Key facts
- New routes include Toronto-Louisville, Montreal-Indianapolis, and Edmonton-Newark.
- Edmonton-San Francisco route will see increased capacity with larger aircraft.
- United Airlines will add Newark-St. John's, Denver-Ottawa, and Denver-Quebec City routes.
- The expansion aims to support business and leisure travel and connect US passengers through Canadian hubs.
Air Canada announced on Friday that it will launch new trans-border routes in partnership with United Airlines for summer 2027. The expansion aims to increase non-stop access to US destinations and improve connections across Canada. The new services include flights from Toronto to Louisville, Montreal to Indianapolis, and Edmonton to Newark. Additionally, Air Canada will deploy larger Airbus aircraft on its Edmonton-San Francisco route to increase capacity.
The expansion is part of a strategy by Air Canada and United Airlines to strengthen their presence in the Canada-US market under their joint business agreement, despite recent softness in cross-border demand. These new routes are intended to cater to both business and leisure travelers and support Air Canada's objective of funneling US passengers through its Canadian hubs to European and Asian destinations.