Air Canada Expands Global Reach with New Routes and Flights to Asia, Europe and Latin America

Air Canada announced a significant expansion of its global network in Summer 2027 with the addition of five new international destinations and seven new routes, along with increased schedules on key markets.

New International Routes
- Vancouver → Guangzhou, China (year-round, Boeing 787 Dreamliner)
- Toronto → Oslo, Norway (seasonal, Airbus A321XLR)
- Toronto → Shannon, Ireland (seasonal, Airbus A321XLR)
- Toronto → Nice, France (seasonal, Airbus A330-300)
- Montréal → Basel, Switzerland (seasonal, Airbus A321XLR)
- Montréal → Dubrovnik, Croatia (seasonal, Boeing 787 Dreamliner)

Expanded Services
- Toronto → London Heathrow Day-tripper returns
- Toronto → Shanghai increases to daily flights
- Toronto → Guatemala City becomes year-round
- Montréal → Tenerife, Lima, Guatemala City extended to year-round

Strategic Impact
- Largest intercontinental expansion in Air Canada’s history
- Over 125 international routes planned, with 169,000 weekly seats to 85+ destinations
- Expected to create 1,500+ direct jobs by 2028
- Contribution to Canada’s GDP projected at $7 billion annually
- Supported by next-gen aircraft: Airbus A321XLR, A330-300, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and upcoming Boeing 787-10

Stakeholder Voices
- Mark Galardo (EVP & CCO): “Summer 2027 marks the most extensive intercontinental expansion in Air Canada’s history.”
- Canadian Government & Airport Leaders: Emphasized the role of these routes in boosting trade, tourism, and Canada’s global connectivity.

This expansion cements Air Canada as the second-largest North American carrier by global destinations served, strengthening its hubs in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal.