Airlines
BermudAir signs deal for ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft
BermudAir is set to become the newest operator of the Airbus A220, following an order placed by affiliated company Odyssey, for 10 A220-300 aircraft. The firm order, booked in March 2026, represents the group’s first direct aircraft order with Airbus. The order was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow, and the agreement will support BermudAir’s continued growth across Bermuda, the Caribbean, Central and North America, and the wider Atlantic region. The aircraft will help BermudAir expand its network by opening new non-stop, non-competitive routes, adding...
Todd Lindey named Director, Sales for WestJet
WestJet has named Todd Lindey as Director, Sales. Lindey will report to Amanda Ierfino, Vice President, Sales & Cargo, and he will lead the Corporate, Agency, Specialty and International Sales teams, along with Sales Operations & Performance and Sales Planning & Governance. Lindey brings more than 15 years of aviation and commercial experience to the role. He joined WestJet in 2010 at the Kitchener airport before moving to the commercial side of the business two years later. Since then, he has held progressively senior roles across marketing and sales, most recently as...
IATA says travellers, businesses will pay price for EU ETS revision
IATA said that it’s “deeply frustrated” by the proposed extension of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) beyond Europe’s borders -- an approach, the association said “was discredited over a decade ago.” In its statement, IATA’s Director General Willie Walsh said that: “The EU is repeating a historic error. The consequences will be harmful -- sowing acrimony over extraterritoriality, slowing global decarbonization, and sapping European competitiveness -- with European travellers and businesses paying the price. The global airline industry association’s...
Air Canada, Airbus team up on Canadian SAF initiative
Air Canada and Airbus are uniting their shared commitment to aviation decarbonization. To lead the way in advancing these goals, the two aviation companies have announced their intent to establish a jointly funded Sustainability Co-Investment Platform. This agreement states a shared objective to invest up to approximately C$13.7 million (US$10 million), through the platform to support a commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry in Canada. Both companies are confident that, with a supportive public policy framework in place, this investment can serve as a catalyst...
WestJet adds five new routes for winter 2026-2027
For the first time, WestJet is flying to Mérida, Mexico (MID) via its global hub at YYC Calgary International Airport. The weekly route will serve as the only non-stop connection point between the cultural capital of Yucatán and Western Canada, providing access to the rich history, famous architecture and distinct cuisine of Mexico's safest city. As well, WestJet is adding new non-stop connections between Belize City, Belize (BZE) and Winnipeg (YWG); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) and Winnipeg; San José del Cabo, Mexico (SJD) and Regina (YQR); as well as Liberia, Costa Rica...
VIPorter reward flights’ surcharge increased as fuel prices rise
Porter Airlines is advising that it is readjusting the fuel surcharge on VIPorter reward flights. The company notes that in June, it was able to reduce the fuel surcharge on VIPorter reward flights to $20, and was moving toward its goal of eliminating those fuel surcharges entirely. In a statement, the company said: “We truly hoped our next update would confirm that full removal. However, the global oil market has since experienced unexpected and sharp price increases.” And the statement continued: “To ensure we can continue offering the full value of your VIPorter points...
Air North now connecting Kamloops, YVR and Whitehorse
Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Air North, Yukon's Airline have announced a new twice-weekly seasonal service between Kamloops and Vancouver beginning in May 2027, with convenient one-stop connections to and from Whitehorse. By linking Kamloops with Vancouver, the new service will create additional opportunities for business travel, tourism and economic development while making it easier for visitors to explore British Columbia's Interior and the North. Air North is continuing to build Canada's best regional air network with the addition of Kamloops, British Columbia, as its newest...
SAA, Turkish Airlines expand connectivity with codeshare deal
South African Airways (SAA) and Turkish Airline have announced that the codeshare deal the carriers signed in December 2025 is now in effect. The airlines said that the strategic partnership will enhance connectivity between Africa, Türkiye, and key global destinations, offering passengers greater choice and convenience. Highlights of the agreement include: * Turkish Airlines will place its TK flight code on SAA-operated services between Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Windhoek, Harare, Victoria Falls, and Mauritius. * South African Airways will place...