Qatar Airways, Porter Airlines sign codeshare agreement to expand Canadian connectivity
Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Qatar Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Canada's Porter Airlines to expand its domestic connectivity and provide passengers with more travel options across the country.
Qatar Airways launches codeshare partnership with WestJet
Tue, 27 Oct 2026
Qatar Airways has announced its latest codeshare partnership with WestJet. The national carrier of Qatar will add its (QR) code onto WestJet’s flights across Canada, providing passengers greater options and seamless connectivity to new markets across Canada.
Etihad marks first non-stop Abu Dhabi–Calgary flight
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Calgary, marking a milestone as travellers can now fly non-stop between Abu Dhabi and Calgary for the first time.
Saudia expands North America connectivity
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Saudia has expanded its codeshare partnerships with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, enhancing access to North America through major European hubs. The agreement will connect travellers to nearly 30 destinations across the US and Canada via Paris, Amsterdam and London.
Almabani consortium secures King Salman airport project contract
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Leading Saudi contractor Almabani, along with its consortium partners - CarbonCure, a Canadian clean technology company and Spanish construction group FCC - has been awarded the contract to supply lower carbon concrete for the mega King Salman International Airport (KSIA) project in Riyadh.
Canada leads amid geopolitical shifts; Gulf states face drop: survey
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel planning, while the Gulf States is seeing the sharpest fall in confidence, according to the latest SITE Pulse Survey.
Etihad to launch its first nonstop flights to Western Canada
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways is set to launch its first-ever nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Calgary this November, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. The route will be operated by Etihad’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Leisure travel demand set to surge into 2026, says report
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Leisure travel across all sectors remained strong in 2025, particularly among luxury and ultra luxury travelers, said a report. This trend should carry over into 2026, accompanied by increased demand for the services of travel advisors, it added.
Travel Counsellors acquires key stake in leading Canadian group
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Travel Counsellors, one of UK’s top technology platforms for travel entrepreneurs, said it has inked a deal for the strategic acquisition of Canadian group - The Travel Agent Next Door - thus creating a transatlantic leader in the travel operator market.