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Porter begins flights on new Ottawa-Calgary route

TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is spreading the love on Valentine’s Day by inaugurating its Ottawa-Calgary route, connecting Eastern and Western Canada with the airline’s unique style, care and charm. The new daily roundtrip service is designed to facilitate seamless transfers for passengers travelling to Eastern Canada and the United States through Ottawa International Airport (YOW). The flight schedule and respective start dates are […]

The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes Jennifer Pon as Chief Financial Officer

Feb. 13, 2024 Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes its new Chief Financial Officer, Jennifer (Jen) Pon, effective Feb. 12, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in finance leadership, Jen brings a wealth of expertise to The Authority’s executive leadership team as it embarks on a steady trajectory of growth.  Jen, […]

YYC welcomed a record-breaking 18.5 million passengers in 2023

8 February 2024 Calgary, Alberta – An impressive 18.5 million passengers moved through YYC Calgary International Airport in 2023, breaking a previous record of 18 million in 2019. The notable increase of over 500,000 passengers represents a growth rate of 2.8 per cent compared to 2019 numbers. “2023’s record-breaking results reflect the dedication of our […]

WestJet’s Expansive Summer 2024 Schedule

Underpinning its commitment to Canadians, airline increases domestic, leisure and international travel opportunities by 15 per cent year-over-year CALGARY, AB, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced a significant increase in coast-to-coast travel options for Canadians with the initial release of its summer 2024 schedule. The airline is set to introduce 10 new routes and return […]

The Calgary Airport Authority recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers

February 02, 2024 Calgary, AB – The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority) is delighted to be recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024. “We’re thrilled that our organization continues to be recognized by Alberta’s Top Employers for our dedication to our people and our culture,” says Kirstan Jewell, Chief People Officer with The […]

Lynx Air Continues Eastern Canada Expansion by Welcoming Quebec City

QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx), today announced further expansion in Eastern Canada and Quebec with the addition of Quebec City to its network from June 6, 2024, offering affordable links to Alberta and British Columbia. After the tremendous success of its flights from Montreal, Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline will […]

Lynx Air Adds Charlottetown to its Growing Network

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lynx Air (Lynx), has announced the addition of Charlottetown to its ever-expanding flight network. With service starting on May 30, 2024, Charlottetown will be the 22nd destination served by Lynx across North America. Canada’s newest ultra-affordable airline will operate flights between Charlottetown Airport (YYG) and […]

Air Canada 2024 Summer Intercontinental Network Changes

27 December 2023 Air Canada in the last few weeks gradually filed additional changes to its planned intercontinental service for Northern summer 2024 season. Latest adjustments as of 26DEC23, based on schedule comparison from 17SEP23, include the following. Note selected routes operating with peak season frequency are in effect until late-September 2024, but not specified […]

WestJet adds direct connectivity between Seoul and Calgary to summer 2024 schedule

WestJet’s second transpacific connection to Asia, underpins continued establishment of airline’s global hub in Calgary CALGARY, AB, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced it will welcome Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to its growing list of international destinations as part of its wider growth strategy to enhance Calgary’s presence as an intercontinental hub. With service three days per […]

Air Canada adds Tulum and Charleston to Global Network; Boosts Capacity on Key North American Markets in Summer 2024 as Airline Continues Strategic Network Growth

MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced it is boosting its North American network capacity for summer 2024 with the addition of two new destinations, five new routes, increased flight frequencies on key routes, and earlier resumption of popular seasonal routes in response to projected demand. Air Canada becomes the first Canadian airline to offer service […]