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Air Transat announces its summer 2023 program

MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2022 /CNW/ – Air Transat announces its summer 2023 program today, which will feature 275 flights a week to more than 40 destinations at the height of the season. The airline will strengthen its position in Europe, increase the number of connections to the South and the United States as well as enhance its domestic service. The airline will […]

Toronto Pearson celebrates re-opening of second-busiest runway following eight-month rehabilitation

The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Federal Transport Minister, joined GTAA President and CEO Deborah Flint for a ribbon cutting to officially re-open Runway 06L/24R TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2022 /CNW/ – The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, today announced the re-opening of Runway 06L/24R, the airport’s second-busiest runway, after an eight-month rehabilitation. The project is […]

Toronto Pearson Cleared for takeoff: A runway rehab to remember

November 17, 2022 Pearson’s second busiest runway reopens after successful rehabilitation project We’re proud to share that the rehabilitation of Runway 06L/24R, the airport’s second busiest runway, has successfully concluded on time and on budget. Beginning in April this year, work began to repair general wear and tear from weather, use and time, and with […]

GTAA Reports 2022 Third Quarter Results

TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2022 /CNW/ – The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (“GTAA”) today reported its financial and operating results for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2022. Passenger activity significantly increased by 6.5 million or 135.1 per cent to 11.2 million and by 18.9 million or 273.7 per cent to 25.7 million during the third quarter of […]

Canada Jetlines Announces New Service from Toronto Pearson to Melbourne Orlando International Airport

TORONTO, ON, NOVEMBER 10, 2022 – Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (NEO: CJET) (“Canada Jetlines”) the new, all-Canadian, leisure airline, has confirmed a new international nonstop service out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) in Florida. The Canadian carrier’s second route into the United States will launch starting with two […]

The future of COVID-19 surveillance is happening at Toronto Pearson

New report from the Innovation Economy Council highlights how the airport is using innovation to guide response to next phase of pandemic TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2022 /CNW/ – A new report from the Innovation Economy Council titled “From Gateways to Sentinels: How airports can use detection to control infection,” is shining a light on the impact Toronto Pearson […]

Canada Jetlines Announces First International Route from Toronto to Las Vegas

November 08, 2022 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (NEO: CJET) (“Canada Jetlines”) the new, all-Canadian, leisure airline, has confirmed international nonstop service out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Las Vegas, Nevada through Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). “We are incredibly excited to launch Canada Jetlines’ international services with a route to […]

Toronto Pearson makes significant progress on improving the airport experience for passengers

As key metrics improve, airport launches YYZ Express for pre-booking of security screening slots to reduce wait times TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, Toronto Pearson provided an update on the airport’s operational progress and highlighted innovative programs and pilots aimed at improving the passenger experience. “These passenger flow improvements at Pearson are being augmented by […]

Introducing YYZ Express: A new program to book your security spot in line ahead of time

TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ – Toronto Pearson has introduced a new program that allows departing travellers to reserve a spot in the security line ahead of their flight, called YYZ Express. This virtual booking system was introduced to help streamline the passenger flow and ease wait times for travellers flying International and Domestic. “We’re committed to […]