15 h. ago Two Canadian airlines were just named for having some of the best internet

If you travel for work or just want to binge your fave show, good internet speed is probably an essential in-flight service for you.Internet connectivity data company Ookla has released its ranking of airline Wi-Fi performance, which may help frequent flyers determine which carriers offer the best internet access."Just as hotels have progressively integrated Wi-Fi connectivity as a standard amenity for their guests, in-flight Wi-Fi is transitioning from a novelty to a convenience to an expected service," reads the report released on Monday.Ookla says this increased expectation led the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to incorporate "Quality of in-flight Wi-Fi" into its benchmarks for the airline industry.The company assessed airlines' internet performance by analyzing its Speedtest data collected during Q1 of 2025. It examined performance for individual airlines and for in-flight connectivity service providers.Two Cana...

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6 d. ago Porter Airlines to operate direct flights to five sun destinations for the first time ever

Airline to launch non-stop service from three Canadian cities starting this winter

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7 d. ago The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation announces New Airlift from Canadian Cities with Expansion of Porter Airlines into Nassau

Nassau, The Bahamas, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There will be more ways for Canadians to escape to The Bahamas with the launch of Porter Airlines nonstop flights to Nassau. The announcement was made today by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. The new nonstop service from three key Canadian cities, Toronto, […]

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8 d. ago CUPE Calls on MPs to Reject Dangerous Airline Deregulation Plan

OTTAWA, Ontario — CUPE is urging Members of Parliament to reject the Competition Bureau’s latest report on airline competition, warning it poses serious risks to Canadian jobs, public safety, and national sovereignty. The report calls for increased foreign ownership of Canadian airlines and the elimination of anti-cabotage rules to allow foreign carriers to operate domestic […]

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2 w. ago Here's how Canadian airlines rank among the world's best for 2025

One carrier was named the best airline in North America

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2 w. ago Canadian airline just named best on the continent despite history of complaints

Air Canada just received a prestigious award from "the Oscars of the aviation industry."Skytrax released its World Airline Awards on Tuesday, revealing its annual global and regional airline rankings for 2025.Globally, Canadian airlines fared decently, with Air Canada ranking 19th out of 100, climbing 10 spots from 29th place in the 2024 ranking.Porter Airlines also made moves, soaring to 44th place from 57th the previous year. Air Transat dropped one spot to 60th place, and WestJet experienced the steepest decline among Canadian airlines from 64th to 75th place globally this year.Air industry heavyweights Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific were named the top three best airlines in the world for 2025.Canadian airlines did way better regionally. Skytrax named Air Canada as the best airline in North America, beating out the United States' Delta Airlines for the number one spot.Porter Airlines followed closely behind in third place, while Air Transat and...

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3 w. ago Toronto man's Nexus revoked after he was inexplicably denied entry to U.S.

A Canadian citizen is seeking answers after being denied entry into the U.S. for unclear reasons.Ranveer* (this is a pseudonym, as he has requested to remain anonymous) held an Indian passport until 2022, when he became a Canadian citizen.He told us that since becoming a Canadian passport holder, he had no issues travelling to the U.S., even visiting multiple times last year, which is why he's baffled by his recent denial of entry."I want to share my story so maybe it can help others in a similar situation, who are feeling frustrated or helpless," he shared in an email.Denied entry and Nexus revokedOn April 26, Ranveer arrived at Pearson International Airport three and a half hours before his flight with American Airlines from Toronto to Guatemala, with a layover in Miami.The Canadian passport holder said everything went smoothly until he reached U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance at Pearson.Ranveer was a Nexus cardholder, so he expected t...

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