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Etihad Airways launches first-ever nonstop flights between the Middle East and Calgary

Source: Etihad Airways Etihad accelerates global expansion with its first nonstop service to Western Canada, expanding long-haul network Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the launch of the first-ever nonstop flights between the UAE and Calgary, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. Launching on 3 November 2026, the route marks another step in Etihad’s global expansion and supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term ambitions to drive international trade, tourism and investment. The new service directly links two globally recognised centres of energy, innovation and culture, strengthening economic ties while opening new opportunities for business and leisure travellers alike. It connects Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing economy and cultural offer with Calgary’s role as [...]

2026-01-30T06:08:03+02:00January 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Porter summer schedule expands flights across North America

Source: Porter Airlines Six new routes and more frequency across Canada Porter Airlines is announcing its 2026 summer schedule with new destinations, new routes, added frequencies and the continuation of popular winter markets Porter’s U.S. network continues to expand with new flights to Nashville International Airport (BNA)—served from Toronto City (YTZ). Boston (BOS) also sees new service from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL) Further enhancing service across Canada, Porter is introducing six new routes across Toronto Pearson, Hamilton (YHM) and Ottawa (YOW). Beginning May 1, service in Sudbury (YSB) and Windsor (YQG) moves to Ottawa from Toronto City, providing travellers with non-stop access from these cities to Porter’s growing hub in the national capital and greater connectivity across North [...]

2026-01-30T06:03:51+02:00January 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Adds Quito and Resumes Calgary-Mexico Routes

Source: Air Canada New flights to Quito from Montréal and Toronto start December 2026 Expanded winter season service to Rio, Santiago, and Lima New Calgary services to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta launch December 2026 Air Canada today announced a strategically expanded winter network that includes the addition of Quito to its network, two sun destinations from Calgary, and increased winter services to Latin America destinations. "With a comprehensive network spanning all six inhabited continents, Air Canada's expanded winter schedule further cements our hubs as premier global gateways facilitating fast, convenient travel. These exciting new additions and enhancements are a catalyst to facilitating tourism, trade and connectivity, and deliver more compelling opportunities for our customers and Aeroplan Members to travel almost [...]

2026-01-29T05:25:55+02:00January 29th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Air Lines grows Airbus fleet with order for 31 additional widebody aircraft

Source: Airbus Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation aircraft including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s. “As we grow our international footprint and prepare our fleet to serve expanded long-haul markets, these aircraft will enhance our capabilities and elevate our premium offerings,” said Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer. “We value our long-standing partnership with Airbus, and with these widebody aircraft we will see additional operational efficiencies and long-term cost benefits in the years to come.” “Delta’s renewed confidence in both the A330neo and the A350 is a testament to our enduring partnership and the excellence of the Airbus widebody family performance,” said [...]

2026-01-29T06:15:09+02:00January 29th, 2026|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

With TAP, North America is only €399 away

Source: TAP The offer is valid for flights booked until today 29 January. TAP flights bring North America closer. The new campaign, for flights purchased until today 29 January 2026, has prices starting at €399 for flights to the United States and Canada in economy class. Travel can be made between 22 January and 31 May 2026. The airline also has a promotion offering a 30% discount on bookings made with TAP Miles&Go Programme miles. TAP flies from Lisbon to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York (JFK and Newark), San Francisco and Washington, and from Porto to Boston and New York (Newark). In Canada, TAP flies to Montreal and Toronto. A total of 77 weekly flights to North America. [...]

2026-01-29T06:02:02+02:00January 29th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

United Expects Biggest Summer Yet at Chicago O’Hare, Growing to Record 750 Flights Per Day

Source: United Airlines Airline will fly nonstop from ORD to 222 destinations, including 47 international and 175 U.S. cities – five new nonstops coming to midwestern destinations, reinforcing ORD's position as the premier Midwest hub United led major carriers in on-time ORD arrivals in 2025; travelers on the next largest competitor at ORD were nearly twice as likely to have their flight cancelled as United customers Customer experience at ORD includes access to five United Club locations, in addition to a redesigned United Polaris Lounge, as well as a growing number of aircraft with seatback screens, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members To support the airline's growth and continued focus on operational excellence, United [...]

2026-01-28T04:54:31+02:00January 28th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines has introduced assigned seating and more offerings for customers

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines® has just ushered the beginning of a new chapter for as the airline introduces assigned and premium seating in response to Customer demand for more options, including Extra Legroom seating, Preferred seating, and Standard seating, along with a new group-based boarding process and elevated travel experience. As daylight swept across the seven time zones Southwest® serves this morning, the Company’s Employees began implementing changes across all flights while taking a moment to celebrate the sunset of open seating on a redeye flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles the night before. Below highlights the significant moments that marked this occasion: Tuesday, Jan. 27: First Assigned Seating Flight (1 of 2)  WN3575 from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Orlando, Florida (departed in tandem with flight 2 of 2, from [...]

2026-01-28T05:43:13+02:00January 28th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Lease Announces Delivery of First of Five New Boeing 737 Aircraft to Air Canada

Source: Air Lease Further to a long-term lease agreement entered into in 2023, today Air Lease announced the delivery of one new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air Canada. This is the first of five 737-8 aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline in 2026 from Air Lease. “Air Lease is pleased to deliver from our orderbook this first of five Boeing 737-8 aircraft on lease to our long-time customer, Air Canada,” said John L. Plueger, Chief Executive Officer and President of Air Lease. “This 737-8 joins Air Canada’s diverse and expanding fleet of the most modern, fuel-efficient aircraft.” Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the [...]

2026-01-27T11:54:02+02:00January 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, OTHERS|

A note to customers from Heather Garboden, American Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer

Source: American Airlines The last 48 hours have been incredibly challenging for those flying through Winter Storm Fern, which continues to present travel challenges across the country. On behalf of everyone at American, I want to assure you it’s been all hands on deck to keep our operation moving. Five of our nine hubs have been significantly impacted by this large and disruptive storm. Our largest hub at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which touches a significant number of the flights we operate each day, was hit particularly hard with record-setting conditions. Fern is also impacting cities that don’t typically have the infrastructure in place to manage these conditions, which in turn has led to staffing issues as team [...]

2026-01-27T11:28:27+02:00January 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Tickets now on sale for Hops in the Hangar, Delta Flight Museum’s annual fundraiser

Source: Delta Air Lines Sip suds from more than 50 of Georgia’s best craft breweries under the wing of a 767 jet and other historic aircraft while experiencing the newly renovated Delta Flight Museum located at Delta’s world headquarters in Atlanta. Hops in the Hangar – A Night of Beer, Bites and Banter, Delta Flight Museum’s annual fundraising event that celebrates the best craft brews and aviation history, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, and tickets are now on sale on the Delta Flight Museum events page. Sip suds from more than 50 of Georgia’s best craft breweries under the wing of a 767 jet and other historic aircraft while experiencing the newly renovated Delta Flight Museum located at [...]

2026-01-26T19:56:14+02:00January 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|