Airlines
Air India takes off with new Toronto-Mumbai service
Air India has launched new service between Toronto and Mumbai, creating the only direct air link between Canada's largest city and India's financial capital. The new route boosts connectivity on one of the world's largest diaspora corridors while supporting growing business, trade, tourism, and investment ties between India and Canada. The inaugural flight (AI192) departed Toronto Pearson on its way to Mumbai over the weekend. Air India and Toronto Pearson marked the launch of the service in the presence of government officials including Mahaveer Singhvi, Consul General of India in...
WestJet, Qatar Airways connect with reciprocal codeshare partnership
WestJet has unveiled a new reciprocal codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways that will provide travellers with expanded global connectivity to more destinations across Canada and the Middle East through a single booking experience. Initially, WestJet will place its code on Qatar Airways' non-stop services between Toronto (YYZ) and Doha (DOH) and Montreal (YUL) and Doha (DOH) while Qatar Airways will place its code on select WestJet-operated flights from Toronto and Montreal. In a future phase, WestJet will place its code on select destinations beyond Doha, allowing further reach...
Caribbean Airlines launches first, nonstop Toronto-Tobago flight
That’s the sounds of celebration that you’re hearing as Caribbean Airlines launched its first nonstop flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tobago’s A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB). The new weekly service offers Canadian travellers direct access to an unspoiled Caribbean island renowned for its extraordinary natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. The inaugural departure from Toronto was celebrated by a delegation led by Korice A.Q. Nancis, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL),...
Etihad Airways makes history, connecting Calgary and Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways is celebrating its inaugural flight to Calgary, marking a historic milestone as, for the first time, travellers can fly non-stop between Abu Dhabi and Calgary. The new non-stop service will operate four times a week on Etihad's Boeing 787 Dreamliner, strengthening connectivity between the UAE capital, the Gulf region and Alberta. The launch further reflects the momentum behind Etihad's continued transformation and growth journey as one of the world's fastest-growing airlines. As well, the new service reinforces Abu Dhabi's position as a global gateway, connecting...
Porter Airlines Celebrates 20 Years, with More Growth on the Horizon
Travel advisors, industry partners and Porter Airlines team members gathered at the Radisson Blu Hotel yesterday evening to celebrate the airline's 20th anniversary. Overlooking Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, where Porter's inaugural flight departed for Ottawa on Oct. 23, 2006, it was a fitting location to reflect on just how far the airline has come. For Edmond (Eddy) Eldebs, Porter's senior vice-president and chief commercial officer, the occasion was particularly meaningful. Hired as a customer service representative just two days before that inaugural flight, he recalled the...
Turkish Airlines takes off with fall sales campaign
Turkish Airlines is offering Canadians a chance to discover Türkiye with its new sales campaign that’s bookable until Oct. 26, 2026. The campaign highlights a range of opportunities to experience Türkiye’s culture, cuisine, landscapes and coastal escapes, along with offering connections to destinations around the world through Istanbul. As part of the Fall Sales Campaign, Turkish Airlines is offering roundtrip fares starting at CDN$999 for travel between Nov. 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027 originating in Canada and destined for Türkiye or onward destinations beyond...
Discover Airlines set to connect Edmonton-Frankfurt in 2027
Discover Airlines is introducing a new nonstop flight between Edmonton International Airport and Frankfurt Airport in the summer of 2027. The airline – a member of the Lufthansa Group – will operate three weekly flights between the two cities beginning June 1, 2027, providing Alberta travellers with a direct connection to Germany, and onward travel options throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Dirk Janzen, Lufthansa Group Vice President of Passenger Sales, the Americas, said: “We are thrilled to bring Discover Airlines to Edmonton and expand Lufthansa Group’s...
Air Canada responds to Canadians’ travel priorities with new routes
Air Canada is making it easier for Canadians to turn a destination idea into a booked vacation – whether they are returning to a familiar favourite or discovering somewhere new. New research from Ipsos offers insight into what Canadian fall and winter travellers want from their next escape. Of those surveyed, nearly three-quarters (72%) say relaxing and recharging are important when choosing a destination, while 55% say there are many winter destinations they have yet to explore. Nearly one in four typically return to the same destination or rotate among a small number of...