Airlines
Air Canada’s takes off to The Bahamas from Halifax and Ottawa
Air Canada has launched new nonstop flights from Halifax and Ottawa to Nassau, The Bahamas, as demand from both regions continues to surge. From Ottawa, travel to The Bahamas is up 54% year-over-year, and Nova Scotia has increased 85%. The direct flights are expected to accelerate that growth by removing connections and giving travellers a faster, smoother trip south. With warm ocean waters, sunny skies, and temperatures around 30°C, Canada’s ultimate winter escape is just a few hours away. The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, said of the new...
TAP Air Portugal takes off with a better way to fly economy
TAP Air Portugal is introducing a new cabin that offers more space, more privacy, well-being, and a superior travel experience. Beginning in the summer of 2026, the airline will launch a new cabin designed to give the consumer more choice between Economy and Business class. Available on long-haul flights aboard the A330 and A321LR fleets, this product caters innovation responds to evolving travel trends and the growing demand for enhanced well-being, privacy and differentiated services. The new cabin offers 12 select neighbor-free seats located right after Business Class,...
Air Transat Pilots Issue 72-Hour Notice, Poised for Potential Strike Action
Air Transat pilots – represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) – have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline’s management, with the potential strike action beginning as early as 3 a.m. ET on Wed., Dec. 10, 2025. Capt. Bradley Small, Chair of the Air Transat Master Executive Council (MEC), said that: “There is still time to avoid a strike but unless significant progress is made at the bargaining table, we will strike if that’s what it takes to achieve a modern contract.” The Air Transat pilots have been negotiating for almost a year to achieve...
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...