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Porter launches its summer schedule at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Porter Airlines is launching its summer schedule at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with additional flexibility when travelling between YYZ and Ottawa (YOW), Montreal (YUL), Halifax (YHZ), Vancouver (YVR), Edmonton (YEG) and Calgary (YYC).

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The new schedule comes into effect on June 1, adding more desirable flight times that are well-distributed throughout the day. Certain routes will see a further increase in flights by August. A greater number of coast-to-coast connecting flight options via Porter’s YYZ hub are also created with this new schedule.

Porter operates the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 on all Toronto Pearson routes, featuring an all-economy, two-by-two configuration. Porter is the only airline with no middle seats on every flight.

WestJet and Unifor reach tentative agreement

WestJet and Unifor, the certified union representing WestJet airport employees at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.

“WestJet is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes the important contributions of our valued airport employees at YYZ,” said Diederik Pen, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. “Our airport employees play an integral role in supporting our operations and this settlement reflects WestJet’s commitment to supporting them as they continue to provide the friendly, reliable service our guests know and expect of the WestJet Group.”

Etihad Airways increases to daily service to Toronto on May 30

Following the recently expanded air services agreement between the UAE and Canada, Etihad Airways has announced it will increase flights to Toronto.

On May 30, 2023, Etihad Airways will introduce an additional weekly flight between Abu Dhabi and Toronto, on top of its current six-per-week flight schedule, to offer travellers a daily connection.

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Etihad will this year mark 18 years since it began serving Toronto in October 2005.  The carrier has an interline agreement with WestJet and a codeshare with Air Canada which allow guests to benefit from seamless connectivity in Toronto to more than 15 destinations.

Emirates to offer daily flights to Toronto from April 20

Emirates Airline Airbus A380-861 A6-EOE (msn 169) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 960337.

Following the breakthrough expanded air transport agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Canada, Emirates is stepping up its frequency with two additional flights per week between Dubai and Toronto. From April 20, 2023, daily flights will operate on the busy route to serve huge demand for passenger services.

The move comes as bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Canada have enhanced significantly, with both countries set to reap vast economic benefits across a multitude of sectors and supply chains.

Photo: Emirates

Emirates operates the flagship A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Toronto route, allowing 491 passengers across Economy Class, Business Class and First Class on each flight. With the two additional flights per week, Emirates will offer close to 2,000 additional seats to serve the busy route, representing a 40% increase in capacity between its hub city of Dubai and the Canadian point. The Dubai-Toronto route is highly popular amongst customers from India, UAE, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka while the same countries represent top destinations for travellers from Toronto.   

Top Copyright Photo: Emirates Airline Airbus A380-861 A6-EOE (msn 169) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 960337.

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Neos Airlines launches flights from Toronto to Milan and Amritsar

Neos Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner EI-NEO (msn 38785) VRN (Marco Finelli). Image: 941412.

Neos on April 6 launched a new weekly route from Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport to Toronto (Pearson) in Canada on April 6, 2023 via its Milan (Malpensa) hub.

Neos was born in June 2001 and, once it obtained the Air Carrier Certificate on March 7, 2002 from the National Civil Aviation Body (ENAC), its first Boeing 737-800 I-NEOS “City of Milan” took off from Milan Malpensa the following day to Senegal (Dakar and Cap Skirring).

Ceremony at Toronto (Pearson)

Regular flights started in October of the same year as the only Italian air carrier being authorized to fly the route Italy-Cape Verde, followed by routes to the Canary Islands in August 2003 and to numerous important holiday destinations in the Mediterranean in the summer of 2004.

Long haul flights finally started in December 2004 and are currently performed by six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

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Top Copyright Photo: Neos Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner EI-NEO (msn 38785) VRN (Marco Finelli). Image: 941412.

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Air Canada comments on Toronto-Pearson

Air Canada on February 28 issued the following statement in response to reports about the Greater Toronto Airport Authority imposing limits on carrier operations at Toronto-Pearson airport.

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Air Canada was first advised of the GTAA’s plans in August 2022, and so it designed its 2023 winter schedule with these limitations taken into account and anticipates no significant changes to its schedule for the March Break travel period. It subsequently received information about GTAA’s plans for summer 2023 and similarly designed this coming summer’s schedule to meet those parameters. 

It is Air Canada’s policy to work with its industry partners to meet the requirements of airports and other third parties to drive operational improvements and support the smooth running of Canada’s air transport system. This includes, as in this case, adapting its schedule as required to ensure operational stability, and is a normal process.

Porter Airlines service begins between Edmonton and Toronto Pearson

Porter Airlines Embraer ERJ 195-E2 (ERJ 190-400 STD) C-GKQJ (msn 19020069) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 960070.

Porter Airlines is launching its first flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Edmonton is the first destination in Alberta to be added to the airline’s network.

Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 (CNW Group/Porter Airlines Inc.)

Flights are operated with Porter’s new Embraer E195-E2 jets. A 132-seat, two-by-two configuration gives every passenger more space thanks to no middle seat.

Service on the Toronto Pearson-Edmonton route begins with one daily, non-stop return flight, increasing to three daily flights by May 1.

Top Copyright Photo: Porter Airlines Embraer ERJ 195-E2 (ERJ 190-400 STD) C-GKQJ (msn 19020069) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 960070.

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Lynx Air flights to Orlando take off from Toronto Pearson, first route to the United States

Lynx Air (Lynx) launched its inaugural flight to the United States on January 27, departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and arriving at the new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO). 

Lynx Air CEO, Merren McArthur is joined by Greater Toronto Airports Authority VP of Stakeholder Relations and Communications, Karen Mazurkewich for an official ribbon cutting celebration at Toronto Pearson Airport. Photo Credit Peyton Stikeleather (CNW Group/Lynx Air)

The airline will operate four nonstop flights per week between Toronto and Orlando, flying brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. 

Lynx’s US network will continue to expand over the next few weeks, with the planned launch of services out of Calgaryto Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. In total, Lynx will be operating over 5,000 seats to and from the US, giving Canadians an affordable option to visit some of the most popular sun destinations south of the border.

Lynx’s US schedule: 

Flight No. Effective DateFrequencyDepartureStationArrivalStation
Y9 60527-JAN-23MON-WED-FRI-SUNYYZMCO
Y9 70527-JAN-23MON-WED-FRI-SUNMCOYYZ
Y9 61707-FEB-23TUE-THU-SATYYCPHX
Y9 71207-FEB-23TUE-THU-SATPHXYYC
Y9 61516-FEB-23TUE-THU-SATYYCLAX
Y9 70216-FEB-23TUE-THU-SATLAXYYC
Y9 60124-FEB-23MON-WED-FRI-SUNYYCLAS
Y9 70224-FEB-23MON-WED-FRI-SUNLAS YYC

Top Copyright Photo: Lynx Air (Canada) Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-GJSL (msn 43312) YVR (Brian Worthington). Image: 959990.

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