Air Canada Boosts Europe Network With Summer 2026 Flights

We’re in the waning weeks of 2025, and Air Canada is already looking forward to next year.

The airline announced today that it is expanding its European network with new destinations from its hubs in Toronto (YYZ) and Montréal (YUL). But that’s not all — Air Canada will also add a new European route from Halifax (YHZ).

There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get right into it!

Air Canada’s Summer 2026 Expansion

Air Canada will launch a significant expansion of its transatlantic network next summer. The airline will start nonstop service to destinations including Berlin (BER), Nantes, France (NTE), Ponta Delgada (PDL), and Brussels (BRU). Additionally, Air Canada will resume seasonal service between Montréal (YUL) and Tel Aviv (TLV).

Here’s a look at the new routes and their frequencies:

With the new routes, Air Canada says it will offer North America’s second-largest transatlantic network by destinations next summer. The new routes join a flurry of other destinations announced by Canada’s flag carrier that will start next summer.

In addition to destinations in Europe, Air Canada will add flights to several Asian cities, including Bangkok (BKK) and Shanghai (PVG). Plus, the airline announced its first destination using its new Airbus A321XLR: Mallorca, Spain (PMI).

Booking Air Canada’s New Seasonal Routes

Tickets for Air Canada’s new routes are now on sale directly at aircanada.com. If you’re sitting on some Aeroplan miles, these flight additions could be a great opportunity to use them, especially if you’re looking for affordable transatlantic options.

For instance, we’re seeing flights to the Azores — one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet — for around 31,500 miles one-way in economy.

Luckily, it’s pretty easy to earn Aeroplan miles. The program has many transfer partners, including American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One Miles, Marriott Bonvoy, and Rove Miles.

Final Thoughts

Air Canada is boosting its transatlantic network for the summer 2026 travel season. It’ll be easier to fly to Europe from Canada (or the U.S.), thanks to these new routes. Plus, there seems to be good award availability as of now, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding dates that work for your summer travel plans.