Air Canada Announces Palma de Mallorca as First Airbus A321XLR Route

Air Canada has today announced Palma de Mallorca as their first Airbus A32XLR route starting in summer 2026, followed by service from Montréal to Toulouse and Edinburgh later next year.

Air Canada Reveals First Airbus A321XLR Destination as Palma de Mallorca on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - Courtesy Air Canada/CNW

On Tuesday (September 9, 2025), Air Canada announced that their first Airbus A321XLR route will be service between Montréal and Palma de Mallorca for summer 2026.  Delivery of Air Canada’s new A321XLR fleet will begin during the first quarter of 2026, and the aircraft will also be deployed on routes from Montréal to Toulouse, France and Edinburgh, Scotland in 2026.  The A321XLR will be Air Canada’s first single-aisle aircraft featuring lie-flat Business Class seats, and will accommodate 182 guests with 14 Signature Class and 168 Economy Class seats.  The delivery of the airline's first A321XLR will also mark the beginning of the next era in Air Canada’s cabin interiors with the introduction of a new design and onboard experience standard.  When Air Canada takes delivery of additional A321XLRs, they will add more exciting routes from Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax, amongst other cities.

In Tuesday’s announcement, Air Canada’s EVP and Chief Commercial Officer and President of Air Canada Cargo, Mark Galardo, said,

“The wait is nearly over as the imminent arrival of the game-changing Airbus A321XLR marks the next phase of international growth at Air Canada.  This revolutionary narrow-body aircraft unlocks new, exciting global opportunities with its wide-body range and enhanced onboard product.  Today, we begin that journey of growth with the announcement of Palma de Mallorca as the first new destination made possible by this fleet.  By leveraging the unique capabilities of the A321XLR, Air Canada becomes the first Canadian airline to offer flights to this Spanish island, renowned for its stunning beaches, history and culture.  We look forward to welcoming our customers aboard this exciting new aircraft, which will join our fleet in the coming months.”

Air Canada’s EVP and Chief Commercial Officer and President of Air Canada Cargo, Mark Galardo – Courtesy Air Canada/CNW

Air Canada's Schedule Between Montréal and Palma de Mallorca - Courtesy Air Canada/CNW

Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline.  The Canadian flag carrier is a founding member of the Star Alliance and holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax.  Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service to 180 airports in Canada, the United States, and internationally on six continents.  Through the carrier’s Aeroplan loyalty program, customers can earn and redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines.  Air Canada Cargo offers air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents with a dedicated fleet of 767-300 Freighters and passenger aircraft belly hold capacity.  Additionally, the airline has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.

Source: Air Canada/CNW