Airlines
WestJet flight attendants vote overwhelmingly to give union strike mandate
CUPE 8125 -- representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants – has announced the results of their members’ vote on strike action after months at the bargaining table. With a strong turnout of 97.3% of the members, over 99.4% voted to give their bargaining team strike authorization. Following a 21-day cooling-off period, cabin crew could go on strike as early as August 2, 2026. CUPE 8125 emphasized that, from the beginning, its goal has been to achieve a negotiated agreement and minimize any impact on travellers. Due to stalled negotiations with WestJet, this strike vote...
American Airlines marks 85 years of service to Toronto
American Airlines has just marked 8.5 decades of service to this country, a development that closely followed another major milestone for the carrier. The airline held a Tuesday reception at Toronto's Pearson International Airport paying tribute to American's arrival in this country, a June 24, 1941, flight from Buffalo to Toronto. The carrier's presence has since grown to having more than 200 employees in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Quebec City, Calgary and Halifax. Jose Freig, American’s vice president of international and inflight dining operations, told the...
Flair pilots overwhelmingly ratify new 3-year deal
Flair Airlines’ pilots have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their tentative agreement reached with Flair Airlines management. Represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), the new agreement was ratified by 89 percent of eligible pilots who voted. The three-year agreement provides meaningful improvements to compensation, retirement, scheduling, career progression, and overall quality of life. First Officer Aimee Wintle, chair of the Flair Master Executive Council, said following the vote that: “This agreement reflects the strength and solidarity our pilots...
Turkish Airlines making it more economical to discover Türkiye and beyond
Turkish Airlines is offering Canadian travellers a chance to discover Türkiye – not to mention destinations around the world – with a special July sales campaign that’s available from July 13 to July 27. Through its July Sales Campaign, Turkish Airlines is highlighting opportunities to experience Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage, world-renowned gastronomy, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable coastal escapes, alongside seamless connections to some of the world’s most sought-after destinations via Istanbul. As a part of the July Sales Campaign, occurring July 13 to...
Air Canada Foundation golf tournament raises record-breaking amount
The Air Canada Foundation hosted its 14th annual Golf recently at Club de golf Le Mirage in Terrebonne, Québec, with the event raising a record breaking $1.5 million to support the health and well-being of children and youth across Canada. This year's edition welcomed 375 guests and over 100 sponsors, including corporate partners, suppliers, and vendors who generously supported the Air Canada Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. The funds will be disbursed through the Foundation’s annual grants program, providing much-needed assistance for children and youth from...
WestJet flight attendants continuing to vote on strike mandate for union
WestJet’s mainline flight attendants are continuing to vote today to determine if they will provide their union with a strike mandate. The flight attendants are represented by CUPE 8125 and voting continues until July 15, 2026. Alia Hussain, President of CUPE 8125, said: “Our goal remains the same as it has been from the beginning: to reach a fair, negotiated, collective agreement.” Hussain continued: “A strong strike mandate demonstrates that our members are united behind their bargaining committee and committed to achieving meaningful improvements.” The union...
Air Canada launches city shuttle between Downtown Montréal and Montréal-Trudeau Airport
Air Canada has announced the launch of the Air Canada City Shuttle -- an expansion of its multi-modal partnership with The Landline Company. The new service will provide a fast, frequent and direct motorcoach connection for Air Canada customers between the Palais des congrès de Montréal and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) for $9 one way, plus applicable taxes. The Air Canada City Shuttle is designed to provide more predictable travel times between downtown Montréal and YUL. Using the highway's dedicated high-occupancy vehicle lane and a private airport entrance...
Air Canada reaches tentative collective agreement with IAMAW
Air Canada has reached a new tentative collective agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) representing the airline’s 11,000 Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support (TMOS) group, which includes Technical Operations, Airports and Cargo, Logistics and Supply employees. The agreement recognizes the contributions and skills of Air Canada’s employees. The four-year collective agreement would take effect from April 1, 2026, and would remain in place until March 31, 2030. The tentative agreement is subject to...