Airlines
Airfare prices are going up in 2025, survey says
Airfares are forecast to see modest increases across most regions globally in 2025 as airline capacity continues to rise, according to American Express Global Business Travel’s (Amex GBT) latest Air Monitor 2025. The report anticipates that, after a period of sharp fluctuations, airfare prices are starting to stabilize globally, marking a shift from the more volatile pricing patterns of previous years. However, despite these stabilizations, the underlying cost of air travel is likely to remain high. Amex GBT identified several key factors influencing airfare pricing, including the...
WestJet introduces new route from Newfoundland to Dublin
WestJet is reestablishing a direct connection between Newfoundland and Ireland with a new non-stop St. John’s-Dublin route for summer 2025. This long-anticipated route offers travelers from Newfoundland and Labrador a seamless gateway to the Emerald Isle, highlighting the strong historical and cultural ties shared between the two regions. Sandra Moffatt, director, Canada for Tourism Ireland highlighted the strong demand for direct flights to Ireland from the Canada’s east coast stating, “This development offers Canadian travellers a seamless and efficient journey to Ireland, with...
Air Transat just announced its summer 2025 flight schedule
Air Transat has announced its summer 2025 flight schedule, featuring an exclusive new route: Montreal - Valencia. With this new addition, Air Transat consolidates its presence in Spain, adding a fourth destination after Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga. “The addition of Valencia to our summer program, an exclusive non-stop route from the Americas, demonstrates our expertise in offering unique and diversified travel options,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat's Chief Revenue Officer. “This destination completes the enhancement of our transatlantic, South and Florida network, as well as...
WestJet adds flights from Calgary to Loreto, Baja California Sur
West Coast Canadians will now have an easier time to discover the unique charm of Loreto Baja California Sur. WestJet is now offering weekly nonstop seasonal service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Loreto International Airport (LTO) as of Nov. 1, 2024. Running until April 25, 2025, the weekly nonstop flight will operate every Friday and is scheduled to depart Calgary International Airport at 10:25 a.m. local time and arrive in Loreto by 1:36 p.m. local time. The returning flight will depart Loreto at 2:35 p.m. local time and arrive back in Calgary at 7:52 p.m. local...
Lima’s new airport is opening this January
The official opening of Lima’s new Jorge Chavez International Airport will take place at 6 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2025. This will occur after a six-hour transition period from the existing terminal that will start at midnight. The new airport facilities will be able to handle 30 million passengers per year, strengthening Lima’s position as a key transportation hub for South America. Some parts of the new airport are already being used including a second runway and a new control tower. The new terminal is part of a larger “airport city” development with modernization projects...
WestJet surprises YWG travellers with CFL Grey Cup trophy
Guests arriving at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport on WestJet flights the morning of Nov. 8 were greeted with a major surprise. Awaiting them on the baggage carousel was the CFL's iconic Grey Cup, which otherwise wouldn’t be in Winnipeg this weekend and was brought in by WestJet in partnership with the CFL. It could be found circulating amongst the baggage to the delight of hundreds of fans flying in from Saskatoon, Toronto, and Edmonton for the Western Final game on November 9th, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers facing the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Jeff McWhinney, the...
Aviation driving Dubai’s economic growth
Emirates Group and Dubai Airports have released an economic impact study that reaffirms the central role aviation plays in Dubai’s economy, by quantifying its contributions and forecasting the sector’s upwards trajectory, based on financial and passenger growth projections for the sector. The study, compiled by global research firm Oxford Economics, includes an assessment of direct economic activity generated by the aviation sector, indirect activity generated through the sector’s supply chain, and induced activity supported through wage-funded consumption by the local aviation...
WestJet takes off to Tulum from Calgary and Toronto
WestJet has now launched service to Tulum, Mexico from both Calgary and Toronto as it continues to bolster its portfolio of sun destinations for winter season. “WestJet is pleased to further enhance our connections to sun destinations this winter with new seasonal service to Tulum from Calgary and Toronto, allowing guests from coast-to-coast to explore the beauty of Mexico's Riviera Maya," said Daniel Fajardo, WestJet vice-president, network and schedule planning. “Cementing our position as the country's leading leisure airline, the WestJet Group will provide more seat capacity...