Air Canada Announces First Airbus A321XLR Route: Montréal to Mallorca in Summer 2026

Updated: September 9, 2025, 9:59am CDT

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Montréal to Mallorca Launches in June 2026
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Air Canada is preparing for the arrival of its brand-new Airbus A321XLR fleet — and with it a major new transatlantic route. Beginning in 2026, the airline will debut this next-generation aircraft on flights from Montréal to Europe, marking a new chapter in its international growth strategy.

Now the airline has revealed where its A321XLR will make its debut and what travelers can expect.

Montréal to Mallorca Launches in June 2026

Air Canada will debut its Airbus A321XLR on flights from Montréal (YUL) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) starting June 17, 2026. The seasonal route will run 4x weekly through late October, making Air Canada the first Canadian airline to serve Mallorca.

Flights are scheduled as follows:

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Direction	Times	Operating Days	Operating Period
Montréal to Palma de Mallorca	6:45 p.m. to 8:25 a.m. (next day)	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday	June 17-October 23, 2026
Palma de Mallorca to Montréal	12:15 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. (same day)	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday	June 18-October 24, 2026

Air Canada A321XLR — Air Canada’s first destination to debut its new A321XLR will be Mallorca. Image Credit: CNW Group via Air Canada

“This revolutionary narrow-body aircraft unlocks new, exciting global opportunities with its wide-body range and enhanced onboard product,” said Mark Galardo, Air Canada’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer.

The new aircraft is a key milestone for the airline. The A321XLR offers long-haul range coverage with narrow-body efficiency and introduces a refreshed cabin design, including 14 lie-flat Signature Class seats — a first for an Air Canada narrow-body jet — along with 168 economy seats.

Beyond Mallorca, Air Canada confirmed the A321XLR will also operate year-round service from Montréal to both Toulouse and Edinburgh, with the latter being a seasonal route, both beginning in 2026. As more of the 30 aircraft on order arrive, additional transatlantic routes from cities like Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax are expected.

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Final Thoughts

Air Canada’s new Airbus A321XLR is set to shake up its transatlantic routes, bringing long-haul range with more efficiency. The Montréal–Mallorca flight is just the start: Toulouse and Edinburgh are already on deck, with more destinations to come.

If you’re planning a European getaway, you can look forward to lie-flat business class and a whole new level of comfort on a narrow-body plane starting next June.