Airlines
WestJet delivers its Christmas Miracle at Ronald McDonald House locations across Canada
This holiday season, WestJet is bringing hope, comfort, and a little magic to families facing some of life's hardest challenges. Through its annual Christmas Miracle, WestJet is delivering joy to families with critically sick and injured children staying at Ronald McDonald House locations across Canada. Samantha Taylor, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer, said: “We saw huge excitement, with more than 700 of our WestJetters from across the country stepping forward to volunteer," "It's a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together and...
ACTA welcomes NACC support for travellers with complex health needs
ACTA is welcoming the announcement by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) that four major Canadian airlines -- Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP, and WestJet -- have jointly adopted a standardized air travel requirements form for passengers with complex health needs. This unified form, developed in response to a key recommendation from the 2024 federal Air Accessibility Summit, harmonizes processes that previously varied between airlines. Travellers and their healthcare providers will now be able to complete a single form that can be used across multiple carriers,...
Air Canada launches non-stop seasonal service to Rio de Janeiro
Air Canada has Toronto to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil flights, with the seasonal service operating three days a week and running until the end of March 2026. To mark the occasion, the airline hosted a ceremony at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President - Network Planning at Air Canada, said: “We are thrilled to introduce non-stop seasonal service between Toronto and Rio de Janeiro, connecting two vibrant cities and offering Canadians more opportunities to experience Brazil’s rich culture and stunning landscapes. This route reflects Air Canada’s...
Porter Airlines takes off to Costa Rica with new service
Porter Airlines is taking off to Costa Rica with the start of roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR); marking the airline’s first route to Central America. The Toronto-Liberia route operates up to six times weekly. It is the fourth in a series of new southern routes that Porter is launching this winter, including Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Nassau. It also complements joint venture partner Air Transat’s network, giving travellers even more options for reaching southern vacation destinations. Andrew Pierce, vice...
Air India meets with the Canadian travel trade
Air India recently hosted some of its key partners in Toronto. Along with good food and good company, the carrier’s Regional Manager Americas, Amit Arora addressed the crowd. He talked about Air India increasing its domestic service in 2026 as well as increasing its frequencies in Southeast Asia to provide travellers with fast and convenient connections. All in all, a good time was had by all. In the photo Seen here, addressing the gathering is Amit Arora, Regional Manager Americas for Air...
Air Transat pilots vote overwhelmingly to strike if necessary
Results of the Air Transat pilots strike vote were released this morning, with 99% of pilots voting ‘Yes’ to strike if necessary. Union officials said that: “This overwhelming vote sends a clear message to management: our pilot group is unified, determined, and prepared for job action if the company does not provide us with a modern contract.” In announcing the vote, Air Transat pilots’ MEC and SPSC Committee stated that: “This authority is essential as we enter the final negotiation window before the earliest legal strike deadline on Dec. 10. Management should know by...
IATA reports passenger demand growth continues to accelerate
IATA reports that global passenger demand growth for October 2025 continued to accelerate, with highlights including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.6% compared to October 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.8% year-on-year. The October load factor was 84.6% (+0.7 ppt compared to October 2024). International demand rose 8.5% compared to October 2024. Capacity was up 7.1% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to October 2024). Domestic demand increased 3.4% compared to...
Dreams take flight with the Air Canada Foundation
Dreams Take Flight, Air Canada and The Air Canada Foundation celebrated another successful year of magical journeys to theme parks in Florida and California. This year, more than a thousand children across Canada got to experience a day full of rides, magic and laughter. Founded in 1989, Dreams Take Flight was created by a group of Air Canada employees in Toronto with a mission to offer children who experience mental, physical or social challenges a trip of a lifetime to a theme park in Florida. By 1997, Dreams Take Flight had expanded across Canada with eight chapters: Halifax,...