Air Canada has unveiled further expansion of its trans-Atlantic operations for Summer 2026, introducing four new European destinations and reinforcing its position as a major player in North American aviation.
The airline will now operate North America's second-largest trans-Atlantic network by number of destinations, connecting travelers to an even broader array of European cities.
The expansion centers on three major Canadian hubs.
From Montréal, Air Canada will launch nonstop service to Berlin, Germany's vibrant capital, and Nantes, located in France's picturesque Loire Valley. Both routes will operate three times weekly during the summer season.
Toronto gains a new connection to Ponta Delgada in Portugal's Azores Islands, while Halifax receives its second international destination with flights to Brussels, complementing its existing London Heathrow service.
These additions build on Air Canada's recent announcement of Summer 2026 routes to Palma de Mallorca and Sicily from Montréal, Shanghai and Budapest from Toronto, plus year-round Bangkok service from Vancouver.
“Air Canada is further expanding its comprehensive transatlantic network to offer customers even more exciting destinations to explore. From Canada to Berlin, Ponta Delgada, Nantes and Brussels, we are strategically increasing new non-stop routes across Europe to bring convenient access to key destinations, while strengthening economic ties, and supporting tourism,” said Mark Galardo, Air Canada Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo. “With these additions, Air Canada will offer North America’s second largest transatlantic network by destinations next summer. We look forward to connecting Montréal, Toronto and Halifax with new services and destinations, a natural next step in our continued international growth.”
The airline's deployment of modern aircraft enhances the passenger experience across these new routes.
Montréal-Berlin flights will feature the state-of-the-art Airbus A321XLR with lie-flat business-class seats, while other services will operate on narrowbody aircraft equipped with premium and economy cabins.
By Summer 2026, Air Canada will connect Canada to more than 126 global destinations, offering up to 155,000 weekly seats across the Atlantic, Pacific and South American markets.
The airline is also resuming its seasonal Montréal-Tel Aviv route.
All flights are currently available for booking, with seasonal operations running primarily from June through October 2026.
This strategic growth positions Air Canada to meet increasing demand for transatlantic travel while providing Canadian travelers with unprecedented direct access to Europe's diverse cultural and business destinations.
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