Airlines
interCaribbean Airways driving regional growth
interCaribbean Airways is reporting a surge in bookings as local residents, regional travellers and international visitors are drawn to multi-island vacation experiences. This growth underscores the airline’s long-standing vision to make the Caribbean more connected -- for its people, for tourism, and for economic progress. The carrier was founded in 1991 by Lyndon R. Gardiner, a Turks and Caicos Islander -- who serves as Chairman, interCaribbean – and it began as a one-aircraft charter company and has since evolved into the region’s leading locally owned airline. Today, it...
Skyroute Travel Group launches NetFaresHub with Farenexus Group
Skyroute Travel Group has partnered with travel technology provider Farenexus Group to launch NetFaresHub —a next-generation, intelligent booking platform designed to empower travel agencies across the Canadian market. Built on nexusWind, Farenexus’ advanced agent portal, NetFaresHub leverages smart automation and artificial intelligence to streamline the booking process, optimize fare selection, and improve overall productivity. The platform provides seamless access to NDC content, GDS options, and exclusive net fares—bringing global air, hotel, and car rental inventory into...
Air Canada renews deal with The Landline Company
Following a successful year of operation, Air Canada has extended its agreement with The Landline Company to continue providing seamless, luxury motorcoach land-air connections between Toronto Pearson and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and the Region of Waterloo International Airport. Ranbir Singh, Director, Regional Airlines and Markets at Air Canada, said: “Air Canada has been very pleased with the response to this innovative initiative that we launched as a pilot program a year ago. The results show our multimodal strategy is a popular and effective means to...
“Effectively Managing Through A Turbulent Period” – AC Reports 2025 Q1 Results
In reporting Air Canada’s first quarter 2025 financial results, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rousseau observed: “Our first quarter 2025 results show Air Canada is effectively managing through a turbulent period.” Rousseau reported that: “Total operating revenues of nearly $5.2 billion were stable year-over-year on similar capacity. Our revenue diversification strategy remains sound; sixth freedom revenues grew, and Air Canada Cargo and Air Canada Vacations delivered solid results in the period. We recorded adjusted EBITDA of $387...
Delta, Korean strengthen partnerships with WestJet with equity stakes deal
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air are strengthening their respective partnerships with WestJet through the purchase of minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners, the upper middle market private equity platform of Onex, a Canadian investor and alternative asset manager. Affiliated funds and co-investors of the Onex Group intend to participate in the sale alongside Onex Partners. These investments build on each airline's existing relationship with WestJet to provide further benefits to customers in North America, Europe, Asia and beyond. Under the...
Bahamas gets summer, fall boost in flights from Canada
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has announced new and expanded airlift options from Canada that will make it easier for Canadian travellers to experience the beauty and culture of the islands. Air Canada is introducing new, nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Halifax-Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) this winter, with the addition of weekly flights starting Friday, 5 Dec. 2025 through 10 Apr. 2026. Commencing on June 20 through Aug. 29, Air Canada will...
Canadian Tire, WestJet take off with strategic partnership
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited and WestJet have unveiled details of a long-term strategic partnership, bringing together Triangle Rewards and WestJet Rewards, and enhancing the scale and value of both programs while introducing new ways for millions of Canadians to earn rewards across travel and everyday purchases. Set to launch in early 2026, the partnership will give Triangle Rewards' and WestJet Rewards' members the ability to link their loyalty accounts and enjoy enhanced benefits across both programs, including access to exclusive offers and promotions. Linked members will...
Air Transat adding non-stop Toronto-Georgetown, Guyana route
Air Transat adding a new, non-stop route between Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) and Guyana’s capital, Georgetown (GEO). The new service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, from Dec. 16, 2025, to April 24, 2026. Sebastian Ponce, Transat's Chief Revenue Officer, said that: “With this new route, we are expanding our presence in South America while optimizing the use of our aircraft. This addition meets a strong demand from the Guyanese diaspora in Canada, while also tapping into a growing market and a leisure clientele curious to discover new destinations.” The flights,...