Airlines
Flair launching Puerta Plata flights from Montréal and Toronto
Flair Airlines is gearing up for the upcoming winter season with that addition of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to its network, launching new nonstop service from both Montréal and Toronto. Beginning Dec. 18, Flair will fly nonstop from Montréal (YUL) to Puerto Plata (POP) twice weekly, followed by service from Toronto (YYZ) beginning Dec. 19, operating up to twice weekly. Puerto Plata is an entirely new destination for Flair, expanding its winter sun offering from both markets with air-only fares and Flair Vacations packages. Len Corrado, CEO, Flair Airlines, said that:...
Air Canada resuming Tel Aviv flights on Nov. 30
Following a thorough review of the security environment in the Middle East, Air Canada says it plans to resume its year-round service between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Tel Aviv (TLV) on Nov. 30, 2026. Air Canada said that its Tel Aviv flights will operate four times a week, with service offered on both our Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 787-8 aircraft. And the airline noted that resumption of service to Tel Aviv follows a detailed assessment of operational, safety, and security considerations in the...
Flair takes off with launch of advisor channel with SIREV
Flair Airlines is taking off with a major expansion of its travel trade business, with its flights now available through SIREV. The launch opens Flair to thousands of Canadian travel advisors through a platform they already know and use, creating a significant new sales channel for the airline and the next step in its broader travel trade strategy to grow responsibly and profitably. Len Corrado, CEO of Flair Airlines, explained that: “Travel advisors play an important role in helping Canadians plan travel with confidence. Making Flair available through SIREV makes it easier...
Airlines investing in Edmonton as YEG sees 46% growth in sun capacity
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is heading into the 2026/27 winter season with expanded sun capacity, reflecting strong, sustained demand for winter leisure travel and growing airline investment in the Edmonton market. Overall sun capacity from Edmonton is growing 46 per cent this winter, with Porter, Air Canada, Flair, and WestJet adding routes or capacity to the market. Porter is significantly expanding its sun network from YEG this winter, launching four new routes to Puerto Vallarta, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Cabos. The expansion demonstrates Porter's confidence in the...
Porter pilots file for conciliation in contract negotiations
Porter pilots have filed a Notice of Dispute with the Minister of Labour, requesting conciliation assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The pilots – who are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) -- filed the Notice to Bargain in September 2025. This decision marks a significant step in the negotiations process for Porter pilots to secure their first collective agreement as ALPA members. Capt. Brian Smith, chair of the Porter ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC), said that: “After months of waiting for meaningful movement, it’s...
Air France-KLM names Eugénie Audebert as Country Manager for Canada
Air France-KLM has appointed Eugénie Audebert as Country Manager for Canada. She becomes the 19th person to lead the Group’s Canadian organization, established in 1950, the year Air France launched its first service between Montréal and Paris. Audebert brings nearly 20 years of experience within the Air France-KLM Group to the Canadian market. She began her career in Italy and has since held several positions in sales development, strategy and customer experience. She was previously based in Bogotá, Colombia, where she had served as Commercial Director for the Andean countries,...
New routes, flights take off as Air Canada expands in Asia, Europe, Latin America
Air Canada is gearing up for the summer of 2027 with a significant expansion of its global network that includes the addition of five new international destinations and seven new routes, along with increased schedules on key markets. From its Vancouver trans-Pacific hub, Air Canada will be launching year-round services to Guangzhou*, China. From its Toronto global hub, Air Canada will begin service to Oslo*, Norway; Shannon, Ireland; and Nice, France, while resuming the London Heathrow Daytripper, boosting its Shanghai flights to daily, and its new Guatemala City flights that begin...
BermudAir celebrates third anniversary with 30% off sale
Bake the cake. Light the candles. And make a wish. BermudAir is celebrating its third anniversary by delivering a present to its customers of a 30 percent discount* on published base fares on all routes from all gateways. The discount is on sale from Sept. 3 to Sept. 5, 2026, for travel from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, 2026, when the promo code BIRTHDAY3 is used at check-out at www.flybermudair.com Three years after operating its inaugural flight, BermudAir has grown from an ambitious start-up into an increasingly diversified aviation business, connecting Bermuda with key destinations...