Incidents

Air Canada Express Dash 8 Diverts To Boston After Captain Becomes Incapacitated

An Air Canada Express flight from Newark to Halifax made a safe emergency diversion to Boston on Wednesday after the...

June 26, 2026 John Cushma 109

Air Routes

Air Canada Opens Halifax-Brussels Route In New Atlantic Canada Transatlantic Push

Air Canada has launched a new seasonal nonstop route between Halifax and Brussels, giving Atlantic Canada another direct link to...

June 21, 2026 John Cushma 66

Air Routes

WestJet’s 2026 International Expansion Adds Europe, South America And More Sun Flying

WestJet is making 2026 one of the most ambitious international growth years in its history. The Canadian carrier is adding...

June 15, 2026 John Cushma 331

Air Routes

WestJet Opens Halifax-Copenhagen As The 737 MAX Pushes Deeper Into Europe

WestJet has launched a new seasonal nonstop route between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH), adding Denmark...

May 31, 2026 John Cushma 243

Airlines

Porter Airlines to Consolidate Crew Bases: Halifax and Thunder Bay Set to Close

Porter Airlines (PD) is preparing to close its crew bases in Halifax (YHZ) and Thunder Bay (YQT) effective May 7,...

January 23, 2026 John Cushma 860

Airports

Halifax’s Transatlantic Takeoff: 13 Nonstops Now Link Stanfield to Europe

Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) has quietly become Atlantic Canada’s most dynamic transatlantic gateway. After handling 3.9 million passengers last...

November 20, 2025 John Cushma 925

Air Routes

WestJet Launches 7+ Hour 737 MAX 8 Transatlantic Flight to Amsterdam

WestJet has officially inaugurated service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), marking the airline’s return...

June 3, 2025 John Cushma 1396