Canada

Non-resident foreign travellers will not be allowed on Canadian soil from Wednesday 18 March. The country's airlines have been instructed not to accept on board their aircraft anyone showing symptoms similar to those of the coronavirus. The Minister urged his fellow citizens to return to Canada and...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key part of Air Canada's strategy, with the airline launching a series of initiatives to shape the future of the services it provides to more than 50 million passengers each year. "Mega data and AI are now an integral part of our business," said Calin Rovinescu, president...

On the eve of celebrating 70 years of flying in Canada, Air France has just sent out a strong signal in this strategic market. "Toulouse", the first Airbus A350 delivered a month ago by the European aircraft manufacturer, now serves Toronto daily from Paris CDG. On 27 October, passengers on flight AF 356 from Paris CDG airport to...

From 4 June 2020, business travellers from Toulouse - and more generally professionals from the South West of France - will be able to fly direct to Montreal all year round. Air Canada has just announced the launch of a new service, operated five times a week using a tri-class Airbus A330-300 - Signature, Privilege and...

Air Canada has been eyeing up its rival Air Transat for several months now, and the deal could well be completed in early 2020. On 23 August, the shareholders of the parent company Transat approved the acquisition of the group's shares by a large majority - almost 95% - for 485 million euros....

The announcement by the management of Canadian carrier Air Transat of discussions with Air Canada for a possible takeover could lead to a further concentration of supply in a country where the national airline is currently the only major premium carrier. Air Transat's business model is closer to that of...

375 years: that's the anniversary that lit up Montreal in 2017. Already renowned for its many festivals, the city and its residents seized the opportunity to capitalise on a new dynamic. As a result, the business district, wedged between Mount Royal and the river, has seen a host of new hotels and...

Montreal is one of the world's techno-creative capitals What does Montreal mean to Ubisoft? Cédric Orvoine - Montreal has a very special place in our hearts. In the space of 21 years, Ubisoft Montréal has become the world's largest video game studio with almost 3,500 employees, representing around 30 % of the production force...

Report and photos by Florian Guillemin. If you have an hour... Between two meetings, business travellers can take a cultural break at the monumental Musée des Beaux-Arts, which acquired a new building at the end of 2016, or at the Musée d'Art Contemporain in the entertainment district. Heading towards the St. Lawrence River, the Phi...

Report and photos by Florian Guillemin. HOTELS Fairmont Queen Elizabeth The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is both the historic symbol of Montreal's hotel industry and the symbol of the city's transformation. Over a period of twelve months, Montreal's largest hotel (950 rooms) underwent a renovation worthy of its legend and ambitions, to better celebrate its...

Lovers of the great Canadian outdoors will now have access to a more spacious lounge when they fly through St. John's. Air Canada plans to open a Maple Leaf Lounge at the eastern Canadian airport this autumn. This new waiting area, located in the recently expanded departure area, will cover 332 m², compared with...

Since 9 June, Air Canada has been offering French business travellers direct flights from Paris to Vancouver. The Canadian airline's B787 Dreamliner, configured in three classes, operates four flights a week between the two airports. Departures from Paris CDG are scheduled from Terminal 2 at 9.55am each...

Since Saturday, Air Canada Rouge has been serving Marseille-Provence airport with three flights a week. Until 14 October, business travellers from Marseille can fly to Montreal on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, departing at 1.45pm. Return flights leave Montreal at 9.15pm every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. They arrive at Marseille-Provence airport...

The growth of Toronto Pearson International Airport should be bolstered by both a dynamic open skies strategy and a policy of welcoming foreigners to Canada. As the country's leading hub, with 44.3 million passengers a year, Toronto Pearson International is now envisaging itself as a 'mega hub', the equivalent of Dubai for...

Canada is now aligning itself with the practice of the United States and Australia. Since August 3, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has been required for all travellers from countries that previously enjoyed visa-free travel. This includes citizens of the European Union, including France. The electronic...