Air Canada is strengthening travel links between Atlantic Canada and continental Europe with a new non-stop seasonal service connecting Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Brussels Airport from 18 June 2026. The airline will operate three flights per week from Halifax on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until 5 September. Return services will depart Brussels on Wednesdays, […]
Air Canada’s Airbus A350-1000 order is opening a new chapter for Canada–Australia travel, with Melbourne emerging as a potential future beneficiary of the airline’s expanded ultra-long-haul capability. The carrier has not announced a nonstop Melbourne route, but its fleet strategy creates new possibilities for destinations that are difficult to serve efficiently with existing aircraft. Air
Canada’s aviation network faced major disruption on May 2, 2026, as airlines including Air Canada, Air Inuit, Jazz Aviation, and PAL Airlines collectively cancelled 59 flights and delayed 180 more, stranding thousands of passengers across the country. The widespread disruption impacted major hubs and remote northern regions alike, creating a ripple effect throughout Canada’s travel
Air Canada has unveiled a major expansion for the winter 2026–27 season. The airline will introduce new nonstop flights to destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and Europe. The expansion includes routes to Jamaica, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Spain. It reflects strong demand for leisure travel and sun destinations. The new network
Air Canada has confirmed that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The announcement marks a major leadership transition for Canada’s largest airline during a period of strong travel demand and tourism recovery . The airline’s Board of Directors has already begun preparing for
Air Canada launches year-round Montréal–Guadalajara flights in 2026, expanding Mexico routes, increasing capacity, and enhancing tourism and business travel.
Air Canada will debut the Airbus A321XLR on Toronto–London flights in 2026, improving comfort while advancing fuel efficiency and sustainability in aviation.
Air Canada launches new US routes to Montréal and Toronto in Summer 2026, boosting travel options with a 15% increase in transborder capacity.
Air Canada secures the Five-Star Global Airline Award for the sixth year at APEX 2026, recognized for excellence in inflight service, Wi-Fi, and passenger experience.
Massive flight delays and cancellations disrupt travel at Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, and Vancouver International, affecting major airlines across Canada.
