Airlines
Air Canada, Emirates committed to expanding strategic partnership
Air Canada and Emirates have announced a commitment to expand and extend their strategic partnership, building on the success of a three-year-old agreement between the two airlines. Since launching the strategic partnership in 2022, the airlines have already served more than 550,000 customers, connecting travellers across 56 codeshare routes linking Canada, the U.S., Dubai and key destinations around the globe. The carriers have now signed a memorandum of understanding to extend the reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership until Dec. 31, 2032. That renewed agreement will...
Air Transat adds Ghana from Toronto in 2026
Air Transat continues to expand its Summer 2026 program with a new non-stop service from Toronto to Accra (ACC), Ghana. The route will operate from June 17 to Oct. 22, 2026, with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said: “We are honoured to be the first and only airline to offer a direct connection between Canada and Ghana. This non-stop service between Toronto and Accra aligns with our growth strategy on the African continent and directly responds to the needs of the Ghanaian diaspora in Ontario as well as the increasing...
Air Canada elevates the experience with comprehensive fleet upgrade
Air Canada is rolling out its most comprehensive cabin renewal program yet, designed to make every flight across North America more comfortable, more connected, and more consistent for customers and crew members. Spanning Air Canada mainline, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express, this multi-year investment reimagines the onboard experience with new interiors, next-generation technology, and thoughtful details inspired by customer and co-worker feedback. This includes the industry’s most comprehensive Fast, Free Wi-Fi offering, sponsored by Bell. Mark Nasr, Executive Vice...
Lufthansa Group plans to take active role in TAP privatization
The Lufthansa Group has formally expressed its interest in participating as a bidder in the privatization process of TAP Air Portugal. A letter to this effect was submitted to Parpública, the Portuguese state holding company, within the specified timeframe. In addition to initially acquiring a minority stake, the aim of the process is to establish a long-term partnership between the Lufthansa Group and TAP Air Portugal in order to secure the successful future of TAP as Portugal's national airline. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said:...
Air Transat strengthens collaboration with Turkish Airlines
Air Transat has announced that its new interline and codeshare agreements with Turkish Airlines are now in effect. The partnership enables travellers to book itineraries combining flights from both airlines, enhancing connectivity between Canada and Türkiye, and key destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It allows them to travel on a single ticket for their entire journey and check in their bags only once, through to their final destination. The interline agreement offers access to cities such as Tehran, Delhi, Colombo, and Beirut via Turkish Airlines’ global...
WestJet Rewards, Skip link loyalty programs
WestJet Reward and Skip have teamed up to enhance what loyalty points can do with the launch of a new linked-loyalty partnership that will allow Canadians to treat their WestJet points as Skip currency, earning – and notably, redeeming – them on Skip. Canadians can now link their WestJet Reward and Skip accounts, to earn WestJet points on qualifying Skip orders. These points can be used for flights and vacations with WestJet or redeemed for Skip Credits that can be used for everyday essentials such as grocery, pharmacy, retail and restaurant delivery. This collaboration brings...
WestJet expands global connectivity through Toronto, Halifax for summer 2026
In a wave of announcements, WestJet released details of its 2026 summer network schedule, that includes five new seasonal international destinations from Toronto, three new transatlantic destinations from Halifax as well as new domestic and Nordic connections from Western Canada. Of particular note, is the announcement of WestJet's first South American non-stop connection from Toronto to Medellín, Colombia. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Chief Executive Officer, said that: “Leveraging the extended range capability of our growing share of Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft, WestJet...
Etihad Airways takes off with major fleet expansion
Etihad Airways has unveiled the details of a major expansion of its widebody fleet with 32 additional Airbus aircraft, further accelerating the airline’s growth and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing full-service carriers. The agreement includes a mix of A350-1000s, A350F freighters, and A330-900s through both direct orders and lease commitments, with first deliveries beginning in 2027 – one of the earliest widebody availability windows in the global market. This new commitment follows Etihad’s agreement earlier this year for 28 additional Boeing...