AC adds Fredericton & Moncton service out of Ottawa, suspends Bathurst & North Bay

Air Canada has made changes to its regional network that include new flights connecting Ottawa to both Fredericton and Moncton beginning Dec. 15, 2025, and non-stop flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray starting Dec. 2, 2025.

The airline is also increasing flights from Toronto to Sudbury as of Feb. 1, 2026. All flights will be operated with Air Canada Express Q400 aircraft.

Flights are now available for purchase. 

"Air Canada is diversifying its domestic regional network this fall to capitalize on travel demand in growing markets. Our newest Ottawa routes will connect the National Capital Region to two expanding areas in New Brunswick – its capital city, Fredericton, and Moncton, the province's largest urban and fastest growing area. We have strategically designed these New Brunswick flights to connect in Ottawa to and from our domestic and sun network for additional travel choices," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo at Air Canada, in a press release.

"The addition of non-stop flights from Fort McMurray to Vancouver, and more flights from Sudbury to Toronto will link these airports directly to our Vancouver and Toronto hubs, bringing corporate travellers a multitude of connecting options throughout our global network.”

Sudbury increased capacity

As part of the network adjustments, Air Canada is also suspending operations to Bathurst and to North Bay effective Jan. 30, 2026, "for commercial viability reasons." 

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