Air Canada features a robust fleet comprising 85 twin-aisle aircraft. This includes 32 Boeing 787-8s, 20 Airbus A330-300s, 19 Boeing 777-300ERs, eight 787-9s, and six 777-200LRs. The 777-300ER, known for its high capacity, is the most prominent model in the fleet.
High-Capacity Boeing 777 Flight Destinations
The Boeing 777-300ER model can accommodate up to 450 passengers. Each plane is equipped with 28 lie-flat business class seats, 24 premium economy seats, and 398 economy seats. Interestingly, only 6% of the overall capacity is allocated to business class passengers, resulting in a shared restroom for every 70 seats.
International Network Details
In the first half of 2026, Air Canada plans to deploy its 450-seater Boeing 777-300ERs on 11 international routes. Data indicates that 93% of these flights will operate from Montreal’s hub, while 7% will depart from Toronto. This shift marks a ten-point increase in the share of Montreal departures compared to the same period in 2024.
Flight Frequency and Capacity
Air Canada’s 450-seater aircraft will facilitate 867 international departures during the specified timeframe. This reflects a 2% rise from the previous year, even as the average flight distance has increased by 6% year-over-year. Many routes cater to leisure and visiting friends and family, generally yielding less premium passenger traffic.
Key Routes for the 450-Seater
- Montreal-Paris CDG: 276 daily flights in winter, increasing to two daily in summer (94%)
- Montreal-Tokyo Narita: 143 flights weekly in winter, then daily (100%)
- Montreal-Cancun: 120 flights (30%)
- Montreal-Brussels: 110 flights primarily six times a week (62%)
- Montreal-Rome Fiumicino: 85 flights, five weekly in April, then daily (62%)
- Montreal-Athens: 61 daily from May (60%)
- Toronto-Tokyo Narita: 38 weekly flights (29%)
- Montreal-London Heathrow: 15 flights (4%)
- Toronto-London Heathrow: 6 flights (1%)
Domestic Route Operations
On domestic routes, the 450-seater is primarily used on the Montreal to Vancouver route. This route operates daily, with a twice-daily service during the holiday season. The aircraft leaves Quebec in the evening and returns in the afternoon the following day.
Additionally, limited domestic flights include:
- Montreal-Toronto: 15 flights
- Toronto-Vancouver: 6 flights
- Montreal-Calgary: Scheduled for February 11 only
Trends in the Montreal to Paris Route
The Montreal-Paris CDG route is a significant line for Air Canada. Recent booking data reveals that approximately 610,000 round-trip passengers traveled this route within a year, confirming it as the busiest Canada-Europe route by passenger volume.
In November 2025, Air Canada plans to operate a dual daily service on the 450-seater, supplemented by three weekly flights on the Airbus A330-300. A steady demand supports the continued use of the Boeing 777 for this busy international route.
