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IT’S TIME TO TACKLE JET LAG: oneworld says new app can help
by Staff Writer - The oneworld Alliance is helping customers adjust to new time zones faster and lose fewer days to jet lag on Round the World journeys through a new partnership with Timeshifter – the world’s most-downloaded jet lag app, with more than 1.7 million users. 
‘HARD TO NAVIGATE’ : Budget airlines strain under sky-high fuel costs.
by Staff Writer - Flair Airlines CEO Len Corrado is feeling the heat of high jet fuel prices, as he steers the budget carrier away from a recent strategy targeting business travellers and the United States.
THEY REALLY LOVE US: Sky’s the limit for Canadian carriers at World Airline Awards
by Staff Writer - Canadian airlines landed a number of top awards at this year’s prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards – dubbed “the Oscars of the aviation industry.” Leading the way were category winners Air Canada, Air Transat, and Porter Airlines. And joining them in the worldwide top 100 were WestJet and Air Canada Rouge.
WESTJET DOUBLE-DOUBLES DOWN WITH TIM HORTON’S
by Staff Writer - Tim Hortons' coffee is cleared for takeoff. As Canadian brands increasingly search for ways to differentiate themselves in a crowded retail marketplace, the café giant is teaming up with WestJet.
FLAIR OPENS SIREV SALES CHANNEL FOR AGENTS
by Staff Writer - Travel advisors can now book flights on Flair Airlines through Sirev and earn a 7% commission on base fares. The airline hails the move as a major expansion of its travel trade business and the next step in its broader travel trade strategy to grow responsibly and profitably.
JUST THE FACTS: Canadian travel up in August, including 5th consecutive month to U.S.
by Staff Writer - In August, the preliminary number of international arrivals to Canada (Canadian-resident return trips, combined with US-resident and overseas-resident arrivals) by air and automobile totalled 6.9 million, up 4.3% from the same month in 2025, according to Statistics Canada.
WESTJET REWARDS EXPANDS BENEFITS TO SUNWING PACKAGES
by Staff Writer - Guests booking packages with Sunwing Vacations can now earn WestJet points, tier qualifying spend and milestone qualifying spend on eligible bookings. Top-tier WestJet Rewards members will also gain access to their day-of-travel benefits.
TRANSAT LOOKS FOR FUEL COST SOLUTION
by Staff Writer - Transat A.T. Inc. has secured an additional $250 million in federal aid after high fuel costs drove it further into the red last quarter, as the travel company struggles to boost fares without losing customers.
PORTER PILOTS FILE FOR FEDERAL CONCILLATION
by Staff Writer - Porter pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), filed a Notice of Dispute with the Minister of Labour on Thursday, requesting conciliation assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
JAZZ FLIGHT ATTENDANTS VOTE TO STRIKE
by Staff Writer - Jazz Aviation says its negotiations with a union representing more than 1,000 of its flight attendants have reached an impasse. The Halifax-based airline, which operates flights under the Air Canada Express brand, says it will seek a conciliation officer as part of the collective bargaining process.
‘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.
