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Air Canada Soars to Tenerife: First Non-Stop North America Route
7 Apr
Summary
- Air Canada launches the only non-stop flights to Tenerife from North America.
- New routes include Tenerife, Roatán, Santo Domingo, Mérida, and Mazatlán.
- Flights utilize new Airbus A321XLR aircraft with lie-flat business seats.
Air Canada announced an expanded global network for the Winter 2026-27 season, highlighted by the introduction of the only non-stop service from North America to Tenerife, Canary Islands. These flights, departing from Toronto and Montréal, will be operated by the airline's new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, featuring lie-flat seats in its Business Class cabin.
In addition to Tenerife, the airline is adding Roatán, Santo Domingo, Mérida, and Mazatlán as new destinations. This expansion also includes increased non-stop service to popular Caribbean and Mexico destinations from various Canadian cities, particularly from Vancouver to Central America and Mexico. These new services, along with previously announced routes to Sapporo and Quito, underscore Air Canada's commitment to growing its international reach.
Tenerife Tourism views this new direct connection as a strategic advantage, aiming to attract high-value travelers and enhance the island's profile as a business and tourism hub. The new A321XLR aircraft, with 14 Signature Class and 168 Economy seats, represents a new standard in Air Canada's onboard experience.
