Airlines
Air Canada rewarding advisors in May
Air Canada is recognizing the important role travel advisors play in the lives of its customers in May to celebrate Travel Agent Appreciation Month. The airline said that advisors offer trusted advice, insider expertise, and real-time support for travellers throughout their journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaIZ2c51fvU To celebrate and honour that relationship, Air Canada is launching a national initiative in May, featuring weekly prize draws for advisors, including Economy Class flights to any Canadian destination Air Canada flies, Maple Leaf...
Spirit Airlines cancels all flights, begins wind-down of operations
Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC (“Spirit” or the “Company”) has started an orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately. All Spirit flights have been cancelled, and Spirit passengers should not go to the airport. The company said that the wind-down comes following its “extensive and comprehensive efforts to restructure the business and pursue transactions to strengthen Spirit’s financial position and create a sustainable path forward.” In a statement, it says that: “Unfortunately, despite the Company’s efforts, the...
Air Canada reports record Q1 operating revenues, suspends full-year 2026 financial guidance citing jet fuel pricing volatility
Air Canada says that “given the volatility and uncertainty in relation to jet fuel prices for the second half of the year, Air Canada has suspended its full‑year 2026 financial guidance.” The airline delivered that news as it reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 and provided financial guidance for the second quarter 2026. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “In the first quarter, Air Canada built on the momentum of our best-ever fourth quarter to launch strongly into 2026. We reported record operating revenues of $5.8...
IATA reports March demand up, but with sharp regional differences
IATA is reporting that passenger demand in March grew by 2.1%, but its data reveals ‘sharp regional differences.’ The results show that: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 1.7% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.6% (+3.1 ppt compared to March 2025). International demand fell -0.6% compared to March 2025. Capacity was down -6.2% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.1% (+4.7 ppt compared to March 2025). The overall decline in...
Air Canada welcomes Flight Operations Crew Schedulers, In-Flight Crew Schedulers ratification votes
Air Canada is welcoming the ratification votes by Flight Operations Crew Schedulers and In-Flight Crew Schedulers, represented by Unifor, approving a new collective agreement between the airline and Unifor. The four-year collective agreements are in effect until May 22, 2029. Unifor represents approximately 100 Flight Operations Crew Schedulers and 90 In-Flight Crew Schedulers based in Canada. Mike Abbott, Vice-President, Labour Relations, said that: “On behalf of Air Canada, I would like to thank the members of the Unifor and Air Canada bargaining teams for their hard work and...
Air France celebrates 50th anniversary of Paris-Toronto route with La patisserie pop-up
Air France is giving Toronto a little taste of what the airline offers its passengers on board, with the opening of La patisserie – a limited time pop-up pastry shop on Bloor Street West in the city’s downtown core. The pop-up boutique, open until May 17, is also Air France’s creative way of marking the 50th anniversary of its Paris-Toronto route (which was launched on May 21, 1976) by giving Torontonians a chance to sample some wonderful pastry, enjoy a coffee and, generally experience Air France’s signature service beyond travel itself. Located at 151 Bloor Street West –...
Air Transat set to shine this winter with new destinations from Montreal
Air Transat is three new destinations to its winter 2026-2027 program, with the introduction of Oranjestad, Aruba (AUA), Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI), and San José del Cabo, Mexico (SJD) from Montreal. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said that: “Demand for sun destinations remains strong, and these three new routes from Montreal allow us to meet that demand by expanding our offering.” Ponce explained: “By adding Aruba, Barbados and Los Cabos, we are continuing to execute a strategy focused on diversifying and optimizing our network to the South, for the...
Air Canada celebrates arrivals of its first Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal and growth. The fleet renewal will include a total of 30 of the A321XLR aircraft – 15 will be leased, while 15 are being acquired directly from Airbus S.A.S. – which will be entering its fleet over the coming years. Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada, said that: “Air Canada is building one of the most modern and capable fleets in the industry. The Airbus A321XLR introduces a dynamic new component...