Airlines
Lisa Pierce retiring from Air Canada after 40 year career
In a Flash sent today, Air Canada has announced some key executive changes. The carrier advised in that Flash that Lisa Pierce, Vice President, Global Sales and Air Canada Vacations, will be retiring at the end of the year after a 40 year career with the airline. Francois Choquette, currently Managing Director, Revenue Management for Air Canada, has been named to the new position of Head of Sales at Air Canada. Choquette started his career in aviation 25 years ago with Air Canada in its maintenance department before moving to the commercial side of the airline’s operations,...
Air Canada expands its network to offer more in Summer 2026
Air Canada has further expanded its Summer 2026 global schedule to Europe with new destinations from Toronto and Montréal, plus a new European route from Halifax. From Montréal, Air Canada will offer non-stop service three times weekly to Germany’s capital, Berlin, and three times per week to Nantes, France. The airline will launch service to Ponta Delgada in the Azores from Toronto, and it is also adding a second international destination from Halifax to Brussels. Additionally, Air Canada will be resuming its Montréal - Tel Aviv seasonal route for next summer. Mark Galardo,...
Etihad takes off with Cyber Week sale
Etihad Airways has launched its Cyber Week Sale, with up to 35% off Economy fares to some of the world’s most inspiring destinations. The offer is now live in the US and Canada through Travel Tues., Dec. 2 for fares booked on www.etihad.com and the Etihad mobile app, giving travellers a chance to lock in meaningful trips instead of holiday purchases. Savings apply to travel from Jan. 13 to June 24, 2026, ideal for planning a winter escape, spring getaway, or long-awaited reunion. Featured North American destinations include the striking architecture of Abu Dhabi, coastal...
Industry leaders called for stronger international cooperation at COP30
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – along with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and a coalition of leading industry stakeholders -- have issued a joint statement at COP30 calling on governments to accelerate coordinated action to achieve net zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050. The signatories have also emphasized that ICAO remains the exclusive global forum for regulating international aviation emissions under the long-established frameworks of the United Nations Framework Convention on...
Air Canada, Emirates committed to expanding strategic partnership
Air Canada and Emirates have announced a commitment to expand and extend their strategic partnership, building on the success of a three-year-old agreement between the two airlines. Since launching the strategic partnership in 2022, the airlines have already served more than 550,000 customers, connecting travellers across 56 codeshare routes linking Canada, the U.S., Dubai and key destinations around the globe. The carriers have now signed a memorandum of understanding to extend the reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership until Dec. 31, 2032. That renewed agreement will...
Air Transat adds Ghana from Toronto in 2026
Air Transat continues to expand its Summer 2026 program with a new non-stop service from Toronto to Accra (ACC), Ghana. The route will operate from June 17 to Oct. 22, 2026, with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said: “We are honoured to be the first and only airline to offer a direct connection between Canada and Ghana. This non-stop service between Toronto and Accra aligns with our growth strategy on the African continent and directly responds to the needs of the Ghanaian diaspora in Ontario as well as the increasing...
Air Canada elevates the experience with comprehensive fleet upgrade
Air Canada is rolling out its most comprehensive cabin renewal program yet, designed to make every flight across North America more comfortable, more connected, and more consistent for customers and crew members. Spanning Air Canada mainline, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express, this multi-year investment reimagines the onboard experience with new interiors, next-generation technology, and thoughtful details inspired by customer and co-worker feedback. This includes the industry’s most comprehensive Fast, Free Wi-Fi offering, sponsored by Bell. Mark Nasr, Executive Vice...
Lufthansa Group plans to take active role in TAP privatization
The Lufthansa Group has formally expressed its interest in participating as a bidder in the privatization process of TAP Air Portugal. A letter to this effect was submitted to Parpública, the Portuguese state holding company, within the specified timeframe. In addition to initially acquiring a minority stake, the aim of the process is to establish a long-term partnership between the Lufthansa Group and TAP Air Portugal in order to secure the successful future of TAP as Portugal's national airline. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said:...