Airlines
Air Transat adds Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to 2026-2027 winter program
Air Transat has added Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (LPA) to its winter 2026-2027 winter program. Flights will operate from Dec. 12, 2026 through April 4, 2027, with weekly service from Montreal (Saturday departures) and from Toronto (Sunday departures) Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said: “Las Palmas offers the best of both worlds: the sunshine and mild climate of the Canary Islands combined with Europe’s charm and cultural richness.” And Ponce continued: “With ideal year-round weather, spectacular beaches, and a thriving culinary scene, it’s a...
WestJet celebrates advisors with updated hub, prize giveaway
WestJet is launching a contest throughout May -- inviting advisors to explore their updated advisor hub for a chance to win Canadian-inspired prizes. It has also reimagined its travel agent resource site to better support their partners. Now known as the advisor hub, the site features improved functionality, simplified navigation and enhanced tools designed to make advisors’ work easier when booking with WestJet. And to celebrate Travel Advisor Appreciation Month and the launch of the refreshed hub, WestJet is inviting advisors on a little adventure. By exploring the new...
Transat launches South Packages on Porter flights
Transat and Porter Airlines are taking another step forward in their commercial partnership by launching new Transat packages that combine Porter non-stop flights to Nassau, Grand Cayman, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, with Transat’s tour operator expertise. Packages feature a curated selection of hotels in each destination, with a mix of all-inclusive and European Plan offerings depending on the property. Renée Boisvert, Vice-President, Tour Operator Products at Transat, said: “These additions mark a significant enhancement to Transat’s South destination...
Air Canada rewarding advisors in May
Air Canada is recognizing the important role travel advisors play in the lives of its customers in May to celebrate Travel Agent Appreciation Month. The airline said that advisors offer trusted advice, insider expertise, and real-time support for travellers throughout their journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaIZ2c51fvU To celebrate and honour that relationship, Air Canada is launching a national initiative in May, featuring weekly prize draws for advisors, including Economy Class flights to any Canadian destination Air Canada flies, Maple Leaf...
Spirit Airlines cancels all flights, begins wind-down of operations
Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC (“Spirit” or the “Company”) has started an orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately. All Spirit flights have been cancelled, and Spirit passengers should not go to the airport. The company said that the wind-down comes following its “extensive and comprehensive efforts to restructure the business and pursue transactions to strengthen Spirit’s financial position and create a sustainable path forward.” In a statement, it says that: “Unfortunately, despite the Company’s efforts, the...
Air Canada reports record Q1 operating revenues, suspends full-year 2026 financial guidance citing jet fuel pricing volatility
Air Canada says that “given the volatility and uncertainty in relation to jet fuel prices for the second half of the year, Air Canada has suspended its full‑year 2026 financial guidance.” The airline delivered that news as it reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 and provided financial guidance for the second quarter 2026. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “In the first quarter, Air Canada built on the momentum of our best-ever fourth quarter to launch strongly into 2026. We reported record operating revenues of $5.8...
IATA reports March demand up, but with sharp regional differences
IATA is reporting that passenger demand in March grew by 2.1%, but its data reveals ‘sharp regional differences.’ The results show that: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 1.7% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.6% (+3.1 ppt compared to March 2025). International demand fell -0.6% compared to March 2025. Capacity was down -6.2% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.1% (+4.7 ppt compared to March 2025). The overall decline in...
Air Canada welcomes Flight Operations Crew Schedulers, In-Flight Crew Schedulers ratification votes
Air Canada is welcoming the ratification votes by Flight Operations Crew Schedulers and In-Flight Crew Schedulers, represented by Unifor, approving a new collective agreement between the airline and Unifor. The four-year collective agreements are in effect until May 22, 2029. Unifor represents approximately 100 Flight Operations Crew Schedulers and 90 In-Flight Crew Schedulers based in Canada. Mike Abbott, Vice-President, Labour Relations, said that: “On behalf of Air Canada, I would like to thank the members of the Unifor and Air Canada bargaining teams for their hard work and...