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Air Canada expansion in South America

Overview

Air Canada has resumed direct passenger services to South American markets earlier than previously projected. In late October 2026, the airline announced the resumption of flights between Lima, Peru, and Canadian cities including Toronto and Montreal, utilizing Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. This move aims to recapture high occupancy rates facilitated by the Free Trade Agreement between Peru and Canada.

Concurrently, the airline restarted direct service between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Toronto. Operating out of Galeão International Airport with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, this seasonal route was launched approximately six weeks ahead of the previous season. Air Canada has indicated potential capacity increases for the Brazilian route during the high season between December 2026 and February 2027 by upgrading to larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Entities

Air Canada · Montreal · Rio de Janeiro · Galeão International Airport · Canada

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Air Canada resumes direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Toronto

    Air Canada has resumed direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Toronto using Boeing 787-9 aircraft, starting six weeks earlier than last season.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Air Canada resumes passenger flights to Peru

    Air Canada will resume direct flights between Lima and Canada on October 26, utilizing Boeing 787-8 aircraft to connect Peru with Toronto and Montreal.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · emprefinanzas.com.mx · jimbyerstravel.com · peru-retail.com