Airlines
WestJet adds three new domestic routes and added capacity for summer 2025
WestJet has announced a major expansion of its domestic network with new non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and three Canadian cities for summer 2025. The expansion includes all-new non-stop service from Saskatoon and Regina and the return of flying between Vancouver and Halifax. In addition, new flights between Winnipeg and St. John's have been added to the extensive summer schedule. WestJet is also increasing frequency on its popular Halifax routes from Winnipeg and Edmonton, as well as between Calgary and Deer Lake. These routes bring...
Flair FWD promises on-time guarantee, in-seat ordering & more
Flair Airlines has unveiled Flair FWD, its bold new platform for delivering smarter, smoother, and more rewarding travel across Canada and beyond. More than a message, Flair FWD launches with real upgrades: industry-first on-time guarantee, in-seat ordering, proactive delay credits, a redesigned booking experience, and the debut of a new inflight magazine—all designed to elevate the experience without raising fares. "We're done talking about the future of travel—we're building it," said Maciej Wilk, Interim CEO of Flair Airlines. "Flair FWD is our commitment to passengers:...
StatsCan March figures show cross-border travel continues to decline
Statistics Canada is reporting that in March 2025, 719,500 Canadian residents flew back from the United States, representing a 13.5% decline from the same month in 2024. March 2025 also saw a 31.9% (to 1.5 million) decline of Canadian residents making return trips by automobile from the United States. This was the third consecutive month of year-over-year decline. However, the number of arrivals to Canada by US residents by air in March 2025 increased 1.2% compared to the same month in 2024, while arrivals by automobile decreased 10.6%....
St. Vincent and the Grenadines strengthens Canadian access with new Delta Airlines service
St Vincent and the Grenadines has added a new nonstop flight service connecting the multi-island state to Atlanta, Georgia, thanks to Delta Airlines. Beginning Dec. 20, 2025, visitors will have convenient daily access aboard Delta’s state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX, offering a seamless and comfortable journey to our world-class attractions, thriving business community and stunning landscapes. This new route strengthens the connectivity between St Vincent and the Grenadines and one of the busiest travel hubs in the world, making it easier than ever for visitors to explore everything our...
Air Canada pledges more overhead space for A220 guests
Air Canada will be the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, giving customers more overhead storage space. The first aircraft to receive the new bins are scheduled to be delivered early in 2026. The A220 Airspace cabin features new XL bins, increasing the overhead capacity of bags by more than 15 per cent, and will also include a new ceiling design and lighting. The introduction of the new Airspace cabin has been timed to coincide with additional Air Canada upgrades including an updated cabin interior and seat back entertainment. "The A220...
WestJet bolsters connectivity between Calgary & Japan with new daily year-round service
WestJet is expanding non-stop service between Calgary and Tokyo's Narita International Airport to daily year-round through the winter schedule which begins on Oct. 27, 2025. The airline attributes the increase of service to the continued success of the route on both sides of the Pacific, after first having increased to daily service for its 2025 summer schedule. "Leveraging our Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, WestJet continues to strengthen Calgary's tourism pipeline with expanded Trans-Pacific service, creating new inroads for economic growth across Western Canada and beyond,"...
Virgin Atlantic hosts a party to remember in YYZ
Sir Richard Branson and his team welcomed senior Toronto and area travel executives for a celebration of Virgin Atlantic’s new Toronto-London Heathrow flights, telling the crowd that gathered at the Globe & Mail Centre on King St. E. in the city’s downtown that not only is Virgin Atlantic back in Canada, “we’re back for good.” Ahead of those comments by Virgin Atlantic’s founder, the carrier’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juha Jarvinen told the glitzy and glamorous crowd that the airline’s return to Canada with its new daily, Boeing 787-9 flights both support the...
ITA Airways starts integration into Star Alliance
ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier this year, this decision paves the way for its much anticipated entry into the world's largest airline alliance. The onboarding process will now move at full throttle. Celebrating the milestone, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias stated: "In early 2026, ITA Airways is expected to officially join the Star Alliance network as a full...