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Air Canada Vacations Ready for Winter with New Destinations and Incentives

by Bruce Parkinson  June 13, 2025
Air Canada Vacations Ready for Winter with New Destinations and Incentives

Air Canada Vacations is launching new non-stop routes to sunny destinations next winter, bringing back its Winter Early Booking Bonus, and incentivizing travel professionals with more ACV & Me points. 

Travel professionals can earn limited-time bonus ACV&ME points on bookings that include a new route and qualify for the promotion. 

“As we look to the season ahead, it’s all about more choice, more value, and more support for our travel partners,” said ACV VP Nino Montagnese. 

Air Canada Vacations VP Nino Montagnese.

“With new non-stop routes, exceptional savings for early bookers, and a bonus commission incentive, we’re making it easier than ever to turn winter vacation dreams into reality, for both travellers and travel professionals.” 

New Non-Stop Routes for Winter 2025/26 

Air Canada Vacations is expanding its winter offering with a series of new and additional non- stop flights to sunny destinations, now available for booking. 

Travellers can now fly directly from Quebec City to Fort-de-France, Martinique, and enjoy new non-stop service from Halifax and Ottawa to Nassau, The Bahamas. Sunseekers departing from Montreal can discover Guatemala City, while Toronto will also benefit from new routes to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe and Guadalajara, Mexico. Vancouver adds a non-stop flight to Huatulco, Mexico. 

Rounding out the list are new sun routes from Ottawa to Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting December 7, and from Halifax to Montego Bay, starting December 4. With connections available from more than 50 Canadian gateways, Canadians have more access than ever to their ideal winter escape. 

Cartagena, Colombia. Photo: Air Canada Vacations
Cartagena, Colombia. Photo: Air Canada Vacations

Spotlight on Cartagena, Colombia 

Air Canada Vacations is bringing back Cartagena for Winter 2025/26, now with non-stop flights from Montreal and Toronto. This vibrant destination offers the perfect blend of historic charm and Caribbean coastline, with colourful streets, rich culture, and oceanfront relaxation. With more hotels and all-inclusive options now available, it’s easier than ever for travellers to plan their ideal getaway. Cartagena is the perfect choice for those looking to combine sun, culture, and beachside beauty, all in one unforgettable vacation. 

More ACV&ME points for Travel Professionals 

Air Canada Vacations is rewarding travel professionals with 4X ACV&ME points on winter vacation packages featuring new non-stop routes. Book between now and June 29, for travel between November 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026. To learn more about the offer, please visit your ACV&ME account. 

There’s Still Time to Enjoy Early Booking Savings

The Air Canada Vacations’ Winter Early Booking Bonus is available until June 29. Travellers can save $1,000 per family of 4 or $250 per person on select vacation packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America, as well as on select Flight & Hotel packages to Hawaii. This offer is valid for travel between November 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, and also applies to Group bookings. 

Plus, your clients can enjoy added peace of mind with a CareFlex travel protection plan, starting at $79 per person. Travellers can also save $250 per pair (applicable to 1st and 2nd guest only) on the flight portion of select Flight & Cruise packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Hawaii for the same travel period. 

  
  
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