Airlines
Porter Making It New At Montréal Saint-Hubert
Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (PAHI) is entering a partnership with Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to develop a new terminal capable of serving over 4 million passengers annually. Construction will commence in mid-2023, with a scheduled completion by late 2024, providing a second airport for Porter Airlines (Porter) to serve the Montréal market. The carrier will continue expanding its existing operations at Montréal's Trudeau Airport (YUL), while also introducing a Canada-wide network at the convenient YHU airport. More than 10 potential YHU routes have been initially...
Lynx Takes Off From Calgary To Vegas
Lynx Air has launched service to Las Vegas from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The carrier will operate four flights per week between Calgary and Las Vegas, flying new Boeing 737 aircraft. To celebrate Lynx’s inaugural Las Vegas flight, the airline is offering a chance to win a vacation package for two, including flights to Las Vegas, two nights’ accommodation at the SAHARA Las Vegas, and a Speed Vegas driving package. Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx, said: “We are excited to launch our first flight to Las Vegas today, offering...
St. Kitts Connects With InterCaribbean Airways
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced the launch of direct flights to and from Barbados with interCaribbean Airways (ICA) service. This partnership is a strategic step towards making regional travel more accessible to the island thus further connecting St. Kitts to the wider Caribbean. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Employment, and Labour, said: “Prior to the pandemic, the Caribbean was the second-largest source market of tourism for St. Kitts. Since 2020, restrictions and lack of airlift across the...
Air Canada, United Ramp Up Transborder Lift
Through their enhanced transborder joint business agreement, Air Canada and United Airlines have announced they’ll offer industry leading capacity and new routes between Canada and the U.S. for summer 2023. That includes a new United-operated flight between Washington-Dulles and Calgary and a new Air Canada-operated flight between Washington-Dulles and Vancouver. The carriers have collaboratively optimized their schedules, subject to applicable government and regulatory conditions, and added more flights to provide customers greater connectivity and more flexible flight...
Canada Jetlines, ClearSky Global Sign Deal
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has signed an Ultra-Clean fuel offtake agreement with ClearSky Global Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Canada Jetlines will purchase up to 18,000,000 litres per year of jet fuel from ClearSky Global, providing a stable and secure supply of low emissions SAF fuel for the airline. This partnership is a significant step forward for both companies, as it allows Canada Jetlines to focus on its core business of providing high quality leisure air travel using low carbon emission fuel to its clients, while ClearSky Global is able to expand its...
SIA Group Posts Latest Results
The SIA Group has posted its latest results, reporting: Highest ever quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating and net profits Record passenger load factors for the SIA Group on robust demand across network Strong momentum in forward passenger sales for the fourth quarter Weaker global demand and increased capacity weigh on the air freight segment It indicates that the robust demand for air travel continued into the third quarter of FY2022/23, building on the momentum that began after Singapore relaxed its border restrictions in April 2022. The Group passenger...
Porter Takes Off From Calgary
Porter Airlines has launched flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC). The carrier now flies to the two largest cities in Alberta as it grows its national network. Service between Calgary and Toronto Pearson begins with two daily, non-stop return flights, increasing to three daily as of June 1. The flights are operated with Porter’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The 132-seat aircraft features an all-economy, two-by-two configuration, which makes Porter the only airline with no middle seats on this route. Kevin Jackson,...
Canada Jetlines Takes Off To Las Vegas
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd has operated its first scheduled flight to the United States, taking off from Toronto to Las Vegas on Feb. 16, 2023. Duncan Bureau, chief commercial officer of Canada Jetlines, said: “Canada Jetlines is very proud to have operated our first scheduled flight between Canada and the United States. Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world and a very popular getaway destination with attractions, professional sports, gambling, and gastronomic delights.” Bureau continued: “Canada Jetlines has built strong relationships with the travel agency...