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Air Canada to deploy A321XLRs on new Toronto–Europe routes, including daily daytime Heathrow service

Air Canada will add Toronto routes to Oslo, Shannon and Nice in summer 2027 as Airbus A321XLRs expand their role in the carrier’s transatlantic network. The airline will also introduce a daily daytime Toronto–London Heathrow flight, with early departures enabling late-evening arrivals and Toronto connections with U.S. preclearance.

Discovered 2026-09-05T07:05:42.505164-07:00 | 2026-09-05T07:05:42.505164-07:00

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The routes show Air Canada using the A321XLR to expand transatlantic reach with a narrowbody fleet, including service to Oslo, Shannon and Nice.
A daily daytime Heathrow schedule adds a distinct timing option for Toronto–London travelers and supports late-evening arrivals.
Toronto’s U.S. preclearance capability remains a key connecting advantage for passengers traveling onward to the United States.

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