MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named the 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, is expanding its 2026 summer program with two new non-stop routes from Montreal to: Dakar (DSS), Senegal, and Reykjavik (KEF), Iceland. The airline is also increasing the frequency of its flights to Valencia (VLC), Spain, due to the popularity of this destination, which was launched in the summer of 2025.
“We are proud to be the only Canadian airline connecting Canada to Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “This new flight between Montreal and Dakar responds to a strong connection: that of the Senegalese diaspora in Quebec and travellers eager to discover Senegal’s rich culture. By offering this non-stop route, we are making travel easier for those who, until now, had to take long layovers in Europe. We are also bringing together two open, warm, and welcoming cultures.”
The exclusive service to Dakar will be offered from June 17 to October 21, 2026, with two flights per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This responds to strong demand from the Senegalese diaspora and paves the way for booming cultural and beach tourism.
Flights to Reykjavik will be available from June 16 to September 27, 2026, with up to two flights per week on Tuesdays and Sundays. This allows passengers to experience Iceland’s spectacular landscapes, hot springs, and outdoor activities.
Finally, from June 16 to September 8, 2026, Air Transat will add an extra flight to its route to Valencia. During this period, the airline will operate the route twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. This increase responds to the growing popularity of this Mediterranean destination, which was introduced last summer.
With over 45 international destinations now on the summer 2026 schedule and more to come, Air Transat continues its mission to offer travel enthusiasts a world of discovery, supported by the flexibility of its Airbus fleet and nearly 40 years of expertise in air transportation.
About Air Transat Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc.
MONTREAL, Nov. 4, 2025 /CNW/ – ADM Aéroports de Montréal (the “Corporation”) today announced its consolidated operating results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2025. These results are accompanied by passenger traffic data for YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.
Highlights
Passenger numbers at YUL totalled 6.5 million in the third quarter of 2025, down 2.3% compared with 2024. A total of 17.1 million passengers passed through YUL in the first nine months of 2025, down 1.1% compared with 2024. Of note is the growth in the domestic and international sectors, which posted increases of 1.6% and 0.9%, respectively, compared with the same period in 2024. The transborder sector was down by 8.8% compared with the corresponding period in 2024.
EBITDA (earnings before net financial expenses, income taxes, depreciation and impairment, and share in the results of joint ventures, see the “Non-GAAP measures” section for more information) was $139.4 million for the third quarter of 2025, a decrease of $7.2 million compared with EBITDA of $146.6 million for the same period in 2024. For the cumulative period ended September 30, 2025, EBITDA was $335.4 million, a decrease of $25.9 million compared with EBITDA of $361.3 million for the first nine months of 2024.
Capital investments (net of subsidies) were $197.8 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared with $110.9 million for the corresponding period of 2024, an increase of $86.9 million, or 78.4%. Capital investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, totalled $488.0 million ($282.0 million in 2024), an increase of $206.0 million, or 73.0%. For the first nine months of 2025, investments in the Airport Program amounted to $391.0 million ($221.6 million in 2024) and those for the airport REM Station totalled $97.0 million ($60.4 million in 2024).
Quote
“Despite the slight decline in traffic during the last quarter, which was inevitably affected by the current geopolitical context, it was a busy summer at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. A large number of passengers passed through our international airport, and we saw growth in both the domestic and international sectors,” said Yves Beauchamp, President and CEO of ADM. “The ADM teams remain active and focused on the Flight Plan, the ambitious development plan for the airport site. Major work is underway, including reconfiguring the road network leading to the terminal and closing the multi-level parking facility. This will ultimately allow us to add new lanes and triple the capacity of the pick-up and drop-off areas in front of the terminal. More than ever, travelling to YUL will require patience, concentration, and observation. With all these changes, I would like to thank the ADM teams and airport community employees once again for their dedication and excellent work.”
Financial results
Consolidated revenues were $266.4 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $1.0 million, or 0.4%, compared with the same quarter in 2024. Cumulative revenues to September 30, 2025, increased by 1.5%, from $707.4 million to $718.1 million in 2025. These results are attributable to the AIF rate increase on March 1, 2024 and the annual increase in aeronautical fees, partially offset by lower passenger traffic and the implementation of incentive and promotional programs to continue diversifying our destinations for our travellers.
Operating expenses totalled $86.1 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $8.2 million, or 10.6%, compared with the same period of 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, operating expenses increased by $35.1 million, or 15.0%, to $268.9 million compared with $233.8 million for the same period in 2024. The increase is primarily due to costs associated with preliminary studies to enable implementation of the airport facilities development plan, costs related to passenger services — particularly to mitigate the impact of construction on airport traffic flow during peak periods — increased information technology expenses as the Corporation transitions to cloud-based solutions, and increased headcount compared with the same period in 2024.
Transfers to governments (payments in lieu of municipal taxes [PILT] and rent to Transport Canada) remained stable for the quarter under review at $40.9 million compared with the previous year and represented 15.4% of ADM revenues (15.4% in 2024). For the first nine months of 2025, transfers amounted to $113.8 million, an increase of $1.5 million compared with the same period in 2024, representing 15.8% of ADM’s total revenues (15.9% in 2024).
Depreciation and impairment of property and equipment and right-of-use assets was $47.1 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $5.5 million, or 13.1%, from the same period in 2024. As at September 30, 2025, these expenses increased by $8.9 million, or 7.2%, to $132.2 million. This increase is mainly due to the revaluation of the remaining useful life of the pick-up and drop-off areas and the multi-level parking facility in front of the airport as well as the commissioning of the P4 parking in March 2024.
Net financial expenses totalled $25.2 million for the quarter under review, up $2.8 million, or 12.6%, from the same period in 2024. Cumulative net financial expenses at September 30, 2025 totalled $75.3 million compared with $66.0 million for 2024, an increase of $9.3 million, or 14.1%, over the previous year. This variance is primarily due to lower interest income on surplus cash.
Net income was $67.1 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared with $82.9 million for the same period in 2024, a decrease of $15.8 million, or 19.1%. Net income was $128.1 million at September 30, 2025, a decrease of $44.5 million, or 25.8%, compared with the same period in 2024.
Financial situation
ADM’s net debt at September 30, 2025, was $2.4 billion, compared with $2.2 billion at December 31, 2024; see the “Non-GAAP Measures” section for more information. The change is primarily due to the use of cash for capital investments.
Sustainability at ADM
During this quarter, ADM implemented the following initiatives to pursue its commitment to sustainability. The organization has notably:
Reached an agreement in principle with the City of Dorval to preserve the operation of the Dorval Golf Club at the YUL site by negotiating a 15-year lease. By ensuring the longevity of the golf club, ADM is continuing its mission to contribute to the prosperity of the community by embodying the vitality of Greater Montréal.
Reached a major milestone with the announcement of funding for the YMX Express shuttle by the Québec government. This is the first project funded by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility’s Collective Partnerships program, a structuring initiative that relies on public-private collaboration to improve access to employment hubs. For the past year, more than 1,300 passengers, including YMX employees and visitors, have been using the shuttle service from the Montmorency metro station every week.
Supported the very first flight of an Airbus A220 powered by 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the YMX site. Thanks to this sustainable fuel, more than 25 tons of CO₂ were avoided over the entire life cycle of the flight to Paris.
Hosted the 17th edition of the 48-HOUR RIDE to benefit Make-A-Wish Canada at its YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel site. Fifty-three ADM employees joined more than 3,000 cyclists who rode hundreds of kilometres, day and night, to raise more than $3.7 million and make the dreams of children with serious illnesses come true.
About ADM Aéroports de Montréal ADM Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, certified 4 stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating program, and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel.
MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named the World’s Best Leisure Airline in 2025 by Skytrax, is enhancing its summer 2026 program with a new non-stop service between Montreal (YUL) and Agadir (AGA). This addition strengthens Air Transat’s presence in Morocco and responds to the strong demand from leisure travellers and the Moroccan community in Quebec.
“Morocco is more popular than ever, both for its landscapes and rich culture, as well as for the diaspora ties that unite our two regions,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “With this non-stop service to Agadir, we are offering a simple, fast and friendly connection, true to Air Transat’s promise to make travel inspiring and enjoyable every step of the way.”
Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Agadir is a seaside destination renowned for its long beaches and warm hospitality. This new service naturally complements Air Transat’s existing route to Marrakech, making the airline the only North American carrier offering non-stop flights to Agadir.
The flight will operate every Friday from June 12 to October 23, 2026, aboard an Airbus A321LR. It is designed to meet the needs of vacationers seeking sunshine, as well as members of the Moroccan community travelling to visit family and friends.
Increased Frequency on Key Transatlantic Routes To meet growing demand, Air Transat is also increasing the frequency of several transatlantic routes in its network. These additions will improve connections with Porter Airlines’ expanding network, further strengthening connectivity via Toronto.
Route
Updated frequency*
Toronto (YYZ) – Berlin (BER)
3 flights/week (+1)
Toronto (YYZ) – Lima (LIM)
3 flights/week (+1)
Toronto (YYZ) – Istanbul (IST)
3 flights/week (+1)
*Number of flights shown represents peak-season service and year-over-year variations.
Flights are available for booking now. More exciting updates for summer 2026 will be announced soon.
About Air Transat Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. www.airtransat.com
New, daily services to New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago
Increased daily frequencies to Montréal and Ottawa
Ongoing service enhancements include becoming the only carrier to offer Fast, Free Wi-Fi on flights to and from Billy Bishop
Expansion complements Air Canada’s presence at Toronto Pearson with more than 600 flights a day to more than 120 destinations next summer
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Canada today unveiled a major expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with new transborder routes to four major U.S. cities and increased daily flights to Montréal and Ottawa. The new services, with frequencies favourable to business travel, further heighten the customer experience at Billy Bishop airport, including the introduction this month of fast, free onboard Wi-Fi, complimentary onboard premium snacks, beer and wine, and exclusive access to the Aspire Air Canada Café for eligible domestic customers.
Beginning in Spring 2026, Air Canada will launch new, non-stop return service four-times-daily to New York’s LaGuardia Airport, three-times-daily to Boston Logan International Airport, twice-daily to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, and daily to Washington Dulles International Airport. The start of transborder services from Billy Bishop will follow the opening of U.S. Customs Pre-Clearance at the island airport, a convenience for customers flying to U.S. airports from Canada that allows them to clear U.S. customs before departure. In addition, beginning in January 2026, Air Canada will expand its daily services in Canada’s busiest domestic travel corridors by increasing the frequency of return flights to Montréal to nine from eight, and to six from four to Ottawa.
“This is our most significant expansion at Toronto Island since Air Canada first served the airport 35 years ago. The new transborder routes will especially benefit our loyal customers and business travellers by creating frequent and easy connections between the heart of Canada’s financial capital and the major markets of New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago. Moreover, we are increasing at the island the daily frequency of return flights from Toronto to Montréal and Ottawa, which are Canada’s most heavily travelled corridors for business traffic,” said Mark Galardo, Air Canada Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo.
“These exciting new services reflect Air Canada’s commitment to further elevate the customer experience at Billy Bishop Airport. Our flights are the only ones from Toronto Island to offer travellers the productivity tool of fast, free in-flight Wi-Fi and the comforts of the Aspire Air Canada Café, a quiet space for eligible domestic customers to work or recharge prior to their flight. All customers can also enjoy complimentary premium snacks, beer and wine that we offer on board. Our expanded services at the island complement our already extensive services from Toronto Pearson where we will operate more than 600 return flights a day to 124 destinations next summer. This expansion ensures the Greater Toronto Area and beyond are highly connected for business and leisure travel, making Air Canada the preferred choice for travel to and from the GTA.”
“We are delighted to welcome Air Canada’s expanded routes at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport – a milestone that underscores our shared commitment to enhancing connectivity, convenience, and choice for travellers. This expansion of routes not only continues to strengthen Toronto as a place for business and leisure, but also reflects confidence in Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s role as a gateway to the future of passenger-centric urban air travel. We look forward to working with Air Canada to help shape the next chapter of growth and innovation for the airport and the city and region we proudly serve,” said RJ Steenstra, President & CEO PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
“Today’s announcement represents a new era of business and leisure travel convenience, comfort and accessibility at Billy Bishop Airport,” says Jennifer Quinn, CEO, Nieuport Aviation. “Made possible next year by our new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility, we will offer more destinations within reach, further strengthening our role in connecting communities and driving economic growth across Ontario and Canada.”
“This announcement is excellent news for Canadian travellers. With Air Canada’s new flights from Billy Bishop Airport to the U.S., along with increased flight frequency from Toronto to Ottawa and Montréal, we’re strengthening regional and cross-border connectivity. These additions will make travel more convenient, help connect families across distances, support business growth, and enhance service quality for Canadian travellers,” said the Honourable Steve MacKinnon, federal Minister of Transport.
“Today’s announcement is great news for travelers across the province. This expansion not only strengthens connectivity but supports economic growth, tourism and business opportunities across Canada and the United States – our closest trading partner. Toronto is a key hub for travel and this critical expansion at Billy Bishop Airport will provide more options for Ontarians and improve the customer experience,” said the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation.
“We congratulate our members, Air Canada, Nieuport Aviation and PortsToronto, on this exciting expansion. This is exactly the kind of growth-enabling infrastructure Ontario’s economy needs. By boosting connectivity, cutting travel time and opening access to key Canadian and U.S. markets, it delivers real value for businesses across the province,” said Daniel Tisch, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
New Transborder Flights
Air Canada’s new services from Toronto Island airport to New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport will begin in Spring 2026. With return service up to four times daily, the new routes will make it convenient to travel between the core of Canada’s financial capital and these major American markets for a quick business trip or more extended visit. All flights are operated as Air Canada Express, by Air Canada’s regional partner Jazz Aviation LP, using a 78-seat, De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. Flights from Toronto Island (YTZ) to:
New York LaGuardia (LGA) begins March 29, 2026
Flight
Departs YTZ
Arrives LGA
Flight
Departs LGA
Arrives YTZ
AC8532
07:25
08:46
AC8531
07:55
09:34
AC8534
10:45
12:06
AC8533
10:00
11:39
AC8536
14:20
15:41
AC8535
12:55
14:34
AC8538
18:10
19:31
AC8537
18:30
20:09
Boston Logan (BOS) begins July 1, 2026
Flight
Departs YTZ
Arrives BOS
Flight
Departs BOS
Arrives YTZ
AC8542
07:15
08:44
AC8541
09:35
11:29
AC8544
12:25
13:54
AC8543
14:45
16:39
AC8546
17:20
18:49
AC8545
19:40
21:34
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) begins June 1, 2026
Flight
Departs YTZ
Arrives ORD
Flight
Departs ORD
Arrives YTZ
AC8547
12:15
13:10
AC8548
07:25
10:06
AC8549
19:20
20:16
AC8550
14:00
16:41
Washington Dulles (IAD) begins June 1, 2026
Flight
Departs YTZ
Arrives IAD
Flight
Departs IAD
Arrives YTZ
AC8540
14:55
16:12
AC8539
17:15
18:42
Increased service to Montréal, Ottawa
In January 2026, Air Canada will add new daily flights from Toronto Island in the popular and heavily travelled Eastern Triangle of Canada. This includes an additional flight to Montréal, bringing the service to nine return flights daily. Between the island and Ottawa, the carrier is adding two frequencies to bring to six the number of total daily return trips to the nation’s capital from Billy Bishop.
Elevating the Billy Bishop Travel Experience
Beginning in October 2025, Air Canada was the first airline to offer fast, free Wi-Fi in-flight to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport travellers. The industry-leading service provides high-quality Internet to give customers gate-to-gate connectivity and non-stop access to productivity tools while travelling on Air Canada Express flights to and from the city airport on some of the most popular business travel routes in Canada and next year to the U.S. It is the first time Wi-Fi has been made available on a De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft type anywhere in the world. The introduction of fast, free Wi-Fi complements the other amenities Air Canada customers flying from Billy Bishop now enjoy, including frequent departures, complimentary in-flight premium snacks, beer and wine, and exclusive access for eligible domestic customers to the Aspire Air Canada Café.
Regional Flying Reimagined
A full cabin redesign will soon be commenced on 25 De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft operated for Air Canada Express by Jazz. The program includes:
New Seating
Twenty-five Dash 8-400 operated for Air Canada Express by Jazz will be equipped with next generation, well-padded, ergonomic reclining seats from Expliseat. The seats will feature new branding and design language expressed through the seat’s dress cover. All seats will include a seatback multi-use device holder for tablets and phones, as well as a table tray. The installation of the new seating has an expected completion date for the program in mid-2026. Each aircraft will have 78 seats, and pitch will be unchanged.
Cabin Interior Redesign
The cabins of these same 25 Dash 8-400s will be upgraded to a new standard reflective of Air Canada ’s mainline aircraft interiors. The design incorporates colours, textures and tones of those found in Canadian nature, reinforcing Air Canada’s pride in being the nation’s flag carrier.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Air Canada’s network planning team has been eagerly anticipating the arrival into its fleet of the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR, which will bring with it opportunities to open new markets.
For years, the team has been poring over data to determine the best way to deploy this game-changing aircraft. And now, with first delivery on the horizon, it is no longer just a paper exercise, said Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President, Network Planning – North America and Scheduling at Air Canada.
“Next year we going to finally get our hands on that new aircraft. And it’s going to open up a range of new possibilities, new routes, new markets for Air Canada. We’re really excited and it’s a big deal for us that will herald a new era of international growth for Air Canada,” he said.
“We’re going to see them starting in 2026 and, as any new aircraft, we’re going to have some testing and certification going on in the early months of 2026. But you can expect them to be in full commercial service by next summer.”
Last month, Air Canada announced the first new route that the A321XLR will allow it to open, marking the start of its new era of growth. Palma de Mallorca, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean, will join Air Canada’s network in June 2026. The A321XLR will also be seen on routes like Toulouse, Dublin and Edinburgh, all out of Montréal, next summer.
There are many factors that go into determining where an airline flies and which aircraft to use. At the end of the day, it requires a delicate balancing of range, demand and economics.
“When you look at opening new routes, you need to look at the economics. When you’ve got a tool like the A321XLR that’s completely different from the tools you’ve got in your toolbox today, that opens up new markets that today you cannot viably and profitably open,” Lefevre said.
“The A321XLR will be used to replace some older aircraft, but our strategy is to use it for growth, especially international growth. With the size, range and the capabilities of this aircraft, we’re going to be able to, first and foremost, fly new international markets and maintain a presence year-round when demand is not sufficient to operate the route profitably with a larger aircraft.”
While the A321XLR will be used to develop new international markets or maintain them in the shoulder season, Canadian travellers flying domestically or within North America will also be able to enjoy the modern new aircraft and its new interior.
“For us, the A321XLR is not a single trick aircraft. It’s a very versatile machine that can go international, but it can also operate a domestic transcontinental route. So you’re going to have this experience of lie-flat seats on a narrowbody between Toronto, Montreal and the west coast of Canada, for example,” Lefevre added.
Some of the advantages of the A321XLR are a longer range thanks to the larger fuel tank and an all-new cabin, including the larger overhead XL bins from Airbus.
“This also allows us to be more efficient by having faster turnaround times and getting the aircraft back in the air, because it’s meant to fly, not to be on the ground. A faster, more efficient boarding process will improve the customer experience and ensure on-time departures.”
The A321XLR will be the launch platform for many of the new features that customers will see across the Air Canada fleet. It’s going to come with a new look and feel in the cabin, and that is something that will be rolled out across the entire Air Canada fleet.
MONTREAL, Oct. 8, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named the 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, unveils a series of major additions to its summer 2026 network. Central to these new developments are exclusive transatlantic routes such as Quebec City–Marseille and Ottawa–London Gatwick, as well as the annualization of several southern routes from Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto.
These expansions are part of Air Transat’s strategy to develop its presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, while providing travellers with greater flexibility and an even wider range of options.
“Our summer 2026 is already shaping up to be exceptional,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “We’re accelerating our growth in Quebec City, launching our first transatlantic route from Ottawa, and expanding our international connections. This is just the beginning of a season full of exciting new developments.”
New routes from Quebec City
From May 21 to October 8, 2026, Air Transat will operate a weekly non-stop service between Quebec City and Marseille on Thursdays. This new, exclusive route offers a unique gateway to the south of France and is a complement to the popularity of the existing Quebec City–Paris route. Additionally, the new Quebec City–Fort-de-France service, which is set to launch on December 14, 2025, will be extended over the summer to include a weekly Monday flight, providing year-round access to Martinique.
New routes from Ottawa
For the first time, Air Transat will offer non-stop transatlantic flights from Ottawa to London-Gatwick, starting on 15 May 2026. This service will operate three times a week on Fridays, Sundays and Tuesdays. In addition, a new Ottawa–Montreal route will be available from May 5 to October 23, 2026, making it even easier for travellers from the Canadian capital to access the full Air Transat network. This development is driven by the growing network of Air Transat’s partner, Porter Airlines, which is consolidating Ottawa as a major hub in eastern Canada. Together, the two airlines are improving international access to the Canadian capital while providing travellers with a seamless and convenient connecting journey.
Year-round South routes from Montreal and Toronto
Beginning summer 2026, Air Transat will convert several popular seasonal routes to year-round:
Routes
Number of flights
Operating days
Montreal (YUL) – Cartagena (CTG) – Medellín(MDE)*
1 flight/week
Thursdays
Montreal (YUL) – Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP)
2 flights/week
Tuesdays and Saturdays
Montreal (YUL) – San José (SJO)
2 flights/week
Mondays and Fridays
Toronto (YYZ) – Cartagena (CTG) – Medellín(MDE)
1 flight/week
Wednesdays
*New route
Notably, the Montreal–Cartagena (YUL–CTG) route will now operate year-round and be extended to Medellín (MDE). This service is based on the model of the future Toronto–Cartagena–Medellín route, which is set to launch on November 2 and will also operate year-round. Together, these routes offer travellers the chance to enjoy both the sunny beaches of the Caribbean coast as well as the cultural and urban vibrancy of Medellín.
The mentioned flights are now available for booking. Further developments will be announced in the coming weeks as part of the 2026 summer program rollout.
About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 6, 2025 /CNW/ – As ADM Aéroports de Montréal continues to implement Flight Plan – its development plan to modernize the infrastructure of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport to improve accessibility and connectivity – an important milestone will be reached with the upcoming closure of the multi-level parking facility and the P5 lot located in front of the terminal. The structure, which is nearing the end of its useful life, and the adjacent parking lot will close to the public on October 15.
From that date, users will need to choose a different parking lot on the airport site. Travellers who wish to drive to YUL are strongly advised to reserve their parking space online, as the number of spaces on the airport site will be limited, especially during peak periods. Whenever possible, the various public transportation options available are the preferred choice.
The nearby P4 parking, which opened in winter 2024 and offers more than 2,800 spaces spread over four floors, will remain the preferred option for travellers seeking quick access to the terminal. Car rental companies serving YUL customers and spaces for people with reduced mobility will also be relocated there. Valet and Short-Term parking services will be transferred to HotelParc under the Marriott hotel.
Demolishing the multi-level parking facility is necessary to add lanes to the existing drop-off and pick-up areas in front of the airport terminal. These areas will ultimately see their capacity tripled, which will improve traffic flow on the site. The new multi-level parking, which will offer 6,300 spaces, is expected to be completed in 2031. It will have an additional underground level to accommodate 1,200 vehicles.
About ADM Aéroports de Montréal ADM Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and development of YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, which is certified 4 stars under the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating program, and of YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel.
Expanding westward with first transborder service from Vancouver Boosting connectivity with new Ottawa flights to American Airlines’ Phoenix and Miami hubs Introducing Porter’s first Caribbean flight from Montreal to Nassau
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines is announcing a significant expansion of its 2025-2026 winter schedule, increasing flights to southern destinations by up to 25% during peak travel periods and unveiling four new routes.
This includes the introduction of Porter’s first-ever transborder service from Vancouver (YVR) with a non-stop flight to Phoenix (PHX).
Further enhancing its Ottawa (YOW) base, Porter is adding new routes to two major American Airlines hubs – Phoenix (PHX) and Miami (MIA). This strengthens cross-border connectivity and aligns with the airline’s recently-announced American Airlines codeshare partnership. These two cities are destinations in themselves, while also creating seamless travel options across North America through connections to American’s broad network.
Adding to the sun destination portfolio, Porter will also launch its first Caribbean flight from Montreal (YUL) with new service to Nassau (NAS), expanding its presence in the Caribbean and offering passengers more choices for winter getaways.
New routes launching this winter are:
Route
Start date
Frequency
Ottawa (YOW) to Miami (MIA)
January 24, 2026
3x weekly
Vancouver (YVR) to Phoenix (PHX)
February 2, 2026
Daily
Montreal Trudeau (YUL) to Nassau (NAS)
February 5, 2026
3x weekly
Ottawa (YOW) to Phoenix (PHX)
February 7, 2026
3x weekly
In addition to the new routes, Porter is increasing capacity on several popular sun destinations from Hamilton, Ottawa and Toronto Pearson, including:
Hamilton (YHM) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Ottawa (YOW) – Grand Cayman (GCM)
Ottawa (YOW) – Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)
Ottawa (YOW) – Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) – Cancun (CUN)
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) – Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)
“Our updated winter schedule represents a major expansion of Porter’s network due to the strong response from customers for our new and existing sun markets. We are supporting this demand with new routes and increased frequency on existing popular destinations,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “We are committed to bringing our elevated economy experience to more travellers by connecting key gateways with sun destinations at the time of year when these trips are most valued by Canadians. This growth is about offering more choices, more convenience, and the outstanding service our passengers have come to expect from Porter.”
This growth is supported by the airline’s Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which will operate on all routes. The service offering and aircraft features include no middle seats, complimentary Canadian premium snacks, free, fast WiFi, and a full selection of beverages served in glassware. For travellers seeking added comfort and flexibility, PorterReserve fares are available with extra legroom, fresh and healthy meals, priority airport and ticketing services, and more.
Flights are available for booking at flyporter.com and through travel agents.
Additional quotes
“Florida continues to be a popular destination for sun seekers and snowbirds from the Ottawa-Gatineau area, making the addition of service to Miami great news. The addition of Phoenix marks the first time YOW will be connected non-stop to Arizona. We applaud Porter for continuing to expand their network, offering more choice for our community. Through Porter’s partnership with American Airlines via Miami, travellers also gain access to South America and a range of unique destinations across the Caribbean and Mexico.”
– Susan Margles, president and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority
“YVR serves the community by maintaining and expanding global connectivity for British Columbians. We’re pleased to welcome Porter’s first U.S. service from Vancouver, offering passengers another convenient, non-stop option to Phoenix. The new route delivers additional capacity to both cities, and with it, millions in economic benefit.”
– Russell Atkinson, Director, Air Service Development, Vancouver International Airport
“ADM Aéroports de Montréal is thrilled to welcome this flight to Nassau, operated by our partner Porter, which will delight travellers seeking warmth, entertainment, and unforgettable memories. We are very pleased to support Porter in expanding its service offering with its very first international destination at YUL. It’s the diversity of the offer that makes our air service so rich, and we extend our gratitude to the entire Porter team for this new route.”
– Karl Brochu, vice president, Airport Operations and Air Services Development, ADM Aéroports de Montréal
About Porter
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com
New Cleveland and Columbus to Montréal beginning Summer 2026
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 22, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Canada announced today it is adding new transborder flights and boosting capacity in select transborder markets for Summer 2026. Flights are now available for purchase at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and via travel agents.
Air Canada announced today it is adding new transborder flights and boosting capacity in select transborder markets for Summer 2026. (CNW Group/Air Canada)
“Air Canada is launching services to San Antonio and linking Columbus and Cleveland to Montreal to support travel between these destinations and points across our global network. We are also boosting capacity on other markets to provide additional travel options for customers on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Air Canada Cargo.
New flights:
Flight
From
To
Depart
Arrive
Days of Operation
Season
AC 1019
Toronto (YYZ)
San Antonio, Texas (SAT)
18:20
21:00
Mon, Wed, Fri
May-Oct, 2026
AC 1018
San Antonio, Texas (SAT)
Toronto (YYZ)
10:30
15:07
Tue, Thu, Sat
May-Oct, 2026
AC 8647
Montreal (YUL)
Cleveland (CLE)
16:40
18:14
Daily
May-Oct, 2026
AC 8648
Cleveland (CLE)
Montreal (YUL)
14:40
16:25
Daily
May-Oct, 2026
AC 8621
Montreal (YUL)
Columbus (CMH)
16:40
18:39
Daily
May-Oct, 2026
AC 8622
Columbus (CMH)
Montreal (YUL)
14:40
16:22
Daily
May-Oct, 2026
Air Canada is set to boost its transborder capacity by 15 per cent in Summer 2026 compared to its Summer 2025 schedule. While in line with its Summer 2024 transborder capacity level, the planned 2026 increase is aimed at increasing choices for travellers connecting between Air Canada’s international network and these markets.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 10, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced its international network for Summer 2026 with new destinations taking flight in Europe and Asia. Beginning next year, the airline will launch new routes from Montréal to Catania in Sicily, Italy and, as unveiled yesterday, to Palma de Mallorca, Spain. From Toronto, Air Canada re-establishes non-stop flights to Shanghai and Budapest, and increases flights to Prague. Air Canada’s popular seasonal Vancouver-Bangkok route will now become year-round, strengthening the airline’s position as the only North American carrier offering direct, non-stop service to the Thai capital.
“Air Canada’s continued international expansion reflects our bold ambitions, and leverages our network reach and scale to capitalize on global travel demand driven by leisure travel trends, growing demand for services to Asia, and cargo development opportunities. Next summer, we will be launching exciting, new services to Sicily and Mallorca from our Montréal trans-Atlantic hub. Air Canada is the first Canadian carrier to offer customers non-stop flights to these sought after Mediterranean destinations, and the only airline operating scheduled service from Canada to Sicily and Mallorca,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo at Air Canada.
“From Toronto, we are further cementing our global hub with the launch of two celebrated, international routes linking Canada’s largest metropolitan area directly to Shanghai and Budapest, and adding capacity to Prague. Our seasonal Bangkok services from our Vancouver trans-Pacific hub become year-round, solidifying our position as the only airline with non-stop, continual service to Thailand from the North American continent. In all, these strategic additions reinforce Air Canada’s global network as one of the most wide-reaching from North America, connecting our customers to all six inhabited continents,” concluded Mr. Galardo.
“Canadians will enjoy more travel options, greater convenience, and stronger connections to Europe and Asia with Air Canada’s new destinations in 2026. These expanded routes mean easier access to the places people want to go—whether for business, leisure, or to visit family. And as more passengers take flight, they promote trade and tourism, supporting jobs across the country, and helping us grow a stronger Canadian economy,” said the Honourable Chrystia Freeland , Minister of Transport and Internal Trade.
“Air Canada’s expanded network is more than new destinations—it’s a gateway to stronger trade, investment, and people-to-people ties. Most of Canada’s air cargo travels in the belly of passenger planes, so when we expand passenger routes, we’re also expanding trade routes—moving Canadian goods faster, farther, and more reliably. These new connections to Europe and Asia give Canadian businesses better access to key markets, strengthen our global competitiveness, and build on what was already a record year for Canadian air cargo. Stronger connectivity in the skies means stronger growth on the ground, and ensures Canada remains a leader in the global economy,” said the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, Government of Canada.
Air Canada’s new route schedules*:
Flight
From
To
Depart
Arrive
Days of Operation
Season
AC 932
Montreal (YUL)
Catania-Sicily (CTA)
19:35
10:15 +1day
Tue, Thu, Sat
Jun 4 – Oct. 22, 2026
AC 933
Catania-Sicily (CTA)
Montreal (YUL)
11:50
15:20
Wed, Fri, Sun
Jun 5 – Oct. 23, 2026
AC 924
Montreal (YUL)
Mallorca (PMI)
18:45
08:25 +1 day
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Jun 17 – Oct. 23, 2026
AC 925
Mallorca (PMI)
Montreal (YUL)
12:15
15:10
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Jun 18 – Oct. 24, 2026
AC 942
Toronto (YYZ)
Budapest (BUD)
21:55
11:25 +1 day
Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Jun 5 – Oct. 23, 2026
AC 943
Budapest (BUD)
Toronto (YYZ)
13:15
15:15
Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun
Jun 6 – Oct. 24, 2026
AC 27
Toronto (YYZ)
Shanghai (PVG)
12:45
16:20 +1 day
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Starts June 3 year-round
AC 28
Shanghai (PVG)
Toronto (YYZ)
18:00
19:55
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Starts June 4 year-round
AC 65
Vancouver (YVR)
Bangkok (BKK)
23:20
05:15 +2 days
Mon, Wed, Sat
Year-round
AC 66
Bangkok (BKK)
Vancouver (YVR)
07:15
06:50
Mon, Wed, Fri
Year-round
*schedules are subject to change
Additional capacity:
Route
Increase during peak periods vs. 2025
Toronto (YYZ) – Prague (PRG)
1 additional flight for a total of 4 weekly flights
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
