benefit from an additional flight to Puerto Vallarta, for a total of 2 weekly flights in 2026.

New flights to Berlin, Nantes, and Tel Aviv from Montreal

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.

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Return of Shanghai, Prague, and Budapest from Toronto

Toronto’s hub sees the return of two highly anticipated routes:

• Toronto-Shanghai: Year-Round Flights
• Toronto-Budapest: Seasonal Service

Additionally, flight frequency to Prague will be increased with the addition of one flight for a total of four flights per week, from Toronto.

Ponta Delgada Returns 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.

The Vancouver-Bangkok Flight Becomes a Permanent Route

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.

New Transborder Routes

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.

A New European Service from Halifax

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.

Your Summer 2026 with Aeroplan Points

This Air Canada news offers several advantages for travellers:

• New, Highly Sought-After Dream Destinations
• Better Connections with Asia
• Opportunities to Maximize Aeroplan Points

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!