Air Canada (AC)

Air Canada will bring forward the return of its Toronto–Tel Aviv air connection by more than six weeks. The resumption is scheduled for 30 November 2026, instead of the previously announced 17 January 2027.

The airline had suspended this route in March 2026. It cites an in-depth assessment of the security environment in the Middle East, as well as operational, safety and security considerations.

The route will operate year-round, with four flights per week. Departures from Tel Aviv are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Air Canada will use Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners. The aircraft will offer three cabins: Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy.

For travellers, this resumption restores a direct flight between Canada and Israel. It also facilitates connections via Toronto to the rest of Air Canada's North American network, particularly to Canada, the United States and Latin America.

Air Canada and Airbus will invest approximately 10 million US dollars in a platform designed to support a future Canadian SAF production project. This funding is intended to help the sector reach a new stage and attract further investment. However, the two companies believe that government support remains necessary to accelerate the development of this industry. The partnership also includes concrete measures relating to business travel. Airbus has therefore committed to an initial allocation of more than 60,000 litres of SAF for its business travel in Canada. This initiative is intended to link some of the company's travel to the use of lower-carbon fuels.

SAF is currently one of the main solutions being considered to reduce aviation emissions. It can be produced from renewable feedstocks, such as waste, agricultural or forestry residues and used oils. It can then be used in existing aircraft without requiring the complete replacement of existing infrastructure. Air Canada is also relying on fleet renewal to reduce its fuel consumption. In particular, the airline operates newer aircraft such as the Airbus A220 and the A321XLR. These aircraft consume less fuel per passenger than previous generations. Beyond emissions reduction, the development of SAF also represents an industrial opportunity for Canada. A study conducted by Airbus and ICF estimates that domestic production meeting 40% of Canada's aviation fuel demand by 2040 could generate up to 32 billion dollars in GDP and contribute to the creation of approximately 140,000 jobs.

Air Canada will expand its winter network with several new air connections to the Caribbean, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Honduras. The objective is clear: to offer passengers departing from Canada more choice during the cold season, when demand for beach destinations is particularly strong. This expansion primarily benefits travellers, who have more options for planning their winter holidays, with more direct itineraries. For the airports of Montreal and Toronto, these additional flights will boost local tourism and economic activity by attracting more international visitors. For French travellers, they complement Air Canada's transatlantic flights to Montreal and Toronto. French travellers can therefore book a flight to Mérida or Mazatlán in Mexico, or to Santo Domingo, with a connection in Montreal or Toronto from Paris.