Airlines
Bahamas gets summer, fall boost in flights from Canada
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has announced new and expanded airlift options from Canada that will make it easier for Canadian travellers to experience the beauty and culture of the islands. Air Canada is introducing new, nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Halifax-Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) this winter, with the addition of weekly flights starting Friday, 5 Dec. 2025 through 10 Apr. 2026. Commencing on June 20 through Aug. 29, Air Canada will...
Canadian Tire, WestJet take off with strategic partnership
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited and WestJet have unveiled details of a long-term strategic partnership, bringing together Triangle Rewards and WestJet Rewards, and enhancing the scale and value of both programs while introducing new ways for millions of Canadians to earn rewards across travel and everyday purchases. Set to launch in early 2026, the partnership will give Triangle Rewards' and WestJet Rewards' members the ability to link their loyalty accounts and enjoy enhanced benefits across both programs, including access to exclusive offers and promotions. Linked members will...
Air Transat adding non-stop Toronto-Georgetown, Guyana route
Air Transat adding a new, non-stop route between Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) and Guyana’s capital, Georgetown (GEO). The new service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, from Dec. 16, 2025, to April 24, 2026. Sebastian Ponce, Transat's Chief Revenue Officer, said that: “With this new route, we are expanding our presence in South America while optimizing the use of our aircraft. This addition meets a strong demand from the Guyanese diaspora in Canada, while also tapping into a growing market and a leisure clientele curious to discover new destinations.” The flights,...
WestJet suspends 9 summer sked transborder routes
WestJet has confirmed that has suspended planned flying to 9 transborder routes for “various portions of its summer schedule.” Cancelled routes include: May through October: Vancouver (YVR) – Austin (AUS) June only: Calgary (YYC) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Edmonton (YEG) – Chicago (ORD) *returning June 28 St. John’s (YYT) – Orlando (MCO) *returning June 30 Winnipeg (YWG) – Orlando (MCO) June through August: Kelowna (YLW) – Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) Winnipeg (YWG) – Los Angeles (LAX) *returning August 28 July through August: Edmonton (YEG) –...
PAL Airlines Celebrates The ‘True Architects of Travel’
Describing travel advisors as the ‘true architects of travel,’ PAL Airlines is launching its Agent Appreciation Event of the Month, featuring exclusive prizes that advisors can win. It’s PAL’s way of recognizing the ‘passion, dedication and expertise’ of travel advisors. Prize draws will take place during the first week of June, and winners will be announced on the PAL Airlines Travel Agent Booking Platform. For more details, go to www.palairlines.ca for...
Air Canada Goes Big In Latin America with Major Schedule Expansion
Air Canada has unveiled details of its winter 2025-2026 sun schedule, featuring the largest network expansion to Latin America to date. The carrier is adding 16% more seat capacity on its Latin America operations this winter compared to last winter. Highlights of the carrier’s new services for the Winter 2025-26 season include new destinations to Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara. As well, 13 new routes including to Santiago, Pointe-a-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Nassau, Montego Bay, and Huatulco are being introduced, along with additional frequencies to...
WestJet Vacations launches bingo contest with prizes for agents
In anticipation of Travel Agent Appreciation Month, WestJet Vacations is showing their appreciation for advisors by launching Get in it to Win it Bingo. This exciting initiative offers advisors the opportunity to win one of 25 prizes, ranging from all inclusive getaways on board WestJet with round-trip airport transfers to Monos carry-ons and WestJet gift cards. All month long, advisors are invited to play Get in it to Win it Bingo, which is similar to the classic Bingo game, but with a twist. To participate, advisors are encouraged to download the Bingo card from the Travel Agent...
Air Transat Adding Two New 2025-2026 Winter Routes
Air Transat continues to expand its network with the addition of two new international routes to its winter 2025-2026 program. The airline is introducing an exclusive route between Montreal and Guadalajara (GDL) in Mexico and extending its service between Montreal and Madrid (MAD) in Spain to cover part of the winter season. Flights will be available for booking this week. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said: “The launch of these new routes reflects our commitment to offering a diversified network and effectively meeting currently underserved...