Airlines
Icelandair and ITA Airways Italy sign codeshare agreement
Icelandair and ITA Airways Italy have signed a Codeshare Agreement that will allow customers to seamlessly travel across the two airlines’ networks, opening new and exciting travel possibilities. The flights are available for sale effective Dec. 18, with travel starting Jan. 20, 2025. The initial agreement will open connections via Rome, between Iceland and numerous ITA destinations including Bologna, Florence, Venice and Naples. This way, both airlines’ customers can travel on a single ticket and have their luggage checked through all the way to the final...
Porter’s new Toronto-Kelowna route starts May 2025
Porter Airlines is expanding its presence in British Columbia with flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Service begins on May 14, 2025, with five weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to daily roundtrip flights on June 23. Kelowna will be the third city in British Columbia that Porter serves with its new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, complementing existing flights to Vancouver and Victoria. The E195-E2 has the lowest fuel consumption per seat and per trip in its class, and is the quietest single-aisle jet flying...
Air Transat launches new route between Toronto and Berlin
Air Transat has announced a new exclusive non-stop route between Toronto (YYZ) and Berlin (BER). The service will operate from June 19 to October 24, 2025, with two weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays. Following the recent announcement of a new route to Valencia, Air Transat now adds Berlin to its range of transatlantic destinations, bringing the total of non-stop routes between Canada and Europe or North Africa to 36. “This new route aligns with our revenue diversification strategy by targeting an important yet underserved market. It also leverages our A321LR aircraft,...
Air France adds new comfort kits on board
On board its long-haul flights, in the La Première, Business, or Premium cabins, Air France now offers comfort kits carefully designed to meet the needs of each passenger. Refined, elegant and functional, these kits contain a host of products to help you relax and enjoy your flight. In La Première, genuine haute couture gift boxes In the La Première cabin, Air France offers its guests an elegant and timeless gift box. Available in two signature colours, Air France red and pearl grey, it features an embossed winged seahorse, the airline's historic symbol highlighting its rich...
WestJet launches new flights from Toronto to Grenada
WestJet is celebrating the inauguration of service between Toronto and Grenada with the departure of WS2522 at 7:30 a.m. ET. on Dec. 15. To commemorate the milestone, WestJet and the Grenada Tourism Authority celebrated with live entertainment, giveaways and formal remarks gate side at Toronto Pearson International Airport. "Launching service between Grenada and Toronto reinforces the WestJet Group's title as Canada's leading leisure airline. This connection expands access to one of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations, offering guests a seamless gateway to Grenada's...
WestJet boss makes the case for ‘foundational reform’ to Commons transport committee
In a letter to members of the House of Commons Transport Committee, WestJet’s CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech outlined a number of initiatives that the airline has taken that are designed to “deliver choice and affordability” to Canadian travellers. But he also pointed out that the company “cannot solve the issue of airline affordability alone,” in fact, he writes “our efforts have been undermined by government policies and third-party fees and taxes.” WestJet’s CEO writes: “For more than 28 years, WestJet has been committed to providing Canadians with affordable...
Qatar Airways arrives in Toronto, marks a double milestone
Qatar Airways marked two historic milestones on Dec. 12 -- new flights to Toronto Canada, and more Starlink-enabled aircraft than ever before. The carrier’s inaugural flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) – a Starlink-enabled Boeing 777 – arrived yesterday (Dec. 12, 2024), and officially marked the launch of three weekly non-stop flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH). Dignitaries and VIP travel trade types were on hand at the St. Regis Toronto to celebrate the occasion with Qatar Airways senior executives and its team. In a statement issued before...
Transat A.T. Inc. reports Q4 2024 results
Transat A.T. Inc. has released its results for the fourth quarter that ended Oct. 31, 2024 which show a revenues and profitability increase for that period and a promising start for its Elevation Program. Commenting on the results, Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat, said: “Transat closed fiscal 2024 on a positive note with adjusted EBITDA of $123.3 million in the fourth quarter mainly driven by higher traffic, lower fuel costs, and financial compensation from Pratt & Whitney related to grounded aircraft over the past two years. In addition, our...