Airlines
IATA reports air passenger demand dips in August
IATA is reporting that global air passenger demand was down by 0.8% in August 2026 compared to August 2025. Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Sustainability, and Chief Economist, observed that: “Global demand for air transport contracted by 0.8% compared to August 2025 as the recovery trajectory for carriers in the Middle East was interrupted. The region’s carriers reported that demand was 14.6% lower year-on-year, reversing an improving trend.” Highlights of the data shows that: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.8%...
Flair Airlines, Flair Vacations partner with Driving for Change
Flair Airlines and Flair Vacations were on hand to support Driving For Change as a sponsor of its fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament – which helps raise awareness and funds for organizations working to combat child trafficking and support survivors. In total, the Driving for Change Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 24 raised a net of $140,000. The event brought together business leaders, community members, sponsors, and supporters united by a shared belief: every child deserves to live free from exploitation and abuse. Len Corrado, CEO of Flair Airlines, observed that:...
Hope Air’s Haul for Hope YYC event raises $140,000
Hope Air’s third annual Haul for Hope event in Calgary – presented by WestJet -- raised a record-breaking $140,000 to help Canadians who must travel long distances to access vital medical care. Held last week, this years' event was especially meaningful as it marked milestone anniversaries for both organizations: Hope Air's 40th year of connecting patients to care and WestJet's 30th anniversary of serving Canadians. Diederik Pen, President, WestJet Airlines & Chief Operating Officer, WestJet Group, said: “We are incredibly proud of the overwhelming support shown at this...
Air Canada welcomes new Canada-Vietnam air transport agreement
Air Canada is welcoming the expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Vietnam. The announcement of the new deal reflects the strong relationship between the two governments and the aim of further strengthening commercial and cultural ties between the two countries. Air Canada said that it plans to work with the relevant authorities to complete the approvals and procedures required to launch scheduled service to Ho Chi Minh City in 2027. The announcement follows the State visit from His Excellency Tô Lâm, General Secretary and President of the Socialist Republic of...
Air India takes off with new aircraft from YYZ
Air India showcased a new plane to a Toronto delegation Tuesday that was designed specifically for the carrier and is now carrying people between the Ontario capital and Delhi. The Boeing 787-9 -- which the airline began using on the Toronto route in August -- has numerous Indian features, among them providing Bollywood movies in the entertainment system, Indian fabrics, Indian food for those who wish it, and even an image of a woman wearing a sari on lighting that notifies passengers when airplane bathrooms are occupied. The airplane has several classes of service, including...
Airlines address agent issues at Lufthansa forum in YYZ
Representatives of three major carriers with a significant Canadian presence assured travel agents that they are committed to their having successful careers during a Tuesday forum in Toronto. Christina Meakin, who oversees Lufthansa's Canadian sales team said that her airline realizes that agents sometimes face challenges when dealing with carriers. "Do we intentionally try to make it hard for travel agents? Of course, not … Are we 100% super-duper? No, we are not," she told those on hand for the Lufthansa Group Travel Forum. Meakin was replying to an agent who asked what...
Discover the World representing Sun PhuQuoc Airways in Canada
Discover the World has been appointed as the sales representation partner for Sun PhuQuoc Airways in Canada, supporting the airline's commercial growth in the Canadian travel market. Under the agreement, Discover the World will lead sales development, trade engagement, distribution support, and market development activities, working with travel advisors, tour operators, consolidators and other industry partners across Canada. The appointment supports Sun PhuQuoc Airways' international expansion strategy as it builds awareness in key source markets and strengthens its presence within...
Passenger satisfaction reaches new heights at Toronto Pearson
Passenger satisfaction at Toronto Pearson continues to climb, according to new survey results that also point to strong public support for investments that will help modernize Canada's largest airport and strengthen the country's economic competitiveness. A recent survey by Abacus Data finds that 91 per cent of passengers who expressed a view were satisfied with their most recent trip through Toronto Pearson, with satisfaction levels continuing to trend upward. When asked to rate key aspects of their airport experience, passengers gave the highest ratings to the terminal's overall...