Airlines
Porter now flying nonstop from Toronto to Kelowna
Porter Airlines has landed in Kelowna with nonstop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The schedule begins with five weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to daily roundtrip flights on June 23. Kelowna complements Porter’s growing presence in British Columbia with existing flights to Vancouver and Victoria. The route is operated on the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class. The two-by-two configuration means no middle seats on any Porter flight. ...
Porter launches nonstop service from Ottawa to Victoria
Porter Airlines is further enhancing its cross-Canada service with the launch of new non-stop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ). The new service is the only route connecting the two capitals. Flights begin with four weekly roundtrips, increasing to daily roundtrips on June 16. Operated by Porter’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, all flights feature a two-by-two seat configuration, meaning no middle seats for any passenger. The scheduled flight times are as...
More Canadians head to Korea amidst Korean Air’s recent expansion
Korean Air is now in the midst of significant transformations, driven by the acquisition of its former competitor Asiana Airlines, giving Korean Air top 10 status in global airline rankings. With the integration of Asiana now well underway as of the end of 2024, Korean Air is on the road to becoming one of the ten largest carriers in the world, with a combined fleet of around 240 aircraft. This has been signalled by the recent unveiling of new Korean Air brand graphics for their aircraft. “There are many big changes for Korean Air that are transforming the airline,” said Douglas...
Air Canada launches new direct flights from Toronto to Guadeloupe
Air Canada recently launched new direct service from Toronto to the Guadeloupe Islands. From December 20 to April, the Guadeloupe Islands will be accessible every Saturday from Toronto's Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Flights are already available for sale and will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 MAX, configured with 16 seats in business class and 153 in economy class. "We are thrilled about the opening, this winter, of the new route to Toronto, which perfectly aligns with our regional network development strategy. North America is our primary growth driver, having experienced...
WestJet joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to enhance guest experience
Today, WestJet launched its participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, enhancing its commitment to providing a welcoming and comfortable experience for all guests. The Sunflower program allows guests with non-visible disabilities to discreetly signal that they may require more assistance while travelling, including extra time, patience and support. "Through our participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, we are proud to further our commitment to providing convenient and accessible services that meet the unique needs of our guests," said Jacqui...
interCaribbean Airways driving regional growth
interCaribbean Airways is reporting a surge in bookings as local residents, regional travellers and international visitors are drawn to multi-island vacation experiences. This growth underscores the airline’s long-standing vision to make the Caribbean more connected -- for its people, for tourism, and for economic progress. The carrier was founded in 1991 by Lyndon R. Gardiner, a Turks and Caicos Islander -- who serves as Chairman, interCaribbean – and it began as a one-aircraft charter company and has since evolved into the region’s leading locally owned airline. Today, it...
Skyroute Travel Group launches NetFaresHub with Farenexus Group
Skyroute Travel Group has partnered with travel technology provider Farenexus Group to launch NetFaresHub —a next-generation, intelligent booking platform designed to empower travel agencies across the Canadian market. Built on nexusWind, Farenexus’ advanced agent portal, NetFaresHub leverages smart automation and artificial intelligence to streamline the booking process, optimize fare selection, and improve overall productivity. The platform provides seamless access to NDC content, GDS options, and exclusive net fares—bringing global air, hotel, and car rental inventory into...
Air Canada renews deal with The Landline Company
Following a successful year of operation, Air Canada has extended its agreement with The Landline Company to continue providing seamless, luxury motorcoach land-air connections between Toronto Pearson and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and the Region of Waterloo International Airport. Ranbir Singh, Director, Regional Airlines and Markets at Air Canada, said: “Air Canada has been very pleased with the response to this innovative initiative that we launched as a pilot program a year ago. The results show our multimodal strategy is a popular and effective means to...