First it was North America with direct flights from New York to Palma with United Airlines, now the Canadian market is opening up to the Balearics and Spain. Air Transat, named World’s Best Leisure Airline in 2024 by Skytrax, earlier this year reached an interline agreement with Air Europa, headquartered in Llucmajor, Mallorca, a leader in air travel in Spain. This collaboration expands connectivity between Canada and Spain, further strengthening Air Transat’s presence in the Spanish market.
And then, in September, Air Canada announced the launch of a new route between Montreal and Palma. It is scheduled to begin on June 17, 2026 and will be the among the first routes to be served by the airline’s extra long-range Airbus A321XLR. Flights from Montreal will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. From Palma they will be at 12.15pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The service will operate until late October.
And it appears that as a result of the US travel boycott, which will continue, Spain is enjoying a boom in Canadian tourism which Mallorca will only benefit from. The US travel boycott is driving an explosive rise in tourism to destinations like Mexico, France, Japan, Spain, and the UK, as travellers seek alternatives, with the US boycott reshaping global travel patterns, Canada is turning to new overseas horizons in 2025, embracing a broader range of destinations.
Spain this year experienced a 70.5% increase in Canadian visits, reaching 105,000 arrivals. Known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and gastronomic delights, Spain’s appeal has been growing, especially among travellers looking for a European adventure. And, as Canada’s travel industry evolves, it’s clear that overseas tourism is set to thrive in the coming years. The US travel boycott has proven to be a catalyst for change, pushing Canadians to explore new destinations and embrace international travel in unprecedented ways.