Air Canada has announced notable updates to its US route network for summer 2025. While some destinations will lose service, others will gain upgraded aircraft and additional flights. Here’s what travelers need to know.

Route cuts: cities losing service

Air Canada is discontinuing service to several US cities from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). These include Hartford (BDL), Kansas City (MCI), Baltimore (BWI), and Portland (PDX).

Additionally, flights between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and New Orleans (MSY) will end after March 9. The airline cites limited fleet resources for these cuts but has expressed plans to revisit these routes in 2026.

For passengers traveling to Cincinnati (CVG) and Seattle (SEA), frequency reductions are also coming. Flights from Toronto to Cincinnati will drop from three to two daily, and service to Seattle will decrease to one flight per day. Similarly, flights from Montreal to Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis (MSP) will also reduce to once daily.

Increased service to Chicago and beyond

Air Canada is bolstering its presence in select markets. Toronto to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) will see an increase from four to six daily flights. This move highlights Chicago’s importance as a major hub for both business and leisure travelers.

Airbus A220 takes center stage

An exciting development is the introduction of the Airbus A220-300 on four key US routes from Toronto:

• Philadelphia (PHL)
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU)
• St. Louis (STL)
• Charlotte (CLT)

The A220 offers 137 seats, with 12 in business class and 125 in economy. Compared to the smaller regional jets currently operating on these routes, the A220 provides a more spacious and comfortable experience for travelers. Routes to PHL, RDU, and STL will welcome the A220 starting May 1st, while Charlotte will see the aircraft beginning in June.

What it means for Air Canada passengers

These changes bring mixed outcomes for Air Canada passengers. Some will lose direct connections, while others will enjoy more flights and better aircraft. For those affected by route cancellations, alternate Air Canada hubs like Montreal and Vancouver offer options for connections.

For more information please visit Air Canada’s flight schedule site.