Tag: Canada

WestJet and TELUS unite rewards programs to bring more value to Canadians

WestJet and TELUS have linked their loyalty programs to deliver industry-leading value and flexibility to their members. Starting today, WestJet Rewards and TELUS Rewards members who link their accounts can earn, transfer and redeem points across the programs, unlocking exclusive travel and conne...

New routes to Canada as Air Canada expands its network for summer 2026

Air Canada today announced its international network for Summer 2026, with new destinations and expanded services for travellers across Europe and Asia heading to Canada. Beginning next year, the airline will launch new non-stop routes from Catania in Sicily and Palma de Mallorca to Montréal, a ...

Air Canada unveils Palma de Mallorca as first new A321XLR route

Air Canada unveils Palma de Mallorca as first new A321XLR route

Air Canada today announced Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first brand new route to be operated by its Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the first quarter of 2026, and in June 2026, Air Canada will inaugurate service from Montréal to the Spanish island in the we...

Air Canada to 'wind down' operations ahead of industrial action

Air Canada to ‘wind down’ operations ahead of industrial action

Air Canada will begin a "phased wind down of most of its operations" over the next three days as it prepares for industrial action. The carrier has issued the statutory 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and ...

Air Canada redefines how members earn Aeroplan points

Air Canada redefines how members earn Aeroplan points

Effective for travel on or after 1 January 2026, Aeroplan members will earn points on eligible Air Canada flights based on dollars spent rather than the distance they travel. On the same date, Air Canada will introduce Status Qualifying Credits (SQC), a new single path for achieving Aeroplan Elit...

UK considers banning airlines from charging hand luggage fees

Europe–Canada flights reach record high in August

Transatlantic air travel between Europe and Canada is set to hit record highs this month, with August 2025 projected to see the largest number of scheduled flights ever recorded between the two regions. A total of 4,276 one-way flights are scheduled from Europe to Canada, offering more than 1.2 mil...

Air Transat launches sale on direct Gatwick-Canada flights

Air Transat launches sale on direct Gatwick-Canada flights

As temperatures soar across Europe, Air Transat, the award-winning Canadian airline known for its friendly service, invites UK travellers to get “coolcationing” on a refreshing getaway to Canada with their new promo on direct return flights from London Gatwick to Toronto and Montreal from just ...

CUPE calls on MPs to reject dangerous airline deregulation plan

CUPE is urging Members of the Canadian Parliament to reject the Competition Bureau’s latest report on airline competition, warning it poses serious risks to Canadian jobs, public safety, and national sovereignty. The report calls for increased foreign ownership of Canadian airlines and the elim...

Etihad touches down with daily A380 flights to Toronto

Etihad touches down with daily A380 flights to Toronto

Etihad Airways has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline’s long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary. Etihad’s famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Tor...

Finnair announces Toronto service

Finnair announces Toronto service

Finnair is taking to the skies with its transatlantic expansion next summer, having named Toronto as its newest destination in North America. Set to launch on 4 May 2026, the connection will bridge Finnair’s home hub, Helsinki, with Toronto, Canada’s largest city and a global leader in busine...

Air Canada commences Prague-Toronto service

Air Canada commences Prague-Toronto service

Air Canada took to the skies with its newest transatlantic service last week, inaugurating flights between Czechia and Canada. The airline touched down in the Czech capital, Prague, on 7 June, before being welcomed on arrival by a water cannon salute and official gate ceremony led by Jiří Pos, ...

Air Canada announces new Edinburgh-Montréal service

Air Canada announces new Edinburgh-Montréal service

Air Canada has unveiled plans to commence a new Edinburgh-Montréal service in a move to grow its transatlantic route network. The direct service is set to take flight for the first time on 27 June. The airline said the service will be the only connection between Scotland and Montréal, adding th...

Menzies expands global footprint in major contract win with Air India

Menzies expands global footprint in major contract win with Air India

Menzies Aviation has announced a major contract win with Air India at eight locations across four continents. The company will deliver a full suite of ground handling and cargo services over a three-year period. Menzies will provide a mixture of passenger, ramp, de-icing and cleaning services ...

Toronto airport: All passengers and crew survive Delta plane crash

Toronto airport: All passengers and crew survive Delta plane crash

All passengers and crew on board the Delta Air Lines plane that crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday have survived. Delta Flight 4819 crashed and flipped onto its roof while landing on a snow-covered runway at around 15:30 local time. The 76 passengers and four crew on bo...

airBaltic reveals special livery for its 50th Airbus A220-300 in Canada

The Latvian airline airBaltic has proudly revealed its 50th Airbus A220-300 in Mirabel, Canada together with the aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The celebration marked the first, in-person reveal of airBaltic’s 50th A220-300 with a special livery. This 50th aircraft features an artistic portra...

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