Airlines
KLM’s intercontinental network expands this summer
KLM's intercontinental network expands this summer with San Diego (United States), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India). The airline will continue to fly to Portland (United States) after this destination was added in the winter season of 2024. It also welcomes three new Boeing 787-10 aircrafts for intercontinental routes during the summer. KLM flies more frequently to a number of intercontinental destinations during this summer schedule. For example, KLM offers the combined flight to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) daily from June, compared to five times a week in the...
WestJet rolls out new rewards program
WestJet has announced the most significant improvement to WestJet Rewards in the program's 15-year history, making it easier than ever for members to earn, redeem and achieve status. The changes, coming April 30, 2025, will make the Rewards experience more valuable and flexible, while maintaining the program's simplicity. "We are improving WestJet Rewards to bring more value to all Canadians, whether that's our frequent flyers, credit card holders or the casual traveler," said Steve McClelland, Vice-President of Loyalty, WestJet. "That's why we've introduced changes to our program...
Etihad’s A380 aircraft to service Abu Dhabi–Toronto route this summer
Etihad Airways' A380 will serve the Abu Dhabi – Toronto route in time for Summer 2025. The famous double-decker will start flying between Zayed Abu Dhabi International (AUH) and Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) on 24 June 2025, perfectly timed for the busy summer travel period and key corporate market. It means the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, serving up the legendary flying experience, is on the way to the land of the maple leaf. “We’re delighted to start flying our remarkable A380 to Canada, and we know our guests love the onboard experience. Whether...
Air Transat’s flash sale to Europe starts today
Air Transat invites travellers to take advantage of its Flash Sale to discover Europe at low prices. With flights starting at $625 from Ontario and $689 from Quebec, there has never been a better time to explore iconic cities such as London, Paris and Porto. Whether travel enthusiasts want to stroll through historic streets, savour local cuisine, or immerse themselves in the cultural richness of the Old Continent, this offer allows them to travel without compromising on comfort or budget. In addition to reduced fares, this promo includes all the benefits of the Air...
Emirates offering free hotel stays for Dubai-bound travellers
Emirates has announced a special new offer for travellers planning to visit Dubai. Starting now through Feb. 26, 2025 travellers who purchase an Emirates return ticket in First Class or Business Class to or stopping over in Dubai, will be able to enjoy a complimentary one-night stay at JW Marriott Marquis. Customers travelling in Premium Economy Class or Economy Class can enjoy a complimentary one-night stay at Holiday Inn Festival City. This exciting offer is valid for all return tickets to or stopping over in Dubai for more than 24 hours, for travel dates between Feb. 22, 2025 and...
Sunwing is protecting agent commissions on Feb. 17-Feb. 21 cancelled flights
Sunwing Vacations has announced that it will be protecting travel advisor commissions on all Sunwing Airlines cancelled flights that were scheduled to depart between Feb. 17 and Feb. 21. The move comes in light of a string of travel disruptions this week, from significant weather incidents to the temporary closure of Toronto Pearson International Airport on Feb. 17, 2025 due to a runway incident. As a result, this severely limited Sunwing Airlines’ ability to reposition aircraft and crew to other airports to help alleviate the backlog in flights, and adversely limited the ability to...
Air Transat annualizes its Montreal–Fort-de-France Route
Air Transat has announced the annualization of its route between Montreal and Fort-de-France, Martinique. In addition to winter flights offered up to four times a week, a summer flight is added every Saturday, from June 7 to Oct. 25, 2025. “We continue to expand our range of South destinations offered year-round,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “Following the recent addition of Liberia, Costa Rica, to our summer destinations, we are now annualizing our route to Fort-de-France. This strengthens our presence in the Caribbean and optimizes the use of our...
Sunwing cancels all southbound flights from YYZ
Sunwing Airlines has made the necessary decision to cancel all southbound flights that will be departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport on Feb. 20. This decision was made to prioritize the safe return of customers currently delayed in destinations due to recent weather disruptions, crew availability constraints and extremely limited hotel capacity. All affected customers will receive a full refund to their original form of payment within 21 business days, with no further action required. This difficult but essential operational decision allows us to redirect our...