Airlines
WestJet equips its 100th aircraft with WestJet Wi-Fi
WestJet recently celebrated a sky-high milestone: 100 of its 737 aircraft now offer WestJet Wi-Fi presented by TELUS. The company said that it now has the world's largest fleet of 737 Starlink-equipped aircraft, a feat no other airline in the world has achieved among its mainline fleet. Samantha Taylor, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer, said: “We're entering a new era of inflight internet in Canada, giving our guests the power to unlock world-class connectivity from 35,000 feet. This is a real game-changer for our guests, and we are proud to be the only...
Air Transat adds routes, boosts year-round service for summer 2026
Air Transat has unveiled a series of major additions to its summer 2026 network. Central to these new developments are exclusive transatlantic routes such as Quebec City–Marseille and Ottawa–London Gatwick, as well as the annualization of several southern routes from Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto. The expansion is part of Air Transat's strategy to develop its presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, while providing travellers with greater flexibility and an even wider range of options. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, explained that: “Our...
Air Canada set to grow network with arrival of Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada’s network planning team is gearing up for the arrival of the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR and the opportunities it will bring with it to open new markets. For years, the team has been poring over data to determine the best way to deploy this game-changing aircraft. And now, with first delivery on the horizon, it is no longer just a paper exercise, said Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President, Network Planning – North America and Scheduling at Air Canada. Said Lefevre: “Next year we going to finally get our hands on that new aircraft. And it's going to open up a range...
Win an Ultimate Escape to Dubai with Emirates
Baxter Media is excited to invite travel professionals to an exclusive two-part webinar series spotlighting the award-winning Emirates experience. The first session takes place on Thursday, October 9 at 1 p.m. EST. Don’t miss your chance to discover why Emirates continues to set the global standard for air travel, and be entered into a raffle to win a luxury trip to Dubai with Emirates for two! From seamless departures out of Canada to the vibrant city of Dubai and beyond, Emirates delivers exceptional service at every stage of the journey. This engaging session will highlight...
Lufthansa marks Centennial Anniversary with special livery
To mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, Lufthansa Airlines is taking off with an iconic special livery. Starting in December, a new Boeing 787-9 will proudly carry the symbol of Lufthansa's unique identity around the world: the crane. The special livery features a blue fuselage with a white crane hovering above it, its wings merging into the wings of the aircraft. The wings of the aircraft thus virtually become the wings of the crane. An unprecedented design that combines movement and elegance, tradition and the future. Designed as a trademark by graphic designer and architect Otto...
Porter introduces new scholarship, awards at Algonquin College
Algonquin College is expanding its aviation partnership with Porter Airlines, including increased support for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) program through scholarships and awards. The $25,000 gift will establish the following financial aid initiatives: The Porter Airlines Scholarship for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians The Porter Airlines Award for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Combined, these initiatives will support 10 second-year AMT students each year, providing financial assistance, celebrating academic success, and accelerating careers. Program...
Porter ramps up sun destination capacity with new routes
Porter Airlines is taking off with ‘a significant expansion’ of its 2025-2026 winter schedule, increasing flights to southern destinations by up to 25% during peak travel periods and unveiling four new routes. The expanded service includes the introduction of Porter’s first-ever transborder service from Vancouver (YVR) with a non-stop flight to Phoenix (PHX). Porter is also further enhancing its Ottawa (YOW) base, adding new routes to two major American Airlines hubs – Phoenix (PHX) and Miami (MIA). This strengthens cross-border connectivity and aligns with the airline’s...
London is calling for agents to win a trip with Virgin Atlantic
To celebrate Virgin Atlantic’s direct service between Toronto and London, which launched earlier this year, the carrier is giving travel advisors the chance to win an ultimate winter wonder getaway. Two lucky agents will win a trip giveaway that includes Premium flights on Virgin Atlantic, a stylish city stay and an invite to the launch night of Skate at Somerset House. Agents must be available to travel on Nov. 9-12, 2025. The contest closes on Oct. 21 so enter...