Airlines
Air France marks 50th anniversary of Concorde’s first commercial flight
It has been 50 years since Air France operated its first commercial Concorde flight to Dakar and Rio de Janeiro on Jan. 21, 1976. Five decades later, the airline is celebrating this iconic legacy and symbol of excellence in French aviation by launching an exclusive collection of merchandise that will soon be available on shopping.airfrance.com. The airline will also premiere a special documentary retracing the history of this French aviation legend on its YouTube channel starting today (Jan. 21, 2026). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNwLZ2jwDGc&t=2s For those who are...
Air Transat Launching Loyalty Program with Desjardins and Visa Canada
Air Transat is launching a new loyalty program designed to reward loyal customers by providing them with accessible and personalized benefits. Supported by a strategic partnership with Desjardins Group and enabled by Visa, this program will multiply benefits for its customers, offering an enriched experience at every stage of their journey. The launch is planned for the second half of 2026. In a statement, the company said that the collaboration is part of a strategy that will offer travellers an innovative loyalty program with exclusive benefits and an enhanced experience. And...
Air Canada’s new #FlyTheFlag Campaign Champions Resilience and Team Canada Spirit
With the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games fast approaching, Air Canada has released a powerful new campaign featuring Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassador Tyler McGregor, captain of Canada’s Para ice hockey team, as he prepares for the Games. Entitled Tyler’s Walk, the powerful video spot tells the story of McGregor’s resilience after a life-changing event, bringing to light the obstacles Team Canada athletes must overcome in pursuit of their dreams – and one athlete’s unwavering commitment to sporting excellence. McGregor said that: “Hockey has...
WestJet returning to prior standard economy seat pitch in response to feedback, guest data
WestJet said today that it is changing its cabin-configuration approach on the limited portion of its fleet where it had densified seating. The move comes following a review of operational data and feedback from guests and WestJetters, and will see the airline return to its prior standard seat pitch for economy cabins on these recently reconfigured aircraft by removing one row of seats. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “WestJet tried seat pitches that are popular with many airlines around the globe as they serve to provide affordable...
WestJet picks Flex Pay to provide its travellers with flexible payment options
WestJet has chosen Flex Pay, Upgrade’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, to provide flexible payment options to travellers booking flights. WestJet guests can now use Flex Pay to spread the cost of their flights into simple, affordable monthly installments. Jennifer Bue, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Deputy CFO WestJet, said that: “At WestJet, we’re committed to making air travel as accessible and seamless as possible for our guests. By choosing Flex Pay, we’re giving travellers more flexibility to book their flights in a way that works best for them. Whether planning...
Turkish Airlines launches ‘Sales Fest’ campaign in Canada
Turkish Airlines has launched its annual “Sales Fest” campaign for Canadian travellers. Sales Fest offers travellers an opportunity to take advantage of a limited-seat, round-trip flight sale with fares starting at $1,099. The Sales Fest campaign runs from Jan. 14 to Jan. 26, 2026. To be eligible, tickets must be purchased for travel between Jan. 14, 2026 and April 30, 2026. Turkish Airlines’ Sales Fest campaign reinforces the flag carrier’ position as a global connector and its continued investment in the North American market, offering travellers more opportunities to...
Grenada celebrates additional Air Canada lift
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is celebrating continued growth in Canadian visitor arrivals with the announcement of expanded air service from Air Canada. Air Canada will introduce a third weekly flight to Grenada, operating from Jan. 22, 2026 through April 23, 2026. The additional frequency enhances access during the peak winter travel season, offering Canadians greater flexibility and convenience when planning their escape to the Spice Isle. Canada remains one of Grenada’s fastest-growing source markets, driven by travellers seeking authentic, upscale Caribbean...
WTAAA criticizes IATA’s approval of global remittance policy, warns of impact on agents
The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) says that it strongly opposes IATA airlines’ decision to impose a globally standardized, shorter remittance period on travel agents. And WTAAA is warning that this move undermines local governance and jeopardizes collaborative relationships between local airline and travel agent representatives. In a recent mail vote of the Passenger Agency Conference, IATA airline delegates approved the enforcement of a globally aligned remittance period by mid‑2026, eliminating the flexibility for local markets to set alternative dates...