More Cities Next Winter: Air Canada Adds Quito, More Europe Year-Round and Resumes Calgary-Mexico Routes

Air Canada today announced a strategically expanded winter network that includes the addition of Quito to its network, year-round service to Manchester and Copenhagen, two sun destinations from Calgary, and increased winter services to Latin America destinations.

New Destinations
- Quito, Ecuador
- From Montréal: 3 weekly flights (Wed, Fri, Sun) starting Dec 4, 2026.
- From Toronto: 1 weekly flight (Sat) starting Dec 5, 2026.
- Operated by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with Signature Class, Premium Economy, and Economy.
- Designed to connect seamlessly via Toronto and Montréal hubs to North America and Europe.

Year-Round Europe Expansion
- Toronto–Manchester: Becomes year-round from Oct 25, 2026.
- Toronto–Copenhagen: Becomes year-round from Oct 27, 2026.
- Operated by Airbus A321XLR, Air Canada’s first narrow-body with Signature Class lie-flat seats.

Calgary Sun Routes
- Calgary–Cancun: 4 weekly flights (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun) from Dec 11, 2026 – Apr 11, 2027.
- Calgary–Puerto Vallarta: 3 weekly flights (Tue, Thu, Sat) from Dec 10, 2026 – Apr 10, 2027.
- Operated by Air Canada Rouge Boeing 737 MAX, offering premium/economy cabins, free beer/wine/snacks, and free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members.

Expanded Latin America Services
- Toronto–Rio & Lima: Resume Oct 24, 2026, 6 weeks earlier than 2025.
- Montreal–Lima: Resumes Oct 25, 2026, with 3 weekly flights (up from 2).
- Montreal–Santiago: Resumes Nov 26, 2026, with 4 weekly flights (up from 3).
- Montreal–Bogotá: Increased to 4 weekly flights (up from 3).

Strategic Highlights
- Builds on Vancouver–Sapporo launch (only non-stop from North America to Hokkaido).
- Strengthens hubs in Toronto, Montréal, and Calgary as global gateways.
- Expands Latin America footprint while leveraging cargo opportunities.
- Airbus A321XLR deployment signals a premium narrow-body strategy.

This expansion shows Air Canada’s focus on sun destinations, Latin America growth, and premium Europe connectivity.