Air Canada Plans North Bay Flight Suspension, Expands Sudbury, New Brunswick Routes 2026

Air Canada announced it will suspend all flights to and from North Bay effective January 30, 2026, citing commercial viability reasons. This decision follows a phased reduction in service starting November 2025, when flights were cut from daily to four days a week before complete suspension. While North Bay loses service, Air Canada is increasing flights at other regional airports, including adding more flights from Toronto to Sudbury starting February 2026 and launching new routes connecting Ottawa to Fredericton and Moncton in New Brunswick. Additionally, non-stop flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray will begin in December 2025, all operated with Air Canada Express Q400 aircraft. The airline emphasizes this network adjustment aims to capitalize on travel demand in growing markets and provide expanded travel choices through its hubs in Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa. These changes will be implemented following Air Canada's obligations under the Canada Transportation Act.