MONTREAL — Air Canada announced Montreal-Palma de Mallorca as the first new route for its brand new Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft.

Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the first quarter of 2026. The new service linking Montreal and Palma de Mallorca starts June 17, 2026 and runs through Oct. 24, 2026. Seats are available for sale now.

“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,” said Mark Galardo, EVP & CCO, and President, Cargo at Air Canada.

Galardo added: “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.”

The A321XLR is the first narrow-body in Air Canada’s fleet that will feature lie-flat seats in the Business Class cabin, bringing a wide-body experience on a narrow-body jet.

The aircraft will accommodate 182 passengers in a configuration of 14 Signature Class seats and 168 Economy Class seats.

The A321XLR will also mark the beginning of the next era in Air Canada’s cabin interiors with the introduction of a new design standard for the airline’s onboard experience.

In addition to launching new service to Mallorca, Air Canada will also transition existing routes to the A321XLR, including year-round flights between Montreal and Toulouse, and seasonal flights between Montréal and Edinburgh, resuming service in 2026 with an enhanced product offering.

As Air Canada takes delivery of additional A321XLR aircraft, the airline will be adding more routes with the aircraft, from Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax, among others.

Air Canada is acquiring 30 Airbus A321XLR, with the first aircraft to be received in the first quarter of 2026 on lease from Air Lease. Air Canada is scheduled to receive up to an additional 10 A321XLRs in 2026.

Flight AC924 will depart Montreal at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, arriving the next day in Palma de Mallorca at 8:25 a.m.

On the return leg, flight AC925 will depart PMI at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, arriving back in YUL at 3:10 p.m.