Airlines
WestJet “brings critical engine repair operations home” to Canada with Lufthansa Technik deal
WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have signed a blockbuster deal that will see Lufthansa Technik provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. As a world leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), Lufthansa Technik will establish a new engine repair station dedicated to servicing LEAP-1B engines for near-wing and quick-turn work. The Calgary Airport...
Porter adds new route from Montreal to New York
Porter Airlines continues to expand its presence in the New York area with the addition of a new route connecting Montréal Trudeau Airport (YUL) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Service begins June 1, 2025, with one daily roundtrip flight, increasing to two times daily for the peak summer season. “Newark Airport has been a key part of Porter’s network since the launch of our Billy Bishop - Newark service in 2008," said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. "Adding a nonstop route from Montréal will make the New York area even...
Air Transat & Spain’s Air Europa sign interline agreement
Air Transat has announced a new interline agreement with Air Europa, a leader in air travel in Spain. This collaboration expands connectivity between Canada and Spain, further strengthening Air Transat’s presence in the Spanish market. Thanks to this partnership, Canadian travellers will enjoy seamless access to several Spanish hotspots, including Bilbao (BIO), Ibiza (IBZ), La Coruña (LCG), Las Palmas (LPA), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Tenerife (TFN), and Vigo (VGO), via Air Europa’s hub in Madrid (MAD). This agreement ensures a simplified travel experience, with features such...
Sunwing’s summer schedule features 12+ destinations and daily flights
Sunwing has announced its initial 2025 summer schedule, featuring direct flights from six key airports across Canada to more than a dozen popular sun destinations. These include Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay in Jamaica, Varadero in Cuba, the island of St. Maarten and more. Key highlights for this summer season include: Daily flights from Toronto to Cancun, Cayo Coco, Montego Bay, Punta Cana and Varadero, four flights per week to Cayo Santa Maria, three flights per week to Holguin, two flights per...
BermudAir launches new direct service from Montreal to Bermuda
BermudAir has launched its new nonstop service between Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Bermuda (BDA), beginning June 12, 2025. As the only airline offering direct service between Montréal and Bermuda, this route provides Quebecers with a convenient way to explore the island’s iconic pink sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural heritage—all just a two-hour flight away. With conveniently timed twice-weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays, aboard BermudAir’s comfortable Embraer aircraft, these services will provide travelers with a warm and welcoming...
Virgin Atlantic enables Apple’s Find My share item location
Virgin Atlantic customers can now use the new Share Item Location feature to privately and securely share the location of their AirTag or Find My network accessory with the airline’s customer teams. This new functionality enables Virgin Atlantic to locate delayed bags and reunite them with customers more quickly. “We’re always looking for innovative solutions to ensure our customers enjoy the best possible experience with Virgin Atlantic," said Corneel Koster, chief customer and operating officer, Virgin Atlantic. “We know many people already use AirTags or a Find My network...
Porter Airlines to begin flying out of Hamilton starting in June
Porter Airlines will soon offer service from the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Hamilton, Ont., with four routes launching in June. John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) will be connected coast to coast through daily flights to Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Halifax (YHZ) and Vancouver (YVR), starting this June, coinciding with a series of airport terminal enhancements. The airline’s distinct approach to economy air travel will be welcomed across the Hamilton region. Porter’s signature experience begins with complimentary wine and beer served in...
Sunwing’s second annual Black History Month flight takes off for Montego Bay
On Feb. 4, Sunwing Vacations’ primary airline partner, Sunwing Airlines, embarked on its second annual celebratory flight in honour of Black History Month. Departing from Toronto to Montego Bay with a plane full of excited travellers on their way to enjoy their hard-earned vacations, the flight was led by a Black flight deck and cabin crew. Leading the charge inflight was captain Jeffrey Gill (Montreal based) and first officer Bereket Dadi (Toronto based), along with cabin safety manager Urszula Dec (Toronto based) and Toronto-based flight attendants Chantele Francis, Nicole Cregg and...