Airlines
Air Canada expands Landline coach service
Air Canada has renewed its agreement with The Landline Company to extend the popular, luxury motorcoach service to the Ontario communities of Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka, linking them directly with the airline’s global hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport beginning June 15, 2026. As well the carrier also announced added frequencies on Landline’s existing motorcoach services for Kingston and Kitchener-Waterloo. This summer, Landline will operate 26 daily departures to and from Toronto Pearson across six Ontario communities, expanding regional connectivity and deepening...
Turkish Airlines reports strong performance in 2025
Turkish Airlines has reported that it continued to sustain its steady growth throughout 2025 despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties caused by trade wars, as well as aircraft delivery and engine supply issues in the aviation industry. Yet despite production bottlenecks, the airline expanded its fleet by five per cent year over year to 516 aircraft by the end of 2025 and welcomed the “second 500” period with 92.6 million passengers and 2.2 million tons of cargo, recording the highest operational results in its history. In 2025, the company's total revenues...
Welcome to the transformation: Air Canada Rouge takes off with 737 MAX aircraft
Air Canada has announced that the first of its updated Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has entered service at Air Canada Rouge and marking the latest milestone in Rouge’s comprehensive cabin renewal program, focused on delivering a more comfortable, connected, and consistent onboard experience. The company said that this fleet transition will allow most customers flying Rouge leisure and sun routes across North America and the Caribbean to enjoy upgraded interiors, including personal seatback entertainment, reclining seats and complimentary Fast, Free Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell. Mark...
Turkish Airlines Connects Canada to Türkiye
Turkish Airlines has released details of its two-phased “Connect to Türkiye” sales campaign for travellers located in Canada. In the first phase, the limited-seat round-trip campaign offers travellers fares starting at CAD $1,349 from Toronto (YYZ) and Montréal (YUL) and CAD $1,449 from Vancouver (YVR) to Istanbul (IST). The campaign runs until March 9, 2026 and to be eligible for the campaign, tickets must be purchased for travel between May 7 and June 18, 2026. The second phase of the campaign, which will also take place until March 9, 2026, and be valid for...
Virgin Atlantic launches new mobile app
Virgin Atlantic has launched its new mobile app, which it says is designed to put the world of Virgin Atlantic in the pocket of every guest, making travel faster, simpler and smarter. Available now, the app brings every trip together in one place. From booking through to boarding and beyond, guests can see upcoming journeys at a glance, manage key travel details and access support in real time. Designed with Flying Club members at its core but accessible to all, the app is simple to use, built with accessibility in mind and focused on keeping personal details secure. Flying Club...
IATA reports 2026 begins with 3.8% air passenger demand growth
IATA has released data for January 2026 global passenger demand, with highlights for the month including: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.8% compared to January 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 3.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.0% (+0.2 ppt compared to January 2025), a record high for January. International demand rose 5.9% compared to January 2025. Capacity was up 5.8% year-on-year, and the load factor was 82.5% (+0.1 ppt compared to January 2025). Domestic demand increased 0.1% compared...
Airlines extend flight suspensions as U.S., Israel joint operation continues
Airlines continued to suspended flights to the Middle East as the joint operation by United States and Israel continues in Iran with multiple sites in that country being targeted. In one of those operations on Feb. 28, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, along with a number of senior Iranian leaders. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel, as well as Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries. Israel Ministry of Tourism Update The Israel Ministry of Tourism said that, under the directive of Minister of Tourism Haim Katz, it...
Air Canada postpones resumption of Cuba service to Nov. 1, 2026
Air Canada says it is postponing the resumption of its service between Canada and Cuba until Nov. 1, 2026. And the airline advises that its customers with travel booked between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2026, will be contacted directly with their travel options, including the option to change...