Airline news & schedule updates
Route launches, cabin upgrades, schedule changes, and fare alerts on Canada and USA long-haul corridors — updated as news breaks.
Cathay Pacific brings A350-1000 and all-new Aria Suite to Vancouver–Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific's Vancouver–Hong Kong service switches to the A350-1000 from May 2026, bringing the airline's new Aria Suite business class and 40% more premium economy seats.
Aeroplan expands transfer partners — new options for business class redemptions
Aeroplan announced three new bank and credit card transfer partners in April 2026, increasing flexibility for Canadians redeeming points for business class on long-haul routes.
PAL upgrades Vancouver–Manila to daily nonstop — effective April 1, 2026
Philippine Airlines has increased Vancouver–Manila nonstop service to 7 days a week from April 1, 2026, adding capacity ahead of the summer peak travel season for Filipino-Canadians.
Qatar Airways adds Calgary to its network with nonstop Doha service
Qatar Airways launched nonstop service between Calgary International (YYC) and Doha Hamad (DOH) from March 30, 2026, giving Western Canadians direct access to Qatar's global hub for the first time.
Air India upgrades YYZ–DEL to daily nonstop — what this means for fares
Air India increased Toronto–Delhi nonstop service to 7 days per week from April 2026, doubling frequency and adding competitive pressure on the corridor's fare levels.
PIA restores Toronto–Karachi nonstop after 4-year gap — 3× weekly from March
Pakistan International Airlines resumed direct Toronto–Karachi service on March 3, 2026, operating 3× weekly on Boeing 777-200ER aircraft — the first nonstop between the two cities since 2022.
Air Canada rolls out updated Signature Class seats on YYZ–DEL 787 Dreamliner
Air Canada's refurbishment of 787-9 Dreamliner interiors includes updated Signature Class seats with improved cushioning and enhanced IFE on routes including Toronto–Delhi and Toronto–London.
Air India adds a second Canadian nonstop — Toronto to Mumbai launches June 2026
Air India confirmed nonstop service between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji (BOM) beginning June 15, 2026, operating 4× weekly — the first nonstop between Canada and Mumbai.
Korean Air and Asiana complete merger — what it means for Canada–Seoul fares
The completed Korean Air–Asiana Airlines merger creates a single Korean carrier on Canada–Seoul routes. Here is what the combined entity means for fare competition, Prestige class availability, and frequent flyer points from Canada.
Emirates A380 returns to Toronto — bigger capacity, onboard bar and shower suites
Emirates has restored Airbus A380 aircraft to the Toronto Pearson–Dubai route from January 2026, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER and reintroducing the airline's famous onboard bar and shower suites in First Class.