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WestJet Expanding Domestic Service Network
2026/02/19

WestJet is expanding its domestic network with new non-stop summer service between Calgary (YYC) and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (YAM), North Bay, Ontario (YYB) and Campbell River, British Columbia (YBL). WestJet is also adding non-stop seasonal service between Terrace, B.C. (YXT) and Edmonton (YEG), strengthening domestic connectivity within Western Canada. “Adding these routes to our summer 2026 schedule reinforces WestJet’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and supporting tourism and economic growth across Canada,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group executive…
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Enhancing the Transit Experience at YUL
2025/11/10

Designed by Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes, a newly completed transit connection centre now enhances the experience for passengers at the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). This dedicated transfer centre separates travellers in transit from passengers arriving at their destination, saving time and providing each group with a separate arrival hall to speed up border control. Located at the intersection of the airport’s three concourses—international, cross-border, and domestic—the space is bathed in natural light thanks to a 23.5 × 13.5 metre…
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Flair Expands Domestic Flights in 2026
2025/10/31

Flair is expanding its Canadian network in spring 2026 with new and returning routes linking Toronto (YYZ) with St. John’s (YYT) and Moncton (YQM), and Vancouver (YVR) with Montreal (YUL). “By reintroducing popular routes like Toronto–St. John’s (YYZ–YYT) and Vancouver–Montreal (YVR–YUL), and adding a new connection between Toronto and Moncton (YYZ–YQM), we’re giving Canadians even more ways to explore this incredible country without stretching their budgets,” said Maciej Wilk, CEO of Flair Airlines. Providing coast-to-coast access has always been…
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Hamilton Signs $400M Airport Expansion Deal
2024/10/03

The City of Hamilton and TradePort International Corporation have finalized an agreement worth $400 million to develop and expand John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The investment aims to transform the airport’s infrastructure, including expanding and enhancing passenger terminal buildings, upgrading cargo facilities, enhancing taxiways and aprons, and achieving net zero carbon by 2030. “This investment marks a significant milestone in Hamilton’s future,” said Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath. “Our airport is a vital transportation hub and a key driver…
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Westjet Reveals Winter Schedule
2023/07/28

WestJet has announced its winter schedule, offering opportunities for Canadians to plan winter escapes. The airline is expanding its service to popular sun destinations, adding four new and four returning routes, resulting in more than 85 daily departures to these destinations from cities across Canada. WestJet will serve as the airline providing the most flights to more than 10 Mexican destinations from Canada this winter. “This year’s winter schedule is about providing Canadians with what they want: affordable sun destination getaways from…
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Air Canada Adds Toronto to Yellowknife
2023/05/31

Air Canada has announced it will begin non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife in December. The new, three-times weekly service will provide convenient connections between eastern Canada and the capital of the Northwest Territories. Customers will also be able to seamlessly connect onward from Yellowknife on Air Canada’s interline partner, Canadian North. “The North has a magical attraction and Air Canada is pleased to make it easier for customers to visit Yellowknife and beyond, beginning at a time…
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Canada Set to Drop Vaccine Rules
2022/09/23

The federal government is dropping mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers on Oct. 1, 2022. The decision to end vaccine restrictions cited was based on Canada’s vaccination rate, availability of newer vaccines and treatments and data showing the country had passed the peak of the latest wave of coronavirus infections. As of Oct. 1, all travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to: Submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website; Provide proof of vaccination; Undergo…
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Swoop Expands Flights From Hamilton
2022/09/09

Swoop is expanding its winter sun-flying offering from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Punta Cana (PUJ). Swoop will begin flights to Fort Lauderdale on December 16, 2022. Hamilton-based regional sales lead, Meghan Miller, said: “As summer comes to an end, residents of southern Ontario are turning their attention towards winter travel planning with their sights set on a sunny getaway. We know that Hamiltonians value the convenience of their local airport, and so we’re…
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Three Canadian Airports Join SITA
2022/08/26

Toronto, Montreal and Calgary, one of North America’s largest airport groups, have joined with SITA to modernize the passenger experience with SITA’s flagship common-use check-in and gate system. “Our combined vision is to offer the best passenger experience in Canada and highest-quality services to our airlines and industry partners,” said Megan Gupton, chief technology officer and senior director, IT for The Calgary Airport Authority. “As air traffic rebounds, we see several benefits to our guests in furthering technological solutions like facial recognition boarding—getting us closer to our…
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YVR Reaches Key Passenger Milestone
2022/08/15

YVR reached an important milestone on August 5 as the airport hit the 10 million passenger mark year-to-date. And YVR will also see its busiest single day of operations since the pandemic began, when more than 70,130 passengers are expected to travel through the airport on Sunday, August 21. “This is an important moment in our recovery. Our ability to welcome over 10 million passengers so far this year is due to the hard work of our staff, airlines, government,…
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