Airlines
Air Canada inaugurates service from Vancouver to Manila
Air Canada is celebrating the inauguration of its newest international flights linking Vancouver and Manila, solidifying the airline's presence in Southeast Asia and supporting Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy. The launch of service to Manila also positions Air Canada as the North American airline serving the most destinations non-stop in Southeast Asia. Celebrations at the airline's YVR Pacific hub were held on April 1 and again prior to the departure of AC017 at 01:55 on April 2. The flight arrives in Manila at 06:20 local time on April 3. "We are proud to be the only...
Air Canada resumes Ottawa-Heathrow flights
Air Canada marked the resumption of its international flights linking Canada's capital city with the United Kingdom's largest airport and international gateway. A celebration in Ottawa was attended by airline representatives and stakeholders prior to the departure of AC888 from Ottawa to London Heathrow onboard the airline's flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. "We are thrilled to resume our Ottawa trans-Atlantic services linking Canada's capital city and London Heathrow, home to one of the world's most iconic travel destinations and international gateways. With the wide...
Global passenger growth slowed in February, IATA report shows
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to February 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 2.0% year-on-year. The February load factor was 81.1% (+0.4 ppt compared to February 2024). International demand rose 5.6% compared to February 2024. Capacity was up 4.5% year-on-year, and the load factor was 80.2% (+0.9 ppt compared to February 2024). Domestic demand fell 1.9% compared to February 2024....
Air Transat renames Atlantic Ocean to the “Canadien Ocean”
Air Transat is officially changing the name of the Atlantic Ocean to the Canadien Ocean. Effective immediately, the new name is featured in onboard announcements across Air Transat’s network. To rally nationwide support, the company is launching a petition to make the rebranding permanent on official governmental documents and maps. The initiative was celebrated last night on the very first flight over the newly named Canadien Ocean, one of up to 184 crossings Air Transat makes each week. Passengers on board were treated to commemorative certificates, and the first...
Porter expands service throughout North America this summer
Porter Airlines is updating its 2025 summer schedule. Increases in capacity are spread across new destinations, the continuation of winter routes into summer, and added frequencies. Domestic flying during this period is now 80% of total network capacity, up from 75% in its original summer plan. This is balanced by targeted frequency reductions in select U.S. markets. Despite the changes, Porter’s presence in the Canada-U.S. market will be 25% larger than last summer. The summer schedule is supported by 10 additional Embraer E195-E2 aircraft compared to 2024, growing the number...
WestJet announces new “Vacation Flex” program
WestJet has announced a new, unbelievable program "Vacation Flex" offering guests the chance to share their vacation posts beyond social media. "When guests go on vacation, one of the things they look forward to most is chronicling their travel experience for friends and family on social media," said WestJet Director of Marketing, Jennifer Callegaro. "We are excited to offer guests a new, creative way to share their travel stories on billboards and bus stops across Canada, with Vacation Flex." This first-of-its-kind program gives WestJet guests the opportunity to see their...
Air Canada adds Montreal-Edinburgh route for this summer
Air Canada is adding a new route and boosting frequencies to popular Europe destinations for the upcoming summer travel season. New summer services from Montreal to Edinburgh will complement the carrier's existing summer services from Toronto to the Scottish capital city. The carrier is also adding close to 1,300 weekly seats to Paris and Athens, and is also extending its peak Toronto to Rome schedule until October. "Air Canada is excited to add the only non-stop flights between Montreal and Edinburgh! Our new flights will link Scotland to Canada's second largest metropolitan area,...
Air France shares details of summer schedule
During the summer 2025 schedule (April – October), Air France will operate up to 900 flights per day to nearly 190 destinations worldwide. The summer of 2025 will mark the continued expansion of Air France’s long-haul network, with 87 destinations served and overall capacity increasing by four per cent compared to summer 2024. The following routes will be launched: Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): Up to 5 weekly flights operated with Airbus A350-900 aircraft, starting May 19, 2025. Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Orlando (Florida): 4 weekly flights operated...