Aviation


  • BEEN NICE KNOWING YA: Sunwing takes final flight as WestJet integration complete
    by Staff Writer - With its final flight taking place yesterday (May 28), the WestJet Group says it has officially completed its integration of Sunwing Airlines – an operation two years in the making after the former acquired the latter in May, 2023. 

  • NEW HORIZONS FOR AIR TRANSAT
    by Staff Writer - Air Transat continues to explore new horizons in South America with the launch of an exclusive new route between Toronto (YYZ) and Medellín (MDE), via Cartagena (CTG). The carrier is also extending service to both Bordeaux, France, and Valencia, Spain, next winter.

  • ITA AIRWAYS BEGINS STAR ALLIANCE INTEGRATION
    by Staff Writer - ITA Airways has officially received begun integrating into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier this year, this decision paves the way for its entry into the world's largest airline alliance, which notably includes Air Canada.

  • GIVE IT BACK: Ryanair demands flight attendants return raises.
    by Staff Writer - A Spanish High Court judge ruled in March that an agreement over salaries between the union CCOO and Ryanair last year was not valid after rival union USO contested it in January. Now Irish airline Ryanair has asked some flight attendants in Spain to pay back thousands of euros in raises they have received since last year as part of the union deal later struck down in court.

  • WESTJET COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBILITY
    by Staff Writer - WestJet has launched its participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, which allows guests with non-visible disabilities to discreetly signal that they may require more assistance while travelling, including extra time, patience and support.

  • I WANT MY BAG AND I WANT IT NOW
    by Staff Writer - Travellers like to get their bags. So declares the International Air Transport Association, which has launched a Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. To be developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners over a mere 10-year timeframe, the roadmap sets a clear path, says IATA, to improve both operational efficiency and traveller satisfaction

  • AIR TRANSAT ADDS TRIO OF NEW CANADIAN GATEWAYS
    by Staff Writer - Air Transat has announced the addition of three new departure points in Canada for winter 2025-26. Travellers from Windsor (YQG) will have access to weekly flights to Punta Cana (PUJ), while those directly connect clients in Charlottetown (YYG) and Fredericton (YFC) to Cancún (CUN).

  • THE WORLD’S MOST PROFITABLE AIRLINE: Staff receive 22-week salary bonus
    by Staff Writer - Emirates says it is the world’s most profitable airline, having reported last week that it earned annual profits of $5.2 billion. The Dubai-based carrier served 53.7 million passengers out of its hub of Dubai International Airport, compared to 51.9 million passengers in the fiscal year prior. 

  • RAISING THE STAKES: WestJet edges closer to SkyTeam with Delta, Korean Air investment
    by Staff Writer - It was a busy week for WestJet, highlighted by the news that Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will strengthen their respective partnerships with the company through the purchase of minority equity stakes from the Onex Group, which will continue to own and control the Calgary-based carrier.

  • A SWIFT BOOT TO THE BOTTOM LINE: And where Air Canada has redeployed US capacity
    by Staff Writer - Air Canada lowered its financial forecast for the year as travellers continue to shy away from trips to the United States amid cross-border tensions, pushing the airline to hunt for demand elsewhere. The company's transborder bookings have dropped at least 13% for the next six months, chief executive Michael Rousseau said on Friday, prompting the carrier to cut flight capacity south of the border.

  • SPECIAL AIR CANADA FLIGHT CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS CULTURE
    by Staff Writer - With a crew of nine flight attendants and pilot, all with Indigenous heritage, Air Canada took flight from Vancouver to Toronto on April 27 highlighting and celebrating the professional achievements of Indigenous employees in aviation.

  • WINTER IS COMING – WITH NEW AIR CANADA LATIN AMERICA ROUTES
    by Staff Writer - Air Canada’s winter sun schedule for 2025-26 reflects the carrier’s largest network expansion to Latin America to date with 16% more seat capacity over last winter. Highlights of the carrier’s new services include new destinations Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara.

  • AIR TRANSAT SAYS SI TO NEW LATIN ROUTES
    by Staff Writer - Air Transat is adding a Latin touch to its winter 2025/26 route network with the addition of new service between Montreal and Guadalajara, Mexico, and extended service between Montreal and Madrid, Spain, to cover part of the winter season.

  • PORTER TAKES BIGGER BITE OF BIG APPLE WITH LGA FLIGHTS
    by Michael Baginski - By Michael Baginski/    Clients flying to New York with Porter now have a new option with flights to LaGuardia complementing the carrier’s existing Newark service. And with LGA flights departing from Pearson, travellers can also choose an alternative departure point to the Big Apple than Billy Bishop island airport.

  • WESTJET CELEBRATES AGENTS WITH CONTEST, LEARNING PORTAL
    by Staff Writer - To show appreciation and celebrate its travel trade partners, WestJet is running a Travel Advisor Appreciation Month contest throughout May – giving advisors a chance to win prizes while being recognized for all they do – year-round.

  • EXPECT DELAYS AT NEWARK WARNS UNITED BOSS
    by Staff Writer - Passengers with flights to or from Newark Liberty International Airport encountered long delays and cancellations Saturday due to an air traffic controller shortage. The busy airport outside New York City experienced disruptions all week and will continue to face more in the future, according to the CEO of United Airlines.

  • 7 SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP SECURE AN UPGRADE
    by Staff Writer - A few extra inches of legroom and a comfier seat can make a big difference on a flight – and it's even more enjoyable if it's free. So, to help maximize the chances of a seat upgrade, frequent flyer experts Flight Hacks have identified some top tips for getting a free flight upgrade and understanding some of the mysteries behind the seat allocation system – helping travellers get the most out of their plane tickets.

  • THE TIME IS NOW: Transat pilots seek new collective agreement
    by Staff Writer - Yesterday  marked the expiration of the Air Transat pilots' collective agreement that had been in place for over 10 years. Over the last decade, the Air Transat pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have twice put their needs on hold to help their employer—first through the unsuccessful merger attempt with Air Canada and later through the effort to restart the airline following the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • YEG UNVEILS NEW SENSORY ROOM
    by Staff Writer - Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has a new sensory room to support passengers with sensory sensitivities, including autism, anxiety and other cognitive or neurodivergent challenges. Developed in collaboration with Autism Edmonton, the space is located post-security in the domestic-international departures lounge across from Gate 49.

  • WESTJET INTRODUCES NEW DOMESTIC ROUTES FOR SUMMER
    by Staff Writer - WestJet has announced a major expansion of its domestic network with new non-stop service between Halifax and St. John’s and three western Canadian cities for summer 2025 – all boosting domestic travel options as well as connections to transatlantic services from the eastern seaboard.