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YQB to offer 376, 456 more seats, unlocking more destinations
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (295+ words) Never before have so many seats been available on flights departing from Qu'bec City Jean Lesage International Airport(YQB). In 2026, capacity will be 15 per cent higher than in 2025, with that percentage reaching nearly 25 per cent over the summer season" a…...
Lufthansa flights disrupted as strike enters day two
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (292+ words) A'Lufthansa workers' strike has entered its second day, with multiple unions taking job action this week and disrupting flights across'Germany. The action affects Lufthansa's main operations as well as subsidiaries City Line'and Eurowings Germany " though Eurowings pilots participated on Monday…...
Air travel in Canada remains safe, says Transport Minister amid controller shortage
2+ week, 6+ day ago (580+ words) Michael Pihach is an award-winning journalist with a keen interest in digital storytelling. In addition to PAX, Michael has also written for CBC Life, Ryerson University Magazine, IN Magazine, and Daily Xtra. ca. Michael joins PAX after years of working…...
West Jet names Blue Jays" Ernie Clement as brand ambassador
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (259+ words) West Jet has named Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement as its newest brand ambassador, expanding its ongoing partnership with the team. The move builds on West Jet's role as Official Airline of the Toronto Blue Jays, a partnership the…...
Air travel demand will more than double by 2050: IATA
4+ week, 2+ day ago (444+ words) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long'Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Under the mid'range scenario, demand is forecast to reach 20. 8 trillion revenue passenger…...
CTA clears West Jet for codeshare flights to New Zealand & Fiji
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (99+ words) The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has approved requests from West Jet to operate scheduled international service, through code sharing, to'New Zealand'and Fiji. The decisions were posted to the CTA's website on March 11. "The Agency is satisfied that the applicant meets…...
Air travel costs increase as fuel prices surge amid Iran conflict
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (405+ words) Airlines worldwide are raising ticket prices and fuel surcharges in response to soaring oil costs triggered by the conflict in Iran, and Canada is no exception. Several carriers said this week that higher fares are either imminent or already in…...
Middle East conflict costing travel sector $600 M per day, says WTTC
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (428+ words) The escalating conflict involving Iran is already having a significant impact on the travel and tourism industry across the Middle East, with losses estimated at around $600 million per day in international visitor spending, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council…...
Air Transat obtains codeshare licences for Pakistan & UAE
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (110+ words) PAX - Air Transat obtains codeshare licences for Pakistan & UAE'PAXnews. com Air Transat obtains codeshare licences for Pakistan & UAE The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has given Air Transat a green light to operate flights to Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates…...
Air Canada doubles India capacity as airlines navigate "hole in the sky
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (773+ words) Michael Pihach is an award-winning journalist with a keen interest in digital storytelling. In addition to PAX, Michael has also written for CBC Life, Ryerson University Magazine, IN Magazine, and Daily Xtra. ca. Michael joins PAX after years of working…...