Expect longer wait times at Pearson Airport, passengers told due to border change on Tuesday
From CBC News – link to source story On Sept. 7, Canada will welcome fully vaccinated foreign travellers who meet entry conditions Muriel Draaisma · CBC News · Posted: Sep 05, 2021 Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is warning passengers that they should expect longer wait times as of Tuesday when Canada opens its borders to fully vaccinated foreign travellers who […]
‘It’s pure barry!’ WestJet introduces new flights to Scotland from Toronto
Airline adds Toronto to Edinburgh to its international network and new non-stop service between Glasgow and Toronto CALGARY, AB, Aug. 31, 2021 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced new service between Toronto and Scotland with the addition of non-stop flights to Edinburgh and Glasgow beginning in Spring 2022. Adding to the airline’s international destination map, service between Edinburgh and Toronto is set to launch on June 2, 2022, while flights between Glasgow and Toronto will begin on May 20, 2022. “As we […]
Sunwing expands flight service from Toronto and Montreal after returning to the skies last month
TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following an overwhelmingly positive response to its return to service on July 30, Sunwing has announced it will be offering Canadians even more ways to head to the tropics this fall. The tour operator will be adding several new routes from its two largest gateways, Toronto and Montreal, […]
Air Canada adds Munich Toronto route
From Air Cargo Week – link to source story By Yasmin Turner – Aug 24, 2021 Following the Government of Canada’s announcement to reopen international borders on September 7, Air Canada has today unveiled additional details of its planned Munich (MUC) – Toronto (YYZ) schedule. The loosening of restrictions enables foreign nationals who have been fully vaccinated […]
Toronto Pearson first Canadian airport to launch new e-Commerce platform
The Shops at Pearson brings the excitement of the travel shopping experience into people’s homes TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2021 /CNW/ – Toronto Pearson is proud to launch The Shops at Pearson today, marking the first time any Canadian airport has developed an online retail store that brings the travel shopping experience into people’s homes. It’s an exciting new online shopping experience, […]
Why Air Canada Is Confident About Cargo In Its Candian Hubs
From Simple Flying – link to source story by Chris Loh | August 21, 2021 The global health crisis turned aviation upside down and significantly disrupted key transportation links. Restoring these connections, airlines have had to adapt, replacing passenger services with dedicated cargo flights. While this has become less frequent with industry recovery, Air Canada […]
Flair Airlines and Canadian icon Genie Bouchard hosting fashion show at 38,000 feet.
Flair Airlines will unveil and celebrate a new crew uniform as part of their revitalized brand. TORONTO, Ontario, August 16, 2021 (August 15, 2021 9:00 pm PDT) – Tennis star Eugenie “Genie” Bouchard and Flair Airlines’ CEO Stephen Jones will host media and passengers on a celebratory flight from Toronto to Montréal on August 16, […]
Air passengers report long delays at Pearson Airport Saturday
From City News – link to source story BY SPENCER GALLICHAN-LOWE | AUG 14, 2021 Passengers said they experienced delays at Toronto-Pearson International Airport on Aug. 14, 2021. (Courtesy: TWITTER/@km6414) Passengers arriving at Toronto-Pearson International Airport said they experienced long delays getting through the airport Saturday. Many took to social media to vent their frustration — […]
Toronto Pearson receives new “Best hygiene measures in North America” recognition in ACI World’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ)
Meet Dan, who manages the pre-board screening experience August 10, 2021 To celebrate our fourth victory as “Best Large Airport in North America” and our new “Best Hygiene in North America” award in the ACI World Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey, we present the people who contributed: our employees! To celebrate our fourth victory as […]
GTAA Reports 2021 Second Quarter Results
TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2021 /CNW/ – The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (“GTAA”) today reported its financial and operating results for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2021. Passenger activity decreased 79.1 per cent during the first six months of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020. This decrease is due to the impact of the […]