Air Canada's Reactivated Boeing 767s: The 5 Routes They Will Fly In 2025

In 2025, Air Canada will fly passenger Boeing 767s again. We emphasize PASSENGER flights because the airline has already been using the type for cargo flights. It’s also notable that the Star Alliance member had leased an Omni Air International passenger 767 in June/July 2024, continuing what it did in 2019, 2020, and 2023.
However, Air Canada will return to using its own passenger 767s for the first time since 2020, when Rouge also ceased flying the aging, but beloved, widebody type. It helps Air Canada that the jets are already paid off, although this is counterbalanced by higher fuel consumption and maintenance requirements. Nonetheless, we examine where exactly the airline plans to deploy these aircraft once they re-enter service!
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[@sainnt]

It's amazing how the 757 and 767 remain so popular with the airlines that operate them. The fact that they're all paid off is probably a significant factor, but so is their reliability and performances.

[@SixFootScream]

Yes. Same with Lufthansa with their 744 and A343.

[@terrygelinas4593]

Indeed. As they wait for new aircraft. New delivery and supply chain issues with manufacturers

[@kodyadams5561]

I AM A RETIRED AC PILOT WITH AC 38 YRS SERVICE . AC CANADA NEVER HAS OWNED ANY OF ITS PLANES IT HAS ALWAYS LEASED THEM JUST 97% OF ALL AIRLINES DO . THE ONLY 3 AIRLINES IN THE WORLD THAT PAY CASH AND BUY THEIR OWN AIRCRAFT STRAIGHT FROM MANUFACTURERS. THEY ARE EMIRATES, KOREAN, EHIHAD .

[@sainnt]

​@@kodyadams5561While it is true that airlines mostly lease their aircraft, a significant number of them own the planes outright, and it's not just the 3 that you mentioned. Many airlines have the option to purchase their aircraft after years of leasing, and Emirates is one of them, as they recently did with some A380s earlier this year. The main reason why airlines like Delta and United have such a large fleet of 757s and 767s is because they own those aircraft now.

[@NotchNate]

The 2-3-2 seating makes the plan superior to passenger comfort to this day. I’ve never flown on anything better than a 767, it’s the perfect plane and I’m sad to see it slowly go.

[@sainnt]

@@NotchNate I also like the A330's 2-4-2 configuration. JAL has their 787s also in 2-4-2. I hope to experience that someday.

[@slukas1375]

Agree. Have flown many times on AC's 767's. Always a comfortable ride. (The good old days).

[@NotchNate]

Many enthusiasts sleep on the 767, it’s overlooked for what it provided to commercial aviation. It was the first twin engine wide body, also first twin engine to regularly cross the Atlantic ushering in the twin engine era. Far superior passenger comfort, and a good safety record. Yet, most can’t let the dated 757 go….

[@sainnt]

@@NotchNate The world's first twin engine widebody aircraft is the Airbus A300. The 767 is Boeing's first twin engine widebody aircraft.

[@thetruthbehindplanes]

​@@NotchNatethe 767 does lack the boeing strength...

[@jean-francoisturcotte6275]

I've flown many time on the 767-300ER ( and once on the smaller 767-200). In the late 2000's, before the 777-200LR arrived, Air Canada used to fly some 767's on trans-Pacific routes to Autralia, with a stopover in Honolulu. Always a positive experience.

[@TheShowblox]

I always love hearing about old models being used again! Long live the Gimli Glider!

[@TheShowblox]

W for the 767, one of my fav Boeings Great to see Air Canada use them again, just hope they fuel them correctly😅

[@bobthompson4918]

No more Gimli gliders !😉

[@ashleyjarvis954]

Having recently flown on one of their 30+ y/o a320’s im sure they’ll do a grand job. Testament to their maintenance regime really.

[@danieledwards844]

My Dad was trained on the 767 in Seattle during the first two weeks of December 1982. After he and his crew passed their exam, they flew the test plane home with them, afterwards it became the first 767 scheduled flight out of YYZ. It seems funny to hear about the 767 being a dinosaur since I knew it as the most advanced and modern airplane in the skies.

[@MA-wj7ul]

I always LOVED flying the AC767!

[@dalecooper9942]

I like to fly the 767. It's very comfortable.

[@rscott2247]

I remember flying on the 767's back in the 90's when Canadian Airlines was still around. I enjoyed flying on them.

[@chrislefort9832]

I have flown in a 767 many times, including on the cockpit jump seat. It was & is a great airplane. I would have no problem flying it again. I’m glad to see that the two aircraft are from the former Canadian Airlines fleet, which I flight planned many times.

[@anthonyevans6796]

😅The 767 is a wonderful plane. I flew an AC one to Milan, superb

[@91Durktheturk]

To AC Milan?

[@anthonyevans6796]

@91Durktheturk Air Canada to Milan

[@mateimatei2074]

​@@anthonyevans6796 r/woooooooooooooooosh

[@91Durktheturk]

@@anthonyevans6796 An AC to Milan to watch AC Milan?

[@camerontuck108]

I flew on AC's 767 from Palm Springs to Vancouver back in 2017. Fun fact: the 767 is the largest commercially-operated jet allowed at Palm Springs International Airport and this route was the first and only one to operate it. The plane was pretty empty and it was weird to fly on such a short flight out of such a tiny airport on a wide body.

[@orlandodidomenico4436]

I would search out and fly this 2-3-2 seat configuration any time I get the chance. So much more comfortable and easy to get up to use bathroom with less bother to fellow passengers.. Bravo!

[@Sacto1654]

But will it actually happen in the long run? With China Southern selling its 787-8 fleet, it's possible that Air Canada will buy some or all of the 10 planes up for sale, and that could make keeping the 767-300(ER) in Air Canada operations superfluous.

[@Owen-c8t]

Yeah I still wonder if air Canada will buy those jets.

[@frazhanif3393]

wouldnt it make more sense financially to just keep and maintain the 767’s that are already paid off rather than buying 10 fairly new jets

[@orion45]

@@frazhanif3393 Only for a small amount of time. There will be a point (probably 4-5 years) that the 787 will become similair in value-added, as the maintenance, fuel and other costs are smaller. They also have a signifigant amount of 787s, meaning parts and pilots are easier sourced.

[@SoutheastPARailfan]

Honestly, I wish that airlines would order new 767s. I feel that they are just better aircraft compared to newer jets.

[@United_Continental_767]

certainly better than 737maxs

[@antonh1709]

Not as fuel efficient.

[@orion45]

The 787 is the direct replacement. Not a perfect plane, but not nearly as bad as the 737 max. The cargo B763 production will also cease once the 787-9 gets a freighter program.

[@seandallas5063]

Awesome planes, and the 1-1-1 business lieflats and 2-3-2 economy layout have always been beloved by all. I'm on one of the YEG-YYZ routes in business in March and can't wait to reminisce on a plane I took often in the 00s ❤

[@ElaniMoonstaf]

Merry Christmas! Hope you have a lovely day🌲🌲

[@_Erogaki]

2-3-2 is a treat!

[@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621]

I imagine American Airlines is really regretting retiring their 757/767 and the A330 (especially the A330, those had a good decade or more on them left). Look how pathetic their international service is compared to the other North American mainline airlines.

[@jdf1stats]

Flew on Delta's 767-400er ATL-EZE. The engines were on the noisy side but aside from that, they were perfect! Best economy class in the sky with the 2-3-2 configuración.

[@paulwinter9672]

Beautiful plane to fly on, comfortable, roomy & quiet.

[@kingsleydawes7244]

Without a doubt, 2-3-2 is the best possible seating configuration for economy class travel. I loved flying Qantas 767's back in the day and I think this is a great use of a wonder (albeit old) aircraft!!

[@TheRealJazz359]

hey i actually saw those aircraft! I thought they were awaiting a conversion, so that’s pretty cool

[@marsgal42]

My last 767 flight was in 2017, Toronto to San Jose, Costa Rica and back, Air Canada rouge. Nice planes, if dated. Back in the day I did lots of long haul flights (trans-Atlantic, trans-Pacific) in 767s.

[@badgerattoadhall]

The 767 is still my go to for comfy configuration trans Atlantic.

[@nicknelson6229]

Best aircraft ever. Boeing should’ve never stopped making them, a simple change of newer, more efficient engines would’ve made them a killer.

[@Chios82100]

Great aircraft, one of the past workhorses of long haul flights for many airlines. Great safety record and very reliable. Also great aircraft in turbulence.

[@Vicstarz26]

I definitely see more 767's being reactived at AC since Airbus and Boeing are delayed delivering aircraft. Yes, 6 of them are now freighter but they're still a few left in long term storage that can be put back into service if needed. I won;t be surprised Rouge getting back the 767's or eventually the A330's to help with the leisure market

[@orion45]

These are the only two that are stored by Air Canada, and can be reactivated quickly. If they have others still, they are in much worse condition than these two. Leasing from Omni would probably be cheaper than reactivating the other B763s they have.

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

unlike the WJ 767s, these 76s have been well looked after by air canada and have decades of good Mx history with the company - I used to work on these engines

[@colestock9980]

Hell, if i had the money, i’d just book a YYC-YYZ-YYC just for the hell of it 😂

[@ljthirtyfiver]

Wonderful news

[@everoldreid3960]

Flown on them several times to Mobay previously. They're a great airplane ✈️ quiet and comfortable.

[@robertwoodwardwoodward247]

I have really enjoyed my flights on the 767-200 and -300er with Air Canada and they have the best seating arangement and i have flown both buisiness and econamy on both so i am very happy to see a couple of them coming back for a while . As NotchNate mentioned below the seating arrangement 2-3-2 is the best.

[@United_Continental_767]

unbeatable seating configuration.

[@JamesBond009]

AC swaps out Rouge service for mainline MBJ during the winter months. A B787-9 is currently flying this route.

[@breathtakingblue]

I flew one from Toronto with Air Canada and it was manky beyond belief, really poor. Nice to see they are bringing the bird back, I just hope the interior is clean and in good order!

[@wozja]

Back in the late 90’s and 00’s I used to hate the 767’s. They were everywhere … boring vanilla look when you could still see tri jets … quad jets and T tails at airport gates . But now I am pumped to see passenger 767! West jet leased a few 767 pre pandemic they used as a stop gap when getting deliveries of 787. Was neat seeing 767 in WJ livery

[@dermottmorin-ci3ir]

No problems love 767ER !

[@MyViewToronto]

Im going to capture that first flight leaving Toronto

[@juniorcampbell2980]

In its heyday (I mean 20 years ago) I loved flying the 767 on YVR/YYZ route in J. Loved the 1-1-1 layout. Now not so much.

[@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621]

Montego Bay route seems really random compared to the others

[@Adrenacyde]

If this ever ends up doing the 7:15am YYZ-YYC (or return), I'd like to give it a shot.

[@specialcb]

It's unfortunately going to fly at night on YYZ-YYC, operating completely in the dark/nighttime hours.

[@JayMcGowan]

Reliable, solid, and a great aircraft to fly. I understand that there are newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft, but the B767 will provide comfortable, reliable transportation to fill int the gaps in the Air Canada schedule until such time as the fleet fills out. Great to see these aircraft back in the air. (Full disclosure: I flew the B767 for many years and it was on this aircraft type that I was promoted to Captain. This may have a bit of an impact on the comments).

[@JoeyTheiPadKid01]

SUIIIII LETS GOOO BABYYY

[@vLeafyz]

W AIR CANADA❤

[@ganderson158]

Best passenger layout. I'd be more than happy to fly on them & over a 787/777 any day.

[@ccloutiutube]

I flew on one YVR-PVG years ago. More comfortable seats than any current AC planes. I wonder where they'll pull the pilots from.

[@ronparrish6666]

They'll probably just pull the pilots from the cargo division and put them on the passenger fleet

[@EthanChattargoon]

Edmonton is finally getting the recognition they deserve 😂😢

[@sliferxxxx]

The venerable B767.

[@vernonlemoignan1392]

Always like the 767. From a time when passengers weren’t yet treated like cattle.

[@Andywinnipeg]

It's like with the car's. Everything built 30 year's ago was much better and reliable as the new stuff. I wouldn't have a problem to fly as a passenger on a very well maintained 767.

[@MrJF777]

Too bad we won't see them in Montreal, I miss these nice big birds.😥

[@dmitripogosian5084]

Came on Austrian 767 from Vienna to Montreal just recently. It was nice all the way

[@MrJF777]

@@dmitripogosian5084 Cool, I'm glad you enjoyed your flight in their 767. I'm always happy to see it.

[@zep-m7d]

flown many times on AC 767-300 ER. From YYZ - TLV and later on YUL - TLV Even before the flat bed 1-1-1 it used to be 2-2-2 a great plane, will take a 35 years old wide body on a new single aisle like the A321 LR.

[@Catman_6609]

This does remind me of the gimli glider

[@iampianoman]

Until watching this video, I didn't know Air Canada was doing domestic/transborder red-eye flights. I thought they stopped for a few years, including before the pandemic.

[@mateimatei2074]

What's red-eye flights?

[@iampianoman]

@@mateimatei2074 May be more of a North American commercial aviation term. Both the Canada and USA are so large in an east-west direction that, combined with time zone differences, one can leave the west side of either country, such as a coast city like Vancouver or San Francisco, late at night, and arrive on the east side, such as Toronto or New York, in the morning. The flights are generally not long enough for a good night's sleep, leading some people to have "red eyes" on arrival.

[@ronparrish6666]

They've been doing the red eye flights from Vegas. Vancouver and Vancouver to Toronto and Montreal for over 30 year's

[@mateimatei2074]

@@iampianoman thank you for explaining me!

[@orion45]

WHen they cut flights for the pandemic, the ones at night were the obvious first choice to go. They would've been reactivated as demand recovered.

[@Plab1402]

I hate how KZbin isn't doing anything with these stupid bots

[@rogeryscankill962]

its like they dont care at all and likes to pump the web with more pointless ads

[@thetruthbehindplanes]

well,another thing we agree on

[@keemy_28]

and MBJ is on the list for Air Canada 767 aircraft......i hope im at work when this aircraft shows up

[@ronparrish6666]

i think they even have a 30 year old 320 still in there fleet from Canadian airlines in the fleet still flying with them

[@flightfernando]

No problems ...all 767 are paying!

[@rogeryscankill962]

yahoo ignore the bots

[@SimpleFlyingNews]

Yeah we try to delete those comments as soon as possible

[@Chrisplayz-uc7gk]

CALGARY LETS GO

[@devanlarsen5462]

Wish it would come to Moncton international airport where I live😢

[@cabottaxi]

Is this due to the fact that Boeing and or Airbus have been slow to deliver ?

[@orion45]

yes

[@jfmezei]

Pretty sure Air Canada will try to densify coach cabin to 9 across because they cannot allow coach passengers to have an enjoyable flight )otherwise nobody woyld pay for premium economy). And if they can't go from 7 to 9 across they will reduce seta pitch wt 27". So it all depends on what the coach seating will be like to determine if the 767s will be better than ACMs 787/777 crippled cattle class.

[@alexanderh.999]

Air Canada planes need serious upgrades. I flew on Air Canada Rouge this summer and the seat foam was like cardboard. It's so worn out it's insulting to charge customers the type of airfare they charge.

[@janusz4156]

45 years of 767 in 2026.

[@TechSahayi3321]

Honestly, I think Boeing's lost its footing in the market. It's unlikely we'll see a head-to-head competition between the two giants again. Every new fleet update seems to favor Airbus, with a significant share of new orders going their way. Even traditional Boeing customers are switching to Airbus for replacements. It's disappointing to see the competition dwindle.

[@leebenjamin5790]

Not really, it's just market share loss in the narrowbody sector. Most widebodies ordered or flown nowadays are boeings

[@xavierlafontaine121]

Old livery is superior

[@Bdoodee]

Still one of my favourite airliners in the world. The 57 and 67 were when Boeing was on top of its game.

[@davideck]

Anythings better than Rouge narrow bodies. Which month is Febree? Do you mean Feb-ru-ary?

[@gordmcdonald2807]

If B52 can fly for 70 years, I have no issue with its age. They're paid for so why no use it. Its still used as a freighter with no issues. No worries mate.

[@JCMontréalAviation]

Its weird there is no 767 route from Toronto to Montreal

[@Jul676869]

Smaller aircraft

[@JCMontréalAviation]

@ nah they use the 777 and a330 for that route

[@LawrenceHobbs]

They used to even use a 747 at peak times on that route

[@JCMontréalAviation]

@ wow interesting I didn’t know that

[@thegreatRDU]

No because the wide bodies on YYZ-YUL are usually repositioning for longer haul flights These 763s are based at solely at YYZ

[@NinaToptschij]

❤❤

[@cozpol]

they sould have also done a CYYZ-KLGA/CYUL-KLGA

[@roderickstewart8040]

I try to avoid flying Air Canada regardless of the type of aircraft. Thank goodness they are not reviving the old Rouge 767. Those flights we’re horrendous

[@RDee-qd9sr]

❤

[@russellcruickshank3168]

Would jump on a 767 any time! 2x3x2 is always better.

[@gcorriveau6864]

I wonder where AC will be training the pilots for this new-old plane. Who still operates B767 simulators?

[@grriceman782]

Air Canada 🇨🇦 should probably only fly cargo

[@bobthompson4918]

Why is that ?

[@ronparrish6666]

We are the cargo

[@grriceman782]

@ Precisely…if you have to ask you’ve never experienced the true Air Canada flight experience

[@patrickbirley8659]

This has given me some faith in this dying world of aviation, I assume Rouge isnt following suite though.

[@rb239rtr]

I want to fly the Gimli glider

[@petern6808]

If they do no renos then definitely avoid.

[@donpatrick8582]

Well the 767 is a metal aircraft .... i cannot get the plastic stuffl into my comfort zone as there are still so many unknowns.

[@neilolsen8679]

It will be Rouge people why are you so excited!!!!

[@antonh1709]

Hopefully they don't put 2-4-2 economy in these 767s.

[@cyyzlucas]

One of them had a rat infestation at Hamilton.

[@LiamBeatzz]

I have pictures w them on my phone 🤲

[@Subie-Driver]

They’ll end on the rouge routes and they’ll shorten the leg room to pack passengers in like sardines. Welcome to AC rouge.

[@Burzilman]

What a pityful era we are living when the buyer is sitting with money in hand and producer have nothing to sell. The disadvantage of creating monopolies. World gonna be uglier in the hands of corporates' dictatorship.

[@orion45]

The buyer isn't sitting with money in hand, there are thousands of unfilled orders from both Boeing and Airbus, not that airlines are holding out.

[@Patrickair4444]

Montego Bay the flu back in 2012

[@SMARTU1204]

If it's Boeing, I ain't going!

[@thetruthbehindplanes]

Okies daily mail journalist

[@BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Given these 767s were never WiFi enabled and are running last generation IFEs (if they can even get the licensing for those to work again), I suspect the reception would be rather poor with passengers.

[@shirlyxaviour8662]

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[@oliverstemp9132]

767 are so noisy compared to modern aircraft. Much prefer a 737 MAX even.

[@YusufAbdellatif]

Yeah, because they're old compared to something like the 787 or A350.

[@marcol869]

Lol thanks for this video , I will avoid this 767 death trap !

[@aurora.22K]

34 years old .... makes me WINCH ....I am glad I never .....Ever ..>EVER fly air canada even if I live in Canada.. sounds like a money hungry move based on greed that likely won't end well. fuel costs and repairs?? Cry my a River... all lfights are more expensive and all baggage and other fees have all doubled or tripled .. so I feel nothing for them. Their pockets will be deep with this if it doesn't rip apart or crash