Air Canada is adding eight international routes from Toronto Pearson, according to reports from Simple Flying. Five of these new services will begin during the upcoming winter season, while three additional routes are scheduled to launch in the summer of 2027.

Which routes are launching this winter?

Starting October 25, the carrier will begin a twice-weekly service to Tenerife, Spain, using an Airbus A321XLR. Other winter destinations include:

  • Merida, Mexico: starting November 21 (twice weekly)
  • Guatemala City, Guatemala: starting December 1 (weekly)
  • Quito, Ecuador: starting December 5 (weekly)
  • Roatan, Honduras: starting December 13 (weekly)

The Roatan service will be operated by Air Canada Rouge using a Boeing 737 MAX 8, while the other winter routes will utilize mainline aircraft.

New international routes in 2027

Looking further ahead, the airline plans to expand its European presence during the summer of 2027. Three specific destinations will be added to the Toronto schedule:

  • Oslo, Norway: starting June 2 (four times weekly)
  • Shannon, Ireland: starting June 10 (three times weekly)
  • Nice, France: starting June 16 (twice weekly)

These European additions will also utilize the Airbus A321XLR. The airline has been integrating this aircraft into its fleet since receiving its first model in April 2026.

What does this mean for the airline's network?

According to Simple Flying, Air Canada is raising capacity across its network by 10% for the winter season, which runs from October 25 to March 27, 2027. The airline plans more than 36,000 flights from Toronto including its regional partners. New York is expected to be the busiest destination, with up to 14 daily departures split between LaGuardia and Newark, while Cancun is due up to four daily flights.

When the Tenerife flights begin, Air Canada will be the only North American operator serving the Canary Islands, according to the report. That distinction is expected to be brief: in December, Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat will launch a Toronto to Las Palmas route, adding a second Canadian link to the archipelago.

FAQ

Which destination starts first?

The first new route begins on October 25 with flights to Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

Will there be premium seating on these flights?

Yes, the Tenerife service on the A321XLR will feature 14 Signature Class seats with fully flat beds and direct aisle access.