Air Canada Strengthens Commitment to Mexico: New Montreal-Guadalajara Route and 18% Capacity Increase for Summer
Air Canada has announced a strategic expansion of its flight schedule to Mexico for the summer of 2026, featuring an 18% increase in seat capacity compared to summer 2025. This move includes the launch of a new year-round route between Montreal and Guadalajara, as well as frequency increases in established markets such as Cancun, Monterrey, Mexico City, and Puerto Vallarta.
This decision comes amid deepening bilateral ties between Canada and Mexico and is part of Canada’s broader trade diversification strategy.
Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, as well as President of Cargo at Air Canada, emphasized that the airline continues to expand its “wide-ranging and diversified” global network, enhancing connectivity between its hubs and various Mexican cities. He also noted that Mexico has been part of the company’s global network since 1954, and the new capacity addresses strong demand in both passenger and cargo sectors.
New Year-Round Route: Montreal – Guadalajara
Operational Details
The primary highlight is the introduction of a year-round non-stop service between Montreal and Guadalajara, starting in June 2026 with three weekly frequencies in each direction:
- Flight AC1393
Montreal – Guadalajara: Departure 17:00 → Arrival 20:55
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Start Date: June 2, 2026
- Flight AC1392
Guadalajara – Montreal: Departure 08:05 → Arrival 15:30
Days: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Start Date: June 3, 2026
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This year-round operation bolsters Montreal’s position as a strategic gateway between Canada and Mexico and extends Air Canada’s reach into Western Mexico. Galardo pointed out that this new connection will tap into growing passenger and cargo demand, consolidating tourism and commercial links between the two nations.
Increased Frequencies in High-Demand Destinations
In addition to the new route, the airline will increase its offerings in four key markets during the summer of 2026:
- Montreal – Cancun: +4 additional flights, increasing from 7 to 11 weekly flights compared to summer 2025.
- Toronto – Monterrey: +1 additional flight, increasing from 3 to 4 weekly flights.
- Vancouver – Mexico City: +4 additional flights, reaching 11 weekly flights starting June 27.
- Vancouver – Puerto Vallarta: +1 additional flight, increasing from 1 to 2 weekly flights.
Summer 2026: Ten Daily Flights and 1,700 Seats per Day
For the summer of 2026, Air Canada expects to operate ten daily flights from its three global hubs—Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver—to five destinations in Mexico. This operation will provide 1,700 daily seats in a single direction, representing an 18% increase in capacity over summer 2025.
Air Canada’s expansion in Mexico for the summer of 2026 is not merely a seasonal adjustment. It is a decision aligned with Canada’s trade diversification and the consolidation of Mexico as a strategic partner in tourism, trade, and intercontinental connectivity.
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