When do Air Canada flights to Tenerife start?

Flights from Toronto begin on October 25, 2026 (Thursday and Sunday). From Montreal, the first flight is scheduled for October 31, 2026 (Saturday). The season ends in late April 2027.

Which aircraft operates the flights to Tenerife?

Air Canada uses the brand-new Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft features 14 lie-flat seats in Signature Class and 168 seats in economy, for a total capacity of 182 passengers.

Can flights to Tenerife be booked with Aeroplan points?

Yes. Flights to Tenerife are bookable with Aeroplan points. Pricing is dynamic and varies by date. Holders of a co-branded Aeroplan credit card benefit from preferred rates.

What are the new Air Canada destinations for winter 2026-2027?

Air Canada is adding Tenerife (Canary Islands), Roatán (Honduras), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Mérida (Mexico), and Mazatlán (Mexico) to its winter network. Consult the other new destinations announced for the full season.

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Mexico this winter?

Yes. Vancouver gets three new routes to Mexico: Mazatlán (2x/week), Monterrey (3x/week), and Puerto Escondido (4x/week). A flight to Liberia in Costa Rica is also being added to the network.

Which credit card accumulates the most points on Air Canada flights?

The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card offers 3 Aeroplan points per dollar spent on Air Canada flights. This is the highest accumulation rate among co-branded Aeroplan cards.

Do Halifax and Quebec have new winter routes?

Yes. Halifax gets a direct weekly flight to Bridgetown in Barbados (Thursday, from December to April). Quebec adds a weekly flight to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe (Thursday, from December to April).

Are the schedules for the new routes final?

Schedules and operating days remain subject to change. Some routes (Roatán, Mérida, Mazatlán) are also subject to approval by the relevant governments.

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