Airlines
Competition Bureau recommends ways to increase airline competition
The Competition Bureau of Canada released its market study report – Cleared for take-off: Elevating airline competition – and its recommendations to governments for increasing competition in Canada’s domestic airline industry. It noted that the cost of flying is a major concern for Canadians and for many, particularly those in northern and remote communities, air travel is not a luxury – it is a necessity. The Bureau’s study found that despite the recent entry and expansion of new airlines, the domestic market remains highly concentrated and competition from new sources...
BermudAir takes off from Montreal
BermudAir has launched non-stop service between Bermuda and YUL MontréalTrudeau International Airport. The flights, which began on June 12, 2025, bring together the cosmopolitan charm of Montréal and the timeless allure of Bermuda, offering travellers on both sides of the Atlantic an effortless escape to something extraordinary. Flights will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, bridging two destinations known for their distinct cultures, welcoming communities, and rich histories. The service is a strategic addition to BermudAir’s expanding North American footprint...
UPDATED: London-bound Air India flight crashes with 242 on board
An Air India flight bound for London, England, crashed earlier this morning at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India. In a statement posted to its website, the airline confirms that Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff on June 12, outside the airport. All 242 passengers and crew aboard the Boeing 787-8 aircraft are presumed dead. The Associated Press reports that at least one Canadian was on board the flight, which crashed just five minutes after takeoff. The cause of the crash has not been...
Plaza Premium Group: Making the customer’s journey better
If you’ve only ever considered an airport as a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else, you might want to have a chat with Mei Mei Song and Pascal Belanger of Plaza Premium Group. Song, Plaza Premium Group’s Chief Transformation Officer and Belanger, the company’s Senior Vice President Americas, were in Toronto yesterday (June 11) meeting with a select group of travel trade types to talk about how Plaza Premium Group’s lounges have been transforming the airport experience by providing travellers with the comfort, personalization and meaningful experiences that...
Porter adds non-stop service from Hamilton to Calgary & Edmonton
Porter Airlines is strengthening its Canadian network with the launch of non-stop service from Hamilton to Calgary and Edmonton, giving travellers more convenient options to travel between Alberta and Southern Ontario. Operating on Porter’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2, the flights offer a two-by-two seating configuration with no middle seats. Porter’s elevated economy experience also includes complimentary beer and wine in glassware, premium Canadian snacks, and free, fast WiFi. Travellers seeking an all-inclusive journey can select PorterReserve, which adds fresh, healthy meals, extra...
Finnair launches new Toronto-Helsinki route
Leading Nordic airline, Finnair, is set to soar to new heights next summer, having announced Canada as its newest destination. As part of the airline’s transatlantic expansion, the Finnish flag carrier will bridge Canada’s largest city, Toronto, with Helsinki, Finnair’s home hub and capital of Finland. Set to launch on 4 May 2026, this will mark the only direct connection between Canada and Finland, uniting two northern nations which share a love of nature and wildlife, with similar climates. Canadian service Finnair’s Canadian service will operate three times per week during...
WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines System enter interline agreement
WestJet today announced a new interline partnership agreement with Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), significantly enhancing seamless connectivity across the Atlantic and throughout the Nordic countries. Through this partnership, WestJet guests will gain single-ticket access to 29 destinations across Denmark, Sweden and Norway including key cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Luleå and Malmö. "We're pleased to welcome SAS as our latest interline partner, creating new two-way travel opportunities between Canada and key destinations across Northern Europe,"...
Porter inaugurates new routes to Deer Lake & Charlottetown
Porter Airlines is launching two new nonstop routes, connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG). The flights open up additional travel possibilities across the country, with connecting options via Toronto linking to Western Canada. Deer Lake service began June 10, with three weekly roundtrips, while Charlottetown flights take off on June 13, with four weekly roundtrips, increasing to daily service on June 26. These new Toronto routes will operate seasonally, ending in early-September after the peak summer...