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By TravelPress Staff

February 20, 2025

Sunwing cancels all southbound flights from YYZ

Sunwing Airlines has made the necessary decision to cancel all southbound flights that will be departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport on Feb. 20. This decision was made to prioritize the safe return of customers currently delayed in destinations due to recent weather disruptions, crew availability constraints and extremely limited hotel capacity. All affected customers will receive a full refund to their original form of payment within 21 business days, with no further action required. This difficult but essential operational decision allows us to redirect our...

By TravelPress Staff

February 19, 2025

Air Canada working to restore service after Delta crash, winter storm disruptions

On Feb. 18, Air Canada issued the following update on its operations after recent severe winter storm activity in Eastern Canada and a major aircraft incident that has reduced capacity at its Toronto Pearson global hub. "Yesterday [Feb. 17] was a difficult day, and we were greatly concerned by the incident involving Delta Air Lines. Our thoughts remain with that flight's customers and crew," said Craig Landry, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Air Canada. "Unfortunately, this incident added to weather events over the past few days that have been extremely...

By TravelPress Staff

February 19, 2025

Saudia adds 11 global destinations for 2025

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced a significant expansion of its global flight network, adding more than 10 new destinations for 2025. This strategic growth, fuelled by a 16 per cent increase in international guest numbers last year, reflects the airline’s commitment to connecting the world and meeting increasing global travel demand. The new destinations offer a diverse range of options, spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The additions to Saudia's network include Vienna (Austria), Venice (Italy), Larnaca (Cyprus), Athens and Heraklion...

By Bob Mowat

February 18, 2025

UPDATED: TSB Canada now investigating crash of Delta Connection flight 4819

Delta Connection flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed and flipped over at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) yesterday (Feb. 17, 2025) afternoon. The flight, which originated from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), carried 76 passengers (including 22 Canadians) and 4 crew members. Emergency crews were on the scene quickly, in what experts describe as a textbook response, to deal with the situation and evacuate passengers. UPDATE In a message this morning (Feb. 18), Delta reported that “21 injured passengers were initially transported to...

By TravelPress Staff

February 18, 2025

Frontier Airlines returns to Antigua & Barbuda with non-stop service from Puerto Rico

Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines made its return to Antigua and Barbuda on Feb. 15, with the launch of non-stop service from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU), Antigua. The service will operate weekly, offering connections across the Caribbean and the continental U.S. Frontier’s new service was officially welcomed during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister, The Honourable Charles Fernandez; CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin C. James; CEO...

By Bob Mowat

February 18, 2025

Virgin Atlantic, WestJet expand codeshare deal

Virgin Atlantic and WestJet are expanding their codeshare agreement – a move that will strengthen business, leisure, and visiting friends-and-family connections from Canada to the UK and to key connecting regions including India. The partnership will provide seamless connectivity for Canadians travelling to the UK with enhanced customer benefits for connecting passengers. Juha Jarvinen, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, said that: “Canada is an incredibly important opportunity for Virgin Atlantic as many of our customers travel between the Great White North,...

By TravelPress Staff

February 14, 2025

Air Canada releases details of Q4 results with record operating revenue of $5.4B

Air Canada has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. "Air Canada achieved record annual revenues in 2024 of $22.3 billion on a five per cent increase in capacity over 2023. We executed our plan, making adjustments where necessary, achieving nearly $3.6 billion in annual adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow of $1.3 billion. We also bought back for cancellation over 20 million shares in 2024 and over 15 million more in early 2025, completing the normal course issuer bid program we announced in November. We safely transported about 47 million passengers...

By TravelPress Staff

February 14, 2025

WestJet “brings critical engine repair operations home” to Canada with Lufthansa Technik deal

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have signed a blockbuster deal that will see Lufthansa Technik provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. As a world leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), Lufthansa Technik will establish a new engine repair station dedicated to servicing LEAP-1B engines for near-wing and quick-turn work. The Calgary Airport...

By TravelPress Staff

February 13, 2025

Porter adds new route from Montreal to New York

Porter Airlines continues to expand its presence in the New York area with the addition of a new route connecting Montréal Trudeau Airport (YUL) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Service begins June 1, 2025, with one daily roundtrip flight, increasing to two times daily for the peak summer season. “Newark Airport has been a key part of Porter’s network since the launch of our Billy Bishop - Newark service in 2008," said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. "Adding a nonstop route from Montréal will make the New York area even...

By TravelPress Staff

February 13, 2025

Air Transat & Spain’s Air Europa sign interline agreement

Air Transat has announced a new interline agreement with Air Europa, a leader in air travel in Spain. This collaboration expands connectivity between Canada and Spain, further strengthening Air Transat’s presence in the Spanish market. Thanks to this partnership, Canadian travellers will enjoy seamless access to several Spanish hotspots, including Bilbao (BIO), Ibiza (IBZ), La Coruña (LCG), Las Palmas (LPA), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Tenerife (TFN), and Vigo (VGO), via Air Europa’s hub in Madrid (MAD). This agreement ensures a simplified travel experience, with features such...