The first customer flight is slated for early May on the VS153 from London Heathrow to New York, JFK.

The MICE sector has made a strong comeback fuelling demand and bleisure travel is also now firmly in the mainstream.

“The new Vancouver and Montréal Cafés are key parts of our commitment to keep investing in the customer journey,” said Jacqueline Harkness, Managing Director, Product & Services at Air Canada.

Prof. Murat Şeker, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee and Ahmet Olmuştur CEO of Turkish Airlines.

By the end of 2026, WestJet will enable direct channel sales with more than 10 interline partners, adding more than 100 destinations through the airline’s world leading partner airline networks.

Air France is ramping up its global network for summer 2026, with close to 170 destinations across 73 countries and a 2% increase in long-haul capacity.

While no major U.S. carrier has added a fuel surcharge, a growing list of international airlines has.

Following the pilot, Air Canada will evaluate the results and consult with government on possible next steps.

Southwest is calling the program Sip and Ship.

In a statement issued Tuesday morning (April 7), the airlines says a fuel surcharge of $50 per person will apply to all bookings made as of April 14 – existing travellers/bookings will not be affected.