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Order up, wheels up: Skip and WestJet Rewards join forces to link loyalty programs

Source: WestJet This collaboration brings an innovative layer of connectivity between travel and delivery, allowing members to easily earn and redeem meaningful rewards through everyday moments. Skip and WestJet, both homegrown Canadian brands, are enhancing what loyalty points can do with the launch of a new linked-loyalty partnership. Canadians can now treat their WestJet points as Skip currency, earning – and notably, redeeming – them on Skip. Starting today, Canadians can link their WestJet Reward and Skip accounts, to earn WestJet points on qualifying Skip orders. These points can be used for flights and vacations with WestJet or redeemed for Skip Credits that can be used for everyday essentials such as grocery, pharmacy, retail and restaurant delivery. This collaboration brings [...]

2025-11-19T20:26:17+02:00November 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches Its 2026-2027 GoWild All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass at Just $349 (Regularly $599) for a Limited Time With Special Early Access

Source: Frontier Airlines Plus, Celebratory Sweepstakes Will Award a Free GoWild Pass to 100 Lucky Winners, Providing Nearly a Year and a Half of Unlimited Travel Frontier Airlines launched its 2026-2027 GoWild All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass today at a special intro price of just $349* (regularly $599), along with a special, limited-time early access offer. Now through Dec. 2, consumers can purchase the 2026-2027 GoWild Annual Pass before the price goes up and begin using it right away, rather than waiting for the standard travel period to begin in May 2026, providing more than five extra months of unlimited flights with Frontier. "Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for the wanderlust spirit in your life or wanting to treat [...]

2025-11-19T20:28:12+02:00November 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

The Air Canada Best New Restaurant Top 10 List Is Here, Spotlighting the Country’s Fresh and Innovative Culinary Talent

Source: Air Canada Halifax restaurant Mystic takes top spot, with Montreal's Le Violon and aKin from Toronto in second and third place More than 30 restaurants were visited by an anonymous culinary expert and the top 10 were determined based on a rigorous assessment of every aspect of the dining experience Celebrating 24 years, Air Canada's Best New Restaurants is the longest-running new restaurant ranking in Canada Air Canada unveiled its 2025 Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada at a Toronto celebration, with Halifax restaurant Mystic earning first-place honours. Led by Chef Malcolm Campbell and his team, Mystic's immersive tasting menus marry local Maritime terroir with global technique in a beautiful waterfront setting. In second, Montreal's Le Violon, led [...]

2025-11-18T04:45:38+02:00November 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal will fly nonstop to Curitiba starting July 2026

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal announces the launch of a new route that will connect Lisbon to Curitiba, capital of Paraná, Brazil, from July 2, 2026. The airline will operate three weekly flights between the Portuguese capital and Curitiba - Afonso Pena International Airport, further reinforcing its leadership in connections between Europe and Brazil. The flights will be operated with the A330-200 aircraft with capacity for 269 passengers, through the route Lisbon (LIS) – Curitiba (CWB) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Lisbon (LIS), on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Sales start on November 11th. "TAP's new route reinforces Paraná's role on the global stage. This direct connection with Portugal from Lisbon will boost tourism, facilitate the arrival of European visitors, [...]

2025-11-18T04:55:46+02:00November 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Emirates Orders 65 More Boeing 777X Airplanes

Source: Boeing Largest 777X customer grows 777X order book to 270 jets Order for 65 777-9s supports the airline's expansion amid growing travel demand Boeing and Emirates announced the world's largest international airline has placed its third order for 777X airplanes to fuel future expansion and meet growing travel demand. The new order for 65 777-9 passenger jets was announced during a signing at the Dubai Airshow. Emirates, which has grown its global network with the Boeing 777 as its flagship, is one of the launch customers for the new 777X family and placed two previous orders totaling 205 airplanes. The new purchase brings Emirates' 777X order – consisting of the 777-9 and 777-8 models – to 270 airplanes, further [...]

2025-11-18T16:07:43+02:00November 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Iberia strengthens its long-haul leadership with the A321XLR as it marks one year since its global launch

Source: Iberia Iberia was the worldwide launch airline for the Airbus A321XLR, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the aviation industry With this aircraft, the company is pioneering long-haul connectivity by operating transoceanic flights for the first time with a single-aisle model Thanks to the A321XLR, Iberia has increased frequencies on strategic routes such as Boston and Puerto Rico, turned Washington into a year-round operation, and will soon add new destinations like Recife and Fortaleza The Spanish airline currently operates five A321XLR aircraft, will add one more before the end of 2025, and complete its order with two additional units in 2026 A year ago, Iberia became the first airline in the world to operate the Airbus A321XLR, a [...]

2025-11-17T20:02:54+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta tops Business Travel News Survey during historic centennial year

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has once again been named the top airline for business travel in the Business Travel News Airline Survey, marking an unprecedented 15th consecutive year at No. 1. This recognition underscores Delta’s unwavering commitment to delivering a best-in-class experience for corporate customers. This milestone comes as Delta celebrates its 100th anniversary, a century defined by innovation and service. In 2025, Delta Business introduced a suite of enhancements designed to meet the evolving needs of corporate travelers and their travel managers, including: Reimagined Delta Business website: A streamlined, intuitive platform rolling out in 2026 that makes managing corporate travel easier than ever. Enhanced travel program support: In 2025, Delta launched the Corporate Solution Team to provide travel [...]

2025-11-17T20:11:45+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Porter Airlines lands in Puerto Vallarta for the first time with inaugural Toronto flight

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines begins roundtrip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Mexico, marking the latest expansion of its sun network. This new route brings Mexico’s vibrant Pacific beaches closer to Canadian travellers.Seasonal service to Puerto Vallarta starts with three weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to five weekly beginning Dec. 14. Nonstop flights from Hamilton and Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta launch in December, expanding sun destination options for travellers. Flights are operated with the Embraer E195-E2. The 132-seat aircraft features a two-by-two seating configuration, meaning no middle seats for any passenger. All travellers enjoy free, fast WiFi, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and premium Canadian snacks – all part of Porter’s elevated [...]

2025-11-17T20:16:03+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

The Air Canada Foundation Accepting Applications for 2026 Grants

Source: Air Canada Requests must be submitted by a Canadian registered charity Grants applications will close December 31, 2025 In 2025, the Air Canada Foundation disbursed $1.6 million in support of 38 projects supporting children MONTRÉAL, November 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Canada Foundation is excited to welcome applications to its annual grant program. Through this initiative, the Foundation remains deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth by funding programs that deliver meaningful, lasting impact on children and their families from coast to coast to coast. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed project or program will improve and increase access to care, services and eliminate barriers to foster the overall well-being for children [...]

2025-11-13T23:36:19+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Traffic Report October 2025: Passengers increased 6.6%, reaching an 88.0% load factor

Source: Viva Viva has announced today its October 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 6.6% compared to October 2024, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 7.1% and 1.8% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 2.4% compared to October 2024, reflecting an increase of 1.6% in domestic capacity and an increase of 6.2% in international. Load factors stood at 88.0% from 87.7% in 2024, with a load factor of 89.7% and 80.3% in domestic and international, respectively. “October traffic results were solid, with passenger volumes growing 6.6% on a robust 88.0% load factor. This performance confirms the stabilizing demand trends observed in the third quarter [...]

2025-11-13T23:38:30+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|