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WESTJET POSTS TOP ON-TIME PERFORMANCE
by Staff Writer - Hailing the ranking as a “major milestone in operational excellence,” WestJet reports it has earned a place among the world's most on-time airlines in the latest Cirium On-Time Performance Report.
QANTAS PLANS WORLD’S LONGEST FLIGHT: 22 hours much better than four days
by Staff Writer - Qantas Airways plans to launch the world’s longest direct flight next year, a service of up to 22 hours nonstop between London and Sydney.
WESTJET HITS NEW HEIGHTS WITH JAYS: Unveils branded plane to mark partnership renewal
by Michael Baginski - By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ With nearly 1,000 WestJetters, Toronto Blue Jays representatives – including legendary players Pat Borders and Edwin Encarnacion – and community members in attendance, WestJet celebrated the renewal of its long-standing partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday by unveiling a new co-branded plane that will take the iconic Jays logo to 35,000 feet, and wherever the plane flies.
FIRST DOMINO TO FALL? Porter reduces fuel surcharge
by Staff Writer - With fuel prices dropping in the wake of an apparent agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, Porter Airlines says it is reducing its temporary surcharge for new reward flight bookings to $20.
WITH GLOWING HEARTS: Air Canada’s acclaimed Airbus A321XLR makes international debut
by Staff Writer - Great planes deserve great destinations (and vice versa), so it’s no surprise that Air Canada’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft made its international debut en route to Toulouse, France, on June 15, flying from YUL Montréal-Trudeau airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS).
ALBANIA MANIA: Transat flights a first from Canada
by Staff Writer - One of Europe’s emerging “it” destinations now has direct service from Canada courtesy of Transat, which officially inaugurated its new non-stop service between Toronto and Tirana late last week. The first flight (TS422) marked the launch of the first air link between Canada and Albania.
EMIRATES OFFERS ‘INDUSTRY FIRST’ INSURANCE COVERING CONFLICTS
by Staff Writer - In response to recent global airspace disruptions, rising jet fuel costs, and heightened travel uncertainty amid the U.S.-Iran conflict, Emirates has introduced Comprehensive Travel Cover, a product the company says is an industry-first travel insurance offering broad, multi-risk protection for travellers throughout their journey.
AIR CANADA PUBLISHES ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
by Staff Writer - Air Canada has published its Accessibility Plan 2026-29, outlining the airline’s progress since its inaugural 2023 plan along with its future-focused three-year plan to continually reduce barriers in travel and employment for persons with disabilities.
PORTER DOUBLE DIPS IN TURKS AND CAICOS
by Staff Writer - Porter Airlines is adding another destination to its sun network with service to Providenciales (PLS), Turks and Caicos. The new non-stop flights are available from Toronto Pearson five times weekly, beginning Nov. 6, and Ottawa twice weekly, beginning Dec. 17. 
AIR CANADA ANNOUNCES DEAL WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE EMPLOYEES
by Staff Writer - Air Canada announced its customer service employees ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement with Unifor applies to about 6,000 employees across contact centres, customer relations, concierges and other business segments. 
IBERIA TOUCHES DOWN TORONTO ROUTE
by Staff Writer - Spanish carrier Iberia officially launched its new direct route between Toronto and Madrid on Saturday. The new route will operate five times per week – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – and offer more than 37,000 seats during the summer season.
CUBA, JET FUEL TAKE TOLL ON TRANSAT
by Staff Writer - Soaring fuel prices and a halt of all of its flights to Cuba pushed Transat A.T. Inc. earnings deep into loss territory last quarter, as global strife continues to damage airlines' bottom lines.
BUT NO CUDDLING ALLOWED: Air New Zealand introducing lie-flat bunk beds
by Staff Writer - Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travellers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks.
AIRLINE PROFITS ‘COULDN’T BUY A HOT DOG’ AT FIFA GAMES
by Staff Writer - IATA’s latest financial outlook for the global airline industry shows a halving of profitability as a result of war-related Middle East disruptions and high fuel prices – so much so that carrier per passenger profits wouldn’t even cover the cost of a hot dog at a FIFA World Cup game, says the association’s boss.
THE BUCK STOPS IN YYC: WestJet, Calgary Tourism launch stopover program
by Staff Writer - Every year, more than seven million international travellers connect through Calgary without ever leaving the airport. Tourism Calgary and WestJet hope to change that. On Wednesday, the two organizations launched the Calgary Stopover Program, giving travellers on eligible WestJet routes the opportunity to add a Calgary visit.
AC FLIGHT ATTENDANT SHARES MOHAWK CULTURE WITH RIHANNA
by Staff Writer - An Air Canada flight attendant got a thrill last week when she gifted pop superstar Rihanna a beaded lanyard from her Mohawk community south of Montreal.
FEDS OFFER AIRLINES FUEL LOAN LIFELINE: Not all carriers are happy about it
by Staff Writer - The federal government has offered a loan lifeline to airlines struggling to cope with the soaring price of jet fuel, garnering a mixed response from the country's carriers. The new program will let airlines borrow up to $150 million each, as fallout from the Iran war forces them to slash flight schedules and cut profit forecasts. 
WESTJET, ICELANDAIR SIGN CODESHARE
by Jen Savedra - WestJet and Icelandair have signed a reciprocal codeshare agreement offering travellers on both sides of the Atlantic enhanced access to a broader network of destinations with the ease of a single booking and ticket, as well as through checked baggage.
PORTER JOINS IATA: Airline achieves significant milestone
by Staff Writer - Porter Airlines has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member, a milestone reflecting the airline's rapid growth and its deepening integration with the global aviation community.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE MET: Montreal’s second airport set to open new terminal June 15
by Staff Writer - Metropolitan Montreal Airport – "MET" – will officially open its new terminal next week (June 15). Upon its opening, the terminal will host operations for Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation, offering flights connecting Canadian destinations from coast to coast. The terminal will also be able to accommodate other airlines in the future.
