INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Air Canada has announced its largest-ever expansion into Latin America for the winter 2025-26 season, according to official airline
statements and industry sources.The carrier will increase seat capacity by 16% compared to last winter, offering more than 80,000 seats
weekly and over 55 daily flights across the region.This move marks a clear effort to capture growing demand for both leisure and business
travel between Canada and Latin America
The airline will add four new destinations: Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara.It will also launch 13 new routes,
connecting major Canadian cities like Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Halifax, and Vancouver to these new markets
For example, Toronto will see three weekly flights to Rio de Janeiro from December 2025 through March 2026.Montreal will gain three weekly
flights to Santiago, Chile, between December and February
Other routes include weekly flights from Toronto and Montreal to Cartagena, twice-weekly flights from Montreal to Guatemala City, and three
weekly flights from Toronto to Guadalajara.Air Canada Launches Biggest-Ever Latin America Winter Schedule
(Photo Internet reproduction)The expansion also boosts frequencies on established routes
Toronto-Nassau will reach up to 12 flights per week
Montreal-Punta Cana will offer up to three daily flights during peak season.Air Canada Expands Latin American Network with New
FlightsVancouver will have daily service to Puerto Vallarta and increased flights to Los Cabos
links.The airline aims to strengthen its position as the leading Canadian carrier in Latin America, targeting both Canadian travelers
seeking warm-weather vacations and international passengers connecting through Canada.This expansion reflects a calculated business decision
The airline is betting on continued growth in tourism and trade between Canada and Latin America.It also seeks to leverage its network to
attract connecting traffic, especially from Europe, to Latin America via Canadian hubs
increased frequencies, offers more options for travelers and businesses
official airline sources and industry reports, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
