CATANIA (ITALPRESS) – Air Canada strengthens the link between Sicily and North America. From June 5 to October 23, 2026, the new seasonal link between Catania and Montreal: the flight was presented during an institutional event in the capital of Etna from Air Canada and SAC, Catania and Comiso Airport Management Company. The event was attended by Antonino Belcuore, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Chamber of Commerce of South East Sicily, Anna Quattrone, President of SAC, H.E. Elissa Golberg, ambassador of Canada to the Italian Republic, Laurence Fouquette-L’Anglais, Delegata del Quèbec in Italy, Enrico Trantino, Mayor of the Metropolitan City of Catania, Stefano CasaReg Air, General Manager Sales Italy As the only airline to offer a seasonal service between Sicily and Canada, Air Canada marks a significant milestone for South Italy’s connectivity to North America. The link also reflects the deep links between the two countries: a significant number of Canadians declares Italian origins, witnessing one of the largest Italian diaspores in the world. The seasonal service will work three times a week from Catania to Montrèal from 5 June to 23 October 2026, with the modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner. From Catania, travelers from all over Sicily and South Italy can easily access North America. In addition to direct connection with Montrèal, passengers will benefit from comfortable connections to the entire Air Canada network, including the United States, Caribbean, South America and Mexico. Passengers heading to the United States via Canada will also be able to take advantage of the US customs preclearance service, completing the formalities before departure and arriving as domestic flights. At the same time, the new seasonal route strengthens inbound flows to Sicily during the summer season, offering North American travellers a further access point to the island, in addition to the existing connections on Rome, Milan and Venice. With the United States among the leading inbound markets for Italy, the service was planned to ensure smooth connections via Montrèal from key cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Boston.The flights will be operated with the modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet of Air Canada, offering customers the choice between Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy. In Signature Class, passengers can enjoy a premium long-range experience with fully retractable seats, well-kept catering and personalized service. I customers can also benefit from Aeroplan, the Air Canada loyalty program, which allows you to accumulate and use points across the company’s global network and with numerous partners. Aeroplan offers great flexibility, lack of blackout dates on Air Canada flights and the possibility to combine points and money, ensuring greater value and choice to frequent travellers. With the introduction of this new seasonal route, Air Canada will offer up to 39 weekly flights between Italy and Canada, from Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples and now also from Catania, consolidating its leading company role between the two countries. “The launch of the new Catania-Montrèal link is a fundamental stage for Air Canada in Italy, further strengthening our leading company role between Italy and Canada – said Stefano CasaReg, Directeur Gènèrale Commercial, Air Canada Italy -. Sicily is a strategic market with deep cultural and family ties to Canada and this new route not only approaches communities, but provides travellers from South Italy with direct and smooth access to the entire North American network of Air Canada. At the same time, it opens a new entrance door for North American travelers to discoverof the richness and diversity of Sicily”. “Direct air links such as the new flight Catania-Montrèal concretely strengthen the ties of Canada with Italy and the entire Mediterranean region – said Elissa Golberg, Ambassador of Canada in Italy –. These flights support economic exchanges, promote innovation and facilitate people’s mobility, confirming Canada and Italy’s joint commitment to building a dynamic and future-oriented partnership.” “The opening of this new link shortens the distances between two territories rich in identity and culture: Sicily and Quebec – the words of Laurence Fouquette-L’Anglais, Delegata del Quèbec in Italy -. It will help strengthen existing links between our communities, promoting trade in tourism, business and the world of research and innovation” “The activation of the direct flight Catania-Montrèal represents a concrete signal of the increasing international opening of our territory – explained Antonino Belcuore, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Chamber of Commerce of South East Sicily -. This link not only facilitates trade, but also strengthens the dialogue between productive systems and institutions, creating new opportunities for collaboration between Sicily and Canada”. “The new direct link between Catania and Montrèal is a result of great strategic importance for our territory and an important step in the development and internationalization of our airport system – said Anna Quattrone President of SAC and Nico Torrisi, CEO of SAC -. This route strengthens the role of Catania airport as a privileged gateway to South Italy, significantly expanding the connection opportunities to North America. At the same time, it consolidates the historical and cultural links between Italy and Canada, supporting tourist flows and economic exchanges. It is the result of a synergistic work with Air Canada and testifies to the increasing attractiveness of Sicily on international markets, making the island increasingly connected and competitive globally.”.
– photo press office airports of Catania and Comiso –(ITALPRESS).
