Airlines
Finnair launches new Toronto-Helsinki route
Leading Nordic airline, Finnair, is set to soar to new heights next summer, having announced Canada as its newest destination. As part of the airline’s transatlantic expansion, the Finnish flag carrier will bridge Canada’s largest city, Toronto, with Helsinki, Finnair’s home hub and capital of Finland. Set to launch on 4 May 2026, this will mark the only direct connection between Canada and Finland, uniting two northern nations which share a love of nature and wildlife, with similar climates. Canadian service Finnair’s Canadian service will operate three times per week during...
WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines System enter interline agreement
WestJet today announced a new interline partnership agreement with Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), significantly enhancing seamless connectivity across the Atlantic and throughout the Nordic countries. Through this partnership, WestJet guests will gain single-ticket access to 29 destinations across Denmark, Sweden and Norway including key cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Luleå and Malmö. "We're pleased to welcome SAS as our latest interline partner, creating new two-way travel opportunities between Canada and key destinations across Northern Europe,"...
Porter inaugurates new routes to Deer Lake & Charlottetown
Porter Airlines is launching two new nonstop routes, connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG). The flights open up additional travel possibilities across the country, with connecting options via Toronto linking to Western Canada. Deer Lake service began June 10, with three weekly roundtrips, while Charlottetown flights take off on June 13, with four weekly roundtrips, increasing to daily service on June 26. These new Toronto routes will operate seasonally, ending in early-September after the peak summer...
Hamilton International Airport flaunts new terminal; increased flights
Vantage Group and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport recently unveiled significant terminal enhancements, following the completion of a $400 million dollar project which began in September 2024. New additions to the terminal include an expanded exterior frontage and updated façade featuring a marquis YHM sign, which will help improve curb operations while offering a warm welcome to travellers. Inside the terminal, upgrades to check-in, baggage claim, and the departure gate areas create a more efficient and elevated passenger experience. Integration of architectural elements...
Air Canada inaugurates flights to Prague
Air Canada’s newest international flight from Toronto took off on June 6 and arrived in Prague, Czech Republic. “We are excited to return to Prague, our newest Europe destination now added to our global network,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo. “Our flights connect two countries, facilitating travel, tourism and trade. We design routes like this one to appeal to our customers throughout our North American network, with convenient travel options at our Toronto hub. Whether people are visiting family and friends in...
Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite now available on Business class from YVR to HKG
Cathay Pacific introduced its all-new Aria Suite Business class, now available on selected flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong. Flights will be progressively introduced, starting with three flights per week. Vancouver-Hong Kong is the third long-haul route for the airline’s Aria Suite, which was unveiled in Hong Kong in October 2024 onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which also features a new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy cabin. The cutting-edge Aria Suite delivers a reimagined cabin experience showcasing unrivalled comfort, style and functionality with a...
APG announces new partnership with Jeju Air
APG, the world’s largest airline representation network, has announced a new partnership with Jeju Air, enabling travel agencies to access Jeju Air’s full NDC content via the APG NDC Platform, with no distribution surcharge. “We are delighted to welcome again Jeju Air to the APG NDC Platform. This collaboration was in standby for a few months to upgrade Jeju Air API. With Jeju Air, we are providing now a better experience for our +2,500 partner travel agencies worldwide, accessing to Jeju Air’s competitive fares and ancillary products,” said Héloïse Parrain, Director of...
Air Canada inaugurates flights to Porto from Montreal
Air Canada’s inaugural flight from Montreal departed the evening of June 4 and arrived this morning (June 5) in Porto, Portugal. “We are delighted to be returning to Porto, marking our newest Europe route this summer and second destination in Portugal,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo. “We design routes like this one to appeal to our customers throughout our North American network, with convenient travel options at our Montreal hub. A world heritage city and gateway to Portugal’s northern region, Porto offers an...