<a href="https://www.westjet.com/en-ca">WestJet</a> anunció un acuerdo de interlínea con <a href="https://www.flysas.com/">Scandinavian Airlines System</a> (SAS), con el objetivo de mejorar la conectividad transatlántica y ampliar el acceso a destinos en los países nórdicos.&nbsp;Gracias a esta alianza, los pasajeros de WestJet podrán adquirir boletos únicos hacia 29 ciudades en Dinamarca, Suecia y Noruega, incluidas Copenhague, Oslo, Estocolmo, Gotemburgo, Luleå y Malmö.&nbsp;El pasado mes de mayo WestJet <a href="https://www.aviacionline.com/westjet-inaugura-vuelos-a-nuevo-destino-en-europa-con-aviones-boeing-737-max">inició sus vuelos transatlánticos desde la costa este de Canadá con la inauguración de sus servicios directos entre Halifax y Aeropuerto Schiphol de Ámsterdam en los Países Bajos, </a>elevando su oferta a ocho destinos europeos durante la temporada estival.El anuncio fue realizado durante la<a href="https://www.iata.org/en/events/agm/"> Asamblea General Anual de la IATA </a>en Nueva Delhi, India, en un acto encabezado por John Weatherill, vicepresidente ejecutivo y director comercial de WestJet, y Paul Verhagen, su homólogo en SAS.<section class="noteSuggested" data-id="39117,38950" data-title="Puede interesarte"></section>“Nos complace incorporar a SAS como socio interlínea. Esta colaboración amplía las oportunidades de viaje bidireccional entre Canadá y el norte de Europa”, afirmó Weatherill. “El acuerdo no solo mejora la conectividad para nuestros pasajeros con destino a Escandinavia, sino que también facilita el ingreso de viajeros nórdicos a distintas regiones de Canadá a través de nuestra red doméstica", agregó.El convenio incluye conexiones a través del vuelo directo que SAS opera entre el aeropuerto Toronto Pearson (YYZ) y su centro de operaciones en Copenhague (CPH), lo que permite una entrada directa a Dinamarca y otras ciudades de la región. Además de Toronto, los pasajeros de WestJet podrán conectar con vuelos de SAS mediante otras ciudades europeas como Londres, París, Dublín, Ámsterdam y Reikiavik.“Esta alianza establece las bases para una cooperación a largo plazo que beneficiará a los viajeros de ambos lados del Atlántico”, señaló Verhagen. “Junto a WestJet, no solo conectamos Escandinavia con más destinos en Canadá, sino que también ampliamos las rutas hacia Europa desde ciudades canadienses clave. Con el futuro acuerdo de código compartido, ofreceremos opciones aún más fluidas”.Las reservas estarán disponibles a partir del 26 de junio de 2025, e incluirán la posibilidad de check-in único y equipaje registrado hasta destino final. Los boletos podrán adquirirse a través de agencias de viaje y plataformas de venta de terceros.Esta fase inicial marca el comienzo de una cooperación más amplia, con planes de implementar un acuerdo de código compartido en los próximos meses.

Pasajeros de WestJet podrán acceder a 29 destinos nórdicos con boleto único

<a href="https://bogota.alianzafrancesa.edu.co/descubre-nuestros-cursos/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAz6q-BhCfARIsAOezPxndSh9bwbwrqDX3Dc72tTavee1Q_Vy5rHMzy7RRLuXa_56vXg5biCIaAlRuEALw_wcB#/?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_campaign=Cursos&amp;utm_campaign=AF%20%7C%20MTM%20%7C%20COL%20%7C%20Hybrid%20%7C%20Google%20SEM%20%7C%20BKWS%20~%20PHR%20-%20Brand&amp;utm_term=alianza%20francesa&amp;hsa_acc=1614708382&amp;hsa_cam=17244482638&amp;hsa_grp=137876428258&amp;hsa_ad=683174433080&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-328528186924&amp;hsa_kw=alianza%20francesa&amp;hsa_mt=b&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3">La Alianza Francesa de Bogotá </a>y <a href="https://www.aircanada.com/home/us/es/aco/flights">Air Canada</a> conmemoran el Mes de la Francofonía con una variada programación que resalta la diversidad y riqueza de los países francófonos. Entre el 6 y el 28 de marzo, sus sedes de Chicó, Cedritos y Centro acogerán actividades que incluyen conciertos, exposiciones, proyecciones cinematográficas y presentaciones teatrales.La celebración, que cuenta con el<a href="https://www.aviacionline.com/air-canada-planea-sumar-ocho-destinos-de-colombia-brasil-guyana-peru-el-salvador-y-mexico"> respaldo de Air Canada, ofreciendo descuentos para los estudiantes, &nbsp;tambien busca fortalecer los lazos culturales entre Colombia , Latinoamérica</a> y &nbsp;la comunidad francófona, promoviendo el idioma y facilitando el acceso a experiencias culturales y educativas en Quebec, considerada el corazón francófono de América del Norte.El evento contará con la participación de destacados artistas internacionales. La cantante canadiense de origen congoleño Naxx Bitota ofrecerá un concierto de Afropop Mutuashi, género que fusiona ritmos tradicionales africanos con influencias contemporáneas.En el ámbito de las artes visuales, los muralistas franceses Dawal y Fayalu transformarán la sede de Cedritos con una intervención de arte urbano caracterizada por patrones abstractos y un diálogo entre historia y comunidad.<figure class="image"><img src="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2025/03/air_canada.jpg" alt="Air Canada"></figure>El teatro también estará presente con la obra "El turista", del actor y clown belga Rudy Goddin, quien compartirá su visión sobre los viajes y la aventura a través de una puesta en escena llena de humor e improvisación. Además, impartirá un taller sobre mimo y clown, dirigido a quienes deseen explorar la expresividad corporal.<section class="noteSuggested" data-id="36482" data-title="Puede interesarte"></section>El cine francófono tendrá un lugar destacado con la proyección de "Éviction", un documental que aborda la crisis de vivienda en la comunidad queer de Montreal, y "La Petite et le vieux", una comedia dramática ambientada en el Quebec de los años 80.Entre las exposiciones programadas, destaca "Mujeres Matemáticas en Colombia: desmontando estereotipos", una muestra itinerante que visibiliza la labor de 23 matemáticas colombianas. Además, la exposición "Eiffel - Toujours plus haut" explorará los desafíos enfrentados por Gustave Eiffel en la construcción de su icónica torre.<figure class="image"><img src="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2025/03/alianza_francesa.jpg" alt="Alianza Francesa"></figure><h3>Gastronomía y tradiciones francófonas</h3>El Mercadito Francófono ofrecerá productos típicos como vinos, quesos y cervezas, además de información para quienes deseen conocer más sobre Montreal y Quebec. Asimismo, la Embajada de Bélgica realizará una charla sobre el cómic belga y su impacto en la cultura popular internacional.La programación también incluirá sesiones de narración en francés con la técnica Kamishibai y una conferencia sobre el arte de Marc Chagall, a cargo de Denis Lambert, quien analizará la influencia de sus raíces judías y su evolución estilística.

Bogotá celebra la Francofonía con arte, cine y música internacional y el apoyo de Air Canada

<a href="https://www.condor.com/us?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59i9OyW9lrB8EUH5nhLnj4UaZERfHSkgIHmP8jxlCAWKnz-inGOkAxiRoCUScQAvD_BwE">Condor</a> has canceled several routes to Canada and the United States due to a ruling by the German Federal Court of Justice that overturns a measure enacted by the Antitrust Authority. This measure established an interline agreement between the German leisure airline and Lufthansa, allowing passengers from North America to fly with Condor and connect to a Lufthansa service on a single ticket with checked luggage to their final destination.
Following this ruling, Condor has adjusted its schedule for the summer 2025 season by reducing the number of transatlantic destinations, discontinuing services from Frankfurt to Edmonton and Calgary in Canada and Baltimore, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Phoenix-Sky Harbor, and San Antonio in the United States.
“Condor has cultivated strong professional and personal ties with San Antonio and the other affected communities over the years, and we deeply regret the loss of connectivity and service this will cause. We remain committed to exploring all avenues for fair competition, although we acknowledge that additional legal proceedings will take time to resolve,” said Dr. Jens Boyd, Commercial Director of Condor.
With this measure, San Antonio loses its only transatlantic connection; Baltimore, Phoenix-Sky Harbor, and Edmonton will no longer have nonstop flights to Germany; Minneapolis-St. Paul and Halifax will only be operated by Discover Airlines.
Condor has also made adjustments to its long-haul schedule, operating year-round to Bangkok and Johannesburg. Additionally, it is increasing flights in several West Coast cities in the United States, which are hubs for its codeshare partner, Alaska Airlines.
The German leisure airline has also added short- and medium-haul services from Frankfurt to Berlin, Milan-Malpensa, Prague, Rome-Fiumicino, and Zurich to feed its transatlantic flights.

Condor Cancels Multiple Routes to Canada and the U.S. After German Court Ruling

<a href="https://www.condor.com/us?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAmrS7BhBJEiwAei59i9OyW9lrB8EUH5nhLnj4UaZERfHSkgIHmP8jxlCAWKnz-inGOkAxiRoCUScQAvD_BwE">Condor</a> ha cancelado varias rutas a Canadá y los Estados Unidos debido a una sentencia del Tribunal Federal de Justicia de Alemania que revoca una medida realizada por la Autoridad de Antimonopolio, la cual establecía un acuerdo interlínea entre la aerolínea de ocio alemana y Lufthansa. Esto permitía a los pasajeros provenientes de Norteamérica volar con Condor y realizar un servicio de Lufthansa con un boleto único con maletas facturadas hasta su destino final.
Con esta sentencia, Condor ha modificado su programación para la temporada de verano de 2025 disminuyendo el número de destinos transatlánticos, al discontinuar los servicios desde Frankfurt a Edmonton y Calgary en Canadá y Baltimore, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Phoenix-Sky Harbor y San Antonio en los Estados Unidos.
“Condor ha cultivado fuertes lazos profesionales y personales con San Antonio y las otras comunidades afectadas a lo largo de los años, y lamentamos profundamente la pérdida de conectividad y servicio que esto causará. Seguimos comprometidos a explorar todas las vías para una competencia justa, aunque reconocemos que los procedimientos legales adicionales llevarán tiempo para resolverse”, dijo el Dr. Jens Boyd, Director Comercial de Condor.
Con esta medida, San Antonio pierde su única conexión transatlántica; Baltimore, Phoenix-Sky Harbor y Edmonton ya no contarán con vuelos sin escalas a Alemania; Minneapolis-St Paul y Halifax serán operadas únicamente por Discover Airlines.
Condor también ha realizado modificaciones en su programación de larga distancia operando durante todo el año a Bangkok y Johannesburgo. Además está aumentando vuelos en varias ciudades de la costa oeste de los Estados Unidos que son hubs de su socio de código compartido, Alaska Airlines.
La aerolínea de ocio alemana también ha agregado servicios de corta y media distancia desde Frankfurt a Berlín, Milán-Malpensa, Praga, Roma-Fiumicino y Zúrich para alimentar sus vuelos transatlánticos.
Ver también: <a style="color: #ffcc00" href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/12/condor-dejara-de-volar-a-cuba-ante-la-crisis-de-apagones-y-desabastecimiento/">Condor inauguró sus vuelos a Baja California Sur en México</a>

Condor cancela seis rutas transatlánticas para el verano de 2025

For the summer season of 2025, Brandenburg Airport will feature a new transatlantic connection: <a href="https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/home?search=flight&amp;flightType=RT&amp;pax=1-0-0-0">Air Transat</a> will offer a nonstop service between Toronto-Pearson and Berlin, providing the only link between Canada and the German capital.
The leisure airline offers travelers codeshare flights with its partner Porter Airlines to other Canadian destinations, including Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, through Toronto-Pearson. The flights are already available for purchase.
Air Transat is the fourth airline to offer transatlantic flights from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, complementing services by Delta Air Lines from New York-JFK, United Airlines from Newark, and Norse Atlantic from New York-JFK and Miami.
<h3>Flight schedule between Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) and Berlin (BER)</h3>
Starting June 19, 2025.
<ul>
<li>Flight TS 418: YYZ 21:05 &#8211; BER 10:55+1 Thursday and Sunday.</li>
<li>Flight TS 419: BER 12:25 &#8211; YYZ 15:15 Monday and Friday.</li>
</ul>
The route will be operated using Airbus A321LR aircraft with a capacity of 199 seats in two classes: 12 in Club Class and 187 in Economy.
For the summer of 2025, Air Transat’s European network from Toronto-Pearson will also include services to Amsterdam, Athens, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Dublin, Faro, Rome-Fiumicino, Glasgow, London-Gatwick, Lisbon, Manchester, Porto, Lamezia-Terme, Venice, and Zagreb.
«The new connection with Toronto is another step on the path toward expanding BER&#8217;s long-distance services. We are delighted to have secured a strong new partner in Air Transat. The connection with Toronto improves the capital region’s connectivity and opens new travel opportunities to North America for travelers from Berlin and Brandenburg,» said Aletta von Massenbach, CEO of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH.
«This new route aligns with our revenue diversification strategy by targeting a key market with potential. It leverages our A321LR aircraft, allowing us to offer a high-quality flight experience, as well as our joint venture with Porter, which connects the German capital with several important Canadian cities,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer of Transat.

Air Transat Expands European Network with Nonstop Berlin Flights from Toronto

Para la temporada de verano de 2025, el Aeropuerto de Brandenburgo contará con una nueva conexión transatlántica: <a href="https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/home?search=flight&amp;flightType=RT&amp;pax=1-0-0-0">Air Transat </a>brindará un servicio sin escalas entre Toronto-Pearson y Berlín, proporcionando el único enlace entre Canadá y la capital alemana.
La aerolínea de ocio brinda a los viajeros vuelos de código compartido con su socio Porter Airlines a otros destinos canadienses entre ellos Montreal, Calgary y Vancouver, a través de Toronto-Pearson. Los vuelos ya se encuentran disponibles a la venta.
Air Transat es la cuarta aerolínea que ofrece vuelos transatlánticos desde el Aeropuerto de Berlín-Brandenburgo complementando con los servicios de Delta Air Lines desde Nueva York-JFK, United Airlines desde Newark y Norse Atlantic desde Nueva York-JFK y Miami.
<h3>Programación de vuelo entre Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) y Berlín (BER)</h3>
Inicia el 19 de junio de 2025.
<ul>
<li>Vuelo TS 418: YYZ 21:05 &#8211; BER 10:55+1 jueves y domingo.</li>
<li>Vuelo TS 419: BER 12:25 &#8211; YYZ 15:15 lunes y viernes.</li>
</ul>
La ruta será realizada en aeronaves Airbus A321LR con capacidad de 199 asientos en dos clases: 12 Club Class y 187 Economy.
Para el verano de 2025, la red europea de Air Transat desde Toronto-Pearson también tendrá servicios a Amsterdam, Atenas, París-Charles de Gaulle, Dublín, Faro, Roma-Fiumicino, Glasgow, Londres-Gatwick, Lisboa, Manchester, Oporto, Lamezia-Terme, Venecia y Zagreb.
«La nueva conexión con Toronto es un paso más en el camino hacia la expansión de los servicios de larga distancia de BER. Estamos encantados de haber conseguido un nuevo socio fuerte en Air Transat. La conexión con Toronto mejora la conectividad de la región de la capital y abre nuevas oportunidades de viaje a Norteamérica para los viajeros de Berlín y Brandeburgo«, dijo Aletta von Massenbach, directora general de Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH.
“Esta nueva ruta se alinea con nuestra estrategia de diversificación de ingresos al apuntar a un mercado importante con potencial. Aprovecha nuestro avión A321LR, lo que nos permite ofrecer una experiencia de vuelo de alta calidad, así como nuestra empresa conjunta con Porter, que conecta la capital alemana con varias ciudades canadienses importantes”, dijo Sebastian Ponce, director de Ingresos de Transat.
Ver también: <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/11/air-transat-operara-una-ruta-inedita-entre-montreal-y-valencia-espana/">Air Transat operará una ruta inédita entre Montreal y Valencia, España</a>

Berlín tendrá un nuevo servicio transatlántico por Air Transat desde Canadá

<a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.aircanada.com">Air Canada</a> presented its expansion plan during Investor Day 2024, projecting over a dozen new international destinations in the coming years. This growth will be driven by the addition of four aircraft models to its fleet: Airbus A220, Boeing 787-10, Boeing 737 MAX, and especially, the A321neo XLR.
The Canadian airline aims to strengthen its operations through its three main hubs: Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, with the goal of reaching 30 billion Canadian dollars in annual revenue and improving profitability by 2030. According to the company, the strategy includes revenue growth of 7-8% annually, supported by an increase in capacity (ASMs) of 5-6% annually.
Air Canada has diversified its market across the three hubs, with Toronto established as its global hub, Montreal leading in transatlantic routes, and Vancouver specializing in transpacific connections. The airline&#8217;s capacity is distributed as follows: 21% for domestic routes, 34% for the Atlantic, 16% for the Pacific, and 10% for Latin America and Caribbean markets.
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<h3>New destinations in Latin America</h3>
As part of its growth plan, Latin America is a key focus within the expansion strategy, with eight new destinations.
Among its priorities is Lima (LIM, Peru; a destination it previously operated before the pandemic and is currently served by Air Transat from Toronto and Montreal. The company plans to relaunch the route using the <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/12/air-canada-bets-on-airbus-a321xlr-for-new-routes-to-south-america-and-beyond/">Airbus A321neo XLR</a>.
Another new country is Guyana, with non-stop flights between Toronto and Georgetown/Cheddi Jagan (GEO), aiming to capitalize on the region&#8217;s economic boom. The company plans to launch this route using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, operated by its subsidiary Air Canada Rouge. Finally, it also plans to enter El Salvador (SAL), currently connected to Canada through its commercial partners Air Transat and Avianca.
After entering Monterrey (MTY) as a seasonal route, the airline has set its sights on Guadalajara (GDL), Mexico&#8217;s second-largest city, with the A220-300. Through its Rouge subsidiary, it plans to add Acapulco (ACA) to its network, joining its other seven vacation destinations in Mexico: Cancun, Cozumel, Huatulco, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, San José del Cabo, and Tulum.
A new vacation destination on its network will be Cartagena (CTG, Colombia, which in recent weeks has progressed on the project for a new airport that will increase the number of arrivals to the city on the Caribbean coast.
Finally, Air Canada plans to launch two new destinations in Brazil, including resuming flights to Rio de Janeiro/Galeao (GIG), which it operated until 2016, and entering Fortaleza (FOR) in northeastern Brazil. Both routes will focus on meeting the demand of Canadian tourists in the South American country.

Air Canada to Launch Flights to Guyana, El Salvador, and More Latin American Destinations

Air Canada presented its growth strategy during Investor Day 2024, highlighting the central role of the Airbus A321XLR in connecting Canada with South America more efficiently and strengthening its global network. The airline aims to establish itself as a leader in international connectivity, with plans to reach CAD 30 billion in annual revenue and improve profitability by 2030.
The Airbus A321XLR, one of the cornerstones of Air Canada’s fleet modernization, will enable connections between Toronto and Montreal and destinations in South America that currently lack direct flights or are served by larger-capacity aircraft. This ultra-long-range aircraft, which consumes 30% less fuel than the A321ceo, will open new routes to lower-demand markets with higher frequencies and reduced seasonality.
Among the planned routes, <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2021/06/air-canada-cargo-begins-routes-to-miami-lima-ecuador-and-mexico-with-converted-boeing-767-300ers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lima, in Peru, stands out as a destination currently served only by Air Canada Cargo</a> with its Boeing 767-300F aircraft. With the A321XLR, Lima could gain regular passenger flights, enhancing connectivity between Canada and South America with lower operational costs.
Additionally, the flexibility of the A321XLR will allow for strengthened offerings to other South American cities and complement existing flights operated by A330-300 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to destinations such as Bogotá, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and Santiago de Chile.
During the presentation, Air Canada emphasized that the A321XLR is a strategic tool to optimize its network, increasing frequency on moderately demanded routes and entering new markets, such as Dakar, Senegal.
The airline projects 7-8% annual revenue growth, driven by a 5-6% annual capacity increase (ASMs). This growth will be supported by leveraging sixth freedom connections, using Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver hubs to capture a greater share of traffic between the United States and international markets.
<h3>Fleet modernization</h3>
The introduction of the A321XLR, alongside the Boeing 787-10, Airbus A220, and 737 MAX, is part of an integral fleet modernization plan. The fleet will grow from 347 current aircraft to over 400 by 2028, with more fuel-efficient planes and lower maintenance costs.
The Boeing 787-10 will bring 30% more premium seat capacity and 25% more cargo capacity, while the A321XLR will optimize transatlantic and medium-haul routes in niche markets, such as connections between Canada and South America.
Air Canada plans to enhance the passenger experience by introducing fast and free Wi-Fi across its fleet by 2026, upgrading cabins, expanding premium lounges, and providing digital solutions to simplify travel.
The airline will also increase its premium cabin capacity by 24% in business class and 20% in premium economy, positioning itself as a leader in the premium travel segment in Canada.
The Aeroplan loyalty program, relaunched in 2020, plays a key role in Air Canada’s strategy. Membership has grown significantly, driving spending on flights and additional services. Aeroplan not only enhances travel recurrence but also generates additional revenue through redemptions and partnerships with international partners.
<h3>Financial management and projections through 2030</h3>
Air Canada plans to achieve an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18-20% and free cash flow close to 5%. Additionally, it will maintain controlled capital investments below 12% of revenue and reduce leverage to less than 2x. The company also commits to returning value to shareholders with a share buyback program that will reduce the total number of shares to less than 300 million by 2028.

Air Canada Bets on Airbus A321XLR for New Routes to South America and Beyond

<a href="https://www.qatarairways.com/en/homepage.html?CID=SXALL23456934M&amp;account=Google-Global-Global-EN-Brand&amp;campaign=Global-Brand-Hero-EN_exact&amp;adgroup=qatar+airways&amp;term=qatar+airways&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAmfq6BhAsEiwAX1jsZ-haAbqz-gfrqmEtzOQfjSfP5xiZBx5RTkNceB223Ld0Qc_ENl6WZhoCeYcQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Qatar Airways </a>has commenced non-stop flights to Toronto-Pearson, introducing the novelty of operating with aircraft equipped with internet access via Starlink. This new route complements the airline&#8217;s daily operations to Montreal, a destination it has served since 2011, having already transported 1.6 million passengers.
Flight QR 767 was operated by a Boeing 777 registered as A7-BAF, which departed from Hamad International Airport at 08:39 local time on December 11 and landed at Lester B. Pearson International Airport at 14:29 after a flight time of thirteen hours and fifty minutes. With this service, all three major Gulf airlines now operate in Toronto.
The new route to Toronto provides customers in Canada and other countries access to the destinations within Qatar Airways&#8217; extensive global network. The airline completed the installation of Starlink on twelve Boeing 777 aircraft ahead of the scheduled completion date of late 2024, with fourteen aircraft upgraded in under 55 days.
“Qatar Airways extends a warm welcome to the vibrant and diverse city of Toronto as the latest destination to join our extensive network of over 170 destinations. As our second gateway in Canada, this launch underscores our unwavering commitment to offering Canadian travelers unparalleled service and seamless connectivity,” said Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive.
«We are excited to have Qatar Airways begin operations at Toronto Pearson. This highly anticipated route from Toronto Pearson opens up an exciting range of destinations for passengers looking to travel to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Global connectivity is strategically important for Canada and for Pearson, as international travel demand grows rapidly, and this route adds to the variety of convenient and accessible flight options for our passengers,” added Deborah Flint, President and CEO of Toronto Pearson.
Toronto-Pearson is Canada’s leading airport in terms of passenger traffic and offers the largest number of international destinations of any airport in North America, making it a key hub for travelers. Toronto, as Canada’s largest city and the fourth-largest in North America, is home to a variety of communities originating from China, India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
In addition to Toronto, Qatar Airways offers regular passenger services to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston-Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, San Francisco, Seattle-Tacoma, and Montreal.
<h4>Flight schedule between Doha (DOH) and Toronto (YYZ)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Flight QR 767: DOH 08:10 &#8211; YYZ 14:15 Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Flight QR 768: YYZ 20:00 &#8211; DOH 16:30+1 Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.</li>
</ul>
See also: <a style="color: #ffcc00;" href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/12/virgin-australia-launches-new-flights-to-doha-with-qatar-airways-qsuites/">Virgin Australia begins selling its flights to Doha in partnership with Qatar</a>

Qatar Airways Launches Non-Stop Flights to Toronto with Starlink-Equipped Aircraft

<a style="color: #000080;" href="https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/">Porter Airlines</a> has started operations on two new services in California from Toronto-Pearson, complementing its existing routes to San Francisco and San Diego. The connection to the <a href="https://www.san.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Diego International Airport</a> began on December 9, will operate four flights weekly, and will be available year-round, while the seasonal service to Palm Springs started on December 12, operating three times a week.
<h4>Flight schedule between Toronto (YYZ) and San Diego (SAN)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Flight PD 681: YYZ 10:20 &#8211; SAN 13:05 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.</li>
<li>Flight PD 682: SAN 14:05 &#8211; YYZ 21:50 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Flight schedule between Toronto (YYZ) and Palm Springs (PSP)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Flight PD 633: YYZ 10:50 &#8211; PSP 13:11 Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.</li>
<li>Flight PD 634: PSP 14:15 &#8211; YYZ 23:50 Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.</li>
</ul>
Both connections are operated using Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with a capacity of 132 seats. The service includes complimentary beverages and fast, free Wi-Fi. Customers can enjoy additional benefits by purchasing PorterReserve and PorterClassic fares.
Passengers can connect to other destinations in Porter’s network from Toronto-Pearson or to additional U.S. destinations through its partner Alaska Airlines in San Diego.
“Expanding to more destinations in Southern California is part of our commitment to providing more options to our passengers. We are proud to offer them the convenience of non-stop connections and Porter’s economical experience,” Edmond Eldebs, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Porter Airlines.
See also: <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/11/porter-airlines-adds-west-palm-beach-as-sixth-florida-destination/">Porter Airlines lands in West Palm Beach, its sixth destination in Florida</a>

Porter Airlines Expands to Southern California: New Routes to San Diego and Palm Springs

<a href="https://www.aircanada.com/home/ca/en/aco/flights">Air Canada </a>will operate non-stop flights between its transpacific hub, Vancouver, and Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines. The announcement was made during an event of the Government of Canada&#8217;s Trade Mission currently in the Philippines, commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
This new route to Manila is Air Canada&#8217;s third destination in the Southeast Asian region launched in recent years.
«We are delighted to add Manila to our global network with a new year-round, non-stop service from Vancouver, Air Canada&#8217;s Pacific hub. This continues our international network strategy of expanding into large, rapidly growing markets that currently lack direct service from Air Canada. The Philippines is a significant market that reflects the longstanding family ties between our two countries, alongside growing business connections and tourism opportunities,» said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President of Revenue and Network Planning and President of Cargo at Air Canada.
Air Canada is the only Canadian airline scheduled to fly to the Philippines and the second North American carrier. Currently, Manila is the largest Asian market without direct service from Air Canada. The new service will initially operate three times weekly starting April 2, 2025, and will increase to four times weekly on May 1, 2025, utilizing Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Manila is Air Canada&#8217;s twelfth route in its transpacific network from Vancouver, complementing services to Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. With this new connection, Air Canada is scheduled to operate over 180 weekly flights between Canada and the Pacific next summer.
<h4>Flight schedule between Vancouver (YVR) and Manila (MNL)</h4>
From April 2 to April 30, 2025
<ul>
<li>Flight AC 17: YVR 01:55 &#8211; MNL 06:20+1 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.</li>
<li>Flight AC 18: MNL 09:25 &#8211; YVR 06:20 Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.</li>
</ul>
Starting May 1, 2025
<ul>
<li>Flight AC 17: YVR 01:55 &#8211; MNL 06:20+1 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.</li>
<li>Flight AC 18: MNL 09:25 &#8211; YVR 06:20 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.</li>
</ul>
See also: <a style="color: #ffcc00" href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/12/air-canada-expands-fleet-with-boeing-787-10-and-airbus-a321xlr-for-south-america-routes/">Air Canada intends to fly with Boeing 787-10 to Argentina and Brazil</a> 
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New Direct Route: Air Canada to Connect Vancouver and Manila with Boeing 787

<a href="https://www.aircanada.com/home/ca/en/aco/flights">Air Canada </a>volará sin escalas entre su hub transpacífico, Vancouver y el Aeropuerto Internacional Ninoy Aquino de Manila, en Filipinas. El anuncio se realizó en un evento de la Misión Comercial del Gobierno de Canadá  que se encuentra en Filipinas, con el objetivo de conmemorar los 75 años de relaciones diplomáticas entre ambos países.
Esta nueva ruta a Manila es el tercer destino de Air Canada en la región del Sudeste Asiático que ha lanzado en los últimos años
«Estamos encantados de añadir Manila a nuestra red global con un nuevo servicio sin escalas durante todo el año desde Vancouver, el centro de conexión de Air Canada en el Pacífico. Seguimos con nuestra estrategia de red internacional de expansión a mercados grandes y de rápido crecimiento que actualmente no reciben servicios directos de Air Canada. Filipinas es un mercado importante que refleja los lazos familiares de larga data entre nuestros dos países, con conexiones comerciales y oportunidades turísticas en crecimiento«, dijo Mark Galardo, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Planificación de Ingresos y Red y Presidente de Carga en Air Canada.
Air Canada es la única compañía aérea canadiense que tiene programado volar a Filipinas y la segunda norteamericana. En la actualidad Manila es el mayor mercado de Asia sin servicio directo de Air Canada. El nuevo servicio comenzará inicialmente con tres vuelos semanales el 2 de abril de 2025 y aumentará a cuatro veces por semana el 1 de mayo de 2025, empleando aeronaves Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Manila es la duodécima ruta de Air Canada en su red transpacífica desde Vancouver, complementando con los servicios a Japón, Corea del Sur, China Continental, Hong Kong, Tailandia, Singapur, Australia y Nueva Zelanda. Con esta nueva conexión, el próximo verano Air Canada tiene programado más de 180 vuelos semanales entre Canadá y el Pacífico.
<h3>Programación de vuelos entre Vancouver (YVR)  y Manila (MNL)</h3>
Desde el 2 al 30 de abril de 2025
<ul>
<li>Vuelo AC 17: YVR 01:55 &#8211; MNL 06:20+1 lunes, miércoles y viernes.</li>
<li>Vuelo AC 18: MNL 09:25 &#8211; YVR 06:20 martes, jueves y sábado.</li>
</ul>
A partir del 1 de mayo de 2025
<ul>
<li>Vuelo AC 17: YVR 01:55 &#8211; MNL 06:20+1 martes, jueves, viernes y domingo.</li>
<li>Vuelo AC 18: MNL 09:25 &#8211; YVR 06:20 lunes, miércoles, viernes y sábado.</li>
</ul>
Ver también: <a style="color: #ffcc00;" href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/12/air-canada-pretende-volar-con-boeing-787-10-a-la-argentina-y-brasil/">Air Canada pretende volar con Boeing 787-10 a la Argentina y Brasil</a>

Air Canada lanza vuelos a Filipinas

<a href="https://www.aircanada.com">Air Canada</a>, the airline with the largest offering of flights between Canada and South America, is planning its future in the region with a modernized and more efficient fleet, including the addition of the Boeing 787-10 and the Airbus A321XLR within the next five years. These aircraft will enable the optimization of its route network and the exploration of potential new connections.
The airline confirmed to our associated media outlet in Brazil, <a href="https://aeroin.net/air-canada-pretende-implementar-o-boeing-787-10-em-voos-para-o-brasil/">Aeroin,</a> that it plans to deploy the Boeing 787-10 on its routes to São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) and Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE), which are currently operated by smaller versions of the Dreamliner: the 787-9 and, occasionally, the 787-8.
From São Paulo, Air Canada offers daily flights to Toronto/Pearson (YYZ) and a connection to Montreal/Trudeau (YUL) every day during the southern summer season, reducing frequency to four flights per week for the rest of the year. Meanwhile, the route to Buenos Aires is an extension of flights from Guarulhos, operating four weekly flights year-round and daily flights during summer.
Before the health crisis, Air Canada utilized Boeing 777-300ER and 777-200LR aircraft with capacities of up to 450 passengers on its South American routes during peak season. However, delays in the delivery of new wide-body aircraft and supply chain issues have led the airline to streamline its operations, maintaining the current models until the new fleet arrives.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-311186 aligncenter" src="http://aviacionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/B787-9-Air-Canada-Ezeiza-DIC-2021-2.jpeg" alt="Boeing 787-9 from Air Canada at Ezeiza" width="885" height="1180" srcset="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/07/B787-9-Air-Canada-Ezeiza-DIC-2021-2.jpeg 768w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/07/B787-9-Air-Canada-Ezeiza-DIC-2021-2-225x300.jpeg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px" />
<h4>Air Canada&#8217;s Boeing 787-10 and A321XLR</h4>
The shift to the Boeing 787-10 will represent an increase of 30 to 40 additional seats compared to the 787-9, as this version can accommodate between 318 and 357 passengers in a two-class configuration, compared to the 255-294 of the smaller models. Air Canada has ordered 18 Boeing 787-10 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2026.
The Airbus A321XLR, known for its extended range among narrow-body aircraft, will also play a key role in the airline’s expansion, although specific routes for this model have not yet been disclosed. The company has orders for up to 36 aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2025.

Air Canada Expands Fleet with Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A321XLR for South America Routes

<a href="https://www.aircanada.com/us/es/aco/home.html">Air Canada</a>, la aerolínea con la mayor oferta de vuelos entre Canadá y Sudamérica, está planificando su futuro en la región con una flota actualizada y más eficiente, lo que incluye la incorporación del Boeing 787-10 y el Airbus A321XLR en los próximos cinco años. Estas aeronaves permitirán optimizar la red de rutas y explorar posibles nuevas conexiones.
La aerolínea confirmó a nuestro medio asociado en Brasil,  <a href="https://aeroin.net/air-canada-pretende-implementar-o-boeing-787-10-em-voos-para-o-brasil/">Aeroin,</a> que planea utilizar el Boeing 787-10 en sus rutas a São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) y Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE), que actualmente operan con las versiones más pequeñas del Dreamliner: el 787-9 y, en ocasiones, el 787-8.
Desde São Paulo, Air Canada ofrece vuelos diarios a Toronto/Pearson (YYZ) y una conexión hacia Montreal/Trudeau (YUL) todos los días durante la temporada de verano austral, reduciendo la frecuencia a cuatro vuelos semanales el resto del año. Por su parte, la ruta hacia Buenos Aires es una extensión de los vuelos desde Guarulhos, con cuatro frecuencias semanales durante todo el año y vuelos diarios en verano.
Previo a la crisis sanitaria, Air Canada utilizaba aviones Boeing 777-300ER y 777-200LR con capacidad para hasta 450 pasajeros en rutas hacia Sudamérica durante la temporada alta. Sin embargo, las demoras en las entregas de nuevos aviones de fuselaje ancho y los problemas en la cadena de suministro <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/11/air-canada-volvera-a-usar-boeing-767-de-pasajeros-en-2025/">han llevado a la aerolínea a simplificar sus operaciones</a>, manteniendo los modelos actuales hasta la llegada de la nueva flota.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-311186" src="http://aviacionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/B787-9-Air-Canada-Ezeiza-DIC-2021-2.jpeg" alt="Boeing 787-9 de Air Canada en Ezeiza" width="768" height="1024" srcset="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/07/B787-9-Air-Canada-Ezeiza-DIC-2021-2.jpeg 768w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/07/B787-9-Air-Canada-Ezeiza-DIC-2021-2-225x300.jpeg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />
<h3>El Boeing 787-10 y el A321XLR de Air Canada</h3>
El cambio al Boeing 787-10 representará un incremento de 30 a 40 asientos adicionales en comparación con el 787-9, ya que esta versión tiene capacidad para entre 318 y 357 pasajeros en configuración de dos clases, frente a los 255-294 de los modelos más pequeños. Air Canada tiene encargados <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2023/09/air-canada-completa-la-familia-dreamliner-con-nuevo-pedido-por-18-boeing-787-10/">18 aviones 787-10, cuya entrega está programada para 2026</a>.
El Airbus A321XLR, conocido por su mayor alcance entre las aeronaves de fuselaje estrecho, también desempeñará un papel clave en la expansión de la aerolínea, aunque aún no se han detallado las rutas específicas que atenderá este modelo. La empresa tiene pedidos por hasta <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2022/03/air-canada-compra-26-airbus-a321xlr/">36 aviones con entregas a partir de 2025</a>.

Air Canada pretende volar con Boeing 787-10 a la Argentina y Brasil

<a href="https://www.aircanada.com">Air Canada</a> has unveiled its transborder schedule from Vancouver for the summer 2025 season. The Canadian airline has added three new routes and is also introducing additional flights on existing services.
In collaboration with its partner United Airlines, Air Canada will offer up to 7,700 seats on 58 daily nonstop flights to 21 U.S. destinations next summer, representing an 11% increase in capacity compared to the previous summer.
«We are pleased to further expand our Vancouver hub with new year-round flights to Tampa, seasonal services to Raleigh and Nashville, and increased capacity to Austin, Denver, and Miami,» said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Revenue and Network Planning, and President, Cargo at Air Canada.
«Air Canada continues to strengthen its position as the leading airline between Canada and the U.S. with new flights to fast-growing metropolitan areas and highly sought-after destinations. Our robust network means customers in Western Canada have more options to explore everything the U.S. has to offer, and for our U.S. customers to explore the beautiful British Columbia,» he added.
<h4>Air Canada’s schedule from Vancouver to the United States for summer 2025</h4>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Austin: five new weekly flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Anchorage: daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Nashville: four weekly flights (new route)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Denver: two daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Newark: two daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Honolulu: daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Washington-Dulles: daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Houston-Intercontinental: daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Las Vegas: two daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Los Angeles: five daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Miami: four weekly flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Chicago O’Hare: daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Portland, Oregon: four daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Phoenix-Sky Harbor: two daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Raleigh-Durham: three weekly flights (new route)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">San Diego: three daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Seattle-Tacoma: five daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">San Francisco: four daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Sacramento: two daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Orange County: daily flights</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Tampa: two weekly flights (new route)</li>
</ol>

Air Canada Introduces Three New U.S. Routes from Vancouver for Summer 2025

<a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/delta-air-lines/">Delta Air Lines</a> inaugurated its flights between Atlanta (ATL) and <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/02/delta-tendra-nuevos-servicios-a-barbados-mexico-republica-dominicana-y-mas-vuelos-a-curazao/">Puerto Plata (POP)</a>, marking the airline&#8217;s fourth destination in the Dominican Republic.
The flights will operate daily using Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured for 160 passengers, divided into 16 seats in First Class, 36 in Comfort+, and 108 in Economy. Operations will run until April 13, offering a total capacity of 20,800 seats during this period.
<ul>
<li>Flight DL 1777 ATL 11:25 &#8211; 15:31 POP</li>
<li>Flight DL 1778 POP 16:46 &#8211; 19:24 ATL</li>
</ul>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-345984" src="http://aviacionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Flightmap-POP-ATL-PUJ-STI-JFK-PUJ_ATL-SDQ-JFK_MSP-PUJ-DTW_BOS-PUJ.png" alt="" width="1200" height="600" srcset="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/Flightmap-POP-ATL-PUJ-STI-JFK-PUJ_ATL-SDQ-JFK_MSP-PUJ-DTW_BOS-PUJ.png 1200w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/Flightmap-POP-ATL-PUJ-STI-JFK-PUJ_ATL-SDQ-JFK_MSP-PUJ-DTW_BOS-PUJ-300x150.png 300w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/Flightmap-POP-ATL-PUJ-STI-JFK-PUJ_ATL-SDQ-JFK_MSP-PUJ-DTW_BOS-PUJ-768x384.png 768w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/Flightmap-POP-ATL-PUJ-STI-JFK-PUJ_ATL-SDQ-JFK_MSP-PUJ-DTW_BOS-PUJ-150x75.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" />
<a href="https://es.delta.com/mx/es">In the Dominican Republic, Delta</a> also serves Punta Cana (PUJ), Santiago de los Caballeros (STI), and Santo Domingo/Las Américas (SDQ). According to the Cirium platform, the airline has scheduled up to 115 weekly flights across nine routes this season, representing a 12.7% increase compared to the previous one.
<h4>Puerto Plata: Current Landscape</h4>
Puerto Plata is primarily a destination chosen by airlines from the United States and Canada during the summer and winter peak seasons, although it also maintains year-round connections.
The airport is ranked as the fourth most important in the country, having handled 832,917 passengers from January to September this year, according to the Dominican Republic&#8217;s Civil Aviation Board (JAC). Its main connections include Miami, New York, and Toronto.
<ul>
<li>Air Canada (winter season)
<ul>
<li>Montreal/Trudeau, 2 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Air Transat
<ul>
<li>Halifax, 1 weekly flight (spring).</li>
<li>Montreal/Trudeau, 3-6 weekly flights (year-round).</li>
<li>Quebec, 2 weekly flights (winter).</li>
<li>Ottawa, 1 weekly flight (winter).</li>
<li>Toronto/Pearson, 2-4 weekly flights (year-round).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>American Airlines (year-round).
<ul>
<li>Charlotte/Douglas, 2-7 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Miami, 7-9 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Condor (year-round).
<ul>
<li>Frankfurt, 2 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Delta (winter season).
<ul>
<li>Atlanta, 7 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>jetBlue (year-round)
<ul>
<li>Boston, 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>New York/JFK, 7-10 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Sunwing Airlines (year-round).
<ul>
<li>Halifax, 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>Moncton, 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>Montreal/Trudeau, 3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Ottawa, 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>Quebec, 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>Regina, 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>Saskatoon, 1 weekly flight.</li>
<li>Toronto/Pearson, 3 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>United Airlines (year-round).
<ul>
<li>New York, 2-7 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>WestJet
<ul>
<li>Toronto, 3-6 weekly flights, <a href="https://aviacionline.com/2024/11/westjets-exit-how-barbados-and-puerto-plata-will-be-affected-by-2025/">route canceled in April this year.</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Delta Air Lines Expands in the Dominican Republic with New Atlanta–Puerto Plata Route

<a href="https://www.aircanada.com/cargo/?lang=en">Air Canada Cargo</a> transported more than 143,000 kilograms of flowers from South America to Europe in just one month. This achievement demonstrates the airline&#8217;s ability to handle large volumes of fragile cargo, such as perishable goods, with high standards of efficiency and reliability.
The flower transport was carried out through on-demand flights, a service modality that allows Air Canada Cargo to adapt to the specific needs of its customers. This flexibility, essential for sectors like floriculture, is also crucial for goods that require careful handling and minimal transport times.
Air Canada Cargo operates these services with a specialized fleet, including Boeing 767F aircraft, which offer a capacity of 57 tons and 483 m³, along with compartments designed to maintain precise temperature control. This technology ensures that products like flowers arrive fresh and in optimal condition at their destinations.
The company highlights that, although its services are highly customized, routes and processing times are subject to regulatory and operational approvals. However, its specialized team is available 24/7 to assess the feasibility of each request.
The success of the flower transport coincides with the recent expansion of Air Canada Cargo&#8217;s transatlantic operations. Among the updates, the airline increased its weekly flights between Toronto Pearson and Madrid-Barajas from two to three and added an extra frequency on its domestic route between Toronto and Vancouver.
Additionally, Air Canada Cargo offers exclusive cargo services to major destinations in North America, the Caribbean, and Latin America, such as Atlanta, Bogotá, Lima, Mexico City-Santa Lucía, and Punta Cana. This global reach reinforces its position as the largest air cargo operator in Canada and highlights its ability to connect key markets for sensitive and high-value products.
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Air Canada Cargo Expands Global Reach with Massive Flower Shipments to Europe

During the presentation of its summer 2025 schedule, <a href="https://aviacionline.com/tag/westjet/">WestJet</a> announced the expansion of its operations to Europe with its Boeing 737 MAX 8, introducing new routes from Halifax (YHZ) and St. John&#8217;s (YYT), as well as increasing frequencies to existing destinations.
WestJet&#8217;s <a href="https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/aircraft/boeing-737-8-max">Boeing 737 MAX</a> aircraft are used on transatlantic routes exclusively during the northern summer season, though these are far from being the longest routes of the model worldwide. For the rest of the year, the airline operates its Boeing 787-9 fleet. The advantage of using the MAX lies in the ability to launch low-demand routes that typically face little to no competition.
This season, WestJet will operate flights between Halifax and Paris/Charles de Gaulle (CDG), as well as from St. John&#8217;s to Dublin (DUB) and Paris/Charles de Gaulle. Additionally, it will increase flights from both Canadian cities to London/Gatwick (LGW). Other routes to Europe with the 737 MAX remain unchanged.
«Today&#8217;s announcement in Halifax underscores our continued commitment to Nova Scotia and our incredible airport partners as we build the city&#8217;s leisure network with seamless seasonal connectivity to and from Europe«, said Andy Gibbons, WestJet&#8217;s Vice President of External Affairs.
«We understand how crucial transatlantic connectivity is for St. John&#8217;s, not only for travelers seeking overseas vacations but also for driving inbound tourism to the province and supporting economic growth,» he added.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-345530" src="http://aviacionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Flightmap-YYC-KEF-YHZ-DUB-YYT-LGW-YHZ-EDI-YYZ_YHZ-CDG-YYT_DUB-YYZ.png" alt="" width="1200" height="600" srcset="https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/Flightmap-YYC-KEF-YHZ-DUB-YYT-LGW-YHZ-EDI-YYZ_YHZ-CDG-YYT_DUB-YYZ.png 1200w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/Flightmap-YYC-KEF-YHZ-DUB-YYT-LGW-YHZ-EDI-YYZ_YHZ-CDG-YYT_DUB-YYZ-300x150.png 300w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/Flightmap-YYC-KEF-YHZ-DUB-YYT-LGW-YHZ-EDI-YYZ_YHZ-CDG-YYT_DUB-YYZ-768x384.png 768w, https://aviacionlinecdn.eleco.com.ar/media/2024/11/Flightmap-YYC-KEF-YHZ-DUB-YYT-LGW-YHZ-EDI-YYZ_YHZ-CDG-YYT_DUB-YYZ-150x75.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" />
<h4>WestJet’s Boeing 737 MAX routes to Europe</h4>
In 2025, WestJet expanded its European operations from 7 to 10 routes operated with its Boeing 737 MAX 8, which are configured to accommodate 174 passengers, divided into 12 premium class seats and 162 in economy class.
<ul>
<li>From Calgary (YYC):
<ul>
<li>Reykjavik (KEF), from May 16 to October 14, 4 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From Halifax:
<ul>
<li>Edinburgh (EDI), from May 15 to October 14, with 3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Dublin (DUB), from May 20 to October 13, with 4 weekly flights.</li>
<li>London/Gatwick (LGW), from April 28 to October 25, reduced from 4 to 3 weekly flights.</li>
<li>(New route) Paris/Charles de Gaulle (CDG), from May 16 to October 25, with 4 weekly flights.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From St. John&#8217;s:
<ul>
<li>(New route) Dublin, from May 22 to October 23, with 2 weekly flights.</li>
<li>London/Gatwick, from April 28 to October 25, increased from 3 to 4 weekly flights.</li>
<li>(New route) Paris/Charles de Gaulle, from May 18 to October 19, with 1 weekly flight.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>From Toronto (YYZ):
<ul>
<li>Dublin, from March 31 to October 19, 7 weekly flights.</li>
<li>Edinburgh, from May 15 to October 14, 7 weekly flights, the longest route in WestJet’s 737 MAX network at 5,361 kilometers and 7:36 flight hours.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
These flights to Europe are complemented by departures from Calgary to Barcelona (BCN), Dublin, Edinburgh, London/Heathrow (LHR), Paris/Charles de Gaulle, and Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) with Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

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