Air Canada has unexpectedly cancelled its non-stop service to Algiers, Algeria, amid rising fuel costs. The airline’s decision leaves it with only one remaining African route — to Casablanca, Morocco.
The suspension of the Algiers route was influenced by increasing jet fuel prices and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Air Canada had planned to operate the seasonal service from Montreal to Algiers four times weekly using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
Air Canada first launched this seasonal service in 2017. The decision comes as part of a broader move by the airline, which includes a total of seven route cancellations due to cost pressures.
Key facts:
- The Montreal-Algiers route was expected to operate from June 1 to September 3, 2026.
- Air Algérie will continue to operate its Montreal-Algiers route year-round.
- Approximately 70,000 people of Algerian descent reside in Montreal.
According to Air Canada, jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the Iran conflict. This has rendered some lower-profit routes economically unviable. The airline’s decision impacts not just travelers but also the diaspora community in Montreal.
Officials have not confirmed if there are plans to resume the Algiers route in the future. However, Air Canada is considering relaunching it for the summer season of 2027.
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