5 h. ago Toronto Pearson Airport now serves two of the world's largest passenger planes

Toronto has become one of the handful of cities in the world served by not one, but two Airbus A380 operators, Emirates and now Etihad Airways, cementing Pearson Airport's growing status as a major hub for long-haul travel. Etihad Airways officially began A380 service on its Abu Dhabi to Toronto route on June 24, marking the first time the airline has flown its flagship double-decker aircraft to Canada, and the first time Toronto has hosted two different A380 carriers simultaneously in three years. Etihad's A380 offers 486 seats across four cabin classes, including The Residence, the world's only three-room suite in the sky, complete with a private living room, bedroom, and ensuite shower. The aircraft also features nine "First Apartments" with lie-flat beds and ottoman seating, 70 Business Studios, and 405 Economy Smart Seats with an extra four inches of space. The new aircraft also brings a 31 per cent increase in capacity compared to the previ...

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8 d. ago Pearson airport ‘lost the ability to check in passengers’ today. Here’s what happened

Lines are back to normal 'but as always we recommend that passengers check their flight status before coming to the airport,' says spokesperson

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8 d. ago Why the system at Toronto’s Pearson airport stopped working today

Before the issue was resolved, the airport reportedly resembled a "zoo" according to one traveller headed to the U.S.

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8 d. ago Why the systems at Toronto’s Pearson airport stopped working today

Before the issue was resolved, the airport reportedly resembled a 'zoo' according to one traveller headed to the U.S.

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1 week ago Iconic Canadian yogurt brand is just as patriotic as it is delicious

Canada is known for its inclusivity and welcoming spirit, and Astro’s newest "So Canadian" campaign, celebrates it all. And Astro would know, to be honest — being a proudly Canadian yogurt brand for 50 years and counting.Made only in Canada since 1972, Astro Original yogurts are made with simple ingredients, such as 100 per cent Canadian milk, cream, and cultures.This simple, yet oh so delicious choice is beloved by many across the country, and they're giving back for Canada Day this year in some politely patriotic ways.Five decades of Canadian yogurtJust like the brand showcases the best in Canadian dairy, the brand is highlighting what makes this country so great by giving visitors flying in from Toronto Pearson Airport a "Welcome, Eh!" — written on Pearson’s rooftop.    View this post on Instagram           A post share...

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1 week ago REMINDER: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT: The unveiling of a special […]

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2 w. ago Media Advisory: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT:   The unveiling of a […]

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3 w. ago Authorities investigate one of India’s worst aviation disasters as Modi visits the site

NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities are investigating one of India’s worst aviation disasters a day after an Air India plane crashed, killing all but one of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site. The Indian government has launched an investigation into the fatal crash […]

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3 w. ago Investigators search the Air India crash site for evidence and more victims

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Investigators searched the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the lone surviving passenger Friday a day after an Air India plane split apart and fell from the sky, killing 241 people on board and several people on the ground. The London-bound Boeing […]

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3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Durham Region man arrested at airport, charged with child abduction

A 48-year-old man from Durham Region has been charged with child abduction after being arrested at Pearson International Airport. Toronto Police said the accused travelled with his three-year-old son to Delhi, India, in July 2024 and had a court-ordered return date of Aug. 8, 2024, but they allegedly failed to return. Police said arrangements were […]

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3 w. ago Passenger films TVs, A/C not working on doomed Air India flight

An Air India passenger shared stunning video of the doomed plane’s TV monitors and air conditioning not working one trip before it crashed on the next flight shortly after takeoff Thursday. There was one survivor of the Ahmedabad crash as at least 240 people died aboard the Boeing aircraft that departed for London Gatwick Airport […]

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3 w. ago Air India flight to London crashes with 240, including Canadian, on board

An Air India passenger plane with more than 240 people on board, including one Canadian, crashed in India's city of Ahmedabad on Thursday.

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes into a ‘doctors’ hostel’

Passengers include 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals

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3 w. ago ‘No survivors’ as Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes five minutes after take

Passengers include 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals

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3 w. ago Air India: Charred bodies on the ground as plane carrying 242 passengers crashes, no survivors

Passengers include 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals

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3 w. ago $437K worth of cocaine found hidden inside shoes at Toronto Pearson airport

An alleged drug smuggler was unsuccessful in a recent attempt to walk on by border services officers with $437,000 worth of cocaine hidden in shoes.

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