Icelandair Announces Return of Seasonal Non-Stop Flights from Halifax to Reykjavík

(IN SHORT) Icelandair has officially announced the return of seasonal non-stop flights from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Reykjavík via Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport, starting in May 2024. The service, operated by a 160-seat Boeing 737MAX, will run three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until October 14, 2024. The flight from Halifax to… Read the full press release

Emirates and Air Canada launch codeshare cooperation

Emirates and Air Canada customers will have access to 46 points across North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa Frequent flyer members of Skywards and Aeroplan will soon be able to earn and redeem points or miles when flying with both airlines Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance of a single ticket and baggage transfers through to… Read the full press release

Air Canada launches new, daily flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston

Halifax-Newark, Vancouver-Houston flights convenient for customers MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Oct. 3, 2022) announced new, daily transborder flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December and conveniently link these major urban markets, as well as provide easy onward connections through Air Canada’s and its partner United Airlines’ global… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield welcomes Eurowings Discover’s non-stop service between Halifax and Frankfurt

New airline arrives at Halifax Stanfield and launches non-stop service between Halifax and Frankfurt Halifax, N.S., 2022-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s time for Atlantic Canadians to do what they do best and give Eurowings Discover a warm East Coast welcome as the European airline makes its debut in Halifax! Today (JUNE 13, 2022),… Read the full press release

Swoop inaugurates flight to Charlottetown Airport from Hamilton International Airport

The ultra-not-expensive airline connects Prince Edward Island with new non-stop flights from Hamilton and Toronto.  Charlottetown, PEI, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 1, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its inaugural flight to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) from Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Swoop flight WO170 took off from Hamilton this morning at… Read the full press release

Swoop inaugurates service between Edmonton International Airport and Ottawa International Airport

Ottawa, ON, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, celebrated its first inaugural flight between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW). Swoop flight WO 510 took off from Edmonton this morning at 10:50 a.m. MT and arrived at 4:30pm local time in Ottawa. “Today’s  (April 25, 2022 )… Read the full press release

Vancouver International Airport welcomes Lynx Air services to ten destinations across Canada

Richmond, B.C., 2022-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport is thrilled to be the first Canadian airport to welcome a Lynx Air (Lynx) commercial flight today (APRIL 7, 2022). Canada’s new ultra-affordable airline departed Calgary at 11:15 a.m. and arrived safely at Vancouver International Airport at 11:51 a.m.. Lynx is currently offering service… Read the full press release

Air Canada announces 34 routes relaunching across the Atlantic and Pacific this Summer 2022

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, CANADA, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Feb. 22, 2022) announced an expanded Summer 2022… Read the full press release

Swoop announces new service to one U.S. destination and to eight Canadian cities

EDMONTON, AB, 2021-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 15, 2021), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline, reaffirmed its commitment to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region with the announcement of new service to one U.S. and eight domestic destinations from its Western Canadian base. The airline’s significant new investments were celebrated this morning alongside the… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes WestJet’s direct flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada

Direct flight to Halifax launching in June with WestJet Service takes only six hours so will be the quickest route to North America Four flights per week on Boeing 737-700 with two classes Excellent onward connectivity including Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton Route set to benefit more than 1,600 companies in the North West that do… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Jazz Aviation of Halifax, Nova Scotia extend Smarts Parts agreement

Longer-term agreement provides component support for the airline’s growing fleet of Q400 aircraft until December 2025  Jazz now the largest customer of the Q400 aircraft Smart Parts program Montréal, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”) of Halifax, Nova Scotia announced today that the airline has extended its… Read the full press release

Europe Airpost annonce la reconduction l’été prochain de sa ligne vers Halifax

PARIS, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe Airpost, annonce la reconduction l’été prochain de sa ligne vers Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse pour la troisième année consécutive. Un programme renforcé : de juillet à mi-octobre 2016, sur une période élargie à trois mois et demi, au lieu de deux mois les années précédentes, Europe Airpost assurera la… Read the full press release

Porter Airlines adds second weekly flight to Stephenville, NL

TORONTO, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Porter Airlines is adding a second weekly flight to Stephenville, NL, this summer, as it seeks to improve travel options for southwestern and western Newfoundland. Increased service begins June 20, 2015, connecting non-stop to Halifax. “The Stephenville route was very popular last year, so this schedule enhancement will meet growing… Read the full press release

Europe Airpost to operate flights between Paris, Glasgow and Halifax during the 2014 summer season

Paris, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — During the 2014 summer season, Europe Airpost will operate flights between Paris, Glasgow and Halifax the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Every week during summer time, between 4 July and 29 August, Europe Airpost will connect Glasgow to Paris and Halifax. The schedule for this very… Read the full press release

VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean now equipped with Wi-Fi on board

Montréal, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of June 15, VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean has been equipped with the same Wi-Fi available to passengers on the Québec City – Windsor corridor. Available across more than 98% of the route between Montréal and Halifax, the new Wi-Fi connection allows passengers to remain virtually linked to work, friends and… Read the full press release