More Europe, More Travel: Air Canada Further Expands Network to Offer North America’s Second Largest Transatlantic Network by Destinations

• Montréal non-stop to Berlin, capital of Germany, three times weekly 
• Montréal non-stop to historic city of Nantes in France’s Loire Valley, three times weekly
• Halifax non-stop to Brussels, a gateway to Europe and Africa, three times weekly
• Toronto non-stop to Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island in the Azores, three times weekly
  
  
  
  

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today announced a further expansion of its Summer 2026 global schedule to Europe with new destinations from Toronto and Montréal, plus a new European route from Halifax. From Montréal, Air Canada will offer non-stop service three times weekly to Germany’s capital, Berlin, and three times per week to Nantes, France. The airline will launch service to Ponta Delgada in the Azores from Toronto, and it is also adding a second international destination from Halifax to Brussels. Additionally, Air Canada will be resuming its Montréal - Tel Aviv seasonal route for next summer.

“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,” Mr. Galardo concluded.

The addition of these new services builds on , with recently announced new services to Palma de Mallorca and Catania (Sicily) from Montréal, Shanghai and Budapest from Toronto, and extension of services to Bangkok year-round from Vancouver. In Summer 2026, Air Canada will connect Canada to more than 126 global destinations, representing up to 155,000 seats weekly across the Atlantic, Pacific and South America.  

Montréal - Berlin

Flights to Berlin, Germany’s vibrant capital will be onboard Air Canada’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A321XLR featuring Business Class with lie-flat seats and economy cabins.

Montréal - Nantes

Air Canada’s new flights to Nantes brings additional travel choices to France’s Loire Valley, and will be operated with a narrow body aircraft offering a choice of Premium and Economy cabins.

Toronto - Ponta Delgada

Air Canada’s new service to Ponta Delgada reflects the strong cultural ties between our two countries, and the Azores will now be closer than ever with non-stop service to São Miguel Island, off the Portuguese coast. Flights will be offered three times per week on a narrowbody aircraft with a choice of Premium or Economy cabins. Ponta Delgada is Air Canada’s third destination in Portugal.

Halifax - Brussels

Air Canada’s flights from Halifax to Brussels will be offered three times per week on a narrowbody aircraft configured with the airline’s Premium and Economy cabins. Brussels, which is a gateway to Europe and Africa via Air Canada’s Star Alliance partner Brussels Airlines, becomes Air Canada’s second international destination the carrier serves from Halifax, joining London Heathrow. The airline also connects the Nova Scotia capital to Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Deer Lake, Gander and St. John’s, and offers transborder service to Boston and Newark.

Montréal -Tel Aviv

Air Canada’s Montreal to Tel Aviv seasonal flights will be operated onboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, complementing the airline’s Toronto to Tel Aviv service.

All flights are available for booking now.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see . Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US.

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