Source: Air Canada Halifax-Newark, Vancouver-Houston flights convenient for customers Air Canada today announced new, daily transborder flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December and conveniently link these major urban markets, as well as provide easy onward connections through Air Canada's and its partner United Airlines' global networks.   "With these new routes from Halifax and Vancouver, Air Canada is meeting demand in these important markets and building on our strengthened trans-border partnership with United Airlines to solidify our leadership in the Canada-U.S. market," said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada. "These routes will give customers in Atlantic and Western Canada more convenient options for flying to the U.S. They will reinforce the already strong links between Atlantic [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways and its sister company IAG Cargo partnered with multiple aid organisations to fly vital emergency aid to Pakistan, in the wake of the devastating flood crisis 34 tonnes of aid is being flown to Islamabad, including medical support and clothing The latest flight was operated by a team of cabin crew who all have a personal connection to Pakistan British Airways’ customers have generously donated more than £176,000 to the cause through the airline’s onboard collection British Airways and IAG Cargo are proud to be flying 34 tonnes of emergency aid to Islamabad, Pakistan, following the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by floods across the country. More than 33 million people (around 15% of Pakistan’s population), have [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Once implemented, the approval enables Delta and LATAM Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Brasil, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Airlines Peru and LATAM Airlines Paraguay to begin the work of unlocking new customer and cargo benefits U.S. Department of Transportation approves Delta and LATAM Joint Venture. The Joint Venture will allow passengers to access more than 300 destinations between the US/Canada and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay). The partners will deepen their level of cooperation in these markets with expanded route offerings, more and better connections and strengthening of codeshare routes and reciprocal loyalty benefits already in place. Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Group will work closely to create the leading airline partnership [...]

Source: WestJet Multi-billion-dollar investment to strengthen airline's presence in Western Canada and underpin growth in transcontinental and leisure offerings from eastern Canadian communities Aircraft to foster low-cost positioning and greater affordability for Canadians Today the WestJet Group announced an agreement with Boeing to purchase an additional 42 MAX aircraft, along with options for 22 more. This order is in addition to WestJet's remaining 23 MAX orders and extends the airline's fleet growth plans out to 2028.   "With this additional order, the WestJet Group will accept delivery of no fewer than 65 aircraft in the next six years, at least 50 will be 737-10 aircraft, furthering our commitment to affordable travel options for Canadians and jobs for our company and the [...]