Air Canada targets global growth with new routes, while U.S. travel demand still sags
The airline says the expansion will make it the second-largest North American carrier by overseas destinations served.
- On Thursday, Air Canada announced a new direct route between Shannon Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport, operating three times weekly from June 10, 2027, to October 2, 2027.
- Shannon Airport has been steadily growing post-pandemic, currently operating 40 routes—the highest number in 17 years—with this service following years of aviation development team groundwork.
- The route will be served by an Airbus A321XLR, a single-aisle aircraft with a maximum capacity of 244 passengers, featuring economy and business classes with lie-flat seats.
- Ray O'Driscoll, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, said the airline's choice "sends a powerful signal about the strength of the West of Ireland market and its international potential."
- Air Canada is also launching new services to Oslo and Nice next summer while preparing to receive its first Toronto-based Boeing 787-10 aircraft later this year.
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Air Canada's biggest expansion ever brings new routes to Norway, France and Ireland in 2027
Air Canada will operate more than 125 international routes for the summer of 2027. This includes the Atlantic and Pacific regions, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Air Canada is preparing to conduct a major expansion of its international network, announcing seven new routes to Europe and Asia for next summer.
Air Canada introduces three new European routes beginning next summer
Air Canada will be flying to three new destinations non-stop next summer as well as adding new flights to popular destinations. In a press release, the airline said starting Summer 2027, they will be flying to Oslo, Norway; Shannon, Ireland; and Nice, France and previously announced Guatemala City route that will launch in December will become year-round. Air Canada will fly to and from Oslo four days a week starting on June 2, 2027, until Oct. …
With a more international customer base, the carrier announces seven new routes to Europe and Asia.
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