Airlines
Harbour Air partners with Aeroplan
Harbour Air, North America's largest seaplane airline, which is based in Vancouver, has just signed an agreement with Aeroplan. This gives travellers a new way to earn Aeroplan points whenever they fly on an eligible Harbour Air flight. A fixed number of Aeroplan points are available to be earned based on the fare class flown by the Aeroplan member, as reflected in a points earning system. That is, they will earn 200 Aeroplan points for a Harbour Air Flex Fare, 150 points for a Harbour Air Comfort Fare, 100 points for a Harbour Air Value Fare and no points for a Harbour Air Light...
Icelandair showcases Iceland’s folklore with Yule Cat Christmas message
Icelandair has unveiled its new Christmas commercial – a modern, humorous, and heartfelt take on Icelandic folklore that places the legendary Yule Cat at the centre of a story about kindness, connection, and being “travel-ready” for the holidays. Okay, it’s a bit dark, but so is Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Partnering with creative agency, Hvíta húsið, the narrative draws directly from Iceland’s dark Christmas folklore. Traditionally, the Yule Cat (Jólakötturinn) is a giant, menacing feline said to roam around before Christmas, devouring anyone -- especially...
Air Canada Prepares to Welcome over 2.3 Million passengers during the Holiday Season
’Tis the season for making memories, and for more than 2.3 million Air Canada customers, that starts the moment they arrive at the airport. Between December 18 and January 4, the airline expects to welcome close to 130,000 customers a day – surpassing 140,000 during peak periods – in one of its busiest travel weeks of the year. Tom Stevens, Vice President of Customer Experience and Service Operations, said that: “At Air Canada, the customer experience is at the core of everything we do, and we know that at this busy time of year and with unpredictable weather, holiday travel is...
WestJet giving Canadians what they want with launch of new Havana flights
Havana tourism officials have rolled out the red carpet for WestJet and its first passengers able to fly directly to the Cuban capital. The airline began Toronto-Havana service Thursday (Dec. 18) -- a welcome development for Cuban tourism authorities who have long been encouraging Canadians to visit a city known for its colonial architecture and lively cultural scene. A Cuban delegation shook hands with deplaning passengers upon arrival in Havana and those same passengers were greeted with free food and drinks, and musicians in the airport terminal, which was draped with Cuban and...
Air Transat adds non-stop from Toronto to Tirana, opening up the Balkans
Air Transat has announced the launch of a new non-stop service between Toronto and Tirana, Albania. This route, part of the many additions to the carrier’s Summer 2026 program, will be operated once weekly starting June 18, using an Airbus A330. Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer, said that: “Albania is fast becoming a standout destination on the European travel map, and we are proud to be the first airline to serve it directly from North America.” And Ponce continued: “With nine new routes, the annualization of several services and increased frequencies on...
Air Transat now connects Toronto with Istanbul and Georgetown
Air Transat launched service to both Istanbul, Türkiye (IST) and Georgetown, Guyana (GEO) this week from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), further strengthening its network from this key hub. Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer, said that: “Introducing Istanbul and Georgetown from Toronto is a strategic step in diversifying our offer while serving travellers flying to visit friends and family.” Ponce continued: “Istanbul unlocks a world of onward possibilities through our partnership with Turkish Airlines, and Georgetown strengthens ties with...
Arajet announces baggage and service policy changes
Dominican flag carrier Arajet has announced changes to its baggage and service policies by introducing its new package portfolio: Basic, Classic, Comfort, and Extra. The airline also announced that from now on it will not charge for check-in at the counter, has reduced the prices for registering baggage and additional luggage, set fixed rates, and will allow more weight. Víctor Pacheco, founder and CEO of Arajet, explained that these changes are driven by the airline’s commitment to ensuring passengers “get the best value for their money. We redesigned our packages to simplify...
Air Transat takes off with new Montreal-Guadalajara, Quebec City-Fort-de-France flights
Air Transat launched its first-ever non-stop flight between YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) on Dec. 13. The new service that runs twice weekly -- Thursdays and Saturdays – is now offered until June 27, 2026. This is Air Transat’s sixth Mexican destination, reinforcing its status as Montreal’s top carrier to the South. Additionally, on Dec. 14, Air Transat operated its first non-stop flight between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF). This...