Air Canada Adds 4 U.S. Destinations from Billy Bishop in 2026
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New U.S. Destinations from Billy Bishop
Air Canada will add 4 new U.S. destinations from Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) in spring 2026:
- New York LaGuardia (LGA): 4 daily flights starting March 29, 2026
- Boston Logan (BOS): 3 daily flights starting July 1, 2026
- Chicago O’Hare (ORD): 2 daily flights starting June 1, 2026
- Washington Dulles (IAD): 1 daily flight starting June 1, 2026
These new services represent a total of 18 daily flights to the U.S., operated by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft, with Air Canada Express. Flights are available for booking now.
Increased Frequencies to Montreal and Ottawa from Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport
Additionally, starting January 2026, Air Canada is increasing its domestic services from Billy Bishop:
- Toronto YTZ -Montreal YUL: increasing from 8 to 9 daily flights (+1 flight)
- Toronto YTZ -Ottawa YOW: increasing from 4 to 6 daily flights (+2 flights)
Onboard Services from Billy Bishop in Toronto
It’s worth noting that Air Canada recently began offering free and fast WiFi on De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. Additionally, Air Canada will offer several services from Billy Bishop Airport, including:
- Complimentary snacks, beer, and wine on board
- Access to Air Canada Café | Aspire for eligible domestic flight customers, featuring its wonderful chocolate chip cookies
- New ergonomic seats, thanks to the installation of 25 newly reconfigured aircraft, which will be completed by mid-2026
- New U.S. pre-clearance facilities, which will allow passengers to clear U.S. customs before departing from Billy Bishop (this facility will be operational in spring 2026).
Bottom Line
Ultimately, this news is perfect for those who prefer to avoid the stress of Pearson and arrive or depart quickly downtown. Billy Bishop is becoming more attractive for business travel to the U.S.!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do Air Canada flights to the U.S. from Billy Bishop begin?
The first transborder flights begin on March 29, 2026 to New York LaGuardia, followed by Chicago and Washington on June 1, 2026, then Boston on July 1, 2026. Increased frequencies to Montreal and Ottawa will begin in January 2026.
Does Air Canada’s free Wi-Fi really work well on the Dash 8-400s?
Yes! The Wi-Fi is high-speed on the Dash 8-400s.
Can Aeroplan points be earned on these new Air Canada Express flights?
Yes. All Air Canada Express flights allow you to earn Aeroplan points and count towards Elite status, just like main fleet flights. Aeroplan members will also enjoy standard benefits such as priority boarding in Zone 1 or 2, depending on their status.
Can Billy Bishop compete with Pearson for U.S. flights?
Billy Bishop targets a different clientele with frequent regional flights to 4 U.S. destinations, while Pearson offers more than 40 U.S. destinations. Billy Bishop’s advantage is its proximity to downtown (15 vs. 45 minutes) and high frequencies, which can be ideal for short business trips.
Will the new Dash 8-400 seats offer more space?
The new Expliseat seats will be more ergonomic and comfortable, but Air Canada specifies that « the seat pitch will remain the same« . The improvement will focus on design, materials, and amenities (device holders, retractable tray table), not on additional space.
