Airlines
The Air Canada Foundation names Louise-Hélène Sénécal as its new Chair and Board Director
The Air Canada Foundation has announced new officers and new members to its Board of Directors. Priscille Leblanc, who has held the position of Chair of the Foundation since its inception in 2012, has elected to retire. Louise-Hélène Sénécal, who recently retired from Air Canada as Vice President and General Counsel and has been a member of the Board of Directors and Corporate Secretary of the Air Canada Foundation, will be the new Chair. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, said: “I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Priscille...
WestJet Vacations takes flight with new summer schedule to the sun
WestJet Vacations unveiled its 2026 summer schedule which features flights from key gateways across Canada to a wide range of popular sun destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Beginning in early May 2026, guests can look forward to seamless access to sought-after vacation hotspots including Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos in Mexico, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and more. Key highlights for this summer season include: Extensive departures from Toronto, including daily flights to Cancun,...
Virgin Atlantic reveals revamped Clubhouse at London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its refreshed flagship Clubhouse at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) following the first phase of a redesign and refurbishment. Further enhancing the airport experience for Upper Class customers heading back to the US, Caribbean or Canada or for those connecting onwards to India or South Africa, the new space offers a new cinema area, work pods, a refreshed Gallery space, and a new Royal Box VIP area created in the likes of the newly launched Clubhouse at LAX last year. The new experience delivers elevated comfort, modern style and a sense of calm before you...
WestJet welcomes Ernie Clement as new Blue Jays player brand ambassador
WestJet is welcoming Toronto Blue Jays infielder, Ernie Clement as the airline’s newest Toronto Blue Jays player brand ambassador -- marking a new chapter in WestJet's long-standing relationship with Canada's team. The partnership reflects WestJet's continued commitment to community, connection, and a team first culture--values Clement exemplifies both on and off the field. The partnership with Clement builds on WestJet's seven-year partnership renewal as the Official Airline of the Toronto Blue Jays, announced in October 2025, and will bring fans closer to the game through new...
Porter connecting Hamilton-Ottawa with new daily flights
Porter Airlines is adding a new link between Hamilton and Ottawa International Airport (YOW) with the launch of new nonstop service. Service begins June 22, with two daily flights operated by Porter's 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. The route gives Hamilton travellers convenient access to Ottawa, while also connecting to 11 destinations through Porter’s YOW hub. The comes following the recent announcement of 14x weekly service between the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) and Hamilton. Porter now serves 12 year-round and seasonal destinations from YHM, spanning...
Checking out the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport with Porter Airlines
Similar to Toronto, Montreal will soon have a second airport for travellers to get in and out of the city. Located half an hour from downtown and Old Montreal, the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) is scheduled to open on June 15th with Porter Airlines as the launch carrier, alongside regional routes from Pascan Aviation. “It’s going to completely disrupt the Montreal marketplace. More than half of Montrealers live closer to this airport, the MET, than they do the alternative airport,” Michael Deluce, Porter Airlines’ chief executive officer, told TravelPress Today during a...
WestJet, SAS expand codeshare with new Halifax-Copenhagen connection
WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) have expanded their codeshare partnership for the second time in three months, providing guests on both sides of the Atlantic with more seamless travel options to explore all of Scandinavia and Canada this summer. WestJet guests can now book travel to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland via the airline's non-stop service between Halifax and Copenhagen with the convenience of a single ticket, baggage transfers and the ability to earn WestJet Rewards throughout. The addition is particularly exciting for guests based...
Porter Airlines to be launch carrier at new Montreal Metropolitan Airport
Porter Airlines is set to transform air travel in Montreal by bringing its elevated passenger experience to the revitalized Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET). Service begins on June 15, with 12 routes being introduced across Canada. Passengers flying from MET will step into a unique, modern terminal featuring an open concept departure lounge with comfortable seating throughout. YHU Infrastructure Partners developed and operates the new terminal, focusing on creating a more enjoyable airport experience that puts passengers at ease. Its compact and efficient design saves travellers...