Airlines
Turkish Airlines Connects Canada to Türkiye
Turkish Airlines has released details of its two-phased “Connect to Türkiye” sales campaign for travellers located in Canada. In the first phase, the limited-seat round-trip campaign offers travellers fares starting at CAD $1,349 from Toronto (YYZ) and Montréal (YUL) and CAD $1,449 from Vancouver (YVR) to Istanbul (IST). The campaign runs until March 9, 2026 and to be eligible for the campaign, tickets must be purchased for travel between May 7 and June 18, 2026. The second phase of the campaign, which will also take place until March 9, 2026, and be valid for...
Virgin Atlantic launches new mobile app
Virgin Atlantic has launched its new mobile app, which it says is designed to put the world of Virgin Atlantic in the pocket of every guest, making travel faster, simpler and smarter. Available now, the app brings every trip together in one place. From booking through to boarding and beyond, guests can see upcoming journeys at a glance, manage key travel details and access support in real time. Designed with Flying Club members at its core but accessible to all, the app is simple to use, built with accessibility in mind and focused on keeping personal details secure. Flying Club...
IATA reports 2026 begins with 3.8% air passenger demand growth
IATA has released data for January 2026 global passenger demand, with highlights for the month including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.8% compared to January 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 3.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.0% (+0.2 ppt compared to January 2025), a record high for January. International demand rose 5.9% compared to January 2025. Capacity was up 5.8% year-on-year, and the load factor was 82.5% (+0.1 ppt compared to January 2025). Domestic demand increased 0.1% compared...
Airlines extend flight suspensions as U.S., Israel joint operation continues
Airlines continued to suspended flights to the Middle East as the joint operation by United States and Israel continues in Iran with multiple sites in that country being targeted. In one of those operations on Feb. 28, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, along with a number of senior Iranian leaders. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel, as well as Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries. Israel Ministry of Tourism Update The Israel Ministry of Tourism said that, under the directive of Minister of Tourism Haim Katz, it...
Air Canada postpones resumption of Cuba service to Nov. 1, 2026
Air Canada says it is postponing the resumption of its service between Canada and Cuba until Nov. 1, 2026. And the airline advises that its customers with travel booked between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2026, will be contacted directly with their travel options, including the option to change...
Air Canada earns recognition as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
For the eighth time in a decade, Air Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2026. Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada, said: “We’re proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This award spotlights how our employees, resource groups, champions, leaders, and community partners work together to build a more fair, equitable, and inclusive future where everyone feels they belong.” Air Canada continues to foster a more inclusive...
NACC report reveals economic potential of affordable air travel
A newly released study reports that Canada could boost its GDP by up to $15 billion, create up to 150,000 jobs, and unlock trade and productivity benefits, all while improving the affordability of air travel, by reducing the third-party taxes, fees, charges and regulations currently imposed on air travel. The landmark, peer-reviewed study – conducted by Oxera Consulting – was published by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) which represents Canada’s largest passenger air carriers -- Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet. Entitled “Ready for...
Air Canada, Pegasus Airlines partner, expand Türkiye travel options
Air Canada and Pegasus Airlines have unveiled a new partnership that provides travellers more convenient access to Türkiye’s most in-demand destinations. Through a new interline agreement, Air Canada customers will be able to book travel on nine Pegasus-operated routes, offering smooth connections via major European gateways to Istanbul and the Aegean coastal city of Izmir. The partnership strengthens Air Canada’s connectivity to a dynamic market, providing customers with greater choice and flexibility. Mary-Jane Lorette, Vice President, Revenue Management, Partnerships...