Airlines
Porter continues to expand sun network with first flight to Puerto Vallarta
Porter Airlines was celebrating last week, with the take-off of its first roundtrip between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Mexico. The service to Puerto Vallarta marks the latest expansion of Porter’s sun network. Seasonal service to Puerto Vallarta begins with three weekly roundtrip flights, and then increasing to five weekly beginning Dec. 14. Nonstop flights from Hamilton and Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta launch in December, expanding sun destination options for travellers. Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter...
WestJet Group strengthens commitment to Québec
WestJet Group has deepened its commitment to enhancing the guest experience in Québec and continuing to grow its vacation offerings from the region with the appointment of Lyne Chayer as Vice-President, Québec Guest Experience & Vacations. In this expanded role, Chayer will continue to oversee Québec tour operations while also serving as the voice of the guest within the province -- ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of Québec travellers are well represented across the organization. Samantha Taylor, Chief Guest Experience Officer, WestJet Group, said: "As we look...
One Love – One Bermuda Mission lands in Jamaica
The One Love Bermuda Relief Effort touched down at Norman Manley International Airport earlier this week, marking a proud and heartfelt milestone in Bermuda’s humanitarian response to support Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The BermudAir flight 2T903 carried a massive consignment of more than 4,000 lbs of disaster relief supplies collected through the overwhelming generosity of the Bermudian people. Donations poured in at the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Centre on King Street, where community volunteers worked tirelessly to organize, sort, and...
IATA taps into future of travel with new global passenger survey
Mobile reliance and biometric adoption are two key trends redefining the passenger travel experience that are highlighted in IATA’s newly released 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Operations, Safety and Security, observed that: “Passengers want to manage their travel the same way they manage many other aspects of their lives -- on their smartphones and using digital ID. As experience grows with digital processes from booking to baggage claim, the message that travellers are sending in this year’s GPS is clear: they like it, and they...
Porter takes off to the sun with first Toronto-Cancun flight
Porter Airlines is taking off to the sun with the launch of roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Cancun, Mexico (CUN) this week. This is the first flight operated by the airline outside of Canada and the U.S., and part of a significant expansion into southern markets that also includes the Caribbean and Central America. Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines, said: “Today’s inaugural Cancun flight is the start of establishing a significant presence for Porter in southern vacation markets this winter. Travellers who have long wanted the...
Air Canada reports 2025 third quarter results
Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, with highlights including: Operating revenues of $5.774 billion, a decline of 5% versus last year Operating income of $284 million with operating margin of 4.9% and adjusted EBITDA* of $961 million with adjusted EBITDA margin* of 16.6% Net cash flows from operating activities of $813 million and free cash flow* of $211 million Robust momentum in bookings, positioning Air Canada to deliver solid results in the fourth quarter of 2025 Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, said:...
Air Transat adds Montreal-Agadir flights
Air Transat is adding a new non-stop service between Montreal (YUL) and Agadir (AGA) to its 2026 summer program. The addition of the new flights strengthens Air Transat’s presence in Morocco and responds to the strong demand from leisure travellers and the Moroccan community in Quebec. Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer, said that: “Morocco is more popular than ever, both for its landscapes and rich culture, as well as for the diaspora ties that unite our two regions. With this non-stop service to Agadir, we are offering a simple, fast and friendly connection, true...
Fly Emirates: Fly Better … and win a trip to Dubai
The philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” but if you are travelling to Dubai with Emirates, it’s both! Much like Emerson, Canadian travellers taking off to discover Dubai’s wonders, may also discover some wonders on their journey when they fly with Emirates. Emirates connects Canada to, and through Dubai, operating modern, efficient and comfortable aircraft, with a culturally diverse workforce delivering award-winning services to customers across six continents every day. From Canada, the carrier offers daily direct...