Air Canada Cancels Flights To 16 Long-Haul Destinations: See Affected Routes

Air Canada has stopped flying to nine European airports over the past decade, reducing long-haul capacity even as it plans additional route announcements this week. Analysis of OAG data for 2026 shows the Star Alliance carrier averages 54 long-haul departures daily, ranging from 32 in winter to 71 in summer. The article details which routes were cut—often after Air Canada Rouge, the low-cost unit, previously operated them with Boeing 767-300ERs—and notes that remaining 767 aircraft are now used for freight. It also highlights that Istanbul and Marseille links are among possible future returns.