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Canadians turning to March break alternatives amid tensions in Cuba, Mexico

TORONTO — Many Canadian travellers have opted for alternative March break destinations this year, travel agents say, as unrest and violence disrupt tourism in some of the traditionally popular affordable...

March 13, 2026 2:00 am MST MST

Jet fuel prices push Air Canada, Air Transat to adjust ticket costs

Airlines across the globe have started to hike fares and fuel surcharges in response to surging oil prices sparked by the war in Iran, and Canada is no exception. Several carriers indicated this week...

March 13, 2026 7:32 am MST MST

Air Canada suspends flights to Israel and Dubai

Air Canada says it is cancelling flights to Israel and Dubai through the first few days of March due to the current military situation in the Middle East. The airline says flights from Canada to Israel...

February 28, 2026 4:55 pm MST MST

Canadians return home after violent unrest in Puerto Vallarta leaves travellers stranded

Canadians arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday carried more than just luggage. Many stepped off their flights with visible relief after days of uncertainty in Puerto Vallarta, where sudden cartel-related...

February 25, 2026 4:17 am MST MST

Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final flight operated by Canadian airlines departed from Cuba yesterday. For more than a year, Global Affairs Canada has warned travellers of "shortages of...

February 20, 2026 7:49 am MST MST

Supreme Court to hear long-running case about Air Canada's advertised pricing

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear arguments on a class-action lawsuit that alleged Air Canada charged passengers more than the advertised ticket price. The long-running case was brought forward...

February 5, 2026 9:25 am MST MST

Canadian airlines push back against court challenge on passenger complaints

Canada’s biggest airlines are opposing a court challenge to rules that advocates say muzzle travellers. In a filing Wednesday, Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat and Jazz Aviation asked to intervene in...

January 23, 2026 9:31 am MST MST

Three Las Vegas hotels to accept Canadian loonie at-par

Recent statistics show a large drop in the number of visitors from Canada flying to Las Vegas and it's prompting some to offer new incentives.

January 23, 2026 6:16 am MST MST

Porter Airlines, union representing dispatchers reach tentative collective agreement

A joint statement from Porter Airlines and the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association said a ratification vote is being scheduled soon.

January 17, 2026 6:23 am MST MST

Air Canada flight forced back to gate after worker trapped below aircraft, airline says

Air Canada says it has reinforced its ground‑handling procedures after a baggage crew member became trapped inside the cargo hold of a departing aircraft, forcing the plane to return to the gate in mid‑taxi. The...

January 12, 2026 11:48 am MST MST