Air Canada postponed restarting its Toronto-to-Dubai route from October 2026 to January 2027, citing regional instability. The airline also suspended Toronto-Tel Aviv flights. The move affects passengers relying on Emirates connections through Dubai.
The Toronto Pearson to Dubai route, previously set to resume October 24, 2026, is now scheduled for January 15, 2027. Air Canada uses Boeing 787-9s on this 15-hour leg, which has operated since 2015. The airline also halted flights to Tel Aviv, with no immediate restart date announced. Schedule data from Cirium and OAG confirmed the changes.
Travelers planning Dubai connections via Toronto must adjust itineraries or risk missed connections. Those relying on Air Canada-Emirates joint tickets face potential rebooking fees or route changes, especially if onward destinations are in South Asia or the Middle East.