Air Canada has announced changes to its regional network that include new flights connecting Ottawa to both Fredericton and Moncton beginning Dec. 15 and non-stop flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray starting Dec. 2. The airline is also increasing flights from Toronto to Sudbury as of Feb. 1, 2026.
At the same time, the carrier says it has made the “difficult decision” to suspend operations to Bathurst and to North Bay effective Jan. 30, 2026, for commercial viability reasons.
All new flights will be operated with Air Canada Express Q400 aircraft.
“Air Canada is diversifying its domestic regional network this fall to capitalize on travel demand in growing markets. Our newest Ottawa routes will connect the National Capital Region to two expanding areas in New Brunswick – its capital city, Fredericton, and Moncton, the province’s largest urban and fastest growing area. We have strategically designed these New Brunswick flights to connect in Ottawa to and from our domestic and sun network for additional travel choices,” says Air Canada Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo at Air Canada Mark Galardo.
He adds, “The addition of non-stop flights from Fort McMurray to Vancouver, and more flights from Sudbury to Toronto will link these airports directly to our Vancouver and Toronto hubs, bringing corporate travellers a multitude of connecting options throughout our global network.”
Transborder
Meanwhile Air Canada announced it is adding new transborder flights and boosting capacity in select transborder markets for Summer 2026.
The carrier is launching seasonal service to San Antonio from Toronto, three times a week from May to October, and linking Columbus and Cleveland to Montreal daily, all from May to October.
Air Canada is set to boost its transborder capacity by 15% in Summer 2026 compared to its Summer 2025 schedule. While in line with its Summer 2024 transborder capacity level, the planned 2026 increase is aimed at increasing choices for travellers connecting between Air Canada’s international network and these markets.
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