Airlines
Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026
In its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry, IATA reports a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist. Highlights of the outlook include: Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net profit of $41 billion in 2026 (up from $39.5 billion in 2025). While this would set a new record, the net profit margin is expected to be unchanged from 2025 at 3.9%. Net profit per passenger transported is expected to be $7.90 (below the 2023 high of $8.50, and unchanged from 2025). Operating profit in 2026 is expected to be $72.8 billion (up...
Aeromexico celebrates a decade and a half of connecting Canada and Mexico
Aeromexico is celebrating three important milestones in its operations to Canada: 15 years of flying to Montreal, as well as 10 years of connecting with Toronto and Vancouver. These destinations represent not only key routes for air connectivity between the two countries, but also a cultural, tourist, and economic bridge that has grown steadily for more than a decade. Over the past 15 years, the airline has connected Canada with Mexico through more than 30,000 flights. So far in 2025, Aeromexico has carried more than 325,000 passengers, meanwhile, between December and March, the...
Air Canada’s takes off to The Bahamas from Halifax and Ottawa
Air Canada has launched new nonstop flights from Halifax and Ottawa to Nassau, The Bahamas, as demand from both regions continues to surge. From Ottawa, travel to The Bahamas is up 54% year-over-year, and Nova Scotia has increased 85%. The direct flights are expected to accelerate that growth by removing connections and giving travellers a faster, smoother trip south. With warm ocean waters, sunny skies, and temperatures around 30°C, Canada’s ultimate winter escape is just a few hours away. The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, said of the new...
TAP Air Portugal takes off with a better way to fly economy
TAP Air Portugal is introducing a new cabin that offers more space, more privacy, well-being, and a superior travel experience. Beginning in the summer of 2026, the airline will launch a new cabin designed to give the consumer more choice between Economy and Business class. Available on long-haul flights aboard the A330 and A321LR fleets, this product caters innovation responds to evolving travel trends and the growing demand for enhanced well-being, privacy and differentiated services. The new cabin offers 12 select neighbor-free seats located right after Business Class,...
Air Transat Pilots Issue 72-Hour Notice, Poised for Potential Strike Action
Air Transat pilots – represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) – have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline’s management, with the potential strike action beginning as early as 3 a.m. ET on Wed., Dec. 10, 2025. Capt. Bradley Small, Chair of the Air Transat Master Executive Council (MEC), said that: “There is still time to avoid a strike but unless significant progress is made at the bargaining table, we will strike if that’s what it takes to achieve a modern contract.” The Air Transat pilots have been negotiating for almost a year to achieve...
WestJet delivers its Christmas Miracle at Ronald McDonald House locations across Canada
This holiday season, WestJet is bringing hope, comfort, and a little magic to families facing some of life's hardest challenges. Through its annual Christmas Miracle, WestJet is delivering joy to families with critically sick and injured children staying at Ronald McDonald House locations across Canada. Samantha Taylor, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer, said: “We saw huge excitement, with more than 700 of our WestJetters from across the country stepping forward to volunteer," "It's a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together and...
ACTA welcomes NACC support for travellers with complex health needs
ACTA is welcoming the announcement by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) that four major Canadian airlines -- Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP, and WestJet -- have jointly adopted a standardized air travel requirements form for passengers with complex health needs. This unified form, developed in response to a key recommendation from the 2024 federal Air Accessibility Summit, harmonizes processes that previously varied between airlines. Travellers and their healthcare providers will now be able to complete a single form that can be used across multiple carriers,...
Air Canada launches non-stop seasonal service to Rio de Janeiro
Air Canada has Toronto to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil flights, with the seasonal service operating three days a week and running until the end of March 2026. To mark the occasion, the airline hosted a ceremony at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President - Network Planning at Air Canada, said: “We are thrilled to introduce non-stop seasonal service between Toronto and Rio de Janeiro, connecting two vibrant cities and offering Canadians more opportunities to experience Brazil’s rich culture and stunning landscapes. This route reflects Air Canada’s...