Airlines
WestJet launches non-stop service between Halifax and Amsterdam
Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) is celebrating the launch of WestJet’s new non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The first flight departed May 29, marking the beginning of a six-times-weekly seasonal route that will operate through October 26. With its dynamic cultural scene, rich history, and strategic location, Amsterdam is set to become a popular destination on Halifax Stanfield’s route map. Whether travelling for business, leisure, or to visit friends and family, passengers can now enjoy convenient access...
Sunwing Vacations guests now travel on board WestJet-operated flights
Effective May 29, all vacation package customers with Sunwing Vacations will travel on board WestJet-operated flights. This follows on the heels of the final Sunwing Airlines flights taking off on May 28, and the last aircraft being fully integrated into WestJet’s fleet, bringing a unified airport and onboard experience for all Sunwing Vacations customers. Key changes to the customer journey are now in effect, in alignment with WestJet policies and ancillaries, as noted in Sunwing’s initial 2025 summer schedule announcement. These changes include: Sunwing Vacations package...
Kids can fly free with BermudAir until June 3
Families looking to travel this summer can take advantage of the return of BermudAir’s popular Kids Fly Free promotion. The promotion applies to bookings made between Thursday, May 29 and Tuesday, June 3 and allows for one complimentary child base fare (taxes and fees excluded) for children aged 17 and under with the purchase of a full adult return fare. “We know how special it is for families to travel together, especially during the summer months,” said Adam Scott, Founder and CEO of BermudAir. “Bringing this promotion back allows us to support those meaningful connections...
WestJet Group completes integration of Sunwing Airlines
Today marks a significant milestone for the WestJet Group, as the airline officially completes its integration of Sunwing Airlines. This achievement represents two years (to the month) of dedicated work, strategic coordination and consultation, and a commitment to delivering greater value and connectivity for Canadian travellers. "Completing two airline consolidations in just two years—the first with Swoop in 2024 and now Sunwing—was complex and required coordination across every aspect of our business, from operational, labour, and regulatory areas to experiential and cultural...
Low-cost Korean carrier, T’way, starting Vancouver-Seoul flights in July
T'way Air, South Korea's leading low-cost carrier, will inaugurate its first North American destination with direct service between Seoul and Vancouver on July 12, 2025. Operating four times weekly – Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays – the new flights meet growing demand for affordable, long-haul travel across key Asia-Pacific and North American markets. The outbound flight departs Incheon International Airport at 9:05 p.m. KST and arrives at Vancouver International Airport at 3:25 p.m. PDT. The return flight leaves Vancouver at 5:25 p.m. PDT and lands...
Caribbean Airlines adds more non-stop flights to Antigua from Toronto
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced the addition of two special non-stop flights with Caribbean Airlines between Toronto and Antigua and Barbuda this summer. The move comes after in response to strong demand last summer and a surge of interest in this year’s Antigua Carnival and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket matches, “More Canadians than ever are choosing Antigua and Barbuda as their go-to summer destination, and this expanded service by Caribbean Airlines directly reflects that momentum,” said Tameka Wharton, Director of Tourism, Antigua and...
Turkish Airlines expands vacation package brand to Canada
Turkish Airlines has expanded its comprehensive vacation package brand, Turkish Airlines Holidays, to the U.S. and Canada beginning May 2025, offering travellers a seamless way to plan and book their trips in one place. Starting May, U.S. and Canadian guests of the flag carrier can arrange flights, hotel stays, tours, activities, car rentals, airport transfers, travel insurance and more by visiting the dedicated website holidays.turkishairlines.com. A new and dynamic player of tourism industry, the innovative e-commerce site brings the nearly 100 years of Turkish Airlines'...
Qantas boosts seasonal flights from Canada to Australia
Qantas will boost international flying from Canada to Australia during northern winter to meet seasonal demand from Australians traveling to Canada for its peak ski season and Canadians flocking south to experience the warmth of Australian summer. The Australian carrier will increase nonstop flying on its Vancouver to Sydney route from three per week to daily from Jan. 1-24, 2026 before adjusting to five flights per week from Jan. 25 to Feb. 8, 2026 and tapering to four flights per week from Feb. 9 through March 2026. The increased flying over the northern winter season will boost...