Airlines
Flair pilots file for conciliation as negotiations hit impasse
The Flair Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) has filed for conciliation with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) following an impasse in negotiations with management. Flair MEC chair First Officer Aimee Wintle said: “Our pilot group is more united than ever. We are ready to reach our second collective agreement and secure one we deserve.” And Wintle continued: “After eight months of negotiations, we remain focused on securing a fair agreement that advances quality of life, compensates pilots properly, strengthens...
Virgin Atlantic takes off in ChatGPT with airline app
Virgin Atlantic has launched an app within ChatGPT, opening up a new way for customers to discover and plan their next trip simply by asking. Building on Virgin Atlantic’s AI-powered Concierge, the Virgin Atlantic app in ChatGPT allows customers to search for flights using everyday language, whether they’re dreaming of a summer escape to London and the English countryside or connecting onwards to visit family or business partners in India or South Africa. Customers can ask for exactly what they want, from “flights to London in July” to “show me flights in Premium from New...
WestJet implements near-term measures in response to rising fuel costs
WestJet has advised that it is “implementing near-term measures” in response to rising fuel costs as the aviation industry responds to ongoing supply chain challenges due to strained access in the Strait of Hormuz. The airline said that it has not made schedule changes due to recent news of fuel availability at this time; however, it is evaluating its summer schedule and may adjust flying to balance fuel supply. The airline adds that it is in regular communication with fuel suppliers and monitoring the global fuel situation closely. WestJet’s current actions in response to...
A Wave of New Offerings from Air Transat for winter 2026-2027
Air Transat has unveiled its 2026-2027 winter program, featuring four new routes -- Quebec City–San José, Toronto–Fort-de-France, London–Puerto Plata, and Charlottetown–Punta Cana – as well as the expansion of the Toronto–Paris and Montreal–Barcelona routes to year-round service. This first phase highlights attractive additions to sun destinations and the strengthening of the airline’s transatlantic offering. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said that: “Demand for sun destinations remains strong, and Transat’s recognized expertise in leisure...
Air Canada temporarily suspending flights from Montreal, Toronto to JFK
Air Canada is temporarily suspending its flights from Montreal to JFK and its flights from Toronto to JFK. The carrier told Travel Press Today (TPT) that since the start of the Iran conflict, jet fuel prices have doubled and, as a result, some of its lower profitability routes and flights are no longer economic, so it is making schedule adjustments accordingly. Air Canada’s 3 daily Toronto and 1 daily Montreal services to JFK will be suspended temporarily from June 1, with plans to resume Oct. 25, 2026. The airline said that it continues to fly to LGA and EWR 34 times daily...
Virgin Atlantic accelerates its roll out of Starlink
Virgin Atlantic is accelerating its roll out of Starlink, as the airline gears up to introduce free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, helping customers bring their world onboard from take-off to landing. The carrier will begin introducing Starlink connectivity onboard its Airbus A350 fleet beginning in May, with all A350s to be connected by early summer. The first customer flight is slated for early May on the VS153 from London Heathrow to New York, JFK. The program will then extend across the Boeing 787 and Airbus A330neo fleets as installation progresses, with...
Air Canada unveils next generation Glowing Hearted Cabins
Air Canada has outlined its most significant cabin investment, unveiling new long-haul cabin designs at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. The first major expression of its new Glowing Hearted standard, the design delivers a distinctly Canadian experience, emphasizing comfort, care, and connection for all customers on every flight, while signalling the airline’s bold growth ambitions. Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer at Air Canada, said: “This investment is about fundamentally redefining the experience of flying with Air Canada....
Air Canada expands premium airport experience
Air Canada has opened a new Air Canada Café at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), marking its second Café location for its Domestic customers and expanding its premium ground offering and continuing its investment in the customer experience. This follows the successful launch of a new Café at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in the Transborder sector. Jacqueline Harkness, Managing Director, Product & Services at Air Canada, said: “With our first Vancouver Café, we celebrated the spirit of the city, and we're thrilled to deepen that connection with a second...