Airlines
Turkish Airlines launches ‘Sales Fest’ campaign in Canada
Turkish Airlines has launched its annual “Sales Fest” campaign for Canadian travellers. Sales Fest offers travellers an opportunity to take advantage of a limited-seat, round-trip flight sale with fares starting at $1,099. The Sales Fest campaign runs from Jan. 14 to Jan. 26, 2026. To be eligible, tickets must be purchased for travel between Jan. 14, 2026 and April 30, 2026. Turkish Airlines’ Sales Fest campaign reinforces the flag carrier’ position as a global connector and its continued investment in the North American market, offering travellers more opportunities to...
Grenada celebrates additional Air Canada lift
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is celebrating continued growth in Canadian visitor arrivals with the announcement of expanded air service from Air Canada. Air Canada will introduce a third weekly flight to Grenada, operating from Jan. 22, 2026 through April 23, 2026. The additional frequency enhances access during the peak winter travel season, offering Canadians greater flexibility and convenience when planning their escape to the Spice Isle. Canada remains one of Grenada’s fastest-growing source markets, driven by travellers seeking authentic, upscale Caribbean...
WTAAA criticizes IATA’s approval of global remittance policy, warns of impact on agents
The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) says that it strongly opposes IATA airlines’ decision to impose a globally standardized, shorter remittance period on travel agents. And WTAAA is warning that this move undermines local governance and jeopardizes collaborative relationships between local airline and travel agent representatives. In a recent mail vote of the Passenger Agency Conference, IATA airline delegates approved the enforcement of a globally aligned remittance period by mid‑2026, eliminating the flexibility for local markets to set alternative dates...
IATA reports air passenger demand continues to grow
In its latest data release, IATA reports that global air passenger demand continued to grow in November 2025. Highlights of the new data reveal that: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.7% compared to November 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.4% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.7% (+0.3 ppt compared to November 2024), a record high for November. International demand rose 7.7% compared to November 2024. Capacity was up 7.1% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.0% (+0.4 ppt compared to...
Lufthansa Group, Amadeus partner to introduce Order ID
The Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are partnering to make booking, customizing and managing flights even easier and more intuitive for travellers. The focus of the partnership is on the introduction of Order ID -- a new identification number that will replace the previous booking and ticket numbers in the future and bring together all components of a trip. These include the flight, reserved seats, baggage, and additional services such as upgrades or lounge access. This merger replaces the previously separate booking systems and thus creates a holistic overview of the entire trip for...
Tourism minister welcomes Flair’s new Toronto-Montego Bay service
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Flair Airlines launch of new nonstop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Montego Bay (MBJ), strengthening airlift from Canada as the island enters the peak winter travel season. Minister Bartlett observed: “This new route will strengthen the island’s airlift and provide more options for our Canadian visitors to come to our shores. It also highlights the significant confidence that our airline partners have for the destination following an unprecedented category 5 hurricane.” And the...
Transat, Air Transat take off with January sales
As the new year begins, Transat and Air Transat are offering travellers the chance to take advantage of some great deals. Transat is offering up to 40% off packages to the South and to Europe, while Air Transat is offering low fares on flights to Europe, the South and Florida. Details of the offer include: Discounts on packages: Up to 40% off select packages to the South and Europe until Jan. 25. Flights on sale: Until Jan. 18, travellers can take advantage of reduced fares to many destinations departing from Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes. The package discount...
Air Transat Pilots ratify new 5-year deal
Air Transat pilots have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new five-year employment contract -- marking the group’s first negotiated agreement in more than a decade. The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), which represents Air Transat’s pilots, said that of the 98% of eligible pilots who cast ballots, 91% voted in favour of the agreement, which now improves their competitive position within the Canadian airline industry and establishes a stronger foundation going forward. Capt. Bradley Small, chair of ALPA’s Air Transat Master Executive Council, said: “Our pilots...