{"id":186262,"date":"2026-04-06T13:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=186262"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:27:27","slug":"air-canada-expands-global-network-for-winter-2026-2027-tenerife-debuts-as-star-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/air-canada-expands-global-network-for-winter-2026-2027-tenerife-debuts-as-star-destination.html","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada Expands Global Network for Winter 2026-2027: Tenerife Debuts as Star Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Air Canada<\/strong> has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its network for the Winter 2026-2027 <\/strong>season, highlighted by the inauguration of the only non-stop service from North America to Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. This strategy, driven by the incorporation of next-generation aircraft, strengthens Canada\u2019s connectivity with key sun destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tenerife: Gateway to the Canary Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The airline’s most significant announcement is the direct connection to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) from its hubs in Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route will be operated by the new Airbus A321XLR<\/strong>. This model offers a wide-body cabin experience in a narrow-body aircraft, configured with 182 seats: 14 in Signature Class (featuring full lie-flat seats) and 168 in Economy Class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tenerife Flight Schedules (Winter 2026-2027)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Route<\/th>Flight<\/th>Departure<\/th>Arrival<\/th>Frequency<\/th>Period<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Montreal \u2013 Tenerife<\/strong><\/td>AC956<\/td>21:00<\/td>09:00+1<\/td>Saturdays<\/td>Oct 31 \u2013 Apr 24<\/td><\/tr>
Tenerife \u2013 Montreal<\/strong><\/td>AC957<\/td>10:55<\/td>14:10<\/td>Sundays<\/td>Nov 01 \u2013 Apr 25<\/td><\/tr>
Toronto \u2013 Tenerife<\/strong><\/td>AC954<\/td>20:35<\/td>09:00+1<\/td>Thu, Sun<\/td>Oct 25 \u2013 Apr 29<\/td><\/tr>
Tenerife \u2013 Toronto<\/strong><\/td>AC955<\/td>10:55<\/td>14:50<\/td>Mon, Fri<\/td>Oct 26 \u2013 Apr 30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Air Canada Rouge Transforms: Inducts First Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Redefines Leisure Experience<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to its foray into Spain, Air Canada has added four strategic destinations to its route map: Roat\u00e1n (Honduras), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), M\u00e9rida, and Mazatl\u00e1n (Mexico).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Revenue and Network Planning Officer at Air Canada, noted that the expansion from Vancouver toward Central America and Mexico is made possible by the growth of the Airbus A220 fleet and Air Canada Rouge operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Direct and Seasonal Routes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Destination<\/th>Origin<\/th>Frequency<\/th>Season<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Roat\u00e1n<\/strong><\/td>Montreal<\/td>Saturdays<\/td>Dec \u2013 Apr<\/td><\/tr>
Roat\u00e1n<\/strong><\/td>Toronto<\/td>Sundays<\/td>Dec \u2013 Apr<\/td><\/tr>
Santo Domingo<\/strong><\/td>Montreal<\/td>Wed, Thu, Sun, Mon<\/td>Dec \u2013 Apr<\/td><\/tr>
M\u00e9rida<\/strong><\/td>Toronto<\/td>Mon, Sat<\/td>Nov \u2013 Apr<\/td><\/tr>
Mazatl\u00e1n<\/strong><\/td>Vancouver<\/td>Tue, Fri<\/td>Dec \u2013 Apr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Strengthening Regional Connectivity in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The airline has not only focused on its primary hubs but has also diversified its offerings from multiple Canadian cities to facilitate access to vacation destinations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n