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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Air Transat Announces Non-Stop Route Between Toronto and Istanbul and a Partnership with Turkish Airlines to Enhance Connectivity Français
MONTREAL, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Air Transat, voted World's Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax Word Airline Awards, will launch a new year-round non-stop route between Toronto and Istanbul. Starting December 6th, the service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Air Transat and Turkish Airlines have also established an interline partnership aimed at strengthening air service between Canada and Türkiye, while offering travel options to destinations across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. With the commencement of newly introduced direct flights, both airlines will be able to provide enriched services for the passengers through this partnership. Since 2024, Istanbul has been accessible visa-free to Canadian citizens, and it attracts millions of visitors every year thanks to its unique heritage, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and diverse tourism offerings. This new service strengthens Air Transat's presence in Toronto by capitalizing on the seamless connections offered through its joint venture with Porter Airlines, notably from Western Canada, Ottawa, Montreal and the Maritimes. Tickets for this new route will be available for booking within the next few days. About Air Transat Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World's Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ).
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
I flew on Northern Europe's best low-cost airline – the price for a flight is crazy and we slept nearly the whole way
And our other recent airline reviews TAKING OFF I flew on Northern Europe's best low-cost airline – the price for a flight is crazy and we slept nearly the whole way Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE best airlines in Europe have been revealed - and I was lucky enough to fly on one of them during a long-haul flight. Norse Atlantic Airways was awarded the Best Low-Cost Airline in Northern Europe by this year's Skytrax World Airline Awards. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Norse Atlantic Airways has been named the Best Low-Cost Airlines in Northern Europe Credit: Alamy 3 I recently tried their long haul flights out Not only that, but it also came in fifth place for the World's Best Long Haul Low Cost Airlines. And after a recent 11-hour flight with them, I definitely agree. I boarded the budget airline for a flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town. I splashed out on premium economy costing £3,583 - that may sound like a lot but it was nearly £1,500 cheaper than other rival airlines. Read more on airlines TAKE OFF I flew on world's best airline - it felt like a hotel and economy seats are roomy Doing the long flight with my five-year-old son, it was worth every penny. He slept nearly the whole way from from 10pm to 7am, while I snatched a manageable 5ish hours. It might not have been a full night sleep but it was more than I had ever slept in standard economy. Premium seats also include ear plugs, eye masks, pillows and blankets at the start of the flight, as well as headphones and two meals. I was impressed with the food (after all, plane meals are notoriously hit and miss) with a tasty tortellini and cheesecake. But even the economy flights are pretty good, which we tried on our return home. Budget airline to launch brand new long-haul flights from the UK this year 3 The seats were extremely roomy While the seats are slimmer, we booked bulkhead seats which felt just as roomy (even for my 5ft10 self). We were happy with the paid-for snack options too, with hot sandwiches and ready noodle pots. It also felt much easier seeing as it was a day flight, and didn't need the blankets and pillows as much which were extra. Along with friendly staff, I was more than impressed with Norse - and they are next on my list to fly with again to Orlando. Other award-winning airlines include Qatar Airways, named the world's best airline for the ninth time. The Sun's Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey and the Sun's Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski both tried it out. And are some of our other airline reviews, including the airline with the best food.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
I flew on Northern Europe's best low-cost airline – the price for a flight is crazy and we slept nearly the whole way
THE best airlines in Europe have been revealed - and I was lucky enough to fly on one of them during a long-haul flight. Norse Atlantic Airways was awarded the Best Low-Cost Airline in Northern Europe by this year's Skytrax World Airline Awards. Advertisement 3 Norse Atlantic Airways has been named the Best Low-Cost Airlines in Northern Europe Credit: Alamy 3 I recently tried their long haul flights out Not only that, but it also came in fifth place for the World's Best Long Haul Low Cost Airlines. And after a recent 11-hour flight with them, I definitely agree. I boarded the budget airline for a flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town. I splashed out on Advertisement Read more on airlines Doing the long flight with my five-year-old son, it was worth every penny. He slept nearly the whole way from from 10pm to 7am, while I snatched a manageable 5ish hours. It might not have been a full night sleep but it was more than I had ever slept in standard economy. Premium seats also include Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive I was impressed with the But even the economy flights are pretty good, which we tried on our return home. Budget airline to launch brand new long-haul flights from the UK this year 3 The seats were extremely roomy While the seats are slimmer, we booked bulkhead seats which felt just as roomy (even for my 5ft10 self). Advertisement We were happy with the paid-for snack options too, with hot sandwiches and ready noodle pots. It also felt much easier seeing as it was a day flight, and didn't need the blankets and pillows as much which were extra. Along with friendly staff, I was more than impressed with Norse - and they are next on my list to fly with again to Orlando. Other award-winning airlines include Qatar Airways, named the world's best airline for the ninth time. Advertisement The Sun's Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey and the Sun's Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski And are some of our other World's Best Airlines 2025 Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Emirates ANA All Nippon Airways Turkish Airlines Korean AIr Air France Japan Airlines Hainan Airlines
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Asian, Middle Eastern airlines dominate 2025 top 10 rankings
PARIS, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Airlines from Asia and the Middle East topped the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards announced Tuesday, with Qatar Airways named the world's best airline in this annual passenger-voted ranking. Singapore Airlines placed second in the world's best airlines ranking, while Cathay Pacific Airways, based in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, rose to third, up from fifth in 2024. China's Hainan Airlines entered the global top 10, up from 12th place last year. It has retained its Five-Star Airline certification for a 14th consecutive year and was named "Best Airline in China." It also earned accolades for best staff service and best business class comfort among Chinese carriers. "We are truly honored to be recognized as a SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline for the 14th consecutive year," said Chairman of Hainan Airlines Zhu Tao. He emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing the travel experience by integrating traditional Chinese culture with modern innovation. Headquartered in Southern China's Haikou City, the carrier currently operates 67 international and regional routes across Asia, Europe and North America. The Skytrax world airline awards, widely regarded as the "Oscars of the aviation industry," are based on passenger surveys evaluating service quality, cabin comfort, and operational performance. This year's results were based on an online survey conducted between September 2024 and May 2025, with responses from travellers representing more than 100 nationalities and covering over 325 airlines worldwide.
Time Out
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Out
This Canadian airline was just ranked the best in North America
Thinking of a getaway? Travellers around the world have voted, and it's official: Air Canada was just named the best airline in North America, beating out the United States' Delta Airlines for the number one spot. Skytrax unveiled its 2025 World Airline Awards, highlighting the top global and regional carriers. Presented at the Paris Air Show, the Skytrax World Airline Awards—based on customer satisfaction surveys of over 22 million travellers across the globe—is the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. The 2025 awards, also known as 'the Oscars of the aviation industry', shared results from an online survey operated from September 2024 to May 2025, where more than 100 customer nationalities participated, with 22.3 million eligible entries counted in the results. The airline took home 9 honours, including World's Best Business Class Lounge Dining for the Air Canada Signature Suite in Toronto and Best Cabin Crew in North America. What is the top 1 airline in the world in 2025? Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline at 2025 World Airline Awards. What is the ranking of Air Canada in the world? According to the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, Air Canada is the best airline in North America. For more information about the Skytrax World Airline Awards, click here.
