Air Canada introduces new Montreal to Edinburgh flights amid European expansion

In addition to the Montreal-Edinburgh route, Air Canada is set to increase its service to European destinations, including Athens, Paris, and Rome. Galardo commented on the airline's commitment to supporting tourism and connecting people, stating, "At Air Canada, we are proud to support tourism as well as connect people visiting friends and family."

Two new weekly flights from Toronto to Athens and additional flights to Paris and Rome are planned, boosting the airline's European network by 25 weekly frequencies in July. This expansion includes routes that were not in service in July 2024.

Amidst these expansions, Air Canada, along with other Canadian carriers, is adjusting capacities to the United States due to shifts in travel dynamics attributed to trade tensions. The airline acknowledged a slight drop in the transborder market while maintaining strong bookings to the US. Consequently, Air Canada has adjusted some capacity based on demand trends.

Airlines from both Canada and the US have increased transborder flights, adding 210 weekly flights in July compared to the previous year. Most airlines, barring Flair Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, which reduced a few weekly flights, have contributed to this increase.

The evolving travel landscape continues to influence airline strategies, with projections and schedules subject to adjustments as airlines respond to changing demand.