Air Canada Expands Regional Network with New Routes and Increased Frequencies

Air Canada has unveiled upcoming enhancements to its regional network, adding new non-stop services and boosting connectivity across Canada.

Beginning Dec. 15, 2025, travellers will be able to fly directly between Ottawa and Fredericton, as well as Ottawa and Moncton. The carrier will also launch non-stop Vancouver–Fort McMurray service on Dec. 2, 2025.

In addition, starting Feb. 1, 2026, Air Canada will increase flight frequencies on the Toronto–Sudbury route.

All flights will be operated by Air Canada Express using Q400 aircraft.

As part of these network adjustments, Air Canada is also suspending operations to Bathurst and to North Bay effective Jan. 30, 2026, for commercial viability reasons.

“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.

“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.

Sudbury increased capacity