Air Canada Expands Regional Network, Adjusts Services In Ontario

MONTRÉAL – Air Canada has announced a series of changes to its regional network, introducing new routes and additional frequencies while also suspending services to certain communities for commercial viability reasons. The adjustments, beginning in December 2025, reflect the carrier’s strategy to balance growing travel demand in select markets with overall network efficiency.

New routes and frequency increases

• Ottawa – Fredericton (YOW–YFC)
  Start date: December 15, 2025
  Aircraft: Air Canada Express Q400

• Ottawa – Moncton (YOW–YQM)
  Start date: December 15, 2025
  Aircraft: Air Canada Express Q400

• Vancouver – Fort McMurray (YVR–YMM)
  Start date: December 2, 2025
  Aircraft: Air Canada Express Q400

• Toronto – Sudbury (YYZ–YSB)
  Frequency increase starting February 1, 2026

Tickets are now available via aircanada.com, Air Canada Contact Centres, and travel agency partners.

“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,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo at Air Canada.

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“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,” concluded Mr. Galardo.

Service suspensions

As part of the realignment, Air Canada will suspend operations to Bathurst and North Bay effective January 30, 2026, citing commercial viability challenges. The airline noted that the suspensions will be carried out in accordance with its obligations under the Canada Transportation Act.

Domestic capacity

This winter, Air Canada will operate more than 500 daily flights to 49 Canadian destinations, offering over 60,000 seats per day. The airline’s regional strategy continues to emphasize hub connectivity, allowing smaller markets to link efficiently to its domestic and international networks.

Sudbury increased capacity

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