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From coast to coast Air Canada highlights 31 trailblazing restaurants shaping Canada’s dining scene in 2025

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(NEWS) MONTRÉAL, 2025-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has announced the 31 finalists for its 2025 Best New Restaurants list, highlighting a diverse mix of culinary talent and fresh dining concepts across 10 Canadian cities. Stretching from St. John’s to Victoria, the list captures the creativity, diversity, and innovation that define Canada’s dining scene… Read the full news article

Air India Expands Self Check-in and Baggage-Drop Service to 19 Global Destinations from India

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(IN SHORT) Air India has extended its integrated self check-in and baggage-drop service to 19 key international destinations operated from India, including cities in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, and Australia. The new facility allows passengers to print boarding passes, select seats, and drop luggage independently, speeding up the airport process and enhancing convenience. This… Read the full news article

Vancouver International Airport Recognized for Sustainability Efforts with Uber’s 2024 Airport Sustainability Award

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(IN SHORT) Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been awarded the 2024 Airport Sustainability Award by Uber for its ongoing efforts to promote Hybrid and Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) at the airport. This recognition underscores YVR’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainability within the rideshare industry. With new fee structures incentivizing greener transportation options,… Read the full news article

New Non-Stop Flight from Vancouver to Seoul by T’way Air to Boost Economic Growth and Cultural Ties

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(IN SHORT) T’way Air is launching a non-stop route from Vancouver to Seoul, South Korea, starting July 12, 2025. The new service, operated four times a week with an Airbus 330-300, will cater to the growing demand for travel between Canada and South Korea, especially in Vancouver, home to a large Korean community. This year-round… Read the full news article

Air Canada Expands Transpacific Reach with New Direct Service to Manila

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(IN SHORT) Air Canada has introduced a new four-times-weekly, year-round direct service from Vancouver to Manila, marking its 12th destination in the Asia-Pacific region and further solidifying its position as the leading North American airline with the most non-stop flights to Southeast Asia. Celebrations at Vancouver’s YVR Pacific hub highlighted the launch, with strong support… Read the full news article

AAdvantage Members Gain Loyalty Points with Fiji Airways, the Latest oneworld Alliance Addition

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(IN SHORT) As of April 1, 2025, AAdvantage® members can earn Loyalty Points on Fiji Airways, which joins the AAdvantage® program and becomes a full oneworld alliance member. This partnership, announced on March 31, enhances travel options, offering status members benefits like priority services, lounge access, and free baggage when flying Fiji Airways. Anmol Bhargava… Read the full news article

Porter Airlines Expands Service from Hamilton with New Routes to Major Canadian Cities

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Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Vancouver beginning service in June (IN SHORT) Porter Airlines is expanding its services from Hamilton with the introduction of daily flights to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and Vancouver, beginning in June 2025. This expansion coincides with upgrades to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, including modernized facilities and expanded services. The flights will… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Launches Allegris Service with A350-900, Expands Routes to Vancouver, Toronto, and More

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A350-900 with 268 passengers on the way from Munich to Vancouver Further destinations in late summer: Shanghai and San Francisco From summer: Allegris flights can be booked for the winter timetable (IN SHORT) Lufthansa has inaugurated its Allegris service onboard the A350-900 aircraft, accommodating 268 passengers and 18 crew members on its maiden flight from… Read the full news article

London Gatwick Airport Sees Strong Recovery with 71% of Pre-Pandemic Passenger Numbers in 2022

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London, UK, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Annual traffic results published by VINCI Airports show that London Gatwick Airport served 32.8 million passengers in 2022, which represents 71% of pre-pandemic (2019) numbers.  This follows the airport welcoming only 6.3 million passengers in 2021. Gatwick Airport’s strong recovery is further evidenced by its increased long-haul connectivity,… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines announces partnership with Thai Airways

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Joint Release with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited Singapore, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more extensively on each other’s services… Read the full news article

Emirates and Air Canada launch codeshare cooperation

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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 news article

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

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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 news article

Auckland Airport announces return of United Airlines and American Airlines services this October

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October school holidays busiest since 2019 20% (month-on-month) increase in capacity to US destinations A total of five airlines flying to/from Auckland from/to North America offers up to 60 flights per week over the summer period. Auckland will be connected to eight non-stop destinations to North America during summer 2022/2023; Dallas Fort Worth DFW, Los… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific in August 2022: nearly 90 percent increase of number of passengers vs. last year’s August

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Hong Kong, China, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today (September 16, 2022) released its traffic figures for August 2022. The airline’s traffic figures continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, notably the mandatory hotel quarantine arrangement for… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines to increase services to Japan and restore its Indian network to pre-pandemic levels

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SIA to also increase its Los Angeles and Paris services to twice daily and 12 times weekly respectively Extension of Vancouver flights into Northern Winter operating season SIA Group capacity to reach 81% of pre-pandemic levels by end-December Singapore, 2022-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase services to points across Japan… Read the full news article

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

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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 news article

Helsinki Airport welcomes Icelandair’s direct route to Reykjavik

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Icelandair reopened the direct route from Helsinki Airport to Reykjavik on April 2, 2022. Passengers departing from Helsinki Airport will once again be able to travel with direct flights to Iceland, opening up a new, diverse range of routes to North America with a single connection via… Read the full news article

Gatwick reopens its South Terminal with around 570 flights a day

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London, UK, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick reopens its South Terminal today (27/03/2022) and has gone from an airport with about 300 flights a day (26 March) to one operating around 570 flights (27 March) – making it the equivalent of opening a medium-sized airport overnight. Gatwick and its partners – including airlines,… Read the full news article

Air Canada resumes daily services to Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland

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Vancouver-Sydney flights ramp up to daily beginning May 1 Vancouver-Brisbane flights resume Jul. 1, four times weekly Vancouver-Auckland flights resume Nov. 10, three times weekly Most extensive schedule connects Canada to South Pacific destinations and supports tourism and hospitality sectors MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced a strategic expansion of its South Pacific schedule with… Read the full news article

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

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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 news article

Qantas welcomes back first international tourists in almost two years

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas flights from eight overseas destinations are touching down in Australia today (21ST FEBRUARY 2022), bringing the first international tourists in almost two years and an eagerly anticipated boost for the country’s tourism industry. The Qantas Group will fly more than 14,000 passengers into Australia this week… Read the full news article

Three special Air Canada charter flights to transport Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada’s flight AC2201 today (Jan. 26, 2022) from Vancouver to Beijing marks the first of three special charter flights transporting Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The airline also named its Team Air Canada athlete ambassadors and outlined its comprehensive program in support of Team Canada’s… Read the full news article

British Airways launches January sale

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British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their 2022 January sale today, offering huge savings across both flights and holidays This is British Airways’ largest sale of the year with more than 100 destinations up for grabs at discounted prices It includes return flights to New York from £326 and European holiday packages from… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean returns to Alaska in 2023 with four ships: Enchantment of the Seas will join Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas

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Enchantment of the Seas will Make its Alaska Debut Alongside Favorites Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas MIAMI, FL, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International this week announced adventurers can set course for Alaska with their choice of four world-class cruise ships in summer 2023. Three bold, returning favorites, Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas, will be joined by Enchantment of the Seas to offer families… Read the full news article

Air Canada significantly increases cargo capacity into and out of Vancouver

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In response to flooding that disrupted transportation supply chain network in the province 586 tonnes of additional capacity added into and out of YVR, an increase of 45% over originally planned levels Air Canada Express Dash 8-400 aircraft being converted into special freighter configuration to transport cargo MONTREAL, CANADA, 2021-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

KLM resumes services to Canada

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM flies to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal several times a week. KLM also operates an even larger network in Canada in collaboration with its partner Westjet. Vaccinated travellers who have a negative PCR test result will be able to make use of this service again… Read the full news article

Sunwing resumes service from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary

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Tour operator offers massive Cyber Week savings on packages from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton Toronto, ON, Canada, 2020-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is pleased to announce the recommencement of service from three of Western Canada’s major cities. The initial program from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary will operate to selected destinations for the winter… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to operate three weekly flights to Toronto from 4 July 2020

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Airline has worked closely with the Government of Canada to safely bring home over 16,000 Canadians from the Middle East and Asia during this crisis Addition of three-weekly Toronto flights will see Qatar Airways operate daily flights to and from Canada Qatar Airways has continuously operated four weekly flights to Montreal in addition to charter… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean opens sale on Quantum of the Seas’ summer 2021 Alaska itineraries

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World’s First Smartship to Join Ovation, Radiance and Serenade of the Seas for Summer 2021 MIAMI, FL, 2020-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International game-changing ship, Quantum of the Seas, will give guests the chance to immerse themselves in unforgettable Alaskan destinations when it sails from the Pacific Northwest for the first time in May 2021. Marking the cruise line’s… Read the full news article

Air Canada launches non-stop service between Vancouver and Orange County, California from June 15, 2020

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 3, 2020) announced it will launch non-stop service between Vancouver and Santa Ana in Orange County, California beginning June 15, 2020, subject to final airport authority approvals. Special introductory fares from Vancouver to Orange County start as low as $187 CDN one-way, all in. Tickets are now available for purchase at aircanada.com or through travel agents until March… Read the full news article