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Premium Kids Program resumes at YUL: Smiles abound as autistic children explore airport facilities

MONTRÉAL, April 9, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Laughter and cheers were on hand at the 8th annual Premium Kids event held today at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, a program which resumed after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. This unique day enables children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or functional limitations to familiarize themselves with the airport […]

Air Transat resumes direct flights to France’s regions

Travellers can soon fly to Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice and Toulouse once again The airline is also relaunching its non-stop flights to Paris from Toronto and Quebec City Service between Montreal and Paris will be further increased with up to 14 weekly flights MONTREAL, April 8, 2022 /CNW/ – Air Transat, named World’s Best Leisure Airline, is proud to announce the gradual resumption of its operations to France’s regions, starting today with the departure of […]

Flair Airlines to jet from Windsor to Tucson, Halifax and Montreal

From CBC News 🔗link to source story Flights from southwestern Ontario border city will begin this July CBC News • April 05, 2022 Windsor International Airport is offering new flights to Tucson, Halifax and Montreal this summer on Flair Airlines, the company announced Tuesday.  The Edmonton-based discount carrier said the twice-weekly services to Halifax will begin July 8 and […]

Air Transat resumes flights to Madrid

From Travelweek Canada 🔗 link to source story By: Travelweek Group • April 5, 2022 MONTREAL — Air Transat has resumed its flights to Madrid. The first flight on the Montreal-Madrid route, TS384, took off today, April 5. Flights will run three times a week at the height of the season. Until the end of October, […]

Canadian North Offers an Increase in Flights between Montreal and Kuujjuaq

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 21, 2022, Ottawa, ON – Canadian North announces an increase in flights servicing between Montreal and Kuujjuak, with flights now available for booking at canadiannorth.com. Starting on April 4, 2022, this route will run twice daily on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, providing more opportunity and flexibility to travel between communities. “We […]

Air Canada to offer most number of flights between Canada and India

From Travelweek 🔗 link to source story By: Travelweek Group • March 11, 2022 MONTREAL — It’s easier than ever for Canadians to travel to India, thanks to Air Canada’s multiple flights to Delhi. By offering 21 return flights each week to Delhi from its international hubs in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, Air Canada will be […]

Air Transat and Porter Airlines conclude code-sharing agreement

MONTREAL and TORONTO, March 8, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Transat and Porter Airlines, two major Canadian carriers, have concluded a code-sharing agreement to be implemented for the 2022 summer season. The first phase of the agreement will focus on connecting Porter’s bases at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Halifax-Stanfield (YHZ) to Air Transat’s hub at Montreal-Trudeau (YUL), […]

Air Transat relaunches most of its summer routes

Starting in April, the airline will gradually restart flights to a total of 25 European destinations, including the six it currently serves It is consolidating its position in the transatlantic and United States markets At the height of the season, it will operate more than 250 direct flights weekly on 69 direct routes MONTREAL, March 7, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ […]

Video shows Air Canada employee collapsing after alleged assault by violent traveller

From CTV News 🔗 link to source story Rachel Lau, CTVNews Montreal.ca Digital Reporter | Friday, February 25, 2022 An Air Canada employee at Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport was sent to hospital after a violent incident involving a traveller last weekend. A video posted to various social media sites shows the 34-year-old victim […]

Air Canada Expands its Summer 2022 International Schedule; Relaunching 34 Routes to Europe, Asia, Africa and The Middle East

Most extensive schedule from Canada to global destinations Restoring popular European destinations, including Barcelona, Budapest, Copenhagen, Madrid, Milan, and Venice Increased connectivity to Air Canada’s large North American network Air Canada’s leadership and unique extensive network will stimulate the recovery of the travel and tourism industry MONTREAL, Feb. 22, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced an expanded Summer 2022 international schedule with 34 routes relaunching […]