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‘BETTER LATE THAN NEVER’: Air Canada targets global growth
by Staff Writer - Air Canada has embarked on a major expansion of its network overseas, announcing seven new routes in Europe and Asia for next summer. Chief commercial officer Mark Galardo says the move signals a push to become a fully international carrier as the country’s largest airline aims to draw more on higher-margin globetrotters and less on purely domestic customers.
BABY ON BOARD: With the right preparation, travelling with toddlers can be fun
by Staff Writer - Travelling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
OPERATION BLUE SKY: U.K, Google tackle aviation climate impact
by Staff Writer - Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters to show how minor altitude adjustments can reduce aviation's climate impact.
‘A VERY LARGE PIE’: Porter unperturbed about expanding to U.S. during trade war
by Michael Baginski - By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Porter Airlines continued its network expansion last week with news of the upcoming launch of four new routes from London, Ont., notably including two to Florida – Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. And while destinations aren’t new to Porter, they do represent more lift at a time when Canadians continue to have their feathers ruffled by the trade war and the antagonist attitude of the Trump regime south of the border.
LONDON (ONT.) CALLING: Porter launches first-time service from YXU
by Michael Baginski - By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Porter Airlines is launching service in London, Ont., for the first time in the airline’s history. Starting in November, London International Airport (YXU) – will see four nonstop seasonal routes to sunny southern destinations in Florida, Jamaica and Mexico.
WESTJET FLIGHT ATTENDANTS RATIFY COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
by Staff Writer - WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 have ratified their new collective agreement, with a 90.2% vote in favour of ratification.
NO BLUE SKIES FOR AIRLINE: Transat seeking solutions for high fuel costs
by Staff Writer - The parent company of Air Transat paid more than ever for jet fuel in its latest quarter due to the ripple effects of the Iran war, prompting the company to seek further federal aid
WESTJET ORDERED TO SCRAP WEIGHT CAP ON WHEELCHAIRS
by Staff Writer - The Canadian Transportation Agency said WestJet must scrap its 300-pound weight cap on mobility aids before July 2027. The airline is imposing an “undue barrier” on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, said the transport regulator.
WESTJET COMPLETES REFIT OF SUNWING, SWOOP AIRCRAFT
by Staff Writer - WestJet says it has completed the transformation of its remaining all-economy aircraft that were formerly operated by Swoop or Sunwing airlines. The cabin refresh includes upgraded Premium seating, an expanded Extended Comfort cabin as well as enhanced amenities and a refreshed interior look and feel.
WESTJET CHASES THE RAYS: Offers biggest sun destination schedule yet
by Staff Writer - With the airline set to operate up to 1,252 weekly flights on 88 unique non-stop routes between Canada and Latin America and the Caribbean this winter, WestJet says it will offer its most extensive schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean yet, growing year-over-year (YOY) capacity by 12 percent.
EVERYTHING UP BUT PROFIT: Air Canada confident after Q2 report
by Staff Writer - Air Canada reported a net loss of $178 million during the second quarter, compared to net income of $186 million during the same period a year earlier. However, the company says its revenue reached $6.3 billion during the quarter, up year-over-year from $5.6 billion. 
D.C. DOES DULLES: $20-billion makeover to make Washington airport ‘worthy’
by Staff Writer - The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines and the U.S. Department of Transportation will spend US$20 billion on a landmark transformation of beleaguered Washington Dulles International Airport designed to create a facility “worthy of the nation’s capital.”
WESTJET BACK TO SCRATCH: Flights operating normally, change deadline extended
by Staff Writer - WestJet says it has returned to normal operations as it continues to re-book travellers whose flights were cancelled due to a work stoppage this past weekend. The airline says it was operating all of its scheduled flights on Wednesday, while thanking customers for their patience during its ramp-up this week.
THE DAY AFTER: Flights resume, but disruptions continue at WestJet
by Staff Writer - Flight disruptions continued at WestJet on Tuesday as the airline ramped up following a brief work stoppage over the long weekend. Data from aviation analytics company Cirium showed 16 WestJet flights scheduled for Tuesday had been cancelled, as of around 11 a.m. ET.
LET’S MAKE A DEAL: WestJet, flight attendants agree on contract, flights slowly resume
by Staff Writer - WestJet and the union representing some 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative deal Monday to resume work after a brief work stoppage, but neither side is sharing specifics yet.
WESTJET APPOINTS TODD LINDLEY AS DIRECTOR OF SALES
by Staff Writer - WestJet has appointed Todd Lindey Director, Sales. Reporting to Amanda Ierfino, Vice President, Sales & Cargo, Lindey will lead the Corporate, Agency, Specialty and International Sales teams, along with Sales Operations & Performance and Sales Planning & Governance.
FAA OKAYS BOEING TO RESUME JET SAFETY CHECKS
by Staff Writer - Boeing has been cleared once again to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says that after months of review the agency decided that Boeing's final safety checks on its planes are good enough to ensure they are airworthy.
FROM SNOW BOOTS TO SANDALS: WestJet adds five new routes for winter 2026/27
by Staff Writer - Five new routes and expanded vacation offerings will highlight WestJet’s offering this winter, including first-time flights from Calgary to Mérida, Mexico, as well as new non-stop connections between Belize City, Belize (BZE) and Winnipeg (YWG); Punta Cana, D.R. (PUJ) and Winnipeg; San José del Cabo, Mexico (SJD) and Regina (YQR); as well as Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR) and Ottawa (YOW).
WHAT’S NEXT IN WESTJET DISPUTE: Would feds intervene in ‘important labour battle’?
by Staff Writer - Bargaining between WestJet and the union representing its flight attendants was due to resume Monday after the 4,400 members of CUPE 8125 voted 99% in favour of authorizing a strike if they are unable to reach a new deal on contract demands. A question mark dangling over the ongoing WestJet talks is how Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government might intervene.
AIR CANADA, AIRBUS AIM TO LEAD WAY IN SUSTAINABLE FUEL
by Staff Writer - Air Canada and Airbus will invest nearly $14 million to support a commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry in Canada. The companies say the jointly funded Sustainability Co-Investment Platform reflects their shared commitment to aviation decarbonization and desire to “lead the way” in advancing these goals.
