Airlines
Flair takes off to Toronto from YQM
Flair Airlines is taking off from the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) with direct flights between YQM and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The new seasonal service will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Oct. 23, 2026. Flights depart at 1:00 p.m. local time, providing travellers with more affordable travel options between Greater Moncton and one of the country’s largest travel hubs. Courtney Burns, President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority (GMIAA), said: “Today marks an...
Air Canada, Air Canada Foundation launch Autism Aviation Day in Saskatoon
Air Canada, the Air Canada Foundation and Autism Services of Saskatoon welcomed families to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE Saskatoon Airport), for its first Autism Aviation Day of 2026 and the first ever held in Saskatoon at the beginning of May. The event brought together partners, employees and volunteers to create a supportive and meaningful travel experience. Designed to support children on the autism spectrum and the people who travel alongside them, Autism Aviation Days help families become more accustomed with the airport journey. This includes...
Lufthansa exercises option, acquires majority stake in ITA Airways
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is exercising its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year. This will increase its stake from 41 percent to 90 percent. The Supervisory Board approved this decision by the Lufthansa Executive Board at its meeting yesterday. The acquisition of the additional 49 percent stake will take place at a previously agreed purchase price of 325 million euros. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, primarily from the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027....
Porter lands in Kelowna with new Ottawa flights
Porter Airlines continues to add to its network, expanding its presence in British Columbia with flights between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Porter is the only carrier offering non-stop flights between the two destinations. The service, featuring five weekly roundtrip flights that will increase to six weekly flights in June, began on May 13. Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines, explained that: “Expanding our presence in Kelowna strengthens our Western Canada network and reinforces our...
Fiji Airways, WestJet take off with new codeshare partnership
Fiji Airways and WestJet are taking off with a new codeshare partnership, that will enhance connectivity between Canada and the South Pacific. The new deal will allow travellers to travel seamlessly across both airlines' networks under a single booking with improved access to destinations across Canada, Fiji, and beyond. The partnership also supports Fiji Airways' growing North American presence, alongside expanded services to Vancouver, further strengthening links between Canada, Fiji and the wider Pacific. Through the agreement, Fiji Airways will place its "FJ" code on...
Porter expands Toronto schedule to include Nashville, Quebec City
Porter Airlines added new service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Nashville International Airport (BNA), and it has also reintroduced service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). Toronto-City - Nashville is operated on the De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft, with the newly launched daily service now Billy Bishop with Nashville, one of North America’s most popular getaway destinations. Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines, said: “Porter continues to build...
Bursey joins Flair as President of Flair Vacations
Nicole Bursey has been named President of Flair Vacations. The announcement of Bursey’s appointment marks a significant step in the airline’s expansion of its vacation business and its long-term vision for growth in the leisure travel space. Len Corrado, CEO of Flair Airlines said of Bursey’s appointment that: “Nicole brings exceptional depth of experience and credibility across the travel industry. She understands this business deeply, from commercial strategy to the relationships and experiences that build trust with travellers. Bringing someone of Nicole’s calibre into the...
Air Transat adds Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to 2026-2027 winter program
Air Transat has added Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (LPA) to its winter 2026-2027 winter program. Flights will operate from Dec. 12, 2026 through April 4, 2027, with weekly service from Montreal (Saturday departures) and from Toronto (Sunday departures) Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said: “Las Palmas offers the best of both worlds: the sunshine and mild climate of the Canary Islands combined with Europe’s charm and cultural richness.” And Ponce continued: “With ideal year-round weather, spectacular beaches, and a thriving culinary scene, it’s a...